Events

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.

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...

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 a DJ, great food, and plenty of room to dance and socialize. A few important things to know:Capacity is limited to 100 attendees, and everyone attending...

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. The fun will continue until 11:00 AM. Please...

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...