
SPARK AFTER DARK
At the Meredith Learning Lab
Spark After Dark will be an evening of wonder, learning, and play to celebrate Thinkery’s impact in our community and raise critical funds to ensure ALL children and families can access our inspirational, play-based learning programs through the Open Door Initiative.
Spark After Dark will offer a unique, after-hours museum experience where guests will enjoy live, interactive art and science demonstrations, maker activities, mocktails & cocktails inspired by local spirit artisans and companies, and delicious bites from a variety of Austin eateries. There will also be a variety of opportunities to support the Open Door Initiative through donations and the purchase of tickets for our Grand Prize raffle.
The evening will be vibrant – guests will have the chance to learn more about our programs while also engaging in some play-based fun of their own and enjoying tasty nibbles and sips. Play. Learn. Give. It’s the perfect recipe for a night of fun and impact!
Tuesday, October 18
7 pm— 10 pm
Doors open at 6 pm
Rather than asking you to purchase a table or a ticket, we’re inviting all Thinkery donors who give at the $500 level and above*. All proceeds from this event will support Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, which provides free and discounted admission to Thinkery and our inspirational play-based learning programs to children and families regardless of means .
Already a donor? RSVP below using the unique code included in your invitation.
*Spark After Dark invitations will be extended via email to any donor(s) who has given $500 or more since December 7, 2021, or who makes a qualifying donation before September 30, 2022.
Want to be a party supporter?
Spark learning through event sponsorships at Thinkery!
There are multiple levels of event sponsorship available. Click here to learn more or contact development@thinkeryaustin.org for more information.
Food Vendors
We’re excited about these far-out favors from these Austin eateries at Spark After Dark. In choosing food and beverage partners this year, we consciously highlighted local BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and woman-owned businesses. These partners represent the culinary diversity and community-minded outlook that we love so much about Austin.
Make sure you come hungry for this lineup of remarkable food vendors:
Rufari
La Condesa
Word Of Mouth Bakery
KG BBQ
Garbo’s
The Canteen
Spark After Dark Host Committee
Megan Lyons – Co-Chair
Meredith Waters – Co-Chair
Dionne Barner
Georgia Mavrookas
Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez
YiShaun Yang
Marianne DeLeon
Hugo Lagarda
Mandana Varahrami
Marsha Dyson
Tina Peterson
Allison Hunter
Michelle Adams
Location
Thinkery at the Meredith Learning Lab
1830 Simond Ave.
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 469-6200
Parking
Parking is available at the McBee Street District Garage, with entrances off McBee Street and Robert Browning Street.
Special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support to Thinkery!

Aetna
Den
Jackson Walker
MFI Foundation
NI
Mitchell | Williams
Pogo Pass
Team Ramirez
Texas Mutual
Desert Door Distillery
Independence Brewing
Liquid Death