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Fundraising Events

Special fundraising events at Boston Children’s Museum are crucial to our mission, helping to raise the funds necessary for the Museum to be sure all children have the opportunity to gain critical early learning skills. Proceeds from our events and fundraisers go towards improving the interactive, hands-on exhibits and programming featured here at the Museum every day as well as our virtual offerings. By supporting events at the Museum, you join us in promoting the healthy development of every child so that they can fulfill their potential.

The Wonder Ball

The Wonder Ball

Join Us!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the InterContinental Boston

The Wonder Ball, the Museum’s signature fundraiser, is our annual opportunity to celebration the wonders of Boston Children’s Museum! The 2026 Wonder Ball, celebrating Carole Charnow, will honor the Museum’s retiring President and CEO and her extraordinary service and career. Join us to honor Carole’s 16 year tenure of leadership and help raise critical funding for the Museum’s access programs, ensuring that every child has access to the love of learning that Carole has helped nurture. Each year, over a third of the Museum’s visitation is through free or discounted tickets, and the generosity of our community makes this possible.

Buy Your Tickets / Sponsorship or Make a Gift
Photos from The Wonder Ball 2025

CONTACT INFORMATION Allyson McGinty | [email protected] | (240) 498-5060

The Boston Marathon

Our 2026 Boston Children’s Museum Marathon Runner will run from Hopkinton to Boylston Street in the 130th Boston Marathon® on Monday, April 20th. We selected Alexander Advani to complete the historic course on our behalf, and fundraise along the way. Alex will raise $10,000 in support of the Helping Hands Campaign and the Museum’s mission to engage children and families like yours in joyful discovery experiences. Thank you, Alex, for running with kid power!
Alex

Alexander Advani

Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum Marathon Team

For more information on the Boston Children’s Museum Boston Marathon team, please contact [email protected].

The Boston Marathon

Our 2026 Boston Children’s Museum Marathon Runner will run from Hopkinton to Boylston Street in the 130th Boston Marathon® on Monday, April 20th. We selected Alexander Advani to complete the historic course on our behalf, and fundraise along the way. Alex will raise $10,000 in support of the Helping Hands Campaign and the Museum’s mission to engage children and families like yours in joyful discovery experiences. Thank you, Alex, for running with kid power!

Colin Carey

Jude Hansen

Marybeth Reardon

Alex

Alexander Advani

Boston Children's Museum

Marathon Team

For more information on the Boston Children’s Museum Boston Marathon team, please contact [email protected].

The Boston Marathon

Brendan Wilcox

Jude Hansen

Our 2025 Boston Children’s Museum Marathon Team will run from Hopkinton to Boylston Street in the 129th Boston Marathon® on Monday, April 21st . We selected two dedicated runners to complete the historic course on our behalf, and fundraise along the way. Each runner will raise a minimum of $10,000 in support of the Helping Hands Campaign and the Museum’s mission to engage children and families like yours in joyful discovery experiences. Thank you, Brendan and Jude for running with kid power!

For more information on the Boston Children’s Museum Boston Marathon team, please
contact [email protected].

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Lunch and Learn Lecture Series

The Museum regularly hosts speaker forums that feature experts on important issues affecting children and families. Past Lunch & Learn forums have addressed topics such as bullying, obesity, how children learn, mindfulness, and the moral development of children. Forums are held at the Museum and are open to the public. A small fee covers the cost of lunch. 

Upcoming Presentations

Stay tuned for our next Lunch & Learn Forum

View Past Presentations