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Bet on Books: Escape to Neverland

A Never-Grow-Up Casino & Carnival Experience

Escape to Neverland at this whimsical adult-only fundraising event featuring delicious fare, spirited libations, lively entertainment, and exciting casino and carnival games!

Enjoy:

Captain Hook's Feast & Carnival Treats • Signature Cocktails • Music & Entertainment

Blackjack • Poker • Roulette • Craps

Human Slot Machine • Baseball Toss • Gone Fishing

Silent Auction • Blind Date with a Book • Pixie Dust Surprises & More!

Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Mandel Literacy Hub at the Cleveland Kids' Book Bank

Attire: Elevated Casual with a touch of Neverland magic: pirates, pixie dust, Lost Boys, mermaids, or your own creative twist are welcome!

21+ and up.

About the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank

The mission of the Cleveland Kids' Book Bank is to foster literacy and a love of reading by distributing free books to children through collaboration with community partners. Since opening in 2016, the organization has distributed more than 5.5 million books to children across Greater Cleveland, helping families build home libraries and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to own books.

Bet on Books: Escape to Neverland

A Never-Grow-Up Casino & Carnival Experience (age 21+)