99 Items, One Big Night to Bid
The Silent Auction is one of the biggest fundraising traditions of Carnival day. From summer camps and museum passes to dining, family fun, wine tastings, and one-of-a-kind experiences, every bid helps support the FVES PTA programs that brighten the school year.
This year’s auction list features 99 donated items and experiences from favorite returning donors and exciting new community partners. Come explore the catalog, find your favorites, and bid to help our Fireflies shine.
Auction items
Experiences, gift cards, camps, memberships, tickets, and local favorites.
Catalog pages
A deep mix of family fun, summer planning, dining, wellness, and special outings.
Carnival day
Bid during Carnival and help fund field trips, assemblies, classroom resources, and more.
Come ready to bid on camps, tickets, tastings, and family experiences
The catalog includes summer camps, sports and performance experiences, museum passes, local dining, wine tastings, spa and wellness offerings, home and design services, and memorable outings for the whole family.
How the Silent Auction Works
Strong nonprofit auction pages make participation feel easy: show people what is worth watching, how to bid, and what to expect before they even walk into the event.
Preview the lineup
Scan the categories, spot the headliners, and decide which experiences or packages are worth tracking before Carnival gets busy.
Bid during Carnival
Place bids at the event using the auction setup provided that day from 2 - 4:30 PM. Focus first on the items with the broadest appeal or the most limited access.
Watch the close
Silent auctions work best when bidders know when to jump back in. Keep an eye on closing time, last bids, payment and pickup details. Square and cash payments will accepted on site to take home your winning bid!
Auction Highlights
Nonprofit auction pages tend to convert better when they spotlight a few true headliners, then support them with clear secondary groups that match how bidders actually think: big value, family fun, and grown-up experiences.
Start with the items most likely to drive the bidding
Research from OneCause and Donorbox points to the same pattern: unique access, high-value convenience, event tickets, tastings, and standout experiences attract the strongest attention. These are the first items many bidders will check.
- Kids After Hours One year of before and after care plus one week of summer camp.
- NBC Today Show VIP backstage tour for up to four individuals.
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Two VIP tickets.
- Total Wine & More Private wine class for up to twenty people.
- Black Ankle Vineyards Wine tasting experience for eight people.
- Washington Wizards Four upper-level tickets for a select game.
Items that feel easy to picture using right away
- Summer at Sandy Spring One week of camp for summer 2025.
- Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Two tickets for climbing and ziplining.
- South Mountain Creamery Calf feeding and ice cream for four.
Social packages that naturally encourage bigger bids
- Wines for Humanity Five-bottle live or virtual tasting for 14 to 18 people.
- Sagamore Spirit Four vouchers for a distillery tour.
- Wolf Trap Foundation Two tickets to Straight No Chaser.
Why It Matters
Your bids directly support FVES PTA programming throughout the year, including field trips, assemblies, classroom resources, enrichment opportunities, and community-building events that keep Flower Valley connected and joyful.
Every bid helps turn a generous community donation into something meaningful for students and staff.
Browse by Category
Use the catalog below to scan the full donation list from the 2025 auction PDF in a more family-friendly format.
Full Silent Auction Catalog
Summer Camps and Kids Programs
Big-ticket value lives here: summer planning, after-school favorites, birthday experiences, and active enrichment families can use right away.
- Kids After Hours One year of before and after care, plus one week of KAH summer camp.
- Barrie Camp 50% off one week at Barrie Camp.
- Camp Olympia, Inc One week of summer sports day camp.
- Coach Dembroski's Basketball Camp One week of basketball camp at Rockville High School.
- Coach Harwood's Basketball Camp One week of camp.
- Green Acres Camp Certificate for a two-week session of summer day programming.
- Norbeck Montessori Day School One free week of summer camp.
- Summer at Sandy Spring One week of camp for summer 2025.
- Panda Programming $100 off any after-school program or summer camp.
- Kang's Black Belt Academy Birthday party gift certificate.
- Joe Flaherty's Dolphins Certificate for four fall/winter swim lessons at Georgetown Prep.
- Adventure Theatre MTC Four tickets to see The Lightning Thief.
- Amazing Art Studio Mug painting party for four.
- extendYoga LLC Five free yoga classes.
- Pure Barre Rockville Private barre class experience for up to twenty participants.
Family Fun, Sports, and Outdoor Adventures
This is the most crowd-pleasing part of the catalog: climbing, sports, amusement parks, cruises, mini golf, and outings that feel instantly bid-worthy.
- 5 Wits Arlington Four VIP passes.
- Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Two tickets for climbing and ziplining.
- Breakout Games $50 gift voucher for escape rooms in Columbia or Timonium.
- ClimbZone $50 gift card.
- Encrypted Escape Bethesda Free escape game for up to ten players.
- Go Ape Rockville Certificate for entry for one adult.
- Green Meadows Petting Farm Family four-pack of admission.
- Monster Mini Golf Two admission passes.
