Past Events - David's Refuge Family Events

International Taste Fest 5K & 10K Run, Family Event & Fundraiser

International Taste Fest 5K & 10K Run, Family Event & Fundraiser

Saturday, April 6th, 2024 10:15am to 12:00pm
NYS Fairgrounds

Calling all Runners, cheerers, and people who like to eat yummy food!!

We invite YOU to be a part of the International Taste Festival to benefit David’s Refuge!

FOR THE RUNNERS!  If you’d like to run the 5K OR 10K and are willing to raise $500 to support David’s Refuge, join team ‘Running For Respite’.

Valentine’s Day Date

Valentine’s Day Date

Saturday, February 17th, 2024 11:00am to 3:00pm
Movie Tavern - Camillus

Join us for our first community gathering of 2024!!

Let’s celebrate all things LOVE with a community lunch and private movie screening!

David’s Refuge Night at The Syracuse Crunch

David’s Refuge Night at The Syracuse Crunch

Friday, January 26th, 2024 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The War Memorial

Join David’s Refuge and The Syracuse Crunch
January 26th at The War Memorial 7pm

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!

Community Night at The Pier

Community Night at The Pier

Friday, November 10th, 2023 6:00pm to 8:00pm
11 Dockside Dr, Central Square, NY 13036

Join us for a night of COMMUNITY!

Enjoy dinner, live music and great company as we celebrate November and National Family Caregivers Month!

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

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!

Dad’s Night out at The Syracuse Met’s

Dad’s Night out at The Syracuse Met’s

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Calling all David’s Refuge Dads!!! Join us for a Night Out of Tailgating and Baseball with the Syracuse Met’s!

Beauty of Mom – Cultivate you day

Beauty of Mom – Cultivate you day

Saturday, May 6th, 2023 9:00am to 4:00pm
7790 Byron Holley Road, Port Byron, NY 13104

Cultivate You – Beauty of Mom
Saturday, May 6th
9:00am – 4:00pm
** This event will be for 50 moms. We will randomly select from those that apply and we will notify those that are chosen on Friday, March 31st. 
This cost of this event will be $25 per person. David’s Refuge will be providing a small number of scholarships to those that are not able to afford the $25 fee.

International Taste Fest 5K & 10K Run, Family Event & Fundraiser

International Taste Fest 5K & 10K Run, Family Event & Fundraiser

Saturday, April 1st, 2023 8:00am to 7:00pm
NYS Fairgrounds

Calling all Runners, cheerers, and people who like to eat yummy food!!

We invite YOU to be a part of the International Taste Festival to benefit David’s Refuge!

FOR THE RUNNERS!  If you’d like to run the 5K OR 10K and are willing to raise $500 to support David’s Refuge, join team ‘Running For Respite’.

Saturday, February 4th, 2023 11:00am to 4:30pm

Community lunch at The Brasserie for 100 David’s Refuge parents then private movie showing of Avatar: The Way of water at Movie Tavern.

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.

Dad’s Night Out with The Bills

Dad’s Night Out with The Bills

Friday, August 26th, 2022 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Dad’s will enjoy a VIP tour of Highmark Stadium and optional group dinner

Beauty of Mom

Beauty of Mom

Saturday, August 13th, 2022 11:00am to 2:00pm
Lavender Love and Ponies - Cazenovia NY

MOMS!! You are invited to attend our annual Beauty of Mom event! Join us for a day of Wellness, Respite, Community and.. PONIES!! The day will include lunch, activities and fun!

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!!

Dad’s Event at Heritage Hill

Dad’s Event at Heritage Hill

Sunday, June 26th, 2022 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Heritage Hill Brewery 3149 Sweet Rd, Pompey, NY 13138

Calling all Dad’s! David’s Refuge will be hosting a Dads Event at Heritage Hill Brewhouse in Pompey on Sunday, June 26th at 2pm. Click the link below if you are interested in attending. Space is limited.

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

International Taste Fest 5K & 10K Run, Family Event & Fundraiser

International Taste Fest 5K & 10K Run, Family Event & Fundraiser

Saturday, April 9th, 2022 8:00am to 7:00pm
NYS Fairgrounds

Calling all Runners, cheerers, and people who like to eat yummy food!!

We invite YOU to be a part of the International Taste Festival to benefit David’s Refuge!

FOR THE RUNNERS!  If you’d like to run the 5K OR 10K and are willing to raise $500 to support David’s Refuge, join team ‘Running For Respite’.

 

Valentine’s Date Night

Valentine’s Date Night

Friday, February 18th, 2022 5:30pm to Saturday, February 19th, 2022 9:30pm

We have a very special Valentine’s Date Night opportunity for you this year! Our friends at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Fayetteville, Rochester AND Buffalo have made special reservations for couples (or 2 diners) to enjoy a special night out!
*Please note* This is an adult only opportunity
RESERVATIONS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED
Reservation recipients will be randomly selected and notified via email on February 7th
All others will be placed on a wait list. and guests will be notified.

David’s Refuge Night @ The Crunch

David’s Refuge Night @ The Crunch

Saturday, February 5th, 2022 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Giveaway Alert!!!!!
What says winter time more than HOCKEY???
We have tickets to the Syracuse Crunch VS Charlotte Checkers Game, February 5th at 7pm (War Memorial in Syracuse)
If interested, please fill this form out –
Ticket Recipients will be notified on Friday Jan 21st!!

Halloween Agency Fair

Halloween Agency Fair

Saturday, October 30th, 2021 11:00am to 1:00pm
Destiny USA Parking Lot (back lot - corner of Bear St. W & Solar St.)

Fun & accessible for the entire family.

Families will enjoy:

  • “Trunk” or treating
  • Halloween Crafts
  • Games
  • Snacks
  • Live Music
  • and more!

Volunteer sign up →

David’s Refuge Road Rally – Scavenger Hunt

David’s Refuge Road Rally – Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 12:00am to Friday, April 30th, 2021 12:00am

All teams can choose to do some or ALL of the following activities! Our goal for you is to get out of the house, have some fun family time, make some new memories, get some funny family pictures and encourage you all to find JOY right in your own town!

Make sure to take pictures and post them to our Road Rally Facebook Event- Under the David’s Refuge Facebook Page.

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 12th, 2020 12:00am to Monday, April 13th, 2020 12:00am
David's Refuge Website

Partake in a little virtual Easter egg hunt on our website!

2019 Cookies with Santa

2019 Cookies with Santa

Thursday, December 12th, 2019 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Sun Auto Warehouse Cicero

YOU ARE INVITED!!!
Join us on December 12th at Sun Auto Warehouse in Cicero for our 3rd annual Cookies with Santa event!!!
Enjoy the evening with Cookies, Games, Food, and of course SANTA!!!

2019 Beauty of Mom

Sunday, October 13th, 2019 11:00am to 2:00pm
Lavender Love and Ponies

Calling all Moms! Join us for a day of pampering, relaxation, and friendship! Beauty of Mom is a special afternoon dedicated to all of the amazing moms in the David’s Refuge community.