Events
Hope on Wheels: Golf Cart Raffle
Win a Cart. Drive Hope.
Join us in making a difference for children and families in our communities and beyond. All proceeds from our golf cart raffle fuel our mission to of being a village of hope beyond the system for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. By purchasing a ticket, you’re not just entering for the chance to win a brand-new $8,500 golf cart; you’re investing in brighter futures and stronger families. Together, we can drive hope forward.
Tickets prices are 1 for $20 or 6 for $100. To purchase, please hit the “Donate” button on your screen. From there, select the “Hope on Wheels: Golf Cart Raffle” campaign, then input your card information.
Hope on Wheels: Golf Cart Run
Join us for the Hope on Wheels Golf Cart Run, a fun community ride supporting local families through Children’s Lantern. All registered and non-registered street-legal golf carts are welcome to take part in this exciting event. We’ll start the day at the Children’s Lantern office and make our way to Downtown Cabin Fever, Defiance College, and The Crick, where participants can enjoy free goodies at every stop.
Admission is $20 per cart and includes a free raffle ticket for our upcoming Golf Cart Raffle, where the winner will be announced at our Children’s Lantern Gala on April 10. To register, please fill out this form below or register by calling our number at 419-769-8231. Tickets can be purchased the day of or by calling our number.
To add a little extra fun, we’re giving a prize to the best decorated lantern-themed golf cart—so bring your creativity and light up the route! Come out, decorate your cart, bring your friends, and help us drive hope forward for the families we serve!
Lantern & Lassos Gala
Step into a world where the wild west meets timeless sophistication at the Lantern & Lassos Gala. This magical evening promises adventure and fun. Hosted by the Defiance Eagles in Defiance, Ohio, the venue will be bathed all things western. Guests will be treated to an unforgettable night of music, games, and delicious food.
The evening will feature:
Mocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Western-themed music and featured speaker
Games
A silent auction
Gourmet dining
Whether you're here for the unique experience, to support our cause, or to have fun with friends and colleagues, the Lantern & Lassos Gala promises an unforgettable experience for all.
Get tickets or sponsor here: https://childrenslantern.harnessgiving.org/events/2653
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
FEBRUARY 2, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:30 PM
FEE: $20/TEAM - WINNING TEAM WINS $50!
TEAMS OF 1-4 COMPETE TO FINISH A 500-PIECE PUZZLE IN THE SHORTEST AMOUNT OF TIME.
PUZZLE IS PROVIDED; PARTICIPANTS GET TO KEEP THEIR PUZZLE.
LIMITED SPACE. REGISTERED EARLY.
PIZZA & WATER PROVIDED.
REGISTER HERE: https://childrenslantern.harnessgiving.org/events/2519
Children's Lantern at the Zoo!
We are so excited to see you at the zoo! Thank you so the The Toledo Zoo for the generous donation of 100 tickets!
Christmas Blessings Pick Up Day!
Today is the day - pick up day of the Christmas Blessing Baskets!
Christmas Blessing Deadline
Registration for Christmas Blessings closes at 5:00 pm.
Register here: www.childrenslantern.org/christmasblessings
Golf Outing
11:00 AM Registration
11:00 AM Driving Range Open
11:00 AM Long Drive Competition until 12:30pm
11:30 AM Lunch until 12:30pm
1:00 PM Playing starts
Hope for the journey
Hope for the Journey Conference is a resource designed to encourage and equip parents, caregivers, church communities, and professionals caring for children, particularly those impacted by adoption and/or foster care.
Hosted by Mary Beth & Steven Curtis Chapman. Teaching on topics including:
- An Introduction on TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention)
- How to Address Big Behaviors
- and more!
First Aid & CPR Class - Afternoon
We are so excited to partner with Power of CPR to offer this free class to foster, adoptive, and kinship care families. Please click on the image to register!
First Aid & CPR Class - Morning
We are so excited to partner with Power of CPR to offer this free class to foster, adoptive, and kinship care families. Please click on the image to register!
Luau Gala
Join us for a night of fun! We will be having food, music, door prizes, and a silent auction. Tickets will be $25-individual and $200-table(8). If you would like to purchase a ticket, click here.
Children's Lantern at the Zoo
Join us for a day at the zoo. We will be giving out 200 zoo tickets to kinship, adoptive and foster families for the Toledo Zoo. If you would like tickets, please fill out Zoo Ticket Form. If you use your tickets on Dec. 1, find us at the zoo, and we will give you a gift and a family picture.
Zoo Hours on Dec. 1: 3pm-9pm
*CL will be at the zoo 6pm-9pm.
Christmas Basket sign up
If you are a foster, kinship, or adoptive family that would like to receive a Christmas basket, please sign up by filling out this Christmas Basket Form.
If you would like to donate to this, please give through our donate button or buy off of our Amazon Wishlist.
Trunk or Treat
Join us at First Baptist Church for a trunk or treat event! Say Hi if you find our trunk!
Open House
Do you want to know about Children’s Lantern? We would love for you to join us for our open house. We will have giveaways, snacks, and drinks.