Past Events - Community Opportunities

Christmas Celebration with Gigi’s Playhouse

Christmas Celebration with Gigi’s Playhouse

Saturday, December 9th, 2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Join David’s Refuge as we partner with our friends at Gigi’s Playhouse for our annual Christmas Celebration!

2023 Annual Liverpool Turkey Trot

2023 Annual Liverpool Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 8:00am to 1:00pm
Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Dr. Liverpool, NY 13088

Kick off your Thanksgiving Day this year with the 10th Annual Liverpool Turkey Trot! Last year, the Liverpool Turkey Trot was able to donate over $40,000 to help the Central New York Community, including David’s Refuge!

Trick or Treat Halloween Celebration

Trick or Treat Halloween Celebration

Saturday, October 28th, 2023 11:00am to 1:00pm

Join us for a Not So Spooky Halloween event! On October 28th from 11-1pm we will be hosting our annual Trick or Treat Halloween Celebration inside Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA in Fayetteville!

Caregiver Summit and Wellness Retreat

Caregiver Summit and Wellness Retreat

Friday, October 6th, 2023 8:30am to 8:00pm
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center

Join us for our annual Caregiver Summit and Wellness Retreat!

A full day of Respite, Wellness and Community for Caregivers in our community!!

To learn more about sponsorship and agency opportunities click the link below!!

Caregivers who are interested in attending, please contact Liz Conklin at lizconklin@davidsrefuge.org

My Team 5K for David’s Refuge

My Team 5K for David’s Refuge

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 10:00am to 11:30am
3858 Long Branch Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088

Would you like to help us raise money to support caregivers AND dress up in wild outfits? Join us and our friends at Willow Running as we kick off the 2023 football season on Saturday, September 2 at Onondaga Lake Park at 10am for the first ever My Team 5K to benefit the amazing caregivers in our community!

Movie in The Park

Movie in The Park

Friday, July 28th, 2023 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Burnet Park - Syracuse

Join us for Summer evening FUN!

The evening will include games, crafts, balloon art, face and hand painting, popcorn, THE MIGHTY DUCKS and so much MORE! Our friends for the Syracuse Crunch and The Rosemond Gifford Zoo will also be at the event with fun activities for all!

Charity Monday at Harvey’s Garden

Charity Monday at Harvey’s Garden

Monday, June 26th, 2023 5:00pm to 8:00pm
1200 E Water St, Syracuse, NY 13210

Join us for Charity Monday at Harvey’s Garden! 50% of all beer sales are donated back to David’s Refuge!  As if that’s not amazing enough, DJ 2NYCE will be performing.  There will be multiple food trucks available as well as community and fun!!  All funds raised from this event go towards supporting David’s Refuge in the Good Neighbor Day at the Mets on June 28th. The Charity that raises the most will receive a $10,000 gift from Northland Communications – So come on our to Harvey’s Garden and make a HUGE IMPACT!!!

Cookies With Santa

Cookies With Santa

Thursday, December 8th, 2022 5:00pm to 7:00pm
620 Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13204

Join us for our annual Cookies With Santa Event!

Night out at The Pier

Night out at The Pier

Friday, October 21st, 2022 6:00pm to 8:00pm
11 Dockside Dr, Central Square, NY 13036

Join us for an evening of food and community.

Registration will close when all spots have been filled.

East Syracuse Chevrolet – Syracuse Corvette Club & Classic Car Show

East Syracuse Chevrolet – Syracuse Corvette Club & Classic Car Show

Saturday, September 17th, 2022 9:00am to 1:00pm
East Syracuse Chevrolet, 1 Chevy Dr, East Syracuse, NY 13057

Join our friends at East Syracuse Chevrolet for the Syracuse Corvette Club & Classic Car Show, complete with refreshments, music and an amazing raffle supporting David’s Refuge!

Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Friday, July 8th, 2022 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Burnet Park - Syracuse

We are so excited for this very special partnership with The Syracuse Parks and Rec department!
Bring the whole family out to Burnet Park on July 8th for family fun, activities and a movie!!

Caregiver Conference in Rochester

Friday, May 20th, 2022 9:00am to 9:00pm

On May 20th, we will be hosting a ‘Caregivers Conference’ at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa. The day will be filled with Speakers, Panel discussions, breakout sessions and the opportunity for ROCHESTER families to meet ROCHESTER agencies who can help them in their special needs parenting journey.
For more information about agency sign up, please email Sarah Watson at sarahwatson@davidsrefuge.org