December 18, 2018
May 2019
Long Island, NY
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).
December 5, 2018
December 23, 2018
ROC Holiday Village
Rochester, NY
Come visit Santa on Sunday, December 23th from 11:30am-noon at the new ROC Holiday Village!
October 5, 2018
First Tuesday of Every Month
Rochester, NY
Best Buddies New York is looking for individuals to be involved with our WYN Programs Committee! Join us at 7pm the first Tuesday of every month starting October 2, 2018 to talk about all things Best Buddies.
January 30, 2018
March 30, 2018
Longwood High School
Rochester, NY
Join us for a masquerade-themed party! The Best Buddies Friendship Ball celebrates our Best Buddies in Long Island, New York.
January 23, 2018
April 14, 2019
Crossgates Mall
Albany, NY
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).
Past Events
October 2, 2018
October 20, 2018
Wickham Farms Pumpkin Patch
Penfield, NY
Join Best Buddies Rochester at Wickham Farms for fun with 20 different attractions, countless special events, food and more!
October 1, 2018
October 27, 2018
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY
Please come and join us at this all-ages event. Make new friends with Best Buddies participants from all over western New York while dancing, playing games and so much more.
September 2, 2018
November 3, 2018
Riverside Park
New York, NY
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).
August 21, 2018
July 3 2018 – August 30, 2018
New York
Join us this summer for our 2nd Annual Summer of Best Buddies! Events range from movies, baseball games, to beach days, a zoo visit, and much more!
August 20, 2018
September 12, 2018
The Bowery Hotel
New York, NY
Join us for the inaugural Best Buddies New York Party for a Purpose. This unforgettable evening will feature entertainment, a silent auction, fine food, libations and an opportunity to network with some of NYC’s industry leaders.
August 19, 2018
September 22, 2018
Heckscher Playground
New York, NY
Come out and enjoy a fun day in the park with your buddy and join in on the potluck picnic!
August 19, 2018
September 29, 2018
Al Sigl Center
Rochester, NY
Come and celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her legacy of kindness.
August 18, 2018
September 30, 2018
Champion Hills Country Club
Victor, NY
Please join us for the Oktoberfest Golf Tournament benefiting Best Buddies!
August 1, 2018
November 4, 2018
NYC Marathon
New York, NY
Best Buddies is an official charity partner of the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon. This is a chance for athletes to dedicate their training and participation in the marathon to the life-changing movement of inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
July 18, 2018
November 10, 2018
Kodak Center Theater
Rochester, NY
Join Best Buddies Rochester for a special theater production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid by Artists Unlimited!
April 9, 2018
November 15, 2018
The Arbor Loft
Rochester, NY
Join us at the Champion of the Year Gala, an event benefiting Best Buddies in New York. Along with food, drinks, silent auction, and live music, the evening will be filled friendship and celebration as we crown Rochester’s Champion of the Year.
March 18, 2018
November 17, 2018
Best Buddies Rochester Office
Rochester, NY
Speech coaches from all over Western New York will be helping students both with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities write speeches on topics like themselves and the influence Best Buddies has had on them.
March 5, 2018
May 5, 2018
Total Sports Experience
Rochester, NY
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).
March 5, 2018
March 20, 2018
Microsoft Store
New York, NY
Come to our information session to learn more about Best Buddies’ mission and goals in New York. Meet our staff and see how you can get involved!
February 27, 2018
March 14, 2018
Fort Orange Brewing
Albany, NY
Join us on Wednesday, March 14 from 5:30-8:00 PM for a fun evening at Albany’s newest brewery! Best Buddies is hosting a corn hole tournament at the brewery as a fundraiser for the Friendship Walk.
February 22, 2018
December 8, 2018
Eastview Mall
Rochester, NY
Come have lunch and go shopping on Saturday, December 8th at Noon with your buddies!
February 21, 2018
March 2, 2018
SoulCycle
New York, NY
Come join SoulCycle’s indoor cycling Senior Master Instructor Stacey Griffith and Miss USA Kára McCullough to raise awareness and friendship for Best Buddies.
February 20, 2018
December 14, 2018
Al Sigl Center
Rochester, NY
Join us for a fun-filled movie night! We will be watching the movie Elf and enjoying hot chocolate and a popcorn bar with our buddies!
February 3, 2018
May 12, 2018
Marjorie Post Park
Long Island, NY
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 21, 2018
April 21, 2018
Riverdale Country School
Bronx, NY
The Friendship Ball is a prom-like event that invites all Best Buddies members. Our buddy pairs attend the dance to show their support for Best Buddies, and all members are invited to share in our mission of friendship.
January 15, 2018
April 22, 2018
Crossgates Mall
Albany, NY
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).
December 15, 2017
January 25, 2018
Microsoft Fifth Avenue Flagship
New York, NY
Come to our information session to learn more about the Best Buddies mission and goals in New York. Meet our staff and see how you can get involved!
December 15, 2017
February 2, 2018
Hilton Garden Inn
Troy, NY
Please join us for an evening of music and dancing in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
October 5, 2017
October 23, 2017
Microsoft Fifth Avenue Flagship
New York, NY
Come to our information session to learn more about the Best Buddies mission and goals in New York. Meet our staff and see how you can get involved.
September 1, 2017
September 20, 2017
Playhouse/Swillburger
Rochester, NY
Please Join us for an incredible kick-off event! Rochester will be hosting its first ever Champion of the Year campaign! We will kick off this 8-week challenge with video games and fun at the Playhouse/Swillburger! Join us from 7pm-9pm and come meet the Champions!
July 12, 2017
September 13, 2017
Proper West
New York, NY
Join Best Buddies New York as we Walk into the Mission at Proper West. We’ll have an evening filled with networking opportunities, beverages, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate our mission of inclusion.
June 5, 2017
November 4, 2017
Wolferts Roost
Albany, NY
The Women Making a Difference Luncheon and Fashion Show is designed to recognize females who have successfully balanced work, family and community service and have made Best Buddies their mission. It is an afternoon filled with food, fashion, friendship, and philanthropy.
June 3, 2017
November 16, 2017
Arbor Loft
Rochester, NY
Champion of the Year is an annual twelve-week fundraising competition featuring a select group of individuals, professionals and community leaders prominent in the Rochester community. These philanthropic trailblazers compete to raise the most funds for Best Buddies in New York and earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year.
June 1, 2017
November 18, 2017
Riverside Park
New York City, NY
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).