Play it Forward 2025
Play it Forward 2025: The Magic of Play
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Join us on April 4, 2025 for a magical evening of exploration at this year’s Play It Forward, Port Discovery’s signature fundraising gala that celebrates the importance of purposeful learning with play. This adults-only celebration will be filled with magic and wonder, featuring a seated dinner, dancing, and entertainment. We invite our wide network of supporters, advocates, and mission-aligned playmakers for a night in support of Port Discovery as a community learning hub, teaching museum, and educational playspace for all.
Event Info
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Port Discovery Children’s Museum
35 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
Attire: Cocktail Chic
Adults only
Event Co-Chairs
Ashley Hatter, Julie Militello, Robyn Murphy & Keisha McClain
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Grand Illusionist | $25,000
- J.S. Plank & D.M. DiCarlo Family Foundation
- Lewis Contractors
Arcane Wizard | $15,000
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Sinclair, Inc.
Enchanting Alchemist | $10,000
- BGE
- M&T Bank
- McCormick & Company, Inc.
- Christina & Alex Smith
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Spellbinding Supporter | $5,000
- &Wealth
- The Cordish Companies
- Groove Commerce
- The Houff Foundation/Ashley & Charlie Hatter
- JMI Equity
- Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
- George A. Roche
- Stewart Title Guaranty
- Zolet Lenet and Fink Group at Morgan Stanley
Magic Maker | $3,500
- Ernst & Young
- Dana Henson/Platform Construction
- Heritage Financial Consultants
- Nancy & Tony Imbraguglio
- Knott Mechanical
- Dr. Julie Militello
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Senator Dennis Rasmussen
- Saul Ewing LLP
- The Yaffe Family
Mystical Friend | $1,500
- Monica Brandes & George Jones
- Byrnes and Associates
- Martina & Nick Dilks
- First National Bank
- Lucky’s Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy
Playful Wonders: Bringing Joy & Growth to Baltimore
“Our unwavering commitment to inclusivity acknowledges the vital roles of family, culture, and society, aiming to mirror the rich diversity of our communities. We truly strive to provide transformative play experiences to every child, regardless of background or circumstance.” —Carter Arnot Polakoff, CEO & President of Port Discovery
