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  • Teen BUDS Bowling — Bowlero Bradenton

    Bowlero - Bradenton 4208 Cortez Rd, Bradenton, Florida, United States

    Join us for an afternoon at Bowlero Bradenton with your Teen BUDS (ages 13–18) from 12:00-2:15 pm. Tickets include pizza, chicken tenders, and two games of bowling with friends! We are limited to 10 bowlers with Down syndrome for this event. Please note that bowling lanes are reserved for participants only. A dedicated family viewing...

    Free
  • Board Games, Snacks, and Music – COOL BUDS

    The Lyra 2260 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Florida, United States

    Cool BUDS (18+) will enjoy an afternoon of board games, snacks, music, and time with friends. Location: The Lyra – 2260 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL. This will be a drop-off event limited to 12. Please enter through the front entrance/door of the complex, and we’ll be there to greet everyone! 

    Free
  • Aikido Class – Young & Teen BUDS Groups

    Join us for a fun and engaging Japanese martial arts class designed for kids! 6300 Tower Lane, #3, Sarasota, FL 34286. Please arrive by 2:45pm Participants can be on the mat independently, or one parent is welcome to participate alongside their child. This is for our Young & Teen BUDS groups (ages 6-18). We are...

    Free
  • Cookie Cottage – All Age Groups

    The Cookie Cottage 335 Gillespie Ave, Sarasota, Florida, United States

    Join Manasota BUDS of all ages and decorate a cookie at the Cookie Cottage. Participants will enjoy decorating a cookie to take home! Available for 18 participants with Down syndrome.

    Free
  • Fall Evening Fun — Cool BUDS (18+)

    Mission ABLE 8223 Verna Bethany Rd., Myakka City, Florida, United States

    Join us for a fun-filled evening in partnership with SEED Collective & Mission ABLE. Participants will enjoy a campfire, pizza dinner, pumpkin decorating, a group hike, campfire music, and dancing. This event...

    Free
  • Friendsgiving Dance

    The Haven– Frank Stern Warehouse! Sarasota, FL 4405 Desoto Road, Sarasota, Florida, United States

    Join Manasota BUDS at The Haven in Sarasota for an evening of music, dancing, a catered dinner, and time with friends as we celebrate together as a community. We'll have...

  • Beyond the Special Needs Trust

    Friends of The Haven is hosting a free informational meeting for parents of special needs children, featuring Attorney Jim McCarten. Topics include trust essentials, family roles and trustees, funding strategies,...

  • Christmas at the Beach Art (Ages 15+)

    Make a coastal Christmas tree masterpiece and soak up some festive beach vibes with Manasota BUDS! Join us for Christmas at the Beach and create your own coastal Christmas Tree...

  • Holiday Trolley Ride—Teen & Cool BUDS

    Join us for a festive evening as we hop aboard the SRQ Trolley and tour some of Sarasota's holiday light displays while listening to your favorite music. Festive outfits are...

  • Kids Empire—12 & Under

    Join us for a fun-filled morning at Kids Empire Bradenton, an exciting indoor playground packed with climbing structures, slides, tunnels, and more! We'll have exclusive access to the entire facility from 9:00–10:00...

  • Lakewood Ranch Play Café (Ages 0-6)

    Manasota BUDS is renting out the children’s play café in Lakewood Ranch for a fun evening just for our younger families! Please register your child with Down syndrome as well...

  • Save Our Seabirds Tour & Bird Walk (Ages 13+)

    Ages 13+ | 12 spots available Join Manasota BUDS for an afternoon at Save Our Seabirds! We’ll start with a one-hour guided tour and then walk over to Ken Thompson Park with binoculars to see what seabirds we can spot along the bay. This event is open to 12 participants with Down syndrome, ages 13+ and...