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Events at
One Place

the nights you circle on your calendar

At One Place, events aren’t just fundraisers — they’re experiences. The ones where friends gather, stories are shared, and the community comes together to support children and families across Onslow County. Each year, our signature events prove that doing good can also be a really good time.

Our Signature Events

Two Nights.
One Community.
Immeasurable Impact.

🔥 Signature Event · March 7th, 2027

Oak & Smoke

An evening where every pour has a purpose. Rare bourbons and curated wines, live jazz, a master Torcedor hand-rolling cigars, chef-crafted culinary stations, and a live auction — all benefiting the One Place Child Advocacy Center.

At the SECU Hope Center

💎 Annual Gala · September 19th, 2026

Diamonds & Denim

For 18+ years, Diamonds & Denim has brought Onslow County together for an unforgettable celebration of community, generosity, and the children whose futures depend on what we build together. This year, for the first time, in our new home: the SECU Hope Center.

Year-Round Events

Community Events & Activities

Beyond our signature fundraising events, One Place is active in the Onslow County community all year long — from awareness campaigns and training days to family-facing activities and coalition gatherings. All are welcome.

Apr
4
2026
Awareness

Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff

Join us to open Child Abuse Prevention Month — pinwheel gardens, community resources, and a pledge to protect Onslow County’s children.

May
10
2026
Community

Book Drive Collection — Spring

Drop off gently used children’s books at community locations across Onslow County. Every book finds a new home with a child who needs it.

Jun
5
2026
Training

Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Check

Free car seat safety checks for Onslow County families. Certified technicians on-site. No appointment needed.

Jul
19
2026
Awareness

Story Walk Installation — Onslow County Parks

A new Story Walk route comes to life! Family-friendly reading trail through a local park. Self-guided, all ages welcome.

Sep
12
2026
Training

Early Educator Professional Development Day

A full-day training for early childhood educators — trauma-informed practices, classroom strategies, and professional networking. CEUs available.

Oct
TBD
2026
Fundraiser

Fall Book Drive

Our annual fall book collection with local businesses, schools, and community partners. Details and drop locations announced in September.

Know of an event we should list?

Community partners, coalitions, and collaborators — let us know and we will add it to the calendar.

Why These Events Matter

When Community Gathers,
Something Powerful Happens

Children gain advocates who believe in their safety and healing

Families feel supported by a community that refuses to look away

The mission feels shared — never carried alone

Critical programs are sustained year-round through one great night

These events fuel critical programs, raise awareness, and remind us that hope grows strongest when people come together with open hearts and a shared purpose.

More Ways to Join

Beyond Our Signature Events

In addition to Oak & Smoke and Diamonds & Denim, One Place participates in and hosts other community events throughout the year — each one offering another opportunity to connect, learn, and support our mission.

Whether you attend one event or many, your presence helps strengthen the safety net around children and families in Onslow County.

Save the date. Bring a friend.
Make an impact.

We’d love to see you at one — or both — of our signature events. Your presence is part of what makes these evenings possible.

Can’t Make It to an Event?

There are many ways to support the mission of One Place — year-round, at any level. Every gift, every sponsorship, every act of generosity helps children and families across Onslow County.