October 2020
Online
New York

We have put together a calendar of fun activities that you and your friends can do together virtually!

September 26, 2020
Online
Statewide

Celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s commitment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on #EKSday.

October 3 – 27
Online
New York

Starting on October 2nd, the Best Buddies community can access KaleidoscopeME classes and activities for a free 4-week trial.

October 31, 2020
Facebook
New York City

Join us at a Best Buddies Friendship Walk support Best Buddies in your community.

November 5, 2020
Virtual Event
Western New York

Our annual fundraising competition and gala.

Sept. 12 & 19, 2020
Online
New York

Leadership training is a great way for student leaders to learn more about how to run successful chapters!

September 17, 2020
Facebook & Instagram
New York City

Party for a Purpose will celebrate the inclusion of people with IDD in New York.

March 26 & April 9, 2020
Virtually
Rochester, NY

Join the Best Buddies in WNY virtually on March 26 and April 9 from 6 pm-8 pm and help raise money that will go toward your friendship walk page! There will be prizes for the top fundraisers of the night!

Postponed
Long Island, NYC & WNY

All Best Buddies Ball events in New York have been postponed due to Covid-19

Jan. 11–Feb. 8, 2020
Albany, Long Island, NYC & Rochester

A leadership training day for all student leaders.

January 29, 2020
Blue Haven East
New York, NY

Join us as we kick-off the new year in New York City.

February 27, 2020
Swilburger
Rochester, NY

Join us for our first-ever Best Buddies Citizen Mixer.

March 1, 2020
Golisano Training Center
Rochester, NY

The First-Ever Festival of Inclusion, hosted by Special Olympics NY, the Golisano Foundation and Best Buddies WNY.

First, Second or Third Wednesday
Best Buddies WNY Office
Rochester, NY

Join our Program, Event and Mission Expansion Committees!

Nov. 9 & Dec. 4, 2019
Various
New York

Training for participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in areas of speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy.

June 1, 2019
Sunmark Federal Credit Union: Latham Branch
Latham, NY

Best Buddies Ambassador training is a workshop that provides training for participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in areas of speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy.

3/28, 4/17 & 6/27
Al Sigl Center
Rochester, NY

Attend one of our info nights to learn more about the Best Buddies Leadership Conference, which takes place July 19-22 at Indiana University. Parents are welcome to attend.