Celebrate the 10th birthday of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer at a special gathering where attendees can register for the walk and hear inspiring stories. Putnam Club Lounge at Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxboro, 617-722-4140; avonwalk.org

Boston's young philanthropists and social movers converge at the Boston Winter Ball 2012, which supports local non-profits such as the Children’s Hospital Boston, which is this year's beneficiary. bostonwinterball.com

Help raise funds for the Franciscan Hospital for Children at the 11th annual Friends Ball. Enjoy fine dining, cocktails and a silent auction featuring luxury travel packages. This year’s theme is Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. InterContinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Ave., 617-779-1414; franciscanhospital.org

Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts at the Big Night bash. This year’s theme, Rock the Casbah, features entertainment headliner the Counting Crows. House of Blues Boston, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-956-0237; bbbsmb.org

Join 2012 co-chairs Jennifer Nelson and Allison Lavigne at this year’s Service and the City Fundraising Ball. The evening will be filled with silent and live auctions, raffles and dancing, all to the smooth beats of the SoulCity band, with all proceeds benefiting the Junior League of Boston. Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 Saint James Ave.; jlboston.org

Come Chill Out & Chuckle at Rachel’s Lakeside. The event will include comedians from Nick’s Comedy Stop in Boston. All proceeds will benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts. Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Road, Dartmouth., 508-997-6536; southernmass.ja.org

Support The Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber Cancer Institute by bidding on Boston’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes at Project Cupid’s 3rd Annual Charity Date Auction at The Estate. The event will include a live auction to win prizes to local restaurants and businesses. The Estate, One Boylston Place. project-cupid.org

Join the Boston Bruins for Casino Night to support the Boston Bruins Foundation. The event will include food, wine, and a silent auction. The State Room, 60 State St., 617-624-1981; bruins.nhl.com

Enjoy an evening of wine tasting and dinner while supporting the Northeast Organic Farming Association at local produce restaurant Nourish. 1727 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, 781-674-2400; nofamass.org

Raise awareness about women’s heart disease at this year’s Go Red for Women Luncheon, sponsored by the American Heart Association. The event will also feature food and entertainment. Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue; ahaboston.org

Break out the red in your wardrobe for an afternoon of awareness brought to you by the American Heart Association. Join Keynote speaker Dr. Alice Domar and other distinguished guests for the perfect mixture of education, networking and fun, rounded out with a fashion show to end the event in style. Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St.; ahaboston.ejoinme.org

Ellie Fund presents the 16th Annual Oscar Night Boston Gala at the Mandarin Oriental – the only Academy Awards party in Massachusetts officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. elliefund.org/Oscars2012/

Bid on an evening night out at your favorite restaurant at 2012 Dinnerfest Party and Auction. The event's proceeds will support the Boston Living Center’s wellness programs for people living with HIV/AIDS. The Brahmin, 33 Stanhope St., 617-236-1012; livingcenter.org

Join the Party in the Park Kickoff Luncheon at the Four Seasons to support the 9th Annual Party in the Park in May. All proceeds will benefit the Justin Mee Liff Fund for the Emerald Necklace. Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St.; emeraldnecklace.org/liff-fund

Sample 10 wines for $10, or a three-course lunch with wine pairings for $50, at Smith & Wollensky's 50th Anniversary of Wine Week. Through March 9th, smithandwollensky.com/news/view/id/188