The Reel Hope Project presents

Stories Change the World Night at
the Oscars

10.10.2026 Royalston Square Minneapolis 10 Year Anniversary Gala

A red-carpet evening inside Minneapolis' answer to the Vegas Sphere — 360° immersive screens, a seated dinner, and a celebration of a decade of helping kids in foster care find their forever families.

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Why We Gather

It's time to
change the story.

There are 400,000 kids in the U.S. foster care system — and about 100,000 are waiting to be adopted. We make 2-minute profile videos celebrating the personality and interests of each unique kid that can accompany their case file — effectively DOUBLING their chances of finding a forever family.

More likely to be adopted when a child has a reel
733Kids' stories produced over the last decade
350+Children matched with their forever families
10Years of impact cinematography — and just getting started
The Experience

An immersive night,
in three acts.

The evening unfolds across the full canvas of Royalston Square's 360° screens — moving from where we've been, to where we are, to where we're going. One night. One story. Ten years in the making.

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ACT ONE

Past

Step onto the red carpet and into a cocktail reception. We open in the glow of where it all began — a dream and a couple of rascals with a camera, ten years ago.

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ACT TWO

Present

Take your seat for an immersive plated dinner. Surrounded wall-to-wall, you'll meet the kids, families, and stories that define this moment in the movement.

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ACT THREE

Future

The night crescendos into a live auction fueling the next decade — then the lights drop and the room becomes a dance floor. Celebrate. You earned it.

Run of Show — Saturday, October 10
6:00
Red Carpet & CocktailsArrivals, valet, photos, and an open bar reception in the lobby.
7:00
Doors to The SquareGuests are welcomed into the 360° immersive room and find their tables.
7:30
Seated Dinner & ProgramA plated dinner alongside the Past · Present · Future story experience.
9:00
Live AuctionThe marquee moment — funding the next 1,000 kids' stories a year.
9:45
Dance PartyThe after-party lights up the room. Stay late.
The Room

See the Square come alive.

Floor-to-ceiling projection wrapping the entire room. Watch what Royalston Square does in motion.

The Venue

Royalston Square

"Las Vegas has the Sphere. Minneapolis has the Square."

Tucked in the North Loop, Royalston Square is one of the only venues in the country built around floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall projection. The room becomes whatever the story needs it to be — and on October 10th, it becomes the most unforgettable gala you'll attend all year.

📍 501 Royalston Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Parking & Valet: On-site parking is safe and easy, and complimentary valet will be available. Hand off your keys and walk straight onto the carpet.

RSVP for the Night
163Kids' reels in 2025
106Children matched in 2025
785Donors who gave last year
600Guests joining us Oct 10
"When I watched their reel, I felt a connection with them. I think that God knew that we needed them as much as they needed us." — Kim Garrison, adoptive mom
Good to Know

FAQ

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Royalston Square, 501 Royalston Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405 — in the North Loop. Red carpet and cocktails begin at 6:00 PM.

Individual tickets are $50 per person. A full table of 10 is $500 — the best way to bring your friends, family, or team. Sponsorships are also available from $3,000 to $50,000+.

Red carpet entry, a cocktail reception, a seated dinner inside the 360° immersive room, the full Past · Present · Future story experience, the live auction, and the dance party to close the night.

This is a red carpet — dress to be photographed. Cocktail attire to black-tie is perfect. Bring your best Hollywood glamour.

Yes — both valet and on-site parking are available, and both are easy. Arrive, hand off your keys, and head straight to the carpet.

We make profile reels for children most in need of a forever family — often older kids, sibling groups, and kids with special needs. A reel doubles a child's likelihood of adoption. In ten years, 350+ children have been matched with their families.

Absolutely. Sponsorship levels run from Producer ($3,000+) to Platinum ($50,000), each with recognition and VIP experiences. A portion of every level is tax-deductible. Email erica@thereelhopeproject.org to start.

The Reel Hope Project is a registered nonprofit. The tax-deductible portion of sponsorships is noted per level above. For individual tickets and tables, a receipt will be provided — consult your tax advisor for your specific situation.

Yes. You can become a Producer and fully fund a child's reel ($3,000), give at any level, or share this page with someone who'd love to be in the room. Every gift writes a new ending for a waiting child.

Attend

Claim your seat
on the carpet.

This is a night you shouldn't miss. Grab a single seat or gather your people and host a table.

Individual

Single Seat

$50 / person
  • Red carpet entry & cocktail reception
  • Seated dinner inside the 360° immersive room
  • The full Past · Present · Future experience
  • Live auction & dance party
  • Easy valet & on-site parking
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Best Value · Bring Your People

Table of 10

$500 / table
  • Ten seats together — your whole crew on the carpet
  • Everything in a single ticket, ten times over
  • The most fun way to experience the night
  • Perfect for friends, family, teams & small businesses
  • Just $50/seat when you reserve the full table
Reserve a Table