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.
October 2, 2018
October 20, 2018
Penfield, NY
Wickham Farms Pumpkin Patch
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
Rochester, NY
St. John Fisher College
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
New York, NY
Riverside 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).
August 1, 2018
November 4, 2018
New York, NY
NYC Marathon
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
Rochester, NY
The Arbor Loft
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.
February 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.
Past Events
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
Rochester, NY
Al Sigl Center
Come and celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her legacy of kindness.
August 18, 2018
September 30, 2018
Victor, NY
Champion Hills Country Club
Please join us for the Oktoberfest Golf Tournament benefiting Best Buddies!
March 5, 2018
May 5, 2018
Rochester, NY
Total Sports Experience
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
New York, NY
Microsoft Store
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
Albany, NY
Fort Orange Brewing
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 21, 2018
March 2, 2018
New York, NY
SoulCycle
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 3, 2018
May 12, 2018
Long Island, NY
Marjorie Post 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 21, 2018
April 21, 2018
Bronx, NY
Riverdale Country School
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
Albany, NY
Crossgates Mall
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
New York, NY
Proper West
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
Albany, NY
Wolferts Roost
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
New York City, NY
Riverside Park
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).
May 20, 2017
December 4, 2017
Chateau Briand
Long Island, 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 Long Island community. These philanthropic trailblazers compete to raise the most funds for Best Buddies in Long Island and earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year.
January 17, 2017
February 3, 2017
Hilton Garden Inn
Troy, NY
Please join us for an evening of music and dancing in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
May 21, 2016
May 24, 2016
New York, NY
Carnegie Hall | Zankel Hall
Klingman & Associates proudly presents the Best Buddies New York 2016 Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall featuring Elaine Kwon and Friends. Join us for an unforgettable evening of dynamic world-class performances in celebration and support of Best Buddies’ mission to promote social inclusion and create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
January 11, 2016
April 2, 2016
Albany, NY
Wolferts Roost
The Women Making a Difference Luncheon and Fashion Show is designed to recognize a female who has successfully balanced work, family and community service and made Best Buddies her mission.
December 4, 2015
May 21, 2016
Long Island, NY
Marjorie Post 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). The walk plays a key role in funding Best Buddies programs dedicated to one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for individuals with IDD.
December 1, 2015
November 20, 2016
New York City, NY
Riverside 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).
December 1, 2015
September 14, 2016
New York, NY
Ainsworth Park (Gramercy)
Join the Best Buddies Friendship Walk Committee and our NYC staff at The Ainsworth Park (Gramercy) to celebrate the start of Friendship Walk season! Happy hour specials will be in effect. Light snacks will be provided. Raffle prize opportunities.