Families of children with Down syndrome ages 0-7 are invited to join us at Down to Play for an evening of connection, pizza, and play. Down to Play is an inclusive 3,500-square-foot indoor playground that provides a fun and safe environment for children of all abilities.
Join Rafie’s Turtle Power Team for a special fundraiser benefiting the Dallas Buddy Walk®!
Stop by Peter Piper Pizza and enjoy some pizza, games, and fun while supporting the Down syndrome community. 15% of participating sales will be donated back to the team!
Join Team Mason’s Troop for the 10th Annual Mason Fest, a fun-filled afternoon benefiting the Dallas Buddy Walk® in honor of Mason Ballenger!
Enjoy an afternoon of live music, food, raffles, and more while supporting the Down syndrome community and the Dallas Buddy Walk®.
The Dallas Buddy Walk® is the signature fundraising and awareness event for the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas bringing together more than 5,000 individuals with Down syndrome, their family members, and community supporters annually. The event features family-friendly activities like inflatables, music, games, face painting, vendor booths, and more for kids and adults alike. The event also includes an awareness walk that celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of all individuals with Down syndrome.
There’s no place like the dance floor—join us for a magical might in Emerald City!
We are so excited to be hosting our 9th Annual DSG Holiday Dance for self-advocates ages 18 and older. This year, adults will step into the world of Oz and eat a fantastic catered dinner, strike a pose in the photo booth, make new friends, and dance the night away.
The Down Syndrome Guild invites families with children ages 0-12 who have Down syndrome to join us for a fun-filled holiday celebration! Families can enjoy a light breakfast, make a holiday craft, and more. Plus, everyone will have the chance to take a picture with Santa Claus!
Registration opens October 26!
Get ready to strike up some holiday cheer! Teens ages 13–17 are invited to join us for a festive afternoon of bowling, friends, and holiday fun. More information coming soon!
Join us each week for an engaging music therapy series designed especially for children with Down syndrome ages 0–3! Each interactive session is led by board-certified music therapists from Sound Starts Music Therapy, who guide little ones through songs, movement, instrument play, and sensory experiences that promote communication, motor development, social engagement, and early learning.
Congratulations! The Down Syndrome Guild wants to shower you and your little one with Down syndrome. New and expecting families with a child up to age 3 are invited to join us for a celebratory baby shower brunch. This will be an opportunity for new families to learn more about the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas and key resources to help support your family. Families will be able to meet our staff and mingle with other local parents who have children in a similar age range. There will also be parents who are farther along in their journey available to help answer questions and share resources.
¡Acompáñanos! Rentamos un espacio privado en Epic Park para una pool party y nos encantaría que nos acompañen. Tendremos acceso completo a toda la alberca, incluyendo el tobogán, el jacuzzi y el río lento, así que habrá diversión para todos — niños y adultos. Pueden venir a nadar, relajarse, platicar y conocer a otras familias en un ambiente tranquilo y divertido.
Your son or daughter with Down syndrome will be the central focus of DSG's half page ad in the Dallas Cowboys Official Team Yearbook! This coffee table-quality collectible is available in-stadium at every home game, sent to season ticket holders, and distributed at team stores and events throughout the season, making it a keepsake fans return to all year long.
Win this raffle and your child's face will be seen by tens of thousands of avid Cowboys fans in one of the most iconic publications in American sports. This package also includes 4 mid-level tickets to a mutually agreed upon standard home game.
Families of children with Down syndrome ages 0-4 are invited to join us at Windhaven Meadows Park for an evening of water play and fun. Windhaven Meadows Park features a universally designed playground with more than 20,000 square feet of accessible play equipment and sprayground. Pavilion A will be reserved for our group, offering a shaded space to relax and enjoy dinner from Chick-fil-A.
Every Note Belongs is a sensory-friendly classical music concert hosted by the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. Conducted by Shira Samuels-Shragg, this intimate performance will feature selections from Peter and the Wolf, performed by musicians from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
The Down Syndrome Guild invites you to join us for the annual DSG Family Picnic. Families will enjoy a fun-filled day at the The Southern Cross Ranch. The event includes lunch, petting zoo, fishing ponds, playground, balloon artists, face painting, bounce house, rock climbing wall, pedal boats, sports fields, games, dj, swimming pool, and more.
Nuestro club de correr está especialmente diseñado para personas con síndrome de Down y sus familias. Correremos o caminaremos juntos, a un ritmo cómodo para todos, disfrutando de la actividad y la compañía.
Join us for the 7th Annual DMG Crawfish Boil & Picnic, held in honor of Exzayvian “X-Man” Lujan. All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas.
In honor of the 2026 Dallas Buddy Walk® this October, DSG families and supporters are invited to join us for a night at the ballpark. Families can get a sneak peek of our Buddy Walk® venue while watching the Frisco Rough Riders take on the Tulsa Drillers. Representatives from the Down Syndrome Guild will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, and kids are invited to run the bases after the game.
Parents of children with Down syndrome ages 0-2 are encouraged to join us to connect with other families and learn about resources in our community. This informal session will give parents the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice from DSG alumni parents who have graduated beyond the baby/toddler years. This roundtable format offers plenty of time for Q&A and discussion with families in a small group setting who understand and share your greatest challenges, fears, and joys. Lunch will be provided.
