BRIGHT NIGHTS 2026: Sunset Social Hour
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for a Sunset Social Hour!
August 13, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Hosted at Benham’s Grove
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Miami Valley for Bright Night 2026, a premier charity event in Dayton, Ohio. Enjoy an evening of gourmet tastings, live music, and community connection while supporting youth mentoring programs across the Miami Valley. Each year at Bright Nights we celebrate the BIG stars of our community — our Bigs, Littles, and supporters. Bright Nights, Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraiser, brings together Miami Valley’s best independent chefs to raise funds to support youth mentoring. “All proceeds from Bright stay right here in the Miami Valley,” says Greg Winkfield, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley. “We serve kids across Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Greene Counties. When youth have a mentor, they build strong connections and are less likely to experience negative health outcomes related to substance use, violence, and mental health.” “This event enables us to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that have powerful, positive impacts,” says Greg Winkfield. “This is a great opportunity to have a good time with friends, family, or co-workers while supporting an amazing cause.” Want to learn more about BBBS? Check out the about section of our website!
EVENT DATE:
Join us on August 13 for a Sunset Social Hour
Featured Chefs
De’Lish
Elite Catering
Libby’s Ice Cream
Little Fish Brewing Co.
Mar’Tae
Meridien
Namesake Coffee
Old Scratch
Whisperz Speakeasy
Featured Entertainment
Experience an evening of live performance and interactive entertainment from Tantalizing Tigers, featuring aerial arts, caricatures, mime performers, and roaming circus-inspired acts throughout the night.