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Serving Up Smiles 2026
A tasting benefit for enCourage Kids Foundation at Chelsea Piers, connecting New York’s culinary community with support for children in hospitals.
The cause
The benefit supports enCourage Kids Foundation’s work for hospitalized children. Its programs include creative arts, comfort kits, technology and resources for pediatric hospitals. Explore the programs.
Read the preview
[Serving Up Smiles: A Chelsea Piers Tasting for Children in Hospitals](/articles/serving-up-smiles-2026/) introduces the cause, culinary leadership and announced program.
Tickets and registration
Use the official Serving Up Smiles website for current admission and auction links. Register or obtain organizer confirmation before attending.
October 26, 2026
What is announced
Monday, October 26, 2026 · 6:30–9:30 p.m. Eastern · Current, Pier 59, Chelsea Piers, New York.
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Advance organizer admission required. Use the official website for current tickets and auction arrangements.
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Serving Up Smiles 2026
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