Buddy Up FITNESS - 01.13.26
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Buddy-Up Fitness is a a program that is capped at ten (10) registrations on a first-come-first serve basis. The sessions are on Tuesdays from November 4th to January 20th. To start the registration process, please email sarasotatennis@buforlife.org. Athlete participant must be at least 15 years old. There is a participation fee of $30 for the entirety of the season. Manasota BUDS covers the rest of the fees. Sessions take place at the Sarasota City YMCA.

JENI'S Ice Cream Event
2026-01-15 15:00 - 18:00 | JENI’s Ice Cream, 190 N. Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, Florida, United States
Come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors. 25% of all purchases will be donated to Manasota BUDS.

Buddy Up FITNESS - 01.20.26
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
2026-03-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Florida
FREE ADMISSION

World Down Syndrome Day Picnic Location: Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch (6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202)Food: Catering provided by Alday’s BarbecueWord Tracks: Fellowship, Family, Fun

Bowlero - Bowling & Pizza
2026-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bowlero – Bradenton, 4208 Cortez Rd, Bradenton, Florida, 34210, United States
This activity is for our Cool Buds age group (ages 18+). The event will be hosted at Bowlero and the group activity with pizza and fries included. We are limited to 15 bowlers with Down syndrome for this event.

Pottery & Art Event
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The Makery SRQ, 821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237, United States
This Pottery and art class will take place at The Makery in Sarasota and is limited to 10 participants with Down syndrome. Parents are welcome to relax in the courtyard during the class. This event is for Teen Buds (ages 13-18)

Painting Class
2026-05-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Children’s Art Classes – Lakewood Ranch, 4028 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, Florida, 34233, United States
This painting class is designed for our Little Buds Age Group (Ages 6 through 12). We are limited to 10 seats for artists with Down syndrome.

JumpJump Multiverse Event
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | JumpJump Multiverse, 999 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, Florida, 34232, United States
This event is for our Baby Buds Group (Ages 0 to 5). The event will be hosted at JumpJump Multiverse Indoor Playground in Sarasota. JumpJump is a child-friendly space with slides, swings, ballpits, and tunnels. This is a great opportunity for our younger BUDS families to bond.

Please contact Amanda Baar at abaar999@gmail.com with any event-related questions.

Pottery & Art Class
2026-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 | The Makery SRQ, 821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237, United States
This event is for our Cool Buds age group (18+). The event is limited to 12 participants with Down syndrome. Parents can relax in the courtyard during the class.

Toy Story 5 Movie Day
2026-06-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, 10715 Rodeo Dr, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34202, United States
Time TBD once tickets are available. This will be an afternoon showing of Toy Story 5. Tickets are limited and will include popcorn and a drink. This event is limited to Teen Buds (ages 13 to 18 years of age). Guardians attending (1 per guest) must be 18+.
