Monthly Events Calendar
Join Best Buddies in Texas 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 CourtneyPage@bestbuddies.org.
Dallas Mavs vs Houston Rockets (Dallas)
Date: Sunday, April 7th
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: The American Airlines Center – 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
Who: All Best Buddies Participants, Family, and Friends
Description: Join us for an exciting afternoon as we cheer on the Dallas Mavericks against the Houston Rockets! Best Buddies has been generously provided with 40 tickets for this thrilling match-up, and we want you to be a part of the action!
Bring along your family and friends, and let’s come together to support our favorite teams and create lasting memories!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Reserve your spot now by registering below:
Register HereBingo and Bubbles (Houston)
Date: Monday, April 8th
Time: 6:00 PM
Who: All Best Buddies Participants, Family, and Friends
Location: The Ballroom at Tanglewood – 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
Description: Let’s SPRING into action for Best Buddies and help GROW awareness for our IDD community while BLOSSOMing community and friendships! Enjoy an evening of BINGO, BUBBLES, PRIZES for game winners, RAFFLE items, and FUN for a great cause! The theme for the evening is Springtime. Proceeds from the evening benefit Best Buddies Houston and count toward our 2024 Friendship Walk goal.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Light bites are included with your ticket.
Click the “Register Here” button to learn more!
Register HereAmbassador Training: Writing Your Mission Statement (Statewide)
Date: Tuesday, April 9th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Who: Texas Ambassadors
Description: Join us for a virtual training session designed to equip Best Buddies Ambassadors with the skills to create impactful mission statements. By the end of the training you will:
- Understand what a mission statement is, and why it’s important as a guiding force for your advocacy efforts.
- Learn how to develop a compelling mission statement tailored to your advocacy goals and audience.
- Explore how to effectively use your mission statement in your advocacy efforts, whether it’s through social media campaigns, presentations, or community outreach.
Best Buddies Leadership Conference Interest Meeting (Statewide)
Date: Thursday, April 11th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Who: Any Best Buddies Participant in Texas (Interest in Leadership Track)
Description: Are you passionate about fostering inclusion and making a positive impact in your community? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic leadership experience? Look no further!
Best Buddies invites you to our Interest Meeting for the upcoming Leadership Conference. Whether you’re seeking more information or eager to attend, this meeting is your first step to an unforgettable journey of personal growth and advocacy.
During this call, we’ll dive into conference details, including workshops, housing, transportation, fees, and the application process. Register to join the call below!
Register HereDining with Buddies (NRH)
Date: Tuesday, April 16th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: MOD Pizza – 9120 N Tarrant Pkwy, North Richland Hills, TX 76182
Who: Any adult (18+) in the Best Buddies Citizens Program
Description:
Get ready for an evening of delicious food and fantastic company at our upcoming “Dining with Buddies” event at MOD Pizza in North Richland Hills! We invite you to join us for an enjoyable night filled with laughter, friendship, and, of course, some delicious pizza.
Feel free to bring a friend or two—we encourage everyone to share the joy of this Dining with Buddies experience!
Register HereDining with Buddies (Frisco)
Date: Thursday, April 18th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Sidecar Social – 6770 Winning Dr. Frisco, TX 75034
Who: Any adult (18+) in the Best Buddies Citizens Program
Description:
Get ready for an evening of delicious food and fantastic company at our upcoming “Dining with Buddies” event at Sidecar Social in Frisco!
Feel free to bring a friend or two—we encourage everyone to share the joy of this Dining with Buddies experience!
Register HereDining with Buddies (Dallas)
Date: Thursday, April 18th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Sandy Pickle – 5683 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206
Who: Any adult (18+) in the Best Buddies Citizens Program
Description:
Get ready for an evening of delicious food and fantastic company at our upcoming “Dining with Buddies” event at The Sandy Pickle in Dallas!
Feel free to bring a friend or two—we encourage everyone to share the joy of this Dining with Buddies experience!
Register HereFriendship Walk (Austin)
Date: Saturday, April 20th
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Westlake High School
Who: Everyone
Description:
Join us at the 2024 Best Buddies Friendship Walk, as the Austin Area Citizens chapter and Ambassadors come together to bring inclusion to our community!
The Awesome Austin Citizens team is for all of our Citizens and Ambassador participants who want to be part of the Friendship Walk movement. Invite your friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, and more to join the team and to help support our cause!
Register Here Volunteer RegistrationActivate Games Sensory Night (Houston)
Date: Wednesday, April 24th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 20225 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77450
Who: Everyone
Description:
Please join Best Buddies and Activate Games – Katy as they kick off their Sensory Night.
Activate Games is an immersive and interactive gaming experience. Enter the game where you become the player in the world’s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve and laugh, as you and your friends move between challenges. Each dynamic game room has interactive technology that reacts in real time, ensuring an adrenaline-filled adventure.
Register Here