- NoVA Wild Family season pass.
- River and Trail Outfitters Tubing gift certificate for four.
- Rockville Ice Arena Ten free admission passes.
- Six Flags America Four tickets for the 2025 summer season.
- South Mountain Creamery Calf feeding and ice cream for four.
- Top Golf $50 off gameplay.
- Watermark Cruise Two boarding passes for Annapolis or Baltimore cruises.
- Zava Zone Four one-hour general admission tickets.
- DC Breeze Frisbee disc and four game tickets.
- Frederick Keys Four general admission tickets to a 2025 game.
- Washington Wizards Four upper-level tickets for a select game.
- Baltimore Ravens T-shirt, adult hat, and lanyard.
Arts, Museums, History, and Entertainment
For families and adults who love experiences with a story: museums, performances, VIP access, and memorable nights out.
- Annapolis Symphony Four ticket vouchers to a concert at Strathmore.
- Baltimore Museum of Industry One-year family membership voucher.
- Calvert Marine Museum Four tickets for admission and a cruise.
- Colonial Williamsburg Two single-day admission tickets.
- Hillwood Museum General admission for four.
- International Spy Museum Two general admission tickets.
- KID Museum Certificate for four general admission tickets.
- Luray Caverns Two complimentary admissions.
- Maryland Renaissance Festival Two admissions.
- Maryland Science Center Four admission vouchers.
- Mount Vernon Four complimentary grounds passes.
- National Building Museum Four general admission tickets.
- National Children's Museum Four tickets for entry.
- NBC - The Today Show VIP backstage tour for up to four individuals.
- Olney Theatre Two tickets to any 2024–2025 season performance.
- Signature Theatre Gift certificate for two tickets.
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Two VIP tickets.
- Wolf Trap Foundation Two tickets to Straight No Chaser on July 9, 2025.
Dining, Dessert, and Tasting Experiences
A strong social-bidding category with tastings, date-night dinners, coffee, sweets, CSA produce, and group wine experiences.
- Black Ankle Vineyards Wine tasting experience for eight people.
- Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar Free reservations and cover for ten guests.
- Bon Fresco $25 gift card. Four available.
- Bruster's Two quarts of ice cream.
- Butler's Orchard Blueberry picking for four and a bucket of blueberries.
- California Tortilla Two free meals. Two available.
- Chick-fil-A Olney Themed basket with gift card.
- Cooper's Hawk Lux wine tasting for four.
- Elk Run Vineyard Tour and tasting with bread and cheese for ten guests.
- Full On Craft Eats and Drinks $25 gift certificate.
- Ingleside Vineyards VIP tour and tasting for six.
- Lebanese Taverna $50 gift certificate.
- Linganore Winecellars Wine tasting and cheese plate for two.
- Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company $25 gift card.
- Mayorga Coffee $100 gift card.
- Sagamore Spirit Four vouchers for a distillery tour.
- Sisters Sandwiches and Such Lunch or dinner for two.
- The Creek Lodge Bar and Grill $50 gift card.
- Total Wine & More Private wine class for up to twenty people.
- Wines for Humanity Five-bottle live or virtual wine tasting for 14 to 18 people.
- One Acre Farm Mini CSA share for summer 2025.
Wellness, Home, Art, and Specialty Gifts
A mix of practical, premium, and one-of-a-kind pieces: home upgrades, wellness services, portrait art, and specialty gifts.
- All Star Pediatric Dentistry Dental gift basket with electric toothbrush, whitening kit, toothpaste, and more.
- Aspen Hill Club One-month fitness membership for a couple.
- Capital Cryo Three core wellness services of your choice.
- Donation of Graphic Novels Gently used graphic novels, plushie, and basket.
- FVCA $50 Home Depot card.
- Hilltop Healing Facial cupping and gua sha treatment with LED therapy lamp.
- Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs Hand-knotted wool Persian rug runner.
- Jeff Lubin Portrait Artist Custom artist portrait on canvas.
- Kengla Flag Co. 3x5 ft outdoor American flag display set.
- Monarch Prime Personalized home visit and kitchen rendering for a planned remodel.
- PFP Prepare for Performance Gym $250 gift certificate.
- Roda One year of the Roda Chrome Plan.
- This SkinRx $200 gift certificate for Botox or microneedling plus Skin Medica Radiance Collection.
- Hillwood Museum A culture-forward gift opportunity for a stylish day out.
- Mayorga Coffee Great for a practical daily favorite with a premium feel.
- The Backyard Naturalist $25 gift certificate.
Good to Know
When does bidding happen?
The auction runs during the FVES PTA Carnival on Sunday, May 17, 2025.
What does it support?
All proceeds support FVES PTA programs throughout the year.
What kinds of items are included?
Camps, museum memberships, sports tickets, local dining, wine tastings, wellness services, and family experiences.
What makes this catalog special?
It blends returning favorites with exciting new donors, so there are strong options for families, adults, and classrooms alike.
