✨ Your Evening at a Glance: Dinner in the Park 2025

Outdoor event with people seated at tables, string lights, trees, and two tents.

Dear Guests,

We can’t wait to welcome you to this year's Dinner in the Park, Carmichael’s premier community celebration! Here’s everything you’ll need to know for a seamless and memorable evening this Saturday, September 6th:

🌿 Attire

Suggested attire is Garden Party Casual. The garden has uneven terrain—please select footwear that’s comfortable for strolling outdoors.

🚗 Parking & Shuttle

There is no parking at Jensen Botanical Garden or the upper gardens off Sutter Ave.
Please park at Carmichael Elementary School (6141 Sutter Ave, Carmichael).
Complimentary shuttle buses run from 5:30 throughout the evening to and from the garden.

Golf carts will be available for guests between the shuttle drop-off and dining area who need assistance.

📅 Evening Schedule

Saturday, September 6, 2025
📍 Location: Sutter Community Garden -Jensen Botanical Garden

People socializing in a garden with drinks and snacks. Bright day, flowers in bloom, casual outdoor gathering.

5:30 PM Shuttle Service & Check-In Opens
Upper Garden Reception – Wine & Beer Reception at Sutter Community Garden with live jazz by the Henry Robinett Trio and Musical Wine Trail Stroll featuring 3 additional live music groups
Evening in the Lower Garden– Gourmet Dinner prepared by Hawks, enjoyed at beautifully set tables in the Botanical Garden
- Live Auction and Fund-A-Need featuring extraordinary experiences (see highlights below!)
- Dancing Under the Stars with Wasted Space (Best Concert in the Park Band, 2024)
- Evening Concludes; Shuttles Return Guests to Parking Lot

✨ Live Auction Highlights

Bid on unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences! A few of the incredible packages this year include:

🚁 Helicopter Circle Tour of Lake Tahoe with dinner at The Edge and an overnight stay at Caesars Republic Hotel.
🍣 Modern Japanese Dinner for 8 by Shogun Sushi overlooking the American River, chauffeured limousine included.
🏔️ Long Weekend Retreat at Serene Lakes in a cozy cabin for family or friends.
🌲 Private Treehouse Overnight Stay & Zip Line Adventure in the redwoods of Sonoma.
🍷 Private Vintage Tour & Tasting for 4 at Jarvis Estate Winery in Napa, with limousine service.

This year’s auction is packed with exclusive and romantic escapes, gourmet dining, and one-of-a-kind adventures!

Live auction item for a modern Japanese dinner for 8, including sushi, sake, and a view of the American River.

Auction for a weekend cabin retreat at Serene Lakes, near Lake Tahoe, offering skiing and lakeside fun.

Auction for a private treehouse stay and zip line adventure in the redwoods, with gourmet dinner and breakfast services.

Auction: Lake Tahoe helicopter tour, dinner for two at "The Edge", and stay at Caesar’s Republic Hotel with breakfast credit.

Auction item: Vintage Tour and Tasting at Jarvis Estate Winery in Napa with a limousine, includes a tour of underground wine caves.

🌱 Why It Matters

Your participation supports the Carmichael Parks Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to youth and parks in our community. Proceeds fund scholarships for underserved youth and enhance local parks, including the event site, the Charles Jensen Botanical Garden.

🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to our Garden Reception, Musical Trail, and Parting Gift Sponsors, as well as our Silver, Executive, and Table Sponsors who make this evening possible.

Thank You Sponsors: Lists various sponsors including Carol Dreyer, Rich Desmond, Robert & Kawanaa Buccola, and others in tiers.

🔞 Age Requirement Reminder: Guests must be 21+

We’re so grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating with you under the stars!