Thorne’s Natural Night Out
Join us on October 2, 2026 for our 20th Annual Natural Night Out from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
For the first time ever, Natural Night Out will take place at our beautiful Lafayette Nature Center!
This year, Natural Night Out will consist of food stations prepared by internationally-recognized caterer Catering by Design throughout our property, outdoor immersive experiences led by Thorne Staff to connect guests to the beauty of the land, live music, and a live auction filled with one-in-a-lifetime trips and adventures.
We recommend comfortable shoes and “Colorado Formal” attire for the event. Natural Night Out will take place in rain, snow, or shine!
Registrations are $150 per person. Ticket costs cover your meal, drinks, and experiences for the night. Tickets will not be refunded, even in case of cancellation due to extreme weather conditions. Natural Night Out is for guests that are 21+ only. By purchasing a ticket, you ensure that guests are 21+.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Each year, our community gathers for Thorne’s Natural Night Out, an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting our mission of connecting youth to nature.
Guests enjoy delicious local food and drinks, a fabulous auction, and inspirational environmental speakers.
Proceeds from Natural Night Out help ensure all youth, regardless of their circumstances, have access to Thorne’s award-winning environmental programming by supporting our goal to get all children, regardless of circumstances, into nature.
100% of the charitable portion of your Natural Night Out contribution is eligible for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit. Donors will receive an acknowledgment at calendar year-end identifying the charitable portion of their Natural Night Out contributions that is eligible for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the application of tax credits to your individual tax situation.
Do you or your company want to support Natural Night Out with an auction item or sponsorship? Download our Sponsorship Opportunities packet to see how you can make NNO better than ever!
Preview Our Live Auction Items!
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Preview our live auction items!
All funds from our live auction will go toward getting more children in the beauty of nature.
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THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS EVENT SPONSORS!
