Crayons & Canapes
Building Community
Brick by Brick
Join Us for an unforgettable evening of community, cuisine and care.
When & Where?
Saturday
September 27, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
VIP Event from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Christina Kent Early Childhood Center
423 Third Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
What?
Experience the warmth and wonder of Christina Kent Early Childhood Center's signature fundraiser—an intimate evening under the stars on our beloved playground, nestled beside our 125-year-old schoolhouse. Crayons & Canapés brings together three local chefs in a spirited culinary competition, live music, donated beer and wine, and generous small bites—all included with the cost of your ticket, at this exclusive 21+ event.
Why?
Join us for a first look inside Christina Kent's newly expanded school. The proceeds of this event will support this second location that will double our enrollment and allow us to serve infants and toddlers for the first time since 1938!
Your support means:
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Affordable, accessible, and accredited child care for economically diverse families
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An award winning nutrition program with home cooked meals and locally sourced foods
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A new school that will address the need for high quality infant and toddler care
Buy Tickets or Become a Sponsor!
Ticket Options
This is a 21+ event for both General Admission and VIP Admission.
VIP Admission - $100
Includes:
- Exclusive tour of our new satellite campus
- Performance from local poets and cellist
- Champagne/Signature Cocktail
- Toast to our Brick-by-Brick Sponsors ​
General Admission - $65
Includes:
- Canape selection from 3 local chefs
- Beer/Wine
- Signature cocktail
-Live Music by High Desert Playboys
Sponsorships range from
$500 - $10,000.
Every moment and every dollar supports high-quality early education for Albuquerque’s working families. Help us keep this vital work thriving—your presence and support matter more than ever.
Meet the Chefs!
Learn more about our competing chefs here!
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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