Event: 2nd Annual Sock Sale
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County
Date & Time: Now - March 15, 2025
Location: Online Order
Cost: $3 per pair
Details: DSNMC is selling mismatched, colorful socks to raise funds and awareness for people with Down syndrome, to be worn on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21! At only $3 a pair, a whole family, class, organization, team or business can spread awareness together.
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Event: “Rock Your Socks” Winter Dance
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County
Date & Time: Friday, March 7 from 6pm-8:30pm
Location: River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6301 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Cost: $10 (ages 13+), $45 (ages 5-12), Free (kids under 5)
Details: Dancing (with DJ Anderson!), dinner, raffle and silent auction -- fun for everyone!
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Event: WDSD Fundraiser Night
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 11am-9pm
Location: El Andariego Restaurant, 5 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Ashton, MD 20861
Cost: 15% of dine in and carry-out sales will be donated to DSNMC.
Details: In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, El Andariego will donate 15% of its dine in and carry-out sales all day. Please mention DSNMC when ordering/paying. They will be selling mismatched socks too!
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Event: WDSD Celebration in Annapolis (Rally & Celebration)
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County
Date & Time: Friday, March 21, 2025 from 2pm-5pm
Location: Lawyers Mall, Annapolis, MD 21401 (2-3pm) and St. Anne’s Parish House & Hall, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401 (3:30-5pm)
Cost: Free
Details: Enjoy a day of advocacy, dancing, and community to come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in Annapolis!
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Event: WDSD Benefit Magic Show
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County
Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Cir Washington, DC 20015
Cost: $10 per ticket
Details: Join award-winning magicians The Great Zucchini and Abracadabra Alex as they perform magic tricks that will delight both children and adults! All proceeds will support DSNMC. Space is limited for this special event - register today! 
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Event: WDSD 21 Challenge
Hosted by: Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
Date & Time: March 1 -21, 2025
Cost: Free
Details: Take on the 21 Challenge to raise awareness and support programming for our loved ones with Down syndrome. Whatever your challenge, just weave in the number 21 to celebrate our loved ones with an extra copy of their 21st chromosome.
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Event: WDSD Family Celebration
Hosted by: National Association for Down Syndrome
Date & Time: Friday, March 21 from 6pm-9pm
Location: St. Isidore Church, 27 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Cost: $10 a person; $50 max per family. Children 5 and under are free.
Details: All ages are welcome! Join other families for dinner and community. There will be music and fun to follow dinner.
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Event: WDSD Book Signing and Party
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio
Date & Time: Friday, March 21 from 4pm-8pm
Location: COhatch at Beachwood Mall, 26300 Cedar Road, Suite 1105, Beachwood OH
Details: Refreshments will be served.
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Event: Light Up Cincinnati
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
Date & Time: March 21, 2025 at dusk
Location: Various locations in Cincinnati
Cost: Free
Details: On March 21st, downtown Cincinnati will be lighting up BLUE and YELLOW at dusk for World Down Syndrome Day!

• Paycor Stadium

• Great American Ballpark

• TQL Stadium

• Fountain Square

• …possibly more to come!

