Star Wars: May the Fun Be With You!
Friday, October 9, 2026
The Historic Octagon Barn
INCOMING TRANSMISSION….
Welcome Jedis, Padawans, Smugglers, and Ewoks!
Join us on our next adults-only galactic journey in support of the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum. Come disguised as your favorite STAR WARS character, refuel at the Cantina, enjoy the Silent Droid Disco, and compete in missions with your squadron.
Secure your passage today!
Tickets $150 * Tables $1,200
Learn about sponsorships by contacting Michelle at mjenkins@slocm.org
Join us on our next galactic journey in support of the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum. Come disguised as your favorite STAR WARS character, refuel at the Cantina, enjoy the Silent Droid Disco, and compete in missions with your squadron.
2026 Honoree
Stephen Gonzales
Stephen Gonzales was raised in Santa Barbara but has made San Luis Obispo County his home since 1985. He and his wife, Elisabeth, raised their two children in rural Santa Margarita, where Stephen based his company, Trapezoid Construction.
For the last 30 years, Stephen has donated his valuable time to the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, building exhibits and whimsical spaces. He helped create SLO Town, the Museum’s adorable second floor village, which features a medical office, café, performance stage, trolley, bank, farmers’ market and mini-Bubblegum Alley.
Stephen has also built science exhibits such as the one-of-a-kind RFID Microscope, which brings specimens like snakeskin and shark teeth to life on video. And the giant snake out back is a result of his talent.
In addition to improving the Children’s Museum with his considerable construction talent, Stephen also serves on the Museum’s volunteer board of directors, and chairs the Exhibits Committee.
Stephen helps the museum every day to fulfill its mission of inspiring learning through play.
Congratulations, Stephen, and thank you for being such a champion of this organization!