Events

Show your support in person at Operation Smile events.

Skiers at the annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge.

14th Annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge

April 3 and 4, 2026
Deer Valley, Park City, Utah

Join Operation Smile Ambassador Brooke Burke, along with an elite lineup of Olympic legends and celebrity guests, for an incredible, family-friendly weekend on the mountain. Whether you’re racing or just enjoying the après-ski vibes, every run helps provide life-changing care to children around the world, transform health systems and build hope.

Utah Builds Hope

Utah Builds Hope Day of Service

April 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse
2415 W 700 S, Suite S
Pleasant Grove, Utah

Operation Smile will host a Day of Service, engaging students, families and the broader community. Participants will complete impactful service projects, and the event will include a donation drive collecting Smile Bag essentials such as toys, hygiene items and other supplies.

Night of Smiles

Night of Smiles at Soundhouse

April 6, 2026 | 7 – 9 p.m.
Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse
2415 W 700 S, Suite S
Pleasant Grove, Utah

We invite you to Night of Smiles, a jazzy soirée at Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse in Pleasant Grove. Join Utah leaders, supporters and partners for an evening of live music and community as we spotlight how Utah is playing a meaningful role in expanding access to life-changing cleft surgery.

New Jersey Builds Hope

New Jersey Builds Hope Day of Service

April 13 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Headquarters
55 Labor Center Way
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Operation Smile will host a Day of Service for federation members and their communities. Participants will engage in meaningful, hands-on service projects to support our patients, and the event will include a donation drive collecting Smile Bag items.

NJ Brunch for Smiles Invitation

New Jersey Brunch for Smiles

April 11, 2026
The Madison Hotel
Morristown, New Jersey

At the first gathering in New Jersey in over a decade, guests will enjoy an elegant brunch inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s, featuring live music, silent auction and live painting. The event will honor Dr. Daniel Pyo with the Medical Visionary Award and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC with the Hope Builder Award.

Power of Play Invite

Power of Play Card Show

April 25 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Operation Smile Headquarters
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Power of Play is a community charity card show hosted by TCG Clash in partnership with Operation Smile, bringing together collectors, families and local businesses for a full day of cards, music, food and connection. Browse vendor tables, meet special guests, enjoy a live DJ, explore the Kids Zone and more.

2026 Spring Gala invitation

Hampton Roads Spring Gala

May 5, 2026
The Lesner Inn
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Join us for a floral celebration highlighting Operation Smile’s impact worldwide and local philanthropists and supporters.

Smile Luau Invitation

Smile Luau

June 7, 2026
The Beverly Hilton
Los Angeles, California

Celebrate the ohana spirit of volunteerism and Operation Smile’s transformational impact in southeast Asia, the Pacific and across the world.

Miami Smile Gala Save the Date

Miami Smile Gala

June 20, 2026
The Biscayne Lady Yacht
Miami, Florida

Set sail for a celebration of smiles with Operation Smile supporters, with dinner, dancing and live entertainment aboard The Biscayne Lady Yacht.

A women shows a child something during a tour of the Interactive Learning Center.

World of Medicine: STEAMCON

July 18, 2026
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Families are invited to come and explore science, technology, engineering and math at Operation Smile’s Anthony L. & Hideko S. Burgess Interactive Learning Center exhibit. Learn how the world of medicine and the power of service helps children affected by cleft conditions receive the surgery they need and deserve worldwide.

A camper holds blankets made for our patients.

ILC Young Scholars Summer Camp

August 10-14, 2026
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Campers will dive into compassionate creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by service and empathy. They’ll learn how creativity can make a real difference in the world. Through guided service-learning experiences, each camper will discover the power of art as a tool for kindness, healing and connection.

Houston Smile Gala Invitation

10th Annual Houston Operation Smile Gala

October 3, 2026
The Post Oak Hotel
Houston, Texas

Celebrate a decade of smiles with Houston’s philanthropists and supporters with an elegant awards dinner and live entertainment at The Post Oak Hotel.

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