Special Events for Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones hosts a variety of special events each year, to benefit life-changing programs for people with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati! Since 1963, we have enabled children and adults with disabilities to build independence and fully participate in their communities. Join us at one of our signature special events and raise funds for life-changing programs that truly improve lives!Get Involved!
Volunteer at, sponsor or attend one of the following fundraising events for Stepping Stones:
Be Our Valentine!
In February, this Valentine-inspired evening offers fine food and drink. Since its beginning in 2007, Open Your Heart allows guests to enjoy a relaxing evening with cocktails and an elegant dinner. Join us in February 2027 at Stone Creek Dining Company in Montgomery. View information on Open Your Heart, here.
Tee-Off for Stepping Stones
Kick-off the summer season by supporting Stepping Stones’ programs and hitting the green. Held at the scenic O’Bannon Creek Golf Club in Loveland, the annual Golf Classic on June 1, 2026 features exciting hole challenges, fantastic prizes, refreshing drinks and food by local favorites. At the end of the day, dinner options will be available and event winners will be announced. View information on The Golf Classic, here.
Bloom for Stepping Stones
Our signature Bloom event has a new theme this year, Boogie & Bloom, on October 3, 2026 at Element Eatery in Madisonville. Put on your dancing shoes and get groovy for a 70s-inspired disco night with fabulous food, retro arcade games, entertainment, a silent auction and more! View details on this year’s Bloom event.
The Sporting Clays Tournament
The Sporting Clays Tournament is a fun, unique event for both new and experienced shooters. Join us on October 23, 2026 at the Sycamore Pheasant Club for an exciting clay shoot with select games. Following the clay shoot, dinner options will be available and winners will be announced. For more information on the Sporting Clays Tournament, click here!
Race for Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones invites you to join us, in partnership with Brad Jaeger, for a day of competitive kart racing at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati on Friday, April 24, 2026. Teams of four drivers will go head-to-head racing, complete with practice, qualifying and a full endurance race with pit stops. View details on this year’s event.
