Pumpkin Party

Get ready to be inspired by our recent pumpkin painting party! This festive event was a huge success, thanks to the incredible support of our community and the amazing businesses that helped make it happen. We were able to raise $1,486 from the event which will all go to helping us open our doors!
We want to express our deepest gratitude to Pesche’s for graciously hosting our pumpkin painting party. Their beautiful space provided the perfect backdrop for our creative endeavors. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere.



A special thanks also goes out to Trader Joe’s of Park Ridge for their generous donation of delicious donuts and cider. These sweet treats were the perfect fuel to keep our artists inspired and energized throughout the day.
And let’s not forget the The Pretzel Place for providing a delightful assortment of pretzels that were a hit with everyone. Their tasty treats added a delicious touch to our festive gathering.



Our pumpkin painting party was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. Their contributions helped us cover the costs of the event, donate tickets, and ensure that everyone had a wonderful time. We are truly grateful for their partnership and support.
| Brian Tomuta of JBT Financial Group | Learn More | |
| Eric Bielinski of State Farm | Learn More | |
![]() | Luke McDermott of Northwestern Mutual | Learn More |
![]() | The Nourish RD | Learn More |
![]() | Shannon and Monica of What a Wonderful Woof | Learn More |
![]() | Mark Wolff of Wolff Legal | Learn More |
![]() | Michelle Aponte Boksa | Learn More |
![]() | Spouses Selling Houses | Learn More |
![]() | Nicholas Goris of Northwestern Mutual | Learn More |
![]() | Sebastian Vivas of Second City Agents | Learn More |
![]() | Joe Gerber of Coldwell Banker | Learn More |
![]() | Bitty Bitty Bump Bump | Learn More |
![]() | Dave and Amy Chung of Compass | Learn More |
We had such a fun day and with all proceeds going to the Des Plaines Children’s Museum, it gives us the opportunity to continue raising funds to get us closer to finding a home and opening our doors!
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