35th Annual Children's Minnesota Star Gala

The 35th Annual Children’s Minnesota Star Gala

The Children’s Minnesota Star Gala is one of the biggest nights of the year for the philanthropic community in the Twin Cities. Generous donors come together to raise millions of dollars for Children’s Minnesota, allowing us to transform health care for kids throughout our region.

Event details

Saturday, April 10, 2027

The Depot, Minneapolis
225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Schedule of Events

  • 6:00 p.m. Cocktails, silent auction and raffle
  • 7:30 p.m. Dinner, program and live auction
  • 9:30 p.m. Band and afterparty

Dress to impress. Black tie encouraged.

Star Gala 2027 is benefitting the Cardiovascular program at Children’s Minnesota.

Click here to learn more about this critical program.

Star Gala is a sponsored event only. Individual tickets are not available for purchase. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Cardiovascular doctor listening to patient's heart.
Guests of the 33rd annual Star Gala bid on live auction items.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 Star Gala.

Because of the generosity of our compassionate community, we raised a record-breaking $3.7 million to support pediatric mental health services at Children’s Minnesota. See the moments that made this event special.

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kid Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital.

Thank you to the 2026 Children’s Minnesota Star Gala Committee

Children’s Minnesota is grateful for the volunteers on the Star Gala Committee who spend months planning this important event. To learn about how you can get involved as a committee member, contact [email protected].

Co-Chair: Trish Becker

Co-Chair: Susan Blaska Lindahl

Gabriela Ball
Maren Bartel
Jon Biermann
Jennifer Canedo
Genevieve Cossette Coleman
Jacqueline Lloyd Cunningham
Sarah Edwards
Shannon Evenstad

Juliana Martinez-Ibarra
Kristina McMillan
Morgan Minich
Elizabeth Miskovich
Lily Phillips
Katie Roberg
Julie Robertson
Caralie Roisum
Mara Ryan
Dr. Rajni Shah
Mary Beth Steiner

Give to Kids Day

Today is Give to Kids Day!

A day for our generous community to join together to ensure that even the tiniest hearts get the strongest possible start.