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A male adaptive sports athlete plays pickleball.

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Event Wrap-Ups

Pickleball for All

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025

Kennedy Krieger hosted the region’s first fully inclusive and adaptive charity pickleball tournament, welcoming 55 players of all skill levels. Held at Dill Dinkers in White Marsh, Maryland, the event raised more than $23,000. Proceeds will benefit Team Kennedy Krieger and the Institute’s Adaptive Sports Program.

Harvesting Hope

Nov. 8, 2025

The Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) for Kennedy Krieger Institute hosted Harvesting Hope, a new signature event, at Cece’s Roland Park. The event raised more than $93,000. Proceeds will support the creation of a dedicated Teen Lounge within the Institute’s Child Life and Recreation Therapies Department.

Festival of Trees

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 and 30, 2025

Kennedy Krieger held its 36th annual Festival of Trees fundraising event at the Maryland State Fairgrounds the weekend after Thanksgiving. The event welcomed about 30,000 visitors—including about 600 guests at Tinsel on Tap, Kennedy Krieger’s first holiday pop-up party—and raised more than $850,000 for the Institute.

Upcoming Events—Save the Dates!

ROAR for KIDS

Sunday, April 12, 2026
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

WIN Spring Event

Friday, May 8, 2026
M&T Bank Exchange