Calendar of Events

Proceeds from every event support our cause!

Did you know the very first Beads of Courage program debuted in 2003? We now have over 400 programs worldwide! We are proud of the accomplishments of the past 20+ years and, more importantly, those of the courageous children and families we have helped along the way.

Thank you for supporting our events that engage our caring communities in love for our mission and the courageous kids and teens we serve!

Beads of Courage Events Calendar

NOTE:  Please note time zone of events

2025

• May 10 – Pet Palooza – Beads of Courage Headquarters, Tucson AZ. Live Music, Unique Vendors, Raffle and more!
• May 10 – Pet Parade – Virtual Pet Parade. Submit photos an vote for your favorite pets!
• June 7 – National Trails Day – Bring the sights and sounds from your favorite trail to the kids we support – Carry A Bead!
• Sep 15 – World Beads of Courage Day – A Global Celebration of Courage
• Nov 20 – Courage Rally – 6-9pm – Beads of Courage Forever Home (more info soon)
• Nov 22 – El Tour de Tucson – Ride for Team Beads of Courage!

2025

• Feb 8 – Noon – 6p AZ  Beads, Bands, and Beer Festival
• Feb 9 – 11am-1pm, 2:30pm-3:30pm – Rainbow Cones – Cyress CA. Grand Opening. Benefiting BOC.
• March 14 – Polymer Bead Making Festival – Seats are still available for in-person attendance. Feel free to join us on-site!
• March 15-16 – 2025 Festival of the Books! We will be in the Science City tent from 9:30-5:30 pm.
• April 1 – Arizona Gives Day

2024

• Jun 20 thru Sep 21 – Summer Challenge
• Dec 18 – AYA Virtual Bead Strong (Peace)
• Dec 12 – Jim Click Raffle
• Dec 7 – Gingerbread Decorating Workshop – Fresno
• Nov 23 – El Tour de Tucson – Ride for Team Beads of Courage!
• Nov 17 – National Take a Hike Day
• Oct 19 – Studio Partner – Open Studio Event – Level 42 Gallery & Studio
• Sep 15 – World Beads of Courage Day – Auction ends Sep 22
• Sep 10 – Studio Partner – Open Studio Event – Pallack Glass Studio
• Sep 14 – Studio Partner – Open Studio Event – Sonoran Glass
• Sep 15 – World Beads of Courage Day
• Jun 21 – Summer Challenge
• Jun 25 – Virtual Clinician Bead Strong Session
• Jun 27 – Virtual Clinician Bead Strong Session
• May 4 – Wine & Roses (GA)
• May 5 – Online Designing with the Stars
• May 11 – Virtual Pet Parade
• May 15 – Wonder & Awe
• Apr 10 – Virtual National Sibling Day Party
• Apr 2 – Arizona Gives
• Feb 1 – Designing with the Stars – 2024 Gem Show Edition
• Mar 3 – Online Designing with the Stars

2023

• Aug 19 – Virtual Bead Strong
• Aug 22 – Virtual Bead Strong sessions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
• Aug 30 – National Grief Awareness Day
• Sep 12 – Caregiver Sibling Support Session
• Sep 15 – World Beads of Courage Day
• Sep 17 – Designing With the Stars
• Sep 19 – Virtual Bead Strong sessions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
• Sep 21 – DREAM with Courage Tiger Virtual Sessions featuring Tiger
• Oct 3 – Space Camp
• Oct 10 – Caregiver Sibling Support Session
• Oct 14 – Bead Inspired – An Uplifting Fundraising Event – Atlanta, GA
• Oct 17 – Virtual Bead Strong sessions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
• Oct 19 – Cocktails for Courage
• Oct 28 – Bead Inspired – An Uplifting Fundraising Event – Minneapolis, MN
• Nov 14 – Caregiver Sibling Support Session
• Nov 16 – National Children’s Grief Awareness Day
• Nov 18 – El Tour de Tucson
• Nov 21 – Virtual Bead Strong sessions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
• Nov 28 – Giving Tues / Let’s Take Courage to New Heights
• Dec 12 – Virtual Bead Strong
• Dec 12 – Caregiver Sibling Support Session
• Dec 19 – Virtual Bead Strong sessions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
• Dec 21 – DREAM with Courage Tiger Virtual Sessions featuring Origami Crane

2022

• El Tour De Tucson – Nov
• Designing With The Stars – Nov
• World Beads of Courage Month – Sep
• Classic Topgolf Tournament– Sep 23
• Summer Challenge – Jun 21 – Sep 22
• Virtual Pet Parade – May 7
• Beads, Blues and Beer Festival – Mar 31
• Beads, Blues and Beer Festival Online Auction  – Mar 27-Apr 6
• Arizona Gives Day – April 5-6
• Pie Festival – March 14