Past Events
February 11, 2018
March 24, 2018
NewBo City Market
Cedar Rapids, IA
Join us for our annual Eastern Iowa Friendship Ball. Enjoy food, fun and celebrate friendship as we dance the night away!
February 10, 2018
April 7, 2018
Curate – East Village
West Des Moines, IA
Join us for our annual Central Iowa Friendship Ball. Enjoy food, fun and celebrate friendship as we dance the night away!
January 6, 2018
April 21, 2018
Coralville, IA
S.T. Morrison 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).
January 5, 2018
May 5, 2018
Des Monies, IA
Western Gateway 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).
May 15, 2017
June 16, 2018
Des Moines, IA
Blank Golf Course
Join us for 18 holes of fun and prizes while supporting an organization that makes a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Central Iowa and across the state. The tournament will be “best ball” format.
May 10, 2017
August 11, 2018
Des Moines, IA
Kenny’s Pub (start)
Grab YOUR Best Buddy and join Best Buddies for the inaugural Biking For Buddies Ride. Enjoy a 26-mile round trip ride from Waukee to Minburn along the Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail.
May 5, 2017
October 5, 2017
West Des Moines, IA
Ron Pearson Center
Best Buddies Iowa will be holding the annual Chef Challenge to raise funds and awareness for the global movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
April 12, 2017
October 4, 2018
West Des Moines, IA
Ron Pearson Center
Join us on Thursday, October 4, 2018, for an evening of food and friendship at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines for hearty appetizers and desserts prepared by chefs from thirteen area restaurants and Best Buddies Iowa buddy pairs.
March 8, 2016
April 9, 2016
West Des Moines, IA
Embassy Club West
Join us for the Des Moines area Friendship Ball, an event for individuals of all ages to come together to celebrate a fabulous year of friendship!