Join friends and the Murch community for a fun-filled night of food, drinks, dancing, and plenty of great auction items to help raise funds that support Murch programs and students!
WHEN: March 21, 2026, 7:00 – 11:00 PM
WHERE: Murch Elementary School
This will be a fun night! Wear whatever you want, and feel free to come as your favorite Saturday Night Live character.
SILENT AUCTION NOW OPEN!
The wait is over—Murch’s Silent Auction is officially live! Start browsing and bidding now through Saturday, March 21 at 9:00 PM.
You don’t need to attend the event to participate. With 250+ incredible items, there’s truly something for everyone:
Sports & Activities: Commanders tickets, DC United suite seats, soccer clinics, tennis lessons, swimming lessons, and more.
Fashion & Shopping: Gift cards from Tuckernuck, Park Story, Gorjana, Kendra Scott, and more.
Fitness & Wellness: Personal training, yoga classes, acupuncture, spa services, and fitness packages.
Dining & Experiences: Gift cards and experiences from Bar del Monte, Buck’s, Millie’s, The Salt Line, Pisco y Nazca, and more.
Travel & Adventure: Vacation homes, hotel stays, Shenandoah tubing trips, and other great escapes.
Family & Kids Experiences: Camp certificates, museum tours, escape rooms, Tae Kwon Do, reading coaching sessions, and more.
Murch Community Parties: Limited tickets to fun community gatherings including karaoke, trivia, mahjong, Indian dinner, golf outings, and more.
And that’s just the beginning—don’t miss the incredible class baskets, one-of-a-kind art projects, and so many more amazing items up for grabs! 
Click HERE to make an account and start bidding now!
TICKETS
It’s not too late to buy tickets! Regular tickets are now available for $100 each, click here to buy tickets now.
We want everyone to be able to join. Please email Ms. Miller lauren.miller@k12.dc.go to request tickets at no cost.
SPECIAL TICKET ADD-ONS
- WHISKEY CLUB: Want to spend the auction sipping top-shelf bourbon and single malt? $65 early bird Whiskey Club tickets are on sale through February 15! Add a Whiskey Club membership to your ticket for $65! Purchase here.
- TEQUILA CLUB: Want to sip top shelf tequila and tequila cocktails during the big event? $40 single/$70 double Tequila Club Membership tickets are available now! Add a membership to your ticket here!
- BEST OF LIVE: While you are getting your tickets, why not pick up a “Best of LIVE” Raffle Ticket? Best of LIVE gives you a chance to pick any item you want from the live auction. These are selling out fast — get yours soon by adding on to your ticket here!
A few highlights for best of live items this year include:
- The Wine Cellar – Curated wine selection valued at over $2,000!
- Commanders Tickets – Get an up-close view of our hometown team with seats right behind the Commander’s bench!
- Jupiter, Florida Vacation Stay – One week in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home!
- DC United Suite Tickets – Watch a game from the DC Council Suite!
- Demi Lovato – Check out superstar Demi Lovato in concert in the DC Councilmembers Suite at Capital One Arena!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need your help to bring the 2026 Murch Auction to life! The auction team is looking for a few volunteers to assist with decorations, event setup, and cleanup. Many thanks in advance to everyone who can lend a hand—it truly takes a community to make this event such a success!
Please click HERE to sign up – we need your help!
DRESS AS YOUR FAVORITE SNL CHARACTER
Costumes are optional—but highly encouraged. After all, the night is inspired by Saturday Night Live, and the more characters we see, the funnier the room gets.
Need ideas? Channel your inner:
- Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar – party on!
- Hans & Franz – Pump up the crowd!
- Mary Katherine Gallagher (SUPERSTAR!)
- Church Lady (well, isn’t that special…)
- Debbie Downer – Though this party is anything but… (wahhh wahhh)
- Stefon – You’ll already be at DC’s hottest club…
- Stuart Smalley – Because you’re good enough, smart enough… and people like you!
- Spartan Cheerleaders – M-U-R-C-H!
Whether you go full costume or just throw on a wig or name tag or cowbell, we promise the room will be full of laughs.
WINE CELLAR PARTY
A huge thank you to Jessica Manning and Matt Mason for hosting an incredible Wine Cellar Party in their absolutely beautiful home!
Thank you to everyone who joined us or donated wine directly to the cellar. With the donations and the ticket sales we will be able to complete a truly amazing cellar for the live event. You will not want to miss bidding on the final product!
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!
SPONSOR
Become a sponsor now to support the auction and promote your business or workplace with Murch families. Packages start at $500 – more information here. You can purchase a sponsorship on the ticket sale page here.