Your Fall & Winter 2025 Gala Calendar has arrived… Hot off the press is your guide to lots of dancing, dinners, and charitable causes waiting to be attended. From masquerade balls and fashion shows to special guests and even a party you can bring your dog to, our social calendar is officially gala’d up.
September
2025 ArtPop Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 6 – 9 PM
ArtPop Street Gallery is excited to announce the 5th year of our premier fashion show and fundraiser. The event will feature multiple pieces of locally-crafted upcycled fashion, premier guest speakers, live art auctions, and more.
Women Supporting Women Gala 2025
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 | 7 – 10:30 PM
This black-tie optional gala at Foundation for the Carolinas will feature both silent and live auctions with a wide array of unique items and experiences, along with heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dancing, and more. The gala will be held at Foundation for the Carolinas – 220 North Tryon St., Charlotte.
Catwalk for Causes
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6:00 PM
The event will feature live and silent auctions, musical guests, and a lively after-party. The star-studded night will build off the late Sherry Pollex’s legacy of empowering children and give those facing their toughest battles a moment to be a kid.
Dazzle the Dot Gala
September 18, 2025 | 7 PM
Dazzle the night away with delicious food, live music, open bar with signature cocktails, silent and live auction. Celebrate the night’s theme by donning your most dazzling, shimmery, and radiant attire. Individual tickets are available for $150. Introducing a new addition this year: VIP happy hour! Join us one hour before the Gala commences for a delightful selection of drinks, appetizers, and early check-in. VIP tickets are $185 a person.
Charlotte Symphony Annual Gala & Concert
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Charlotte Symphony invites you to kick off its 93rd season with its Annual Gala and Concert! You can find ticket registration info here.
13th Annual Bee Something for Bee Mighty Gala
September 27, 2025
Save the date for the 13th Annual Bee Something for Bee Mighty Gala, for an opportunity to come together and make a difference for area NICU families on their courageous journey.
October
2025 Annual Shine Fundraiser
October 1, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of inspiration, creativity, and celebration, held at the Mint Museum Uptown. By attending SHINE 2025, you’re not just buying a ticket to a spectacular event – you’re investing in a brighter future for vulnerable youth. Your support provides artistic opportunities that foster resilience, broaden horizons, and build essential life skills. Click here to buy tickets.
‘Something BIG’ Benefit
Thursday, October 16, 2025 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | The Revelry North End
The funds raised at the Congregation for Kids Something Big Benefit and charity auction will help CFK maximize their efforts to impact the lives of our city’s most vulnerable children through training, mentoring, wrap-around care and providing for immediate, tangible needs.
Pink Bow Gala
Friday, October 17, 2025
The 8th annual Pink Bow Gala will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025, at The Casey by BeauMonde. Help fulfill the mission of supporting NICU families and those who have experienced the unimaginable loss of an infant.
Want to be part of this year’s Pink Bow Gala? A few sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Jerseys & Jewels 2025
Thursday, October 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Get ready to sparkle and shine because Jerseys & Jewels is back and better than ever – on the diamond! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 18th at the Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights. Link here for your tickets and all the dazzling details.
17th Annual Ties & Tails Gala
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 5:30–10:00 PM
The 17th Annual Ties & Tails Gala is an evening celebrating compassion, community, and a shared commitment to animals in need. The gala is HSC’s signature annual event, bringing together supporters from across Charlotte to raise critical funds for our life-saving work. Ticket information is below:
- $350 per ticket
- $100 per dog ticket, includes:
- One dog ticket to the event
- One photo for the slideshow that runs during event
- One dog goodie bag
- One dog bandana
October Carolina Charm Fundraiser with Bravo TV’s Shep Rose and Austen Kroll
Thursday, October 23 | 7 – 11 PM
Shep Rose and Austen Kroll from Bravo’s Southern Charm will be in Charlotte for this one-night-only Bravo-inspired girls’ night out. The party will feature craft cocktails, curated bites, VIP lounges, live and silent auctions, immersive brand activations, and entertaining conversations with the Southern Charm stars, moderated by Bravo enthusiasts Miranda in Charlotte and Christian Gray Snow. All for an excellent cause. If you love fashion, if you love Bravo, if you love Southern Glam, this is a Cocktail Affair that you do not want to miss.
Click Here for Your Tickets & Pricing Info
- VIP 12-Top Table is $5,000
- General Admission 10-Top is $2,500
Limited Individual Tickets go on sale on August 25th, with a staggered timing giving preference to individual VIP ticket buyers.
General Admission Tickets will be available at 1 pm on 8/25 at $250 per person and will offer entry to the event along with cocktails, lite bites, auction and panel access, and more.
My Breast Friend’s Wedding
October 23, 2025 | 5 PM
My Breast Friend’s Wedding is a women’s networking fundraiser like no other. The wedding will feature wedding cake, Hors D’oeurves, champagne, wedding punch, dancing, raffle prizes, and wedding favors! Wedding attire is strongly encouraged. Get your tickets here.
Roaring in Pink Gala – A Night In Paris
October 24, 2025
Thanks to incredible support, the Roaring in Pink gala has reached capacity. While they can’t welcome more guests in person, you can still take part in the magic—and help sustain the mission to provide free programs, resources, and community for breast cancer Survivors and Thrivers by joining the auctions virtually.
