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 CourtneyHuntley@bestbuddies.org
Dining with Buddies (Austin)
Date: Thursday, August 7th
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Chipotle Mexican Grill – 2700 W Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757
Who: Austin Area Citizens (18+)
Description:
Join us for an evening of great food and even better company at our upcoming “Dining with Buddies” event!
Movie in the Park: Despicable Me 4 (Austin)
Date: Friday, August 15th
Time: 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Katherine Fleischer Park – 14601 Alpha Collier Dr, Austin, TX 78728
Who: Austin Area Citizens (18+)
Description:
Grab a spot at August Movies in the Park hosted by Wells Branch MUD Parks and Recreation! Roll out the picnic blankets and gather the family to enjoy “Despicable Me 4.” The movie will start around sunset and is completely free to watch!
Synopsis: Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
Register Here“Freakier Friday” Free Sensory Friendly Screening (Houston)
Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Studio Movie Grill – Pearland, 8440 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77075
Who: Houston Citizens (18+)
Description:
Come join us as we watch a sensory friendly showing of “Freakier Friday” at Studio Movie Grill. Please register for each person that will be in attendance.
Registration will close Tuesday, 8/12 @ 5 PM. Tickets are FREE — please arrive at SMG by 10:40 AM so that we can get seats together. If you did not register, you can still attend, but you will need to get your (FREE) ticket the day of.
Register HerePool Party! (North Texas)
Date: Thursday, August 21st
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Village Lakes Community Pool (Frisco)
Who: North Texas Citizens (18+)
Description:
Join us for an evening pool party at Village Lakes Pool in Frisco! We’re beating the Texas heat with cool water, great friends, and free pizza. Come hang out, swim, and celebrate friendship as the sun goes down. Don’t forget your swimsuit, towel, and your best buddy spirit!
Dining with Buddies (Grapevine)
Date: Wednesday, August 27th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Steak and Shake – 2205 E Grapevine Mills Cir, Grapevine, TX 76051
Who: North Texas Citizens (18+)
Description:
Join us for an evening of great food and even better company at our upcoming “Dining with Buddies” event!
Feel free to bring a friend (or two!)—we encourage everyone to share in the fun and connection that makes Dining with Buddies so special.
Register Here