HOPE at the Moonlight

A Night Under the Stars: Dinner, Theatre & HOPE For more than a decade, families, volunteers, donors, alumni, and friends of Operation HOPE-North County have gathered under the stars for one of our community's most beloved summer traditions: HOPE at Moonlight. Join us as we celebrate another year of hope, resilience, and community while enjoying an unforgettable evening at the beautiful Moonlight Amphitheatre. This event brings together supporters, volunteers, staff, current clients, alumni families, and community partners for an evening of gratitude, connection, and celebration. Together this year, our community: • Provided safe shelter to more than 150 individuals experiencing homelessness • Served hundreds of families through Pantry of HOPE and New Beginnings Boutique • Helped families transition into stable housing and renewed independence • Earned recognition as Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Catherine Blakespear and received a proclamation from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for our impact in North County Your ticket helps ensure that families experiencing homelessness have access to safe shelter, nutritious meals, compassionate support, and a pathway toward lasting independence. Most importantly, it helps keep a cherished community tradition alive for another year. Join us and your loved ones for a joyful evening featuring: ? A delicious dinner served under the stars (included with every ticket) ??? A lively silent auction ?? An exclusive preview performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — be among the first to experience this family favorite! From 6:00 to 6:30 PM arrive and relax, then Dinner will be from 6:30PM to 7:45 PM. Begin your evening with a delicious Mediterranean meal served al fresco (outdoors) at the Amphitheatre’s scenic patio. Share flavorful food and lively conversation with friends, family, and fellow community members who care deeply about making a difference. This is an opportunity to come together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, build connections, share stories, and support a cause that uplifts lives. All tickets include this dinner, so bring your appetite and your heart for service! Then, from 8:00 PM until the show’s conclusion, sit back and enjoy an exclusive preview performance of the beloved musical, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory — before it opens to the public! Step inside a world of pure imagination! The Moonlight Amphitheatre proudly presents the spectacular musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, lighting up the outdoor stage this summer. Follow young Charlie Bucket as he finds a life-changing Golden Ticket and steps behind the mysterious gates of Willy Wonka's marvelous chocolate factory. Alongside an eccentric billionaire and a crew of colorful characters, you will journey through a world of chocolate rivers, life-size squirrels, and magical inventions. This breathtaking production features your favorite classics from the iconic 1971 film, including "Pure Imagination" and "The Candy Man," blended with a vibrant, modern Broadway score. Filled with dazzling visual effects, clever stagecraft, and the legendary Oompa-Loompas, it is a sweet, hilarious, and heartwarming theatrical adventure for the whole family. HOPE at Moonlight is not a gala. It is not a formal fundraiser. It is a chance for our community to come together, reconnect with old friends, welcome new supporters, and celebrate the families whose lives have been transformed through your generosity. Grab your Golden Ticket before they disappear!