May 1, 2018
August 11, 2018
Phoenix Center for the Arts
Phoenix, AZ
Time To Shine is Best Buddies’ annual arts event, put on entirely by our amazing participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)! Over the course of two months of summer workshops, our buddies have been hard at work perfecting their pieces — and it’s finally time to unveil them to the world!
April 30, 2018
November 9, 2018
Monterra at WestWorld
Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all beaus and belles for a night of bourbon and bowties at the 15th Annual Spirit of Friendship Gala! Come dressed in your best Kentucky Derby-inspired attire as we enjoy a beautiful evening complete with gourmet dinner, top-notch live auction, five-star entertainment, and classic cocktails.
July 1, 2017
March 23, 2019
Tempe Kiwanis Park
Tempe, AZ
Join us for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk, the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Past Events
May 18, 2018
June 9, 2018
Kahala Brands Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Join us for a day of leadership and advocacy training, as participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) will work with volunteer speech coaches as they hone their leadership and public speaking skills!
May 17, 2018
June 23, 2018
Applebee’s
Tempe, AZ
You are invited to join Best Buddies for our fourth annual Pancakes with a Purpose fundraiser! 100% of the proceeds from this event will directly benefit the 50+ student leaders, teachers, and Ambassadors who will be in attendance at the annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Bloomington, Indiana this summer.
July 2, 2017
November 18, 2017
Sheraton Grand Phoenix Hotel
Scottsdale, AZ
Come one, come all to the 8th Annual Buddy Prom, hosted this year at the Sheraton Grand hotel in downtown Phoenix. All Best Buddies members, advisors, friends, parents, donors, and supporters are cordially invited to join us at this one-of-a-kind event.
February 28, 2017
February 25, 2017
Mesa Riverview
Mesa, AZ
Come meet our incredible athletes as they run for friendship and inclusion in the 2017 Mesa-PHX Marathon. The Mesa-PHX Marathon is the single-largest local marathon in the state of Arizona and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Team Best Buddies will be running primarily in the Half Marathon and 10k categories, with a majority of the runners finishing around 8:30am.
December 16, 2016
January 11, 2017
Phoenix Center for the Arts
Chandler, AZ
Join Best Buddies Arizona at Nando’s Mexican Café for a delicious night of fundraising! Nando’s will be generously donating 5% of sales for the entire day to benefit the 2017 Friendship Walk – no flyer necessary! Just show up, eat some of the best Mexican food in town, and support Best Buddies!
December 16, 2016
January 31, 2017
Grand Canyon University Arena
Phoenix, AZ
Best Buddies Arizona is excited to once again pair up with GCU Athletics for the annual Best Buddies Night with the GCU Men’s Basketball team! Join us as we watch the Lopes take on Bethesda University of California on Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 at the GCU Arena! Pre-game festivities will begin at 5:30pm, and tipoff will be at 7:00pm sharp. GCU will also be showing an exclusive video recap of Buddy Prom, as well as an on-court presentation of a donation to Best Buddies Arizona!
December 16, 2016
February 4, 2017
Tempe Kiwanis Park
Tempe, AZ
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Now in its 6th year in Arizona, the Friendship Walk plays a key role in funding Best Buddies programs dedicated to one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for individuals with IDD.
December 16, 2016
April 1, 2017
Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center
Phoenix, AZ
Best Buddies Arizona is proud to be putting on our 6th Annual Best Buddies Month Celebration. On Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at the Ability360 Rooftop Patio in Phoenix, we will be hosting a dinner and awards ceremony to honor the student leaders and volunteers who help us achieve our mission of friendship and inclusion in our schools and communities.
May 22, 2016
October 29, 2016
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Science Center
We are also very excited to announce that event will be held at the amazing Arizona Science Center in Downtown Phoenix! This year’s Buddy Prom theme is Star Wars — so come dressed to impress or break out your best Jedi costume — just make sure you come ready for some intergalactic fun at this fully-inclusive prom experience!
May 21, 2016
December 10, 2016
Chandler, AZ 85226
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
The Phoenix Dizzy 250 Ultimate Endurance Challenge is comprised of 3 races, all competing for the overall title “Ultimate Endurance Champion.” With cyclists vs. runners vs. duathletes, this event will be both competitive and extremely fun as we mix multiple events all under the same venue!
April 21, 2016
May 13, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ
Legacy Golf Club
Come join us for the annual Buddies & Birdies Golf Tournament at the Legacy Golf Club. The tournament is a day where we are golfing for inclusion, acceptance and new friendships.
March 17, 2016
April 2, 2016 | Tempe, AZ
Pyle Adult Recreation Center
Join us at the Pyle Adult Recreation Center in Tempe on Saturday, April 2nd for the 2016 Best Buddies Month Celebration! We will be holding an awards ceremony to honor the amazing things our chapters have accomplished this year. We will also have games, lunch, and music – all to celebrate the wonderful friendships and people who help make Best Buddies Arizona so great!
February 3, 2016
February 14, 2016 | Apache Junction, AZ
Prospector Park
The Powered by Friendship team is designed for first time runners trying to finish a half-marathon or even a full marathon. Our training schedules are designed for those who never ran a step or ever imagined completing such a challenging distance. If you don’t think you can complete the distance well then join our team and we will show you that you can and you will! Let’s not forget the real reason we run for Best Buddies Arizona; Our Buddies!
December 30, 2015
January 17, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ
Downtown Phoenix at Cityscape
The Powered by Friendship team is designed for first time runners trying to finish a half-marathon or even a full marathon. Our training schedules are designed for those who never ran a step or ever imagined completing such a challenging distance. If you don’t think you can complete the distance well then join our team and we will show you that you can and you will! Let’s not forget the real reason we run for Best Buddies Arizona; Our Buddies!
December 18, 2015
Saturday, February 20, 2016 | Tempe, AZ
Kiwanis Park
Join us at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk, the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The walk plays a key role in funding Best Buddies programs dedicated to one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for individuals with IDD.