AutoGlow 2026

The Children's Center

One night. Big energy. Major impact.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with music, food, and fun!

Michigan Central Station

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AutoGlow, benefiting The Children’s Center and presented by Ford Motor Company, is held in conjunction with Detroit Auto Show’s Charity Preview. Lisa and Bill Ford, along with Lia and Jim Farley, host the event. Considered one of the premier parties of the evening, this year’s AutoGlow will be held at Michigan Central, providing an exciting opportunity to embed the community in supporting children and families in Detroit and Wayne County as they work towards building a brighter future. AutoGlow has raised over $6 million net for The Children’s Center.Event Timing:4:30 PM -7:00 PM Pre-Event Cocktail Reception at Michigan Central in an elegant and historic space.7:00 PM - 8:30 PM AutoGlow will be closed for Charity Preview.8:30 PM -12:00 AM The AutoGlow Main Celebration includes a strolling gourmet dinner, an open bar, dancing, and entertainment. <ul><li>Complimentary Valet begins at 4:30 PM</li><li>Complimentary Shuttle Information runs from 4:30 PM -11:00 PM: Michigan Central to Huntington Place/ Huntington Place to Michigan Central</li></ul><ul><li>The attire for the evening is black tie.</li><li>This year, our theme is Driven to be Heard. We believe that when you heal children, you heal Detroit—creating a future where every voice matters and every child is heard.</li><li>AutoGlow tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.</li></ul>To return to the AutoGlow site, please click <a href="https://www.thechildrenscenter.com/autoglow-2026/" title="https://www.thechildrenscenter.com/autoglow-2026/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a>We are honored to be one of six charities benefiting from Detroit Auto Show (DAS) Charity Preview proceeds. All AutoGlow ticket holders must also be DAS Charity Preview ticket holders. To order your Charity Preview tickets, visit detroitautoshow.com or call 888.838.7500 and designate The Children’s Center as your charity partner of choice. MC#5787

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