The Banyan Odyssey

A "WICKED" Afternoon on the Big Screen with the Banyan Odyssey and Friends!
2024-12-06 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Studio Movie Grill Theater – Seminole, 7718 113th St, Seminole, 33772, United States
The Banyan Odyssey presents a Private Screening of “WICKED” at the Seminole Studio Movie Grill for our friends in the neurodiverse/handicapable community. There is no cost for the ticket, but you must reserve one in advance to present at the ticket kiosk. Refreshments are at your own expense.
Reserve quickly because after our 40 reserved seats are claimed, latecomers can purchase a $9.00 discounted ticket at the SMG front desk at 3:00pm the day of the event.
Sign up to reserve your ticket today! Fill out the form on the “Contact” tab on this website and specify this event.

The 3rd Annual Banyan Spring Dance for Neuro-Diverse Adults - Mark Your Calendar!
2025-05-17 18:30 - 21:00 | City of Belleair Bluffs Town Hall, 2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL, 33770, United States
Mark your calendar and join us for the Banyan Odyssey’s 3rd Annual Spring Dance!
We have grown! This year our Special Needs Friends of the Banyan will meet in Belleair Bluffs for dancing to the DJ, snacking on finger foods and making memories with friends!! There will be ‘magical’ moments at this year’s event including a Men & Womens’ Dance-Off Contest and special guests!
Where: The Belleair Bluffs City Hall, 2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 (located near the E&E Steakout Grill Restaurant off of Indian Rocks Rd)
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Attire: Dressy
Registration: It is important to Pre-register for this event! To Pre-register complete the form below and click “submit”. Note: If you have more than one participant planning to attend, complete the form and submit for the first, refresh this page and then complete and submit the form for each additional participant.
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Want to See How to Train Your Dragon? Sign up for the June 29th Private Showing
2025-06-29 13:30 - 16:20 | Studio Movie Grill Theater – Seminole, 7718 113th St, Seminole, 33772, United States
The Banyan Odyssey is hosting a private viewing of the “How to Train Your Dragon” movie!
Friends of the Banyan are invited! (Dragons optional)
JUNE 29, 2025 – Studio Movie Grill in Seminole; Sunday Matinee, 1:30pm check-in, with pickup at 4:20pm
Admission is free to first respondents. YOU MUST REGISTER BELOW IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE MOVIE WITH US. Those who show up the day of the showing, will need to pay the full ticket price, if there are open seats.
Food and Drinks are at your (the movie-goer’s) expense. Cash/debit card (SMG adds18% tip)

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Banyan at the Ballpark: An Evening at the Clearwater Threshers with Your Neurodiverse & Handicapable Friends!
2025-08-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Baycare Ballpark, 601 N Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater, FL, 33756, United States
Join Friends of the Banyan for a Night at the Ballpark!
Let’s meet at the Clearwater Thresher’s BayCare Ballpark for an enjoyable evening with Friends, Baseball and Fireworks! (Note: if you’re sound sensitive, please bring your headphones or other noise abatement device.)
Tickets to the game are free – courtesy of A Friend of the Banyan Supporter! You MUST register below by August 17th, for a ticket to be reserved in your name.
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025. 6:30pm-around ~10pm
Gates open at 5:30pm and the game starts at 6:30pm
Where: BayCare Ball Park, 601 N. Old Coachman Road, Clearwater FL 33765
Where to Park: Use parking Lot D where there’s both handicapped and regular parking for $5 (you will need to take care of this cost). You can enter the lot from the Hwy 19 access road or Drew Street.
Where to Enter the Ballpark: We will enter the stadium at the handicap ramp entrance on the south side of the field next to Parking Lot D. There will be someone in front of this entrance to greet you. You must arrive no later than 6:30pm.
Who Can Come? Tickets are free and available to our Handicapable friends and their family. Everyone must complete and submit the registration form below to have a ticket reserved in your name. Quantity is limited so please register early.
You will be responsible for your parking fee and any food or drinks you want in the park.
If you have questions, please contact Jane Williams via email at Hello@OurBanyan.com.

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See you at the game!

HONK! The Musical. A Fun Evening for All!
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-28
Many of our Friends of the Banyan may be seen in the upcoming production of “HONK! The Musical.”
Don’t miss this exciting Theatre Exceptional production presented by Blue Butterfly Productions (Link to Blue Butterfly Productions) Honk! is the retelling of the Ugly Duckling which originated in London winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical in 2000.
Where: Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL 33771
When: September 25-28th (times vary)
Obtain your tickets through the Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center (Central Park Performing Arts Center)

Banyan at the Movies: A “WICKED: FOR GOOD” Private Showing with Friends!
2025-12-04 15:45 - 18:30 | Studio Movie Grill Theater – Seminole, 7718 113th St, Seminole, 33772, United States
The Banyan Odyssey Hosts a Private Screening of the Musical “WICKED: For Good” at the Seminole Studio Movie Grill for our friends in the neurodiverse/handicapable community. This is the exciting second part to the movie “Wicked” we enjoyed so much last December!
There is no cost for the ticket, but you must *RESERVE A TICKET in advance. Refreshments are at your own expense.
Reserve quickly because our 40 seats will fill up fast!
Who: Neurodiverse / Handicapable Friends (age 22 and up)
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025. Arrive at 3:45pm (Look for Registration Table in Lobby)
Where: Studio Movie Grill – Seminole, 7718 113th St N, Seminole, FL 33772
Cost: Ticket is free – you must sign up below. Participant must bring their own money for any drinks or snacks.
What Else: Costumes in the Oz Theme are welcome. There will be a Photo Op Spot. We also are fine with singalongs to your favorite songs!
*Fill out the form below to reserve your ticket; you will receive a confirmation response email. Note: Caregivers who plan to attend must reserve a ticket, too. Hit the + button next to “Requesting Ticket” to add a name
Lights will be on dim in the theater. Bring earphones if you are sound-sensitive.
If you have questions, please contact Jane Williams at Hello@OurBanyan.com
Watch or subscribe to the Banyan Odyssey Calendar on the Events Page. The Banyan Odyssey is a 501(c)(3) Florida Non-Profit. If you wish to donate visit the “Gift” page or CLICK HERE.

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