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.
7th Annual Friendship Walk
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Viking Lakes (2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406)
Who: Anyone
Description:
Join us for the 7th annual Best Buddies in Minnesota Friendship Walk – the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Join more than 50,000 participants at 80 events across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.
To register, donate, volunteer or find more event-day details, visit:
Learn MoreBBLC Info Session
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Who: Chapter Leaders
Description:
Join us for an informational session about all things BBLC! All incoming chapter presidents are required to attend BBLC and should plan to attend this session for more information regarding the conference. Please register in advance to receive the meeting link.
RSVPAmbassador Academy – Implementation of Leadership Skills
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: BBMN Office (4570 W 77th St, Suite 240, Edina, MN 55435)
Who: Ambassador Academy Cohort Members
Description:
This will be the ninth and final session of the nine-month Ambassador Academy, bringing together everything learned throughout the program to set clear, actionable personal and professional goals. Ambassadors will develop a plan to continue growing and leading beyond the program. 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:
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