Cue the music, dim the lights — it’s Hillcrest’s biggest night of the year, and you’re on the guest list. This year is a star-studded tribute to 50 years of SNL, a half century of laughs, comedic legends, and live television. The Benefit kicks off with our Online Auction on Nov 9th, and builds to a sketch-worthy Silent and Live Auction at the Claremont Hotel on Saturday, November 15th.

Your Hillcrest Benefit Rundown — Weekend Update Style

Here are this year's top headlines ...

• September 22: Tickets go on sale. Get yours early at a discounted rate — it's good Strategery!
• October 22: Early-bird pricing ends and it’s also the donation deadline. Meet the deadline and be a Hillcrest Supah-STAR! 
• November 7: Ticket sales close. Don't miss it, or you’ll feel like Debbie Downer….Womp womp....
• November 9–13: Online Auction opens. Bid from home in your sweatpants while you Pump it up! for Hillcrest
• November 15: The Big Night at the Claremont — We’re so freakin’ excited!

That’s all for now — tune in, costume up, and we’ll see you live in Studio 8H on November 15th!

This Benefit has everything ... 

Please donate whatever you can: vacation homes, airline miles, restaurant gift cards, unique local experiences - no gift is too big or small! We’ll take bottles of wine off your hands or just straight cash. The Hillcrest Benefit and Auction is our largest fundraiser of the year. Your donations are what make this event so incredible. Need inspiration?

Check out past years’ catalogs: 2024 | 2023 | 2022

Party time, excellent!

Hillcrest parties are the stuff of legend. From Dads’ Beer Bus to Moms’ Night Out, trivia to tie-die, golfing to go-carts, the parties offer epic experiences for both parents and kids! Plus, there’s room for fresh new ideas and iconic returns. Want to host? Submit your party donation here and lock in your date! We’re here to help you plan, recruit co-hosts, and get the crowd going. 

Attention Target shoppers, don't forget your tickets!

Tickets to the in-person event go on sale September 22nd; early-bird sales ends October 22nd, final ticket sales November 7th. 

Ticket types:

• Bidder-only: You'll have access to the entire evening, except the live auction. Come in character, jump into the games or bid on parties — this ticket is all upside! 
• Individual / Couple: You'll have access to the entire evening, including the live auction.
• New in 2025 – Half-table (6 people): The perfect ticket for a few couples and close friends. Best part, no need to text/email/call us with your seating preference. 
• Back for 2025 (by popular demand) – Full table (12 people)

Don’t miss your chance to dress up, raise your paddle, and out bid your neighbor. 

You can do it!

Whether you’ve got one hour or a few weekends, we have a spot for you on the cast. Email Kelsey Giambruno at hillcrestbenefit@gmail.com to get involved.