Events

Represent your favorite team and wear your favorite team apparel! Our Sports Dance brings the Manasota BUDS community together for a fun night of music and team spirit. Doors open...

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...

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...

Join us for a fun and engaging Japanese martial arts class designed for kids! 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 limited to 10 participants with Down syndrome for this event. This...

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.

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. Our ticketing platform has moved! For more information and to reserve tickets, click the...

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...

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...

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...