Join Us for a Park Playdate!
Bring the family and connect with other DSG families on Saturday, April 11, from 2 PM – 4 PM at a park near you! DSG families have volunteered to host playdates in various communities—find one closest to you and enjoy a fun afternoon outdoors.
Families and friends are invited to join us at STIX Icehouse in McKinney as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a fun, family-friendly taco night!
Space is limited, so tickets must be purchased in advance. To ensure we stay within venue capacity, every person attending must have a ticket, regardless of whether they plan to eat.
¡Únete a Grupo de Familias Unidas para celebrar el Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down! Viste de azul y amarillo y no olvides tus calcetines coloridos. Rentamos un pabellón para nuestro uso exclusivo.
Join us each week for an engaging music therapy series designed especially for children with Down syndrome ages 0–3! Each interactive session is led by board-certified music therapists from Sound Starts Music Therapy, who guide little ones through songs, movement, instrument play, and sensory experiences that promote communication, motor development, social engagement, and early learning.
Conferencia de un día con sesiones especializadas centradas en temas relacionados con la primera infancia, la edad escolar y la transición a la edad adulta. La conferencia también incluye sesiones para personas con síndrome de Down mayores de 18 años que defienden sus propios derechos, así como sesiones en español.
Join us each week for an engaging music therapy series designed especially for children with Down syndrome ages 0–3! Each interactive session is led by board-certified music therapists from Sound Starts Music Therapy, who guide little ones through songs, movement, instrument play, and sensory experiences that promote communication, motor development, social engagement, and early learning.
Join us each week for an engaging music therapy series designed especially for children with Down syndrome ages 0–3! Each interactive session is led by board-certified music therapists from Sound Starts Music Therapy, who guide little ones through songs, movement, instrument play, and sensory experiences that promote communication, motor development, social engagement, and early learning.
¡Feliz Día de San Valentín! Este es el mes para compartir amor. La Asociación de Síndrome de Down invita a usted y a su familia a disfrutar de una tarde llena de amor con nosotros. Serviremos aperitivos y postres. ¡Habrá juegos y premios para disfrutar!
Join us each week for an engaging music therapy series designed especially for children with Down syndrome ages 0–3! Each interactive session is led by board-certified music therapists from Sound Starts Music Therapy, who guide little ones through songs, movement, instrument play, and sensory experiences that promote communication, motor development, social engagement, and early learning.
Congratulations! The Down Syndrome Guild wants to shower you and your little one with Down syndrome. New and expecting families with a child up to age 3 are invited to join us for a celebratory baby shower brunch. This will be an opportunity for new families to learn more about the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas and key resources to help support your family. Families will be able to meet our staff and mingle with other local parents who have children in a similar age range. There will also be parents who are farther along in their journey available to help answer questions and share resources.
Join us each week for an engaging music therapy series designed especially for children with Down syndrome ages 0–3! Each interactive session is led by board-certified music therapists from Sound Starts Music Therapy, who guide little ones through songs, movement, instrument play, and sensory experiences that promote communication, motor development, social engagement, and early learning.
Join us each week for an engaging music therapy series designed especially for children with Down syndrome ages 0–3! Each interactive session is led by board-certified music therapists from Sound Starts Music Therapy, who guide little ones through songs, movement, instrument play, and sensory experiences that promote communication, motor development, social engagement, and early learning.
Join us each week for an engaging music therapy series designed especially for children with Down syndrome ages 0–3! Each interactive session is led by board-certified music therapists from Sound Starts Music Therapy, who guide little ones through songs, movement, instrument play, and sensory experiences that promote communication, motor development, social engagement, and early learning.
Children with Down syndrome ages 0-13 and their parents are invited to join us at We Rock the Spectrumfor an afternoon of play and friends. We Rock the Spectrum is an inclusive gym with specially designed equipment for children of all abilities. There is a dedicated baby and toddler area, as well as slides, ziplines, and trampolines.
It's time to strike up a good time at our first supper club of the new year!
This is a social afternoon designed specifically for self-advocates with Down syndrome ages 18 and older. This month we will be going bowling, and we’re bringing the fun to Bowlero Dallas from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Teens with Down Syndrome, ages 13-17, and their families are invited to join us on Saturday, December 13, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM for an afternoon of bowling, food, and games. Don’t forget to wear your best holiday gear for some festive fun! Bowling shoes are included.
The Down Syndrome Guild invites families with children ages 0-12 who have Down syndrome to join us for a fun-filled holiday celebration! Families can enjoy a light breakfast, make a holiday craft, create their own hot chocolate, and more. Plus, everyone will have the chance to take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
But on your best sparkles and brightest colors- it's time to hit the dance floor!
We are so excited to be hosting our 8th Annual DSG Gala for self-advocates ages 18 and older. This year, the theme is Disco Fever! Adults will eat a fantastic catered dinner, strike a pose in the photo booth, make new friends, and boogie the night away.
Divertirse y a conocer a otras mamas! Para las mamás de Grupo de Familias del DSG. Acompañanos para una experiencia de hacer productos naturales con Laura Lira!
