Monthly Events Calendar
Join Best Buddies in Minnesota for fun monthly activities! These activities are free and open to all Best Buddies program participants unless the event specifically says it is for a particular group.
Virtual events will be held over Zoom. To join an activity, RSVP below, and the link and password will be sent before the event.
Should you have any questions or require assistance contact EmmaJester@bestbuddies.org.
Twin Cities Citizens Show and Tell
Date: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Who: Twin Cities Citizens Participants
Description:
Join us for our Virtual Show & Tell with Best Buddies Citizens! Please bring one item you love and one item that you know a lot about if you are interested in sharing with the group. You are also more than welcome to just listen. Final details and confirmation will be emailed to those prior to the event.
RSVP: Check the January newsletter or email emmajester@bestbuddies.org for the registration link.
Email to RSVPAmbassador Academy – Navigating Social & Professional Environments
Date: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Best Buddies in Minnesota Office (4570 W 77th St, Suite 240, Edina, MN 55435)
Who: Ambassador Academy Cohort Members
Description:
This will be the fifth session of the nine-month Ambassador Academy, focused on building confidence in a variety of settings and learning practical social skills, professional etiquette, and adaptability. This month’s session will be in person.
*This event is for current Ambassador Academy Cohort Members. If you’d like to learn more about the Ambassador Academy and future opportunities, check out this article below.*
Learn About Ambassador AcademyMinnesota Wild Game – Group Tickets
Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Grand Casino Arena (199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102)
Who: BBMN participants and their families
Description:
Calling all Best Buddies members, friends, family, and supporters: join us for Best Buddies Night at the Minnesota Wild!
We have been given an exclusive Best Buddies in Minnesota group ticket link. While this isn’t a sponsored or giveback event, bring your family and friends for a great time supporting the Wild and Best Buddies.
Any BBMN member who purchases tickets through this link will get the opportunity to take a post-game group photo on the ice. Additional details will be shared closer to the game.
Please note: This is NOT a Best Buddies–sponsored event and there will not be staff present.
Buy TicketsBack 2 Best Buddies
Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: BBMN Office – 1st Floor Training Room (4550 W 77th Street, Edina, MN 55435)
Who: BBMN School Chapter Leaders & Advisors
Description:
Join us for our spring Back 2 Best Buddies training! In this training, we will cover various topics to prepare you for another awesome semester of Best Buddies.
This event is REQUIRED for all chapter presidents and recommended for additional chapter leaders. Bagels and an iced coffee bar will be provided.
Register Here