Safari Nights
Saturday, March 14, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Catamaran Resort, Pacific Beach
It’s time for a well-deserved parents’ night out! Grab your favorite people, dust off your safari-chic style, and join us for Safari Nights, Gillispie's Spring Gala celebration.
We’re planning a roaringly fun evening filled with cocktails, a delicious dinner, exciting auctions, dancing, and just the right amount of chic, at the Catamaran Resort Hotel in Pacific Beach. Safari Nights brings our Gillispie community together to celebrate our incredible students, teachers, and school.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS
Available now through Friday, January 23—purchase yours here before prices go up!
EXCITING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Different sponsorship packages are available, including:
- Safari Royale – Purchase a table for 10 and enjoy a premier, front-of-house location for you and your friends. Only two are available!
- Evening Oasis Faculty Club – Sponsor a table of 10 in honor of the amazing teachers and staff.
WHAT TO WEAR?
Stay tuned for our glamorous Safari Chic Lookbook, coming soon to help you plan the perfect look.
CAN'T ATTEND?
You can still be part of the magic. Donations of any size are welcome and help ensure this event is a success.
Let’s make this year’s gala unforgettable. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Warm regards,
Lauren Carraher
Safari Nights, Spring Gala Chair
Join us!
For more information about our 2026-2027 Spring Gala, please contact:
Dana Irwin
Director of Development & Community Relations
dirwin@gillispie.org
(858) 459-3773 ext. 133