Step right up! Back by popular demand, join us for A Night at the Carnival 2026, an evening featuring a festive celebration complete with games, dining, signature drinks, prizes and updated twists to our festivities, and the warmth of our amazing community.

For over a decade, the Student Support Network has been a place of belonging, ensuring Baltimore County students in need have the resources to thrive. The funds raised through this event will provide food, clothing, and essential supplies to BCPS students, helping them feel supported, valued, and ready to succeed.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

BC Brewery

10950 Gilroy Road, Suite F

Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Ready, Set, BID! Silent Auction Live

From one-of-a-kind experiences and dining to local favorites, entertainment, and more, there’s something worth bidding on. 

How to Bid

  • Browse – View the silent auction items and choose your favorites.

  • Bid – Select an item and place your bid.

  • Watch – If you’re outbid, Zeffy will send you an email letting you know.

  • Bid Again – Use the link in the email to increase your bid.

  • Win! – If you’re the highest bidder when the auction closes, you’ll receive a winner notification.

Step Right Up & Raffle

Single entries can be purchased for each raffle, or increase your odds by getting 5 entries for the price of 3. Raffles will be drawn live at A Night for the Network on October 15. You do not need to be present to win—night-of, we’ll assign raffle tickets to your entries and include them in the drawing. Winners will be contacted after the event if you aren’t able to attend. It’s a fun way to participate and make a difference even if you can’t join us in person, your raffle entries directly support the Student Support Network’s mission.

The stage is set we are excited to welcome Raven Payne from WMAR-2 as our dynamic Emcee, ready to keep the energy high all night long!

This year’s A Night for the Network is made even more special by the energy and spirit of our community and by those who help bring that energy to life on stage.

We are thrilled to welcome Raven Payne as the Emcee for this year’s event. Raven Payne is a reporter at WMAR 2 News, the oldest tv station in Maryland, covering all things in central Baltimore County. During her time at WMAR, Raven has reported on many stories from high-stakes breaking news to community solution stories. Whether she’s reporting on a tornado or a festival, she always returns to her favorite stories – ones where she can give a voice to people in the community, covering the issues important to them.

Company logo: Please email your company logo to events@studentsupportnetwork.org no later than September 25th. 

JOIN A COMMITTEE
Our sponsorship and event committees are the powerhouses behind our mission!  If you’re interested in joining, send us an email for more information.

VOLUNTEER
Lend a hand with event set up, carrying out the event, or helping break down.  We can’t do it without you!  Email Lisa for more details on how to get involved!