Join us for Galaxy Quest: a day of fun and fundraising for McKinley Elementary School! Our Spring Fundraiser Quest (previously called the Spring Gala & Auction) is taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, and we’re excited to announce that this year’s event will be a scavenger hunt. The hunt will take you on a 1-2 mile journey through the neighborhood, with clues and challenges designed to engage elementary age participants. And, if you’re feeling extra creative, we encourage you to come dressed up as your favorite outer space attire!

Tickets $15 per person through April 28, with prices going up to $20/per person starting on April 29. Make sure to buy your tickets soon at galabid.com/mckinley2024.

But that’s not all. Our Spring Fundraiser also includes an online auction. Bidding will begin in mid-April, and several of the items will be auctioned live at Grand Old BBQ at 3:00 after the scavenger hunt. Stay tuned for more details on the Gala Bid website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for sneak peeks at some of the incredible items up for grabs. Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day of supporting our local school! Follow us now on social media: FB: @McKinleyElementaryQuest Instagram: @mckinleyquest

Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets are on sale NOW for the Galaxy Quest to support the McKinley Spring Fundraiser.

What: The launch site will be in front of McKinley. We will have live entertainment, snacks, swag, and a photo booth, and we encourage families to meet up and do the Quest together! Your mission (if you choose to accept it) will be to follow the clues and gather a set of badges that are needed to defeat the forces that are trying to destroy our universe!

When: Saturday, May the Fourth. The Scavenger Hunt start window is from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Your team can start anytime between these hours. You can take as much time as you want to finish the Quest, so don’t worry if you need to arrive closer to 2:30!

Where: Starting Point is at McKinley Elementary School

How Long: The scavenger hunt should take about 1-2 hours to complete and will cover a distance of 1-2 miles

How Difficult: The clues and game are designed to support our elementary age participants!

Attire: Costumes for aliens, astronauts, or anything associated with outer space are HIGHLY encouraged, but not required

Cost: $15/per person through April 28. $20 per person starting April 29.

Buy your tickets now at galabid.com/mckinley2024

Check back on the Gala Bid website soon for more details on the auction and follow us on Facebook or Instagram for sneak peaks at some of the auction items.
FB: @McKinleyElementaryQuest
Instagram: @mckinleyquest

Auction Items & Donations

Each year, we are able to auction a variety of different items, including class projects, teacher features and contributions from neighborhood small businesses, such as restaurants, salons, museums, etc. The committee is grateful for any contribution and requests details be provided in the online donation form located at: Auction Donation Form

Auction Items can take many forms and we welcome your creative ideas! If you think you have something to offer but aren’t sure, contact the Gala Committee before you submit a donation in the form.

CHECK OUT THE AUCTION ITEMS!

We promote auction items on the Quest Social Media pages to garner interest & spotlight generous contributors. It’s an opportunity to get an inside look at what will be available at the auction. We also post about the fun things we are doing to plan the event to engage our followers. Click on your preferred social media page to start following our progress.