Upcoming Events
Jan 4, 2026
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice RinkNow until January 4th, glide into the spirit of the holidays at this beloved community tradition—perfect for skaters of all ages and skill levels.
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Apr 25, 2026
30th Anniversary Hawaiʻi Dream GalaJoin us in celebrating 30 years of service – and honoring co-founder Dean Osaki – at our Dream Gala at the Pacific Club in Honolulu.
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Oct 24, 2026
30th Anniversary Annual San Francisco GalaJoin us in celebrating our 30th anniversary at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. More info to come – stay tuned!
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Past Events
We’ve had a great time celebrating our love of literacy with you over the years. Your support at our events makes it possible for us to expand our program, changing families’ lives one book read together at a time.
A collaboration between Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream, Children’s Discovery Museum and the San José Public Library Foundation, the Family Literacy Festival is a day to celebrate the importance of reading. Families can enjoy all the Museum has to offer with celebrity and author story readings, hands-on activities and art projects, and family-friendly entertainment. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025.
You’re invited to join us on Saturday, October 11th for our 2025 Annual Gala in San Francisco! Hosted at the Palace Hotel, this fundraising gala is our signature event in California. Not only will we celebrate our incredible Always Reading families, but we’ll gather to ensure that our early literacy and family engagement work continues for years to come.
A heartfelt mahalo to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Dream Gala this year! Your presence, generosity, and spirit made the evening truly special– and thanks to your support, we raised an incredible $307,560 for our Always Reading program in Hawaiʻi. You can view event photos here.
Thank you for making our 2024 Annual Gala a smashing success! Because of your support, we raised over $544,000 to support our Always Reading program. You can see event photos here.
We’re excited to partner with Hellers Jewelers on the exclusive Always Dream pendant, inspired by Kristi Yamaguchi and the Always Dream logo. Each necklace in this exquisite collection is meticulously designed by Heller Jewelers, merging timeless elegance with meaningful impact. Your purchase from this collection helps families across the San Francisco Bay Area and the state of Hawaiʻi understand the importance of reading together at home.
Mahalo nui loa to those who joined us for the 2024 Hawaiʻi Dream Gala at the beautiful Pacific Club in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Proceeds raised stay in Hawaiʻi and directly support keiki and families in our Always Reading program. Check out the event photos!
A collaboration between Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream, Children’s Discovery Museum and the San José Public Library Foundation, the Family Literacy Festival is a day to celebrate the importance of reading. Families can enjoy all the Museum has to offer with celebrity and author story readings, hands-on activities and art projects, and family-friendly entertainment. Mark your calendars for September 7, 2024.
Photo Credit: Javier Flores Photography