Get ready for Build-a-School Night 2025: The Next Chapter!
If you plan to join us for Build-a-School Night, please see below for important event night information.
Date, Time & Location
Friday, May 2, 2025
Check-in begins at 6pm
The Grand Hall (entrance located off of McCrea Street)
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Downtown Union Station
294 S McCrea Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
View event location on Google Maps
The map below shows the location of the Grand Hall and convenient parking options nearby.
NOTE: Valet parking the evening of Build-a-School Night will be very limited. Please plan to utilize a nearby garage or email basn@buildingtomorrow.org if you will need assistance parking closer.
Event Schedule
6 pm | Check-in, cocktail hour & silent auction
7:30 pm | Welcome & dinner
8:30 pm | Program presentation
9 pm | Live auction & Fund a Need
Menu
Menu choices include:
Chicken Breast: Semi-boneless chicken breast stuffed with fresh basil and goat cheese, glazed with spicy plum sauce.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon: 8 oz. grilled Atlantic salmon with mango and papaya salsa.
Vegan Entrée: Stuffed zucchini with wild mushroom risotto.
Parking
Parking in downtown Indianapolis is limited; please plan accordingly. The map below shows the location of the Grand Hall and convenient parking options nearby.
Valet parking the evening of Build-a-School Night will be very limited. Please plan to utilize a nearby garage or email basn@buildingtomorrow.org if you will need assistance parking closer.
When using a rideshare service, we recommend requesting drop-off/pick-up at the entrance located off of McCrea Street.
Union Station Garage parking Blue Garage parking World Wonders Garage parking
Check-In
Festivities begin at 6 pm at the Grand Hall at Historic Union Station—entrance located off of McCrea Street (view on Google Maps). All guests are kindly asked to check in at the desk located inside the entrance to the Grand Hall upon arrival, beginning at 6pm. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction, with dinner starting at 7:30pm. Whether you are a guest of a table sponsor or you purchased tickets yourself, your name will be on our guest list (there is no need to show a ticket at the door). Complimentary coat check will be available as you enter the Grand Hall at Historic Union Station.
Please ensure you pick up a bidder paddle with your bidder number at check-in to use during the live auction and Fund a Need portions of the night.
Auctions
Silent Auction Live Auction Pre-RegisterPlease ensure you pick up a bidder paddle with your bidder number at check-in to use during the live auction and Fund a Need portions of the night.
You can pre-register for the auction at the link above. Don't have a smartphone? We have volunteers and an auction software professional who will be available to assist you with bidding throughout the night. Payments for auction purchases may be made by credit card or check the evening of the event.
Make sure your phone has a full charge as all of our auction items are available for viewing and bidding on your smartphone! We have many new items for your bidding pleasure along with some returning favorites that you won't want to miss. Make sure you get ready for our fun live auction, too, by checking out our best lineup to date!
Additional Questions?
If you have any questions about Build-a-School Night 2025: The Next Chapter, please reach out to basn@buildingtomorrow.org. Thank you for supporting the work of Building Tomorrow, and we look forward to seeing you May 2!