Hillsboro Lighthouse Gala
Our biggest fundraiser of the year: an evening under the stars at the base of the lighthouse.
Arabian Nights · March 20, 2027
120th Hillsboro Lighthouse Gala
- When
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
6:00 – 11:00 pm - Where
- Hillsboro Inlet Light Station
907 Hillsboro Mile
Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062 - Getting there
- Free parking at the 14th Street boat launch park, then a boat ride to the lighthouse grounds. Map
- Attire
- Arabian Nights dress is encouraged, but optional.
- Tickets
- Individual $400
- Table of 8 $3,150
The date of next year's Gala will be announced soon. Watch this page and The Big Diamond for news.
The evening
- See the lens up close, at work. Tour guests climb the lighthouse by day, but the Gala is the one time we open the lens room, after dark, so you can stand beside the lens while it’s lit and turning. Comfortable shoes are a good idea.
- Dinner by the ocean on the station grounds, under the stars and the sweep of the working lighthouse’s beam. Drinks are included, too: it’s an open bar.
- Live music to dance to, or just to enjoy with the ocean breeze.
- Live and silent auctions with exclusive items and experiences.
Where the money goes
No other night does more for the lighthouse. The Gala brings in more support than any other event on our calendar, and every ticket, sponsorship and auction bid goes to work on the station: caring for the original Fresnel lens, protecting its historic buildings and artifacts, and keeping public tours running for the next generation of visitors.
Become a sponsor
Businesses and supporters can sponsor the Gala. See our donors and sponsors, and to talk about sponsorship, email [email protected] or call Brian at (954) 942-2102.