October 10, 2026
Barrington Hills, IL
Benefiting The Chicago Academy For The Arts, SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, Tours Of The Estate And Its Collection - Dinner In The Carousel Pavilion - Inspirational Performances
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation creates best practice learning environments to increase independence, improve communication and socially appropriate behaviors to raise the quality of educational supports for children and young adults with autism.
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About the Event
5:00PM – 6:30PM
Tours of the Sanfilippo Estate & Magical Encounters
Guests will explore the extraordinary collections of the Sanfilippo Estate while enjoying surprise performances by strolling magicians throughout the property, adding moments of wonder and delight to the experience.
The Sanfilippo Place de la Musique is known worldwide for its beautifully restored antique music machines, chandeliers, art glass, and the world’s largest restored theatre pipe organ. Guests will also experience the Perfume Passage Foundation collection, featuring a recreated 1900s Parisian passageway, a restored 1880s American drugstore and soda fountain, an Art Deco gallery, and the iconic René Lalique fountains.
6:30PM – 9:00PM
Dinner Program & Entertainment
Open Bar • Plated Dinner • Inspirational Performances
World-Class Magician Showcase • Rides on the Eden Palais Carousel
Featured Magicians
Luis Carreon, John Guastaferro, Justin Purcell, Paige Thomson
Special Performances by Kodi Lee, The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Hosted at The Sanfilippo Estate:
789 Plum Tree Road | Barrington Hills, Illinois
Cocktail Attire Suggested
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