Stoop Soiree

Stoop Soiree ✩

7th Annual Stoop Soiree

Friday, November 14, 2025

6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Maryland Zoo

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Honoring Changemakers

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Honoring Changemakers *

Announcing our incredible Stoop Soiree honorees! Chosen from quite a pool of incredible nominations, these individuals and groups exemplify what it means to be changemakers in Baltimore. This year's Baltimore Family Alliance honorees include:

  • Dr. Sarah Polk & Jimmy Mitchell, Advocates of the Year

  • Zianab Sankoh and Rachel Wagner, Parents of the Year

  • Walter P. Carper Parent Power, PTO/PTA of the Year

Awards will be presented by Brooke Lierman.

Be sure to join us on Friday, November 14, when these honorees will receive their awards.

Event FAQs

  • Many attendees dress in cocktail attire to the theme, but the choice is yours. This year’s theme is Midnight at the Zoo!

  • Ticket deadlines are as follows:

    • Launch sale: Monday 9/1 through Monday 9/8 - $75 per person

    • Early bird pricing through September 30 - $85 per person

    • Regular ticket pricing October 1 through November 13 - $95 per person

    • Tickets may be available at the door, if not sold out - $105 per person

    Sponsorships are due by October 22 for inclusion in print materials.

    Charm City Champion members get $10 off tickets, effective as soon as your membership begins! Join here.

  • Yes! We have a fantastic menu for Stoop Soiree, catered by Blue Pit BBQ. Dinner is included, as well as beer, wine, and a signature cocktail.

  • Yes! We will have selections for vegetarians, vegans, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and food will be labeled accordingly. If you have advance questions or cross-contamination concerns, contact marketing@baltimorefamilies.org. At the event, please see a member of the catering team.

  • The event will begin with a cocktail hour, including some special visitors and surprises. Food will be served shortly after, followed by a short program. Our DJ will open up the dance floor as the moonlight arrives!