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W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Gala 2026
Dinner With The Dogs
Good Dogs. Great Company. One Mission.
Event Info
Friday, October 23, 2026
Ariel International Center | Cleveland, Ohio
Cocktail Hour 5:30 PM | Dinner 7:00 PMJoin W.A.G.S. 4 Kids for Dinner With The Dogs, our 2026 gala celebrating the children, families, service dogs, puppies, partners, and supporters who make this work possible.
The best dinners are the ones shared in good company.
For the families served by W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, a service dog partnership can change daily life in meaningful ways — supporting safety, regulation, confidence, independence, and family life. But those partnerships do not happen alone. They are built through training, trust, patience, and a community willing to show up.
This year’s gala brings that community together for a warm, fun, mission-centered evening overlooking Lake Erie and Downtown Cleveland.
Guests will enjoy:
• Cocktail Reception
• Dinner, with featured partner details to be announced
• Special Hoist Cider Release
• Puppy Meet & Greet
• Live & Online Auction
• Kids Mission Paddle RaiseOur goal is to raise $50,000 to support W.A.G.S. 4 Kids and the life-changing service dog partnerships we provide for children and families.
Tickets & Sponsorship
Individual Tickets
$90Sponsorship Opportunities
Available beginning at $250Complimentary valet parking included.
Cocktail attire requested.Reserve your seat, become a sponsor, or make a gift today.
Questions? Contact W.A.G.S. 4 Kids at info@wags4kids.org or 216-586-5853.
More Ways to Be Part of the Night
Dinner With The Dogs is more than a seat at the table. Throughout the evening, guests will have several ways to support W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, celebrate our service dog partnerships, and help us reach our $50,000 goal.
Live & Online Auction
Dinner With The Dogs will feature both live and online auction opportunities, with a curated selection of items and experiences to support W.A.G.S. 4 Kids.
Our live auction will take place during the evening program, while online auction bidding will be available for event guests and supporters who cannot attend in person. Additional auction details will be shared closer to the event.
In-Room Raffles & Games

Guests can take part in fun, in-room opportunities during cocktail hour and throughout the evening, including:
Picnic With Your Pup Restaurant Basket Raffle
Restaurant-sponsored picnic baskets featuring a restaurant-provided food item, treat, or picnic feature, plus a gift card or dining experience, paired with dog-friendly items and a picnic setup.Top-Shelf Booze Barrel
One lucky winner will take home a curated barrel of premium spirits and wine.Mystery Prize Pull
Pay $20 to instantly win one of our surprise packages — no losing tickets.Bonus Drawings & Side Games
Watch for pop-up chances to win throughout the night.Kids Mission Paddle Raise
During the program, guests will be invited to raise their paddles in support of the children and families served by W.A.G.S. 4 Kids. Every gift helps provide the training, support, and service dog partnerships that make greater safety, confidence, and independence possible.

Get Involved
Want to help make the evening a success? We are currently seeking auction items, raffle basket sponsors, event sponsors, and volunteers.
1Donate to the Auction
We are seeking live and online auction items, experiences, gift cards, baskets, and packages that will help raise funds for W.A.G.S. 4 Kids.
2Sponsor This Event
Event sponsorships begin at $250 and help underwrite the evening while supporting the service dog partnerships that make greater safety, confidence, and independence possible for W.A.G.S. families.
3Volunteer!
Volunteers help bring the evening to life through event support, guest assistance, raffle and auction help, setup, check-in, and more.
Contact Us
Questions?
Thank you to the W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Gala Committee for their hard work and support
Eric Brown
Nick Brumbauch
Wendy Crann
Heather Johnson
Keyan Leroux
Nick Walczak
Jennifer trebb
Contact Us
216-586-5853
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W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Headquarters
112 East Center Street
Berea, OH 44017
W.A.G.S. 4 Kids,
Central OH
Columbus, OH 43202
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