Events

Cool BUDS Social Club. This is a small group event for adults with Down syndrome, age 18+( and their chaperone) at Manasota BUDS. Come join your friend (and make new...

For families of a child with Down syndrome ages 6-12. Manasota BUDS will provide hot dogs, chips, watermelon and drinking waters. If your family has special dietary restrictions, please contact us (unless you plan to provide your own specially prepared food).

Calling ALL volunteers! Manasota BUDS needs your help for this year's 20th Anniversary Buddy Walk celebration! This year's Buddy Walk will take place at Grace Community Church in Sarasota, FL. This is an exciting, NEW location for the Buddy Walk, so we can use your help to help plan, prepare, and execute. Together, we can...

The Manasota BUDS chapter of Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (DADS) meets monthly over a meal, cold drinks, and good conversations. This is a wonderful opportunity to network, share your story, and support one another. Meetings typically take place on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month. RSVP below and/or sign-up to receive DADS updates...

Open to kids with Down syndrome, ages 5-17. Manasota BUDS pays for class fees for any attendee with Down syndrome so long as they are not receiving BUDS-sponsored dance classes elsewhere. Extras such as shirts, costumes, recitals and photos are not covered by Manasota BUDS. Classes are available every Thursday, beginning 08/17/22 at Stage Door...

Manasota BUDS' monthly art program is for teens with Down syndrome, ages 13 to 19. Join April Moschini, a BUDS Mom, to explore various mediums for all skill levels and abilities. All art supplies are provided. Siblings in the same age range are welcome to attend.

Open to kids with Down syndrome, ages 5-17. Manasota BUDS pays for class fees for any attendee with Down syndrome so long as they are not receiving BUDS-sponsored dance classes elsewhere. Extras such as shirts, costumes, recitals and photos are not covered by Manasota BUDS. Classes are available every Thursday at Stage Door Studios in...

Open to kids with Down syndrome, ages 5-17. Manasota BUDS pays for class fees for any attendee with Down syndrome so long as they are not receiving BUDS-sponsored dance classes elsewhere. Extras such as shirts, costumes, recitals and photos are not covered by Manasota BUDS.Classes are available every Thursday at Stage Door Studios in Sarasota....

Open to kids with Down syndrome, ages 5-17. Manasota BUDS pays for class fees for any attendee with Down syndrome so long as they are not receiving BUDS-sponsored dance classes elsewhere. Extras such as shirts, costumes, recitals and photos are not covered by Manasota BUDS.Classes are available every Thursday at Stage Door Studios in Sarasota....

Calling all BUDS families! We are thrilled to announce that Manasota Bringing Up Down Syndrome will be hosting a family picnic on Sunday, September 11th at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch. Join us for great socializing, FREE food and beverages, and a whole lot of fun! We’re really looking forward to seeing all of our...