August 25, 2026

Celebrating Local Business Support at Our Charity Auction

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The 10th Annual Children’s Art Show & Charity Auction at Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg was made possible in part by the incredible generosity of local businesses that stepped up to support our children, our families, and our community.
This year, our local business partners donated gift cards, gift baskets, experiences, and exciting prizes for families and community members to bid on. Together, these donated prizes generated more than $1,200 in auction bids, in addition to the funds raised through the generosity of our families and the broader community.
As we celebrated a decade of children’s creativity, the auction gave our community an opportunity to come together, support a meaningful cause, and enjoy experiences donated by businesses throughout the area.
This year’s fundraiser benefited the Chesapeake Bay Trust, helping support efforts to protect and restore Maryland’s natural resources. Every donated prize helped make the auction more exciting while contributing to a larger cause.
A Community of Businesses Giving Back
We are incredibly grateful to the businesses that chose to support our fundraiser. Their generosity provided our auction with an incredible variety of prizes—from family adventures and entertainment to food, books, and special experiences.
Family Fun & Adventures
  • Soccer Shots donated a free season of Soccer Shots, giving one lucky family the opportunity to enjoy an entire season of soccer.
  • My Gym donated two consecutive weeks of unlimited classes, offering children plenty of opportunities to move, play, and explore.
  • Butler’s Orchard donated a seasonal farm experience for four guests, along with four small containers to fill with the crop of the season.
  • Green Meadows Petting Farm donated a Family 4-Pack, providing an opportunity for a family to enjoy a day at the farm.
  • Frederick Keys donated four tickets for the 2027 season, giving a family something fun to look forward to next year.
  • Sportrock RIO donated a free climbing party at Rio, creating an exciting experience for a group of friends or family members.
  • Hyper Kidz Rockville donated four one-day passes, giving children an opportunity for indoor play and adventure.
  • Panda’s Karate donated a Birthday Bash, helping one lucky family celebrate a special occasion.
  • Zava Zone donated four free 60-minute passes, offering an action-packed experience for the winning family.
Entertainment & Experiences
  • Warehouse Cinemas donated an exciting movie package featuring four movie passes, four regular popcorns, and a gift box.
  • ShadowLand Laser Adventures donated a $75 gift certificate, giving the winning bidder a chance to enjoy an exciting laser tag adventure.
  • Lucky Strike donated two free hours of bowling for up to two guests, perfect for a fun outing.
Food & Sweet Treats
  • Texas Roadhouse donated a free entrée and sauce kit, combining a meal out with a little something to enjoy at home.
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes donated a Bundtinis Signature Assortment, giving one lucky winner a delicious treat to share.
Gifts, Books & More
  • Butterfly Wishes donated a $150 gift basket, filled with items to make the winning bidder’s day a little more special.
  • Bella Ballet donated a $50 gift certificate, giving a lucky winner an opportunity to enjoy what they have to offer.
  • The Paper Heart Books donated a $120 gift basket, perfect for the book lover in the family.
  • Lakeshore donated a $100 gift card, offering the opportunity to select educational toys, activities, or other family favorites.
  • Lone Oak Farm donated a $50 gift card, providing another opportunity to enjoy a local farm experience.
  • Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids donated one free haircut, making a routine trip to the salon a little more fun for a child.
More Than Just a Donation
While each prize gave our auction something special to offer, these contributions represented something much bigger than the items themselves.
They represented local businesses choosing to invest in children and give back to the community.
The support of our prize sponsors helped make our 10th Annual Children’s Art Show & Charity Auction a memorable celebration of children’s creativity while helping us raise funds for the Chesapeake Bay Trust.
We are so thankful to every business that donated a prize, gift card, basket, or experience. Your generosity helped bring families and businesses together around a shared mission and helped us continue a tradition of community giving.
Thank You to Our 2026 Prize Sponsors
Soccer Shots • My Gym • Butler’s Orchard • Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids • Texas Roadhouse • Warehouse Cinemas • Butterfly Wishes • Bella Ballet • The Paper Heart Books • ShadowLand Laser Adventures • Green Meadows Petting Farm • Sportrock RIO • Hyper Kidz Rockville • Panda’s Karate • Lakeshore • Lone Oak Farm • Frederick Keys • Zava Zone • Lucky Strike • Nothing Bundt Cakes
Thank you for supporting our children, our families, and our community. Your generosity helped turn a celebration of children’s art into an opportunity to make a difference.

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