SPARKtacular to fund student scholarships

SPARK! Dallas, the innovative educational nonprofit fostering creativity and empowering youth, has announced SPARKtacular, a fundraising event on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at a private Dallas residence. Designed exclusively for adults 21 and older, the immersive evening will feature exceptional cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, live music and opportunities to support SPARK!’s mission. To date, SPARK! has hosted 105 schools and organizations serving nearly 7,000 students on field trips during the 2025-2026 school year, with more than 51 percent of students from Title 1 schools. Nearly 40 percent of the open play admissions are from Museums for All attendees (reduced admission for families that receive government benefits such as SNAP, WIC and Medicaid). Sponsorships are available. Tickets will be for sale closer to the date. SPARK! is located in the historic South Side of Lamar building in Dallas. More information can be found at sparkdallas.org/sparktacular. — Juliette Coulter