Dining in the Dark is Lighthouse Central Florida’s unique dining experience meant to offer an immersive encounter into a world of taste, smell, sound, and texture — all in total darkness.
This event illustrates the isolating condition that can result from vision loss. Guests are treated to a multi-course gourmet meal and are served by members of the Orlando Police Department’s SWAT team who navigate the pitch-black room outfitted in night-vision goggles. As the meal concludes and the lights slowly come up, guests emerge from the experience with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with vision loss.
Your support of Dining in the Dark helps fund Lighthouse Central Florida's services, and impacts hundreds of people living with blindness and vision loss each year.
Our 2025 event has been SOLD OUT!
For questions or to make a donation, please email Events@LighthouseCFL.org
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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$25,000 Presenting Sponsorship
Impacts 250 children and adults with vision loss
- Category exclusivity
- Sixteen (16) complimentary event tickets with Presenting Sponsor signage
- Admission for guests to Exclusive VIP Reception from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. preceding event
- Exclusive opportunity for a speaking segment during the event
- Premier logo placement in pre- and post-event emails, promotional materials, and advertising
- Customized social media posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram (approx. 8 posts)
- Logo on Dining in the Dark website event page as Presenting Sponsor with outbound link
- Premier logo placement on event signage
- Prominent logo inclusion in pre-event slideshow
- Verbal recognition as Presenting Partner during event program
- Prominent logo placement on step-and-repeat
- Feature article in organization’s newsletter
- Exclusive, pre-event Survival Kit delivered* to attendees in advance of the event
$15,000 Reception Sponsorship
Impacts 150 children and adults with vision loss
- Category exclusivity
- Twelve (12) complimentary event tickets with Reception Partner signage
- Admission for guests to Exclusive VIP Reception from 5:00 to 6:00pm preceding event
- Exclusive opportunity for a speaking segment during reception
- Prime logo placement in pre- and post-event emails, promotional materials, and advertising
- Customized social media posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram (approx. 6 posts)
- Logo on Dining in the Dark website event page as Reception Partner with outbound link
- Prime logo placement on event signage
- Logo inclusion in pre-event slideshow
- Verbal recognition as Reception Partner during event program
- Exclusive pre-event Survival Kit delivered* to attendees in advance of the event
$10,000 Supporting Sponsorship
Impacts 100 children and adults with vision loss
- Category exclusivity.
- Eight (8) complimentary event tickets with Supporting Partner signage
- Logo inclusion in pre- and post-event emails, promotional materials, and advertising
- Customized social media posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram (approx. 6 posts)
- Logo on Dining in the Dark website event page as Supporting Partner
- Logo inclusion on event signage
- Logo inclusion in pre-event slide show
- Verbal recognition as Supporting Partner during event program
- Exclusive pre-event Survival Kit delivered* to attendees in advance of the event
$5,000 Table Sponsorship
Impacts 50 children and adults with vision loss
- Eight (8) complimentary event tickets with Table Partner signage
- Logo inclusion in pre- and post-event emails, promo materials and ads
- Logo on Dining in the Dark website event page as Table Partner
- Logo inclusion on event signage
- Logo inclusion in pre-event slideshow
Interested in a sponsorship level not outlined above?
Contact our Fund Development Team to discuss other unique opportunities to support our event such as a Production, Signage, Valet, or VIP Reception Sponsorship:
600 North Lake Destiny Road
Maitland, FL 32751
About Lighthouse
For 48 years, Lighthouse Central Florida has empowered children and adults with vision impairments to live independently through nationally accredited rehabilitation services. Lighthouse Works, founded in 2011, furthers this mission by creating career opportunities for the blind and visually impaired paying over $12 million in blind wages and creating 25% of new jobs for blind individuals nationwide. Together, they’re building a stronger, more inclusive community.
Presenting Sponsor
Table Sponsors
Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves Central Florida. Tax ID #59-2418228. A copy of the Official Registration and Financial Information for Lighthouse Central Florida, a Florida-based non-profit corporation (Registration No. CH 9808), may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state or by visiting FDACS.gov. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
