Manasota BUDS

Belly Dancing Class for Girls
2026-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | FL
Girls of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun, one-hour belly dancing class where they’ll learn basic moves and have a great time together. We are excited to work with Hindi on a fun collaboration for our Manasota BUDS females.

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Fall Evening Fun — Cool BUDS (18+)
2026-10-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Mission ABLE, 8223 Verna Bethany Rd., Myakka City, Florida, 34251, 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 is for our Cool BUDS (18+ Age Group) and open to 10 participants with Down syndrome.

Parents are welcome to stay and socialize with other parents (we will have extra dinner and chairs set up in the front yard for a parent section), or they may drop off their participant.

Location: 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL, 34251

Holiday Trolley Ride—Teen & Cool BUDS
2026-12-11 18:15 - 20:00 | FL
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 encouraged, so wear your favorite holiday sweater or other seasonal attire!

Arrive at 6:15; trolley ride 6:30-8:00 pm.

Pickup Location: 4041 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Manasota BUDS participants are FREE.

Parents/Guardians: $20 per person (Cash or check payable to Manasota BUDS on the day of the event).

Parent Requirement: A parent or guardian must attend with their child. We only have room for one parent or guardian per person with Down syndrome.

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Kids Empire—12 & Under
2026-12-12 09:00 - 10:00 | FL
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 AM before it opens to the public, giving our group plenty of space to play and explore. Please arrive promptly at 9:00 AM so everyone can enjoy the full private hour.

Ages 12 & Under

Limited to 15 people with Down syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome & parents are FREE

Families are responsible for covering the admission cost of any siblings attending.

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