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Held at The Backdrop in Santa Rosa, the 2026 Time to Wonder Gala was an incredible night of giving back — raising a record $605,000 for the Museum’s Access for All program that supports low-income families and Title I students. The 2026 event featured a lively garden reception with playful programming presented by the Children’s Museum team, as well as local wine and beer tastings. A live performance by Play Marimba! preceded a festive family-style dinner catered by Preferred Sonoma Caterers and was followed by an exuberant Live Auction and Fund-a-Need emceed by Ellen Toscano, the Singing Auctioneer.
Photos from the 2026 event can be found here.
Honoring the Dow Family
This year’s Time to Wonder also honored the Dow Family. From helping launch the initial “Cultivating Creative Minds” capital campaign in 2014 to ongoing support of the Museum’s outreach and volunteer programs, the Dow Family’s commitment has been vital. With over 11 years of combined service on the CMOSC board, their early commitment and generosity played a key role in making the Children’s Museum a reality, establishing it as a treasured family resource, and enriching the lives of hundreds of thousands of children.