Register as a Virtual Bidder to join the auction from anywhere.
Join the Waitlist if you’d like to be notified if any in-person spots become available.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum Masquerade
Saturday, October 25 | 6:00 PM
Unmask the magic with the Sullenberger Aviation 2025 Museum Masquerade. The event will be a 1930s Black Tie Affair, with masquerade masks strongly encouraged. Highlights will include a seated dinner, live jazz & big band tunes, and a special guest appearance from Captain “Sully” Sullenberger.
November
Raise a Glass, Fund a Cause: 4th Annual Bourbon for Booty
Saturday, November 1 | 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Sip, savor, and support a local cancer community at the 4th Annual Bourbon for Booty. Hosted by 24 Foundation, the event will be held at Swinerton, located at 901 Berryhill Road in Charlotte. The wine and whiskey tasting event features an exceptional evening of curated bourbons, whiskeys, wines, and chef-prepared small bites.
Each guest will receive a souvenir tasting glass and enjoy samples of 10 expertly selected bourbons and whiskeys or wines, seven of which are paired with chef-crafted small bites and hors d’oeuvres. The evening will also include a live auction and music. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online at 24foundation.org/bourbon. Guests must be 21 or older.
Taste of Hope Charlotte
Saturday, November 1 | 5:30 PM Reception, 7 PM Presentation
Join Taste of Hope Charlotte for ‘A Night in the Mediterranean’ – cocktail attire style. From food, music, and decor to entertainment and perhaps even some adventure, this ‘foodie fundraiser’ gala has it all. The event will also feature an interactive cocktail reception with silent auction, jewelry pull, raffles, and music, all followed by a three-course sit-down dinner presentation, curated by Rare Roots Hospitality.
The Patriot Gala
Saturday, November 1, 2025
The Patriot Gala is a cocktail reception and silent auction with dinner and programming
Black-Tie (Cocktail Attire Optional). The Gala’s 2025 Speaker is Captain Frank Culbertson (USN, Ret.), the only U.S. citizen not on Earth when the September 11 attacks occurred. For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, click here.
LUNG FORCE Turquoise Tasting
Thursday, November 6, 2025
To support their mission to improve lung health through research, education, and advocacy, the annual 2025 Lung Gala will be held at the Carmel Country Club, Charlotte. The special event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for life-saving initiatives will include cocktails, a silent auction, and a presentation.
Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala
November 7th, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm | The Casey
Join in on some competitive fun at the Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala. The event is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes leaders of inclusion in local communities nationwide. RSVP or donate today.
December Through February
Jazzy Gala 2025: Passport Through the Arts
Friday, December 5 | 5 PM
Take a journey through the “flavor” of four iconic American cities with Jazzy Gala 2025: Passport Through the Arts. The gala is an immersive celebration of culture, creativity, and connection. From the streets of Harlem, the sounds of the French Quarter, the bright lights of Hollywood, and the traditions of the nation’s capital, experience a dynamic evening that brings each city to life through visual art, culinary excellence, music, and dance.
Hope for All-HFA Winter Wonderland Gala
December 6, 2025 | 7 – 11 PM
Held at the Acopian Hall at 7000 Park Road, the Hope for All HFA Winter Wonderland Gala is to support their mission to bring free health screenings to the community with a mobile unit.
2025 Nutcracker Ball
December 7, 2025
Madelyn’s Fund will host the 2025 Nutcracker Ball. Mark your calendars for December 7, 2025, and join us at Charlotte Country Club for a magical evening of getting down and giving back. For 37 years, the Nutcracker Ball has inspired families to celebrate the holiday season while making a meaningful impact. Stay tuned for more details about this unforgettable evening.
Bella Notte 2025
December 31, 2025
Bella Notte brings together Greater Charlotte’s business, social, and philanthropic leaders for an evening to celebrate the very best of the arts community. Seating is limited and reservations are required. The premier black-tie fundraising event for the Opera Carolina Season on the Belk Theater stage is surrounded by a theatrical production. Come and experience elegant fine dining crafted by Chef Bruce Moffett, followed by music and dancing.
2026 Carolinas Dream Gala
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Join Carolinas Dream for an evening of elegance and philanthropy. This highly anticipated black tie event, now in its 13th year, will be held on January 31, 2026, at the Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Throughout the evening, they will honor and recognize business leaders from small, midsize, and large companies. Winners in each category are crowned, representing the perfect example of excellence and philanthropic spirit. Click here to nominate a company for the 2025 Queen City Business of the Year.
Ballantyne Ball promises the romance of Valentine’s Day, coupled with the intrigue and fantasy of a masquerade ball. It is also an incredible initiative to give back. This annual community charitable gala, the first of its kind, involves local businesses and supports local causes with the hope of enhancing the lives of families experiencing hardship. Be enchanted. For a cause.
Rock The Cause for Mission 34
February 21, 2026 | 7 PM
Join Rock The Cause in an unforgettable night dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness through awareness, education, and ambassadors. Stay tuned for the Rock Stars debuting in this awesome event.