In addition, there will be a LAMAR billboard throughout the tri-state and photos of individuals with Down syndrome on the Fountain Square LED BOARD from 6-7 pm! Submit your loved one with Down syndrome’s photo for the Fountain Square display! One lucky winner will be chosen at random to be featured on our LAMAR billboard! *Deadline to submit is March 9.
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Event: 16th Annual WDSD 5K/10K/Kids Run
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
Date & Time: Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 10am
Location: Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Cost: $32.10 (5K), $47 (10K), $5 (Kids Fun Run)
Details: Join the 16th Annual World Down Syndrome Day 5K/10K/Kids Fun Run on Sunday, March 23rd. It’s an event for everyone! Register by March 10th to guarantee a shirt. Day of registration will open at 9am at Harper Meadows at Winton Woods park. 
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Event: Chuck E Cheese Celebration
Hosted by: Inland Valley Down Syndrome Association
Date & Time: Friday, March 21, 2025 from 5pm-7pm
Location:  23160 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA
Cost: 20% of purchases will be donated to IVDSA
Details: Free pizza, games & goodie bags for registered families!
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Event: Little Steps Walk
Hosted by: Inland Valley Down Syndrome Association
Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:30am
Location: Ryan Bonaminio Park, 5000 Tequesquite Ave., Riverside, CA
Cost: Free
Details: Meet at the EZ UP with blue & yellow balloons! Wear blue, yellow & mismatched socks to show your support!
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Event: T-Shirt Sale
Hosted by: Network 21
Cost: $33 per shirt
Details: All sale proceeds benefit Network21.
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Event: Alexander's Angels Youth/Self-Advocates Event
Hosted by: Alexander’s Angels
Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 2pm-5pm
Location: Simon Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530
Cost: Free
Details: Enjoy music, raffles, performances, arts & crafts, strolling characters, and more!
*Still accepting offers for raffle prizes and performances.
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Event: 3.21 for Life Celebration
Hosted by: 3.21 For Life
Date & Time: March 21, 2025
Location: Tröegs Independent Brewing, 200 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Cost: Free
Details: You are invited to enjoy a day of fun to celebrate the incredible individuals with Down syndrome in our lives! Throughout the day, there will be games, live music, face painting, balloon art, raffles and appearances by some of our favorite mascots!
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Event: Pajama Dance Party
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
Date & Time: Friday, March 21, 2025 from 6pm-8pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Cost: Free for DSCBA members
Details: This free celebration for all DSCBA members and their families is a special time for everyone to meet with old friends and make new ones while dancing the night away. RSVP before March 19.
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Event: Dine Out Week
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia
Date & Time: March 16 - 20, 2025
Location: 5 Local Restaurants

• 3/16- Casual Pint in Falls Church

• 3/18- Texas Roadhouse in Chantilly

• 3/19- MOD Pizza in Vienna & Texas Roadhouse in Manassas &

• 3/20 Royal Restaurant in Alexandria & Resq BBQ in Leesburg

Cost: Each restaurant will be donating a percentage of every purchase to DSANV.
Details: DSANV teamed up with 5 restaurants across the area to host dine-out fundraisers, each day (minus St. Patrick’s Day), leading up to World Down Syndrome Day! Each night features a different restaurant and location- some nights even have two options to choose from! Pick the restaurants closest to your house, or those that you most enjoy!
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Event: Kendra Scott Jewelry Sale
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia
Date & Time: March 19-22, 2025
Location: Online or In-Store (2920 District Ave SUITE 125, Fairfax, VA 22031)
Cost: 20% of all sales will be donated to DSANV.
Details: Folks can shop online using code GIVEBACK-IPZRL or in-store at the Fairfax Mosaic District store location. Purchases may also be placed by phone. You must mention DSANV to participate in the fundraiser in person or by phone
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Event: World Down Syndrome Brunch at Ted's Bulletin at One Loudoun
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia
Date & Time: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:30am
Location: Ted’s Bulletin, 20416 Exchange Street, Ashburn, VA 20147
Cost: Folks pay their own way for the brunch
Details: DSANV will be showing a video of their members on the big screen at One Loudoun. DSANV staff will be eating brunch at Ted's Bulletin at 10:30 AM, and all are welcome to join. *All encouraged to complete sign-up form.
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Event: WDSD Extravaganza Event
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia
Date & Time: Friday, March 21, 2025 from 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Cost: Variety of ticket options. Children 2 years old and under can attend for free.
Details: This is a night to embrace extra chromosomes, celebrate unique journeys, and cherish the purest hearts. Featuring food trucks, a DJ, and fun! Shop our first ever “Made with Heart Market” showcasing hand-crafted items from talented individuals with Down syndrome, paired with local businesses that embrace inclusive hiring. We also have a raffle with some really cool hand-crafted items, created specifically for this event, as well as donations from local businesses. Folks can buy raffle tickets regardless of whether they plan to attend the event.
*Looking for volunteers. Sign up here.
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