Cocktails & Kicks Annual Fundraiser
An Evening of Sports Philanthropy & Community Impact
DECEMBER 3, 2025
Get ready to lace up those sneakers because we are ready to network, celebrate, AND make a difference. Cocktails & Kicks is our annual fundraiser – our largest of the year – and we want to see YOU there!
In 2024, at our Third Annual Cocktails & Kicks event, we raised $50,000 for girls in underserved communities, surpassing our previous record! Take a look back by exploring photos from the 2024 event below.
VIP TICKETS
Back for this year’s event is our VIP ticketing option! VIPs unlock early access to Cocktails & Kicks during a private VIP Hour featuring an exclusive meet & greet, autograph signing, and live Q&A with select softball celebrities. This is your chance to connect up close with some of the game’s most inspiring athletes — before the main event begins! Read more about the VIP ticketing option below in the FAQ section.
Pricing for VIP ticket will be as follows:
October 8th: +$30 (on top of general admission fee)
After November 17th: +$50
At the door: +$75
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIS EVENT?
Please send an email to info@natashawatleyfoundation.org for more information. We’d love to have your support – and there are a variety of ways to be included!
2025 EVENT FAQs
5:45 PM | Doors Open for VIP Ticket Holders
6:00 PM | VIP Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM | General Admission Doors Open / Cocktail Hour
7:00 PM | VIP Hour Closes
7:45 PM | Presentation Begins
8:15 PM | Last Call for Silent Auction & Raffle
8:30 PM | Silent Auction Closed & Raffle Winners Announced
8:30-9 PM | Connections & Departure
No early bird ticketing.
Your VIP ticket unlocks early access to Cocktails & Kicks during a private VIP Hour featuring an exclusive meet & greet, autograph signing, and live Q&A with select softball celebrities. This is your chance to connect up close with some of the game’s most inspiring athletes — before the main event begins!
VIPs will enjoy:
- Early entry to the event
- Priority access to softball legends for photos, autographs & conversation
- Reserved lounge space and curated ambiance
- Complimentary welcome cocktail
- Exclusive swag item (limited edition)
- Celebrity Lineup Announcement: We’re keeping our VIP guests under wraps a little longer — the official roster of participating softball celebrities will be announced on November 17. Trust us, it’s worth the wait.
Yes, if you have participated with GPLA, Dodgers Dreamteam, or at any of our camps or clinics please send an email to info@natashawatleyfoundation.org and share your name, where you participated, and we will send you the discount code.
Yes! This is a kid-friendly event. 12 and under will be free, but with limited availability. 13 -18 year olds will be at a discounted ticket price if not a NWF participant.
No, you and one guest will receive a complimentary ticket. Any additional guest(s) will need to buy a guest ticket. Please email info@natashawatleyfoundation.org for more info.
Cocktail/business casual and your freshest sneakers! Dress in NWF color scheme in your neutrals (cream, white, brown, tan).
Yes, please send an email to info@natashawatleyfoundation.org for more information. We’d love to have your support at this year’s event!
Please email info@natashawatleyfoundation.org and someone from our team will get back to you!
Yes, but the ticket price will increase to $150 at the door. The last day to purchase your ticket at regular price is November 26th at 11:59pm PT.
Explore Previous Silent Auction Donors & Items by Clicking the Tabs Below:
Each year we receive incredible items from our supporters to auction off to our attendees. All proceeds benefit the Natasha Watley Foundation and you must be present to participate! Explore what we had available in 2024 below, and stay tuned for this year’s items!
- Dodgers Tickets
- Gerrit Cole signed ball & jersey
- A’Ja Wilson autographed shoes
- Angels Tickets
- Angel City FC Package
- Los Angeles Rams Package
- Los Angeles Kings Package
- UCLA Basketball Tickets
- UCLA Softball Tickets & Bat Girl opportunity
- UCLA Softball signed helmet
- Tiare Jennings Basket
- Arm & Velocity Training (one night) at Hit Factory in Torrance, CA
- Disneyland Tickets
- Malibu Wine Hikes
- Rancho Mirage AirBnb (3 nights)
- Pickleball Lesson (30 minutes in the LA area)
- Portugal AirBnb
- Cabo Trip
- NWF & Christmas Wreathes
- Gorjana (jewlery inspired by Laguna Beach)
- Costco Gift Card
- Apple Watch
- AirPods (2 pairs)
- NWF Swag Bag
- Kendra Scott Jewelry
- Sip & Paint Gift Cards
As an individual, if you’re unable to commit to the evening, but you’d still like to contribute to the event, we’d more than appreciate your donation to help us put on a first-class evening! Please consider supporting us: