This elegant black-tie affair is held on February 6th, 2026 at McCormick Place, the evening before the Chicago Auto show opens to the public. The students at Turning Pointe are advancing their abilities through our programming and we cordially invite you to support our mission at this event, as well as, 17 other Chicagoland charities.
From 7-11 P.M., Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and desserts provided by more than 20 local restaurants while being the first to explore the nation’s largest auto show.
This elegant black-tie affair is held on February 6th, 2026 at McCormick Place, the evening before the Chicago Auto show opens to the public. The students at Turning Pointe are advancing their abilities through our programming and we cordially invite you to support our mission at this event, as well as, 17 other Chicagoland charities.
From 7-11 P.M., Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and desserts provided by more than 20 local restaurants while being the first to explore the nation’s largest auto show.
Event Details
For more information regarding FLFC 2026 and Turning Pointe, please contact Julie Schmidt at:
Attire Information
To elevate the elegance of the evening, First Look for Charity requires black-tie attire. For men, this means tuxedos are mandatory. For women, appropriate options include evening gowns, formal dresses or formal pantsuits.
Click here for a guide to black-tie attire for men and women.
Tuxedo Rental Discount
Men’s Wearhouse is proud to support the First Look for Charity gala with an exclusive offer: receive $70 off all tuxedo rentals or enjoy 15% off your entire qualifying retail purchase. To take advantage of this offer, visit a convenient Men’s Wearhouse location and mention the event’s booking code when you get measured. To find the store nearest you, visit the Store Locator.
On-site tuxedo rentals are also available at McCormick Place. Click the link for more information:
https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/first-look-for-charity/attire/
Hotel Information
The special FLFC rate (applicable for the night of Feb. 6) is $176. There is also a Chicago Auto Show room block for the other nights of the show if you need additional nights for $198. Links to both are below and will be updated on the Chicago Auto Show and FLFC websites soon.
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- FLFC hotel link: https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/first-look-for-charity/hotel/
- CAS hotel link: https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/show-information/hotel/
Event Details
For more information regarding FLFC 2026 and Turning Pointe, please contact Julie Schmidt at:
Hotel Information
The special FLFC rate (applicable for the night of Feb. 6) is $176. There is also a Chicago Auto Show room block for the other nights of the show if you need additional nights for $198. Links to both are below and will be updated on the Chicago Auto Show and FLFC websites soon.
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- FLFC hotel link: https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/first-look-for-charity/hotel/
- CAS hotel link: https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/show-information/hotel/
Attire Information
To elevate the elegance of the evening, First Look for Charity requires black-tie attire. For men, this means tuxedos are mandatory. For women, appropriate options include evening gowns, formal dresses or formal pantsuits.
Click here for a guide to black-tie attire for men and women.
Tuxedo Rental Discount
Men’s Wearhouse is proud to support the First Look for Charity gala with an exclusive offer: receive $70 off all tuxedo rentals or enjoy 15% off your entire qualifying retail purchase. To take advantage of this offer, visit a convenient Men’s Wearhouse location and mention the event’s booking code when you get measured. To find the store nearest you, visit the Store Locator.
On-site tuxedo rentals are also available at McCormick Place. Click the link for more information:
https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/first-look-for-charity/attire/
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's Foglia Family Adult Services is a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES.
Our organization does not discriminate in employment or the provision of educational services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
