It's time to shine!

Join us for the annual Way to Grow Shine Celebration

Get ready for an evening of celebration, connection, and purpose!

Enjoy a delicious dinner, spirited entertainment, heartfelt stories, and the excitement of live and silent auctions. Our 2026 theme, What We Do Together Matters, reminds us that we share in a collective responsibility to be stewards of our neighborhoods, relationships, and traditions. This is community.

Rooted in the real-life experiences of the families we serve, this night honors the strength of parents, the power of early learning, and the community that surrounds each child with care.

Together, we’ll raise a glass to brighter futures for all.

When:

Friday, October 23, 2026
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Where:

The Depot, Minneapolis
225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Sponsorship Inquiries:

Please contact Melissa Meyer at mmeyer@mplswaytogrow.org if you have any questions about sponsorship opportunities.

Please Note:

To purchase more than two tickets, please fill out the total ($250 x Number of Tickets) in the "Other" selection.

A small number of community partner tickets are available.

Paid parking is available in the Depot parking lot with meters nearby.

Please contact events@mplswaytogrow.org for more details or any questions.

About Way to Grow

Way to Grow is a nonprofit working to close early learning and health disparities for children and families living in under-resourced areas. Since 1989, we have delivered high-impact, multi-generational support through intensive home visiting and holistic programming. Our mission is simple yet powerful: ensure children are born healthy, stay healthy, and are ready to succeed in school and life.

Through culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions, Way to Grow equips families with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to break the cycle of poverty. In 2025, we served 830 families (1,368 children and 952 adults). Every day, our critical work increases family stability and well-being, school readiness, grade-level reading, and parent engagement throughout the first eight years of life.

2026 Shine Celebration Tickets