The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum will hold its annual fundraiser on Friday, October 18, with all proceeds benefitting the museum’s many exhibits, programs, activities and events.

Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite character from the Wonka movies, play games and explore the exhibits, dance at the silent disco, enjoy a themed dinner executed by Chef Candice Custodio and bid on unique auction items – all in a playful “Willy Wonka” environment. The museum will honor Lisa Rizzo, a tireless supporter, for her years of service, and Donna Hall, studio manager and 15-year museum veteran, will also be recognized.

The Children’s Museum thanks all of its event sponsors, particularly our lead sponsors: SM2 Trust, Shear Edge Development and Adventist Health Sierra Vista. Special thanks to SESLOC Federal Credit Union, Cameron & Moresco CPAs, Kitchell, Spatafore & Grant Attorneys at Law, MKN, Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic, Opolo Vineyards, SLO Pediatric Dental, Carmel & Naccasha Attorneys at Law, Central Coast Silent Disco, Shelly & Sonny Higginbotham, MakeSEA, Café Roma, Chef Candice, Lola Red Design, Community Health Centers, American Riviera Bank, PrintPal Printing, Promotions & Apparel, City Wide Facility Solutions, Jeff & Cheryl Priolo and SLOtography.

The event begins at 6 p.m. at the museum, 1010 Nipomo Street in Downtown SLO. A limited number of tickets remain, priced at $150 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets call (805)545-5874 or visit slocm.org/wonka.