EVENTS

Annually, hundreds of people across our Capital Region community come together to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Join us for an event this year and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power, promise, and potential of our community's youth.

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SHINE ON: A DIAMOND LEGACY
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at Glennpeter Diamond Center

Join us for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region's 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration at the elegant Glennpeter Diamond Centre. Together, we’ll celebrate six decades of creating and supporting life-changing mentoring relationships for local youth.

 

This is more than just an evening of celebration—it’s your chance to be part of our mission to empower, uplift, and inspire the next generation of leaders through mentorship. With every ticket, you’re helping to ignite the potential in local youth.

 

Don’t miss this unforgettable night! Secure your spot now and let’s shine brighter, together.

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR PAST EVENTS

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BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE
Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at Spare Time

Strike up some fun with BBBSCR this March! Join us for a Luau on the Lanes at Spare Time, Clifton Park for one of our three time slots. This family-friendly fundraiser is open to all ages--no experience is required!

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518 DAY
Saturday, May 18th, 2024

Join BBBSCR to launch our school supply drive in support of our Littles. Help us to send 500 Capital Region youth back to school this fall fully equipped with the tools for success! Starting May 18th, a donation bin can be found in the lobby of The Blake Annex.

Call 518-862-1250 x1000 to make special arrangements for large donations.

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ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

This annual celebration recognizes the many accomplishments of our Littles through the 2023-24 academic year. This special evening--for our Littles and their Bigs and families--highlights the matches that are graduating out of the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs.

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BIG BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY
Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

This special party for Littles and their Bigs features an afternoon of Ice Cream Sundaes (courtesy of Stewart's Shops), fun in the pool, crafts, and zany contests! And, every child in our program will receive a new backpack filled with school supplies. Let's kick off the new school year together!

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LITTLE STARS BIG STYLES
FASHION SHOW
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Macy's Crossgates

Join our Bigs, Littles, families, and supporters this May for our NEW event: the Little Stars Big Styles Fashion Show hosted by Macy's Crossgates. Support our Big and Littles as they model the latest fashions while raising funds for BBBSCR's summer programming. This unique event will ratchet up the fun with 20 Big Benefactors--professionals from across the Capital Region-- who will be competing to raise the most funds to sponsor their match for this anniversary year. Join us for light refreshments and an evening in style!