The 2025 Great Night Gala brought smiles to everyone's faces! Co-Chaired by Eric and Betsy Boughner and honoring the Broadhurst Family, the event captured the fun and friendly atmosphere of Eat'n Park, the family-friendly diner that's a Pittsburgh staple. The fundraiser hosted 400 attendees and aimed to raise $480,000 for the Museum. The Development Team worked diligently to bring to life our vision for a night of smiles: an outdoor, garden party aimed at making everyone smile. We created whimsical centerpieces, hung large crepe paper flowers (all created by community volunteers), served boozy milkshakes, gave out seed packet and Smiley(R) cookie favors, created a smile game for guests to guess the celebrity smile, and brought in Smiley himself for a special appearance. People danced the entire evening and enjoyed the exhibits throughout the first floor of the Museum. With the support of our community, we raised more than $500,000 for the Museum through our Great Night Gala: A Night of Smiles!
Planner: Alyson Huth, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Venue: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Photographer: Nate Smallwood Photography
Rentals: All Occasions
AV: Fly Space Productions
Florist: Dormont Florist
Caterer & Bartending: All in Good Taste Productions with Bob Sendall
Linens: Lendable Linens
Cocktail Hour Band: CAPA Jazz Band
Dance Band: No Bad JuJu
Valet: Pittsburgh Valet
Emcee: Bob Pompeani, KDKA
Live Watercolor Illustrations: KP Illustrations
Graphic Design: Kara Reid Design
Print Invitations & Program: Print Management
Signage Printing: Copies at Carson
June 6, 2025
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
