Kern Down Syndrome Network

03/14/2026

💙💛 Bakersfield, let’s celebrate World Down Syndrome Day together! 💙💛

On March 21, Kern Down Syndrome Network is bringing our community together to celebrate inclusion, ability, and the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who make our community stronger every day.

Here are a few ways you can celebrate with us:

🍽 Restaurant Takeover at Legends
Join us all day at Legends Event Center for our World Down Syndrome Day restaurant takeover. Come enjoy great food, connect with our community, and celebrate together.
7900 Downing Ave., Bakersfield, Ca 93308 11am-close

🏒 WDSD at the Bakersfield Condors
We’re heading to the Condors game for a special “Puck Drops for a Purpose” celebration. Free tickets are available for families caring for a loved one with Down syndrome (registration required-link in bio).

✨ Once Upon a Runway
Our annual fashion show, Embracing the Beauty of Down Syndrome, celebrates the confidence, beauty, and individuality of our models with Down syndrome.

📚 Educator Resources
Teachers and schools can visit our website to access free classroom activities, morning announcements, and resources to help students learn about Down syndrome and celebrate inclusion.

🛍 Shop WDSD Gear
Help us turn Bakersfield blue and yellow by grabbing World Down Syndrome Day shirts, yard signs, and more from our online shop.

💙💛 Wear blue and yellow. Rock your mismatched socks. Let’s celebrate together.

Visit the link in bio or kerndsn.org to learn more and find ways to celebrate with KDSN.

03/05/2026

Join us this Saturday, March 7th at 10am for a free sign language workshop!

Register here: https://mdsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/rUIm0zJHQR25yRCmyYzr0w

03/03/2026

Little Hands, Big Creativity 🎨

Join us this Friday, March 6, 2026 from 10:30am–12pm at Lines and Living Art Studio for our 0–5 Parent & Me group!

We’ll enjoy a playful, interactive art session with taste-safe materials — perfect for little ones. Parents are encouraged to create alongside their little one.

This group is designed to support families in our Down syndrome community during the early years (ages 0–5). Siblings are always welcome to join in the fun.

Free event • Coffee and snacks provided 💙💛

02/27/2026

✨ General Admission – Starting at $140
Enjoy a full dinner, our signature runway show, and access to the after-party featuring our curated luxe dessert bar. A meaningful night out that supports inclusion and community impact.

🌟 VIP Experience – $175
Includes everything in General Admission plus early entry, a private pre-show experience with live music, complimentary appetizers and drinks, and a thoughtfully curated swag bag. An elevated, intimate way to experience the evening.

🥂 Table Reservations – Starting at $1,400
The best option for groups who want to sit together and make it a night to remember. Includes preferred seating and a shared experience with friends while supporting year-round programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

02/27/2026

Monday- March 9th 1:30-3:30 Zoom

Register at the link in the bio!

Ally Comprehensive Services

02/25/2026

Your ticket supports medical outreach initiatives that help change the narrative around Down syndrome at birth — ensuring families receive accurate information, support, and hope from day one ☀️

🤍 Building community. Changing outcomes.

🎟 Tickets on sale | Link in bio

02/20/2026

Did you get your tickets? 🎟️
✨VIP seating is filling quickly. & Early bird pricing ends tomorrow ➡️➡️➡️

Join us March 21st for Once Upon a Runway — a night where fashion, storytelling, and community come together.

The VIP experience offers an intimate, up-close setting with live performances by and — a rare opportunity to enjoy their music in a relaxed, exclusive atmosphere before the show begins. Complimentary cocktails, appetizers, and a beautifully curated swag bag complete the experience.

🎟️ Link in bio
Early Bird includes all ticket options 🤫

See you there!

02/20/2026

💙💛 Kern County, let’s fill our neighborhoods with blue and yellow for World Down Syndrome Day! 💛💙

On March 21, we celebrate the friends, family members, neighbors, classmates, and co-workers with Down syndrome who make our community stronger, kinder, and brighter.

One meaningful way to join the celebration?
Display a World Down Syndrome Day yard sign at your home or business.

When you place a sign in your yard or storefront, you’re sending a simple but powerful message:
✨ You are valued.
✨ You are celebrated.
✨ You belong here.

Our yard signs are available for pre-order only, and this fundraiser closes on February 28th.
Pick up will begin after March 10.
Visit the link in bio to purchase

We would love to see schools, churches, local businesses, and neighborhoods across Kern County proudly showing their support.

And on March 21, continue the celebration with us at our World Down Syndrome Day restaurant takeover at Legends (7900 Downing) — wear blue & yellow, rock your crazy socks, and celebrate alongside our community.

Let’s make this a day our city can see and feel. 💙💛