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Join us for the 2026 IIDA WI Madison Holiday Party at the Potter Lawson CID honorable mention project – One 09 Building.  

Gather in the cozy Reserve Lounge for an evening of drinks, food and Favorite Things game (think White Elephant but with our Favorite Things)!

Members – Free              (Bring $30 value Gift for the Favorite Things game)

Non-Members - $40       (Bring $30 value Gift for the Favorite Things game)

5:30pm – Champagne toast to 2026 and mingling

6:00pm – Favorite Things Game Starts

7-7:30pm - Mingle & wrap up

 One 09 Building

Reserve Lounge / Club Room

109 East Wilson St.

Madison, WI 53703

The idea is simple: Bring something you absolutely LOVE and leave with someone else’s favorite thing!

WHAT TO BRING

• Bring one wrapped gift valued at $30 or more.
• Your gift should be one of YOUR favorite things! Something you use, love, swear by, or think everyone should know about.
• It can be one item or a collection of smaller items that add up to at least $30.
• Think favorite home finds, beauty products, books, kitchen gadgets, games, cozy essentials, or anything you can’t live without!
• Keep your gift a surprise! Don’t tell anyone what you brought until it’s opened.

HOW TO PLAY

6:00 PM | Let the Game Begin!

1. Draw a number. Everyone draws a number to determine the order of play.
2. Pick a gift. Player #1 chooses a wrapped gift, opens it, and shows everyone what’s inside.
3. Steal or unwrap! Each following player can either unwrap a new gift or steal an already-opened gift.
4. Got your gift stolen? You get to choose another wrapped gift or steal from someone else. You can’t immediately steal back the gift just taken from you.
5. Three steals and it’s frozen! Once a gift has been stolen three times, it’s officially frozen and can’t be stolen again.
6. The final twist! After everyone has played, Player #1 gets one final opportunity to keep their gift or swap it for an eligible, unfrozen gift.

THE BEST PART?

When you open the gift you brought, share why it’s one of your favorite things!

Everyone leaves with a new favorite thing — and maybe a little inspiration from someone else’s!

Bring something you love. Discover something new. Steal something fabulous!