Events

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...

FEBRUARY'S MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE 7TH DUE TO VALENTINE'S DAY 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...

BUDS Young Adults (18+) are invited for a cookie decorating class. This event is sponsored by Neal Communities. Everyone will have a choice of hearts, houses and football themed cookies to decorate and take home.

The Cool Buds (18+ years old) group is booked with PopStroke for a young adults group event on Sunday, March 10th from 3PM to 6PM. Registration is LIMITED to the first 25 people to RSVP. Maximum registration is 2 per family (1 person with Down syndrome + 1 guardian/driver). Additional family members may choose to...

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...

On Sunday, March 17th from 11AM to 2PM, Manasota BUDS is hosting a Family Picnic at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch, FL. Together, we will be celebrating World Down syndrome Day, which formally takes place on 03/21. Manasota BUDS has rented the entire pavilion at Summerfield Park for this event. Our event will be catered...

World Down syndrome Day takes place on 3/21 in honor of our BUDS' third 21st chromosome. We hope that you take time out of your day to celebrate and honor the Down syndrome community. Wear some crazy socks while you're at it!

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...

BUDS will be hosting a play session at the new We Rock the Spectrum Gym in Bradenton, FL. This event is open to BUDS ages 2 to 12 years old. We will have exclusive access to the facilities during our time block. We Rock the Spectrum's gym caters to those with differing abilities and focuses...

April 26th at The Meadows. Benefiting ManasotaBUDS. 11 am Registration/Check-In. 12:30 pm Shotgun start Lunch, BBQ Dinner, and Auction. $175 per person; $700 for FORESOME