Step Into the Big Bang: Chocolate Fantasy Gala Supporting Science Education

From chocolate to cosmic beginnings—an evening where curiosity, celebration, and science collide.

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Sandia Resort & Casino transforms into a universe of discovery as the 34th Annual Chocolate Fantasy Gala takes center stage in Albuquerque. Presented by KPMG, this black-tie evening celebrates The Big Bang: 13.8 Billion Years of Wonder—an immersive night of elegance, imagination, and impact benefiting the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation. Register here to be part of the experience.

Funds raised support science education, exhibitions, and cultural programming at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, helping spark curiosity and learning for communities across the state. Your attendance helps ensure that discovery remains accessible—today and for generations to come.

If you’re in New Mexico and believe science should inspire everyone, this is a night worth dressing up for.

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Sandia Resort & Casino

​​This gala benefits the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation, and supports our mission of advancing the educational, scientific, and cultural programs of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, KPMG who has partnered with Chocolate Fantasy for 30 years!

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Natural History Foundation
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New Mexico
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