{"id":174644,"date":"2025-07-31T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=174644"},"modified":"2025-07-31T10:55:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T14:55:18","slug":"monthly-events-calendar-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/minnesota\/monthly-events","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Events Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”190586″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Join Best Buddies in Minnesota 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.<\/p>\n

Virtual events will be held over\u00a0Zoom<\/a>. To join an activity, RSVP below, and the link and password will be sent before the event.<\/p>\n

Should you have any questions or require assistance contact EmmaJester@bestbuddies.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″]

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Ticket Fundraiser \u2013 Vikings vs Texans<\/span><\/h3>\n

Date<\/strong>: Saturday, August 9th
\nTime<\/strong>: Kickoff at 3:00 PM
\nLocation<\/strong>: US Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 5541)
\nWho<\/strong>: Anyone!<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong>:
\nThe Minnesota Vikings are offering a combination of preseason football and fundraising for Best Buddies in Minnesota! Using this special offer, you can purchase tickets starting at $22.50, and for each ticket purchased through the link below, the Vikings will donate $5 to Best Buddies in Minnesota. Today\u2019s game versus the Houston Texans starts at 3:00 PM.<\/p>\nBuy Tickets<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″]

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Ticket Fundraiser \u2013 Vikings vs Patriots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Date<\/strong>: Saturday, August 16th
\nTime<\/strong>: Kickoff at 12:00 PM
\nLocation<\/strong>: US Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 5541)
\nWho<\/strong>: Anyone!<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong>:
\nThe Minnesota Vikings are offering a combination of preseason football and fundraising for Best Buddies in Minnesota! Using this special offer, you can purchase tickets starting at $22.50, and for each ticket purchased through the link below, the Vikings will donate $5 to Best Buddies in Minnesota. Today\u2019s game versus the New England Patriots starts at 12:00 PM.<\/p>\nBuy Tickets<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″]

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Citizens Twins Game<\/span><\/h3>\n

Date<\/strong>: Thursday, August 21st
\nTime<\/strong>: 12:10 to 3:10 PM
\nLocation<\/strong>: Target Field (1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403)
\nWho<\/strong>: Twin Cities Citizens Participants<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong>:
\nJoin us for a Twins game versus the Athletics! In order to attend, you MUST register for this event so Emma can transfer a ticket to you. We have a limited number of tickets, so please only sign up if you are sure you can go. If you will be coming with a parent, caretaker, or buddy, please put their name in your registration so we know to put your tickets next to one another AND they will need to register individually in order to get a ticket. Please register with the email that you wish your ticket to be transferred to. Final details and confirmation will be emailed to all those who register prior to the event.<\/p>\n

Please email: EmmaJester@bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\nRequest Ticket<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″]

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Best Buddies in Minnesota Summer Picnic<\/span><\/h3>\n

Date<\/strong>: Tuesday, August 26th
\nTime<\/strong>: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
\nLocation<\/strong>: Rosland Park Picnic Shelter (4300 W 66th St. Edina, MN 55435)
\nWho<\/strong>: Best Buddies participants & their families<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong>:
\nJoin us for our annual Best Buddies in Minnesota picnic on Tuesday, August 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to celebrate inclusion! Food and drinks will be provided, as well as games and activities for you to socialize with our community.<\/p>\nRSVP Here<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

August 2025<\/strong>
\nStatewide<\/em><\/p>\n

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