The Little Lighthouse Foundation Announces Winter Events and Recaps Halloween Party
The Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF) published its November 2026 newsletter, highlighting recent events and announcing its upcoming winter programming.
LLF will host "Cocktails With A Cause" on Wednesday, November 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Studio at Maple & Ash Miami. Presented by Haute Mama, the event features complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to raise funds for underserved children and families. Advance tickets are $75, door tickets are $125, and VIP tables are available for $1,000.
On Saturday, December 12, the Foundation will hold its 17th Annual Holiday Toy Distribution at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Operating from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the initiative will distribute thousands of toys to children in need. Volunteer shifts are available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The newsletter also announced that the Foundation's signature fundraising event, the Hearts & Stars Gala, will return on Saturday, March 20, 2027. The black-tie event will feature the theme "an Amalfi Dream."
October Event Recaps
LLF's 9th Annual Children’s Halloween Party took place on October 24 at Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District. The free event featured interactive activities, sports, and entertainment for children from LLF’s partner facilities. Event partners included STEM Discoveries, HOOP Miami, Girl Power Rocks, FIU Counseling, Books For You Miami, and Operation Trick-or-Treat. Food and refreshments were provided by sponsors such as Starbucks, Pollo Tropical, Subway, and Pura Vida Miami.
Other October highlights included the LLF Visionaries event at Eight Bar Miami on October 22 and the "Light Between the Lines" gathering hosted by the Ladies of Little Lighthouse on October 28.
Volunteer of the Month
The Foundation recognized Peter Litvinenko as Volunteer of the Month. Litvinenko, the Co-Chair of the LLF Visionaries and owner of hospitality advisory group Friends & Family, has been a regular Story Hour volunteer since 2020.
LLF also announced six ongoing volunteer programs for November, including Global Empowerment Mission, Fit Club, Story Hour, Move and Groove, Craft Night, and Student Volunteering: STEM.