Play Ball Fundraising Gala

Schedule

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607 | Rochester, NY

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On Friday, October 24, 2025, join honorary chairs Bill and Rhonda Goodrich for Play Ball 2025 at The Strong National Museum of Play for an evening of fun and festivities that showcase the power of play in our community and beyond!

This year, The Strong will host a playful and inspiring event featuring incredible food, fun, and play in The Strong’s one-of-a-kind exhibits, amazing silent and live auctions, and world-renowned entertainment. As we join together for this special evening, you’ll see firsthand how your support is creating a more playful and inspiring world!

Tickets to the onsite event are $220 per ticket for $2,000 for a table of 6.
Are you only interested in bidding on auction packages? Register (for FREE!) on October 17 for the online auction and start bidding on packages before the event.

To learn more about the event or to purchase tickets or table, contact Kylee Fassler at [email protected].

To learn how you or your company can become a sponsor of Play Ball 2025, contact Hillary Bobys at 585-410-6302 or [email protected].
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1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

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The Strong Museum

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