December 6, 2019
Feb. 16, 2020
Garden Club of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Come celebrate another year of Friendship at this year’s Best Buddies Jacksonville Friendship Ball!
December 3, 2019
February 23, 2020
Double Tree Hilton
Tampa, FL
Come celebrate with all of our program participants across the Tampa Bay Area.
December 1, 2019
February 29, 2020
The Venue at UCF
Orlando, FL
Best Buddies will be hosting our annual Best Buddies Friendship Ball in Central Florida! Come and celebrate friendship with us!
December 1, 2019
March 13, 2020
Journey Church Lake Worth
Lake Worth, FL
Join us for our most highly anticipated event as we celebrate with all our program participants.
January 4, 2018
Starting in March 2020
South Florida, Gainesville, Tallahassee, SW Florida, Central Florida, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay and Palm Beach
Join us at a 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
November 11, 2019
Starting in November 2019
Orlando, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Southwest Florida, South Florida
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals and prominent community leaders.
November 8, 2019
November 22, 2019
Various Locations
Orlando, FL
The annual Turkey Trot Pub Crawl will take place in downtown Orlando at several locations. With the admission ticket, all participants will receive one free drink at each location with discounted drink specials.
June 20, 2019
October 19, 2019
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Meyers, FL
It is the one time of the year where our middle school, high school, and college programs come together in friendship for one magical night to dance and celebrate a very fun and inclusive school year.
March 23, 2018
March 23, 2018
Colonial Lanes
Orlando, FL
Join us for a day of bowling, food, and a good time! We are bowling to promote inclusion and one-to-one friendships for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Central Florida area.
July 15, 2017
July 15, 2017
Harry Buffalo
Orlando, FL
Wear your tackiest Hawaiian shirt and come out to support Best Buddies by joining our first networking event of the year! To gain more awareness of our mission, and to promote our adult friendship program, we are hosting a Luau-themed Pub Crawl.
May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017
Downtown West Palm Beach
The Annual Pairings Food & Wine Event is returning to Downtown West Palm Beach for its sixth consecutive year. The popular foodie fest is a good time, but also gives to a good cause. This year a portion of the proceeds will benefit Best Buddies programs in Palm Beach County. Reserve your tickets today!