Friends of HUG Social Group

Join us for a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the last year of dancing, friendships, and iconic memories made at HUG events.

Inclusive Beach Party

A hot summery day in the middle of January. The most inclusive beach party that Tampa Bay has ever witnessed right on the Sand Key Park Mobility Mat. A HUG event that will go down in history forevermore. Trust us, you won’t regret reading all about it.

Holiday Party

A glorious hot cocoa bar. 150 friends. Candy-cane fishing, Snowman-builiding. Visits from the Grinch and Santa himself. Check out all the festivities and fun that could be found at HUG’s 2025 Holiday Party!

HUGsgiving in the Park

A movie in the park accompanied by a Thanksgiving-themed dinner is everything that a fun Fall Friday night should be. Curious about how the evening played out with the whole HUG crew? See for yourself!

Trunk-or-Treat

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to mix spooky costumes, car trunks bursting with creativity, a candy-fueled crowd, and a whole lot of HUG energy? Here’s your chance to find out!

Glow-Up Bowling

More than 200 friends. One fully glowing bowling alley. What started as a night of bowling turned into an all-out dance party filled with neon lights, nonstop laughter, and pure HUG energy. New friendships were sparked, pizza kept coming, and the dance floor never slowed down. Here’s how Glow Up Bowling became a night no one wanted to end.

This is a graphic for Camp HUG, an inclusive camp themed party! It is orange black and white and features a cartoon drawing of various people with varying abilities enjoying a bonfire with a tent. It details the information for the event at the Help Us Gather Office

Camp HUG

Nothing brings a community together quite like gathering around the campfire and singing classic campfire songs, and who better to do such a thing than HUG? No part of the classic camp experience was off the table!

Mystery Musical

Soliving the ultimate life-sized game of Clue with your best friends? Check. It’s not every day that an elaborate Whodunnit production makes its way to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida…. but when it does, HUG is so there. Do you think you could solve the mystery?

Orange Party

HUG orange wigs, nonstop laughter, and the irresistible smell of fresh pizza could only mean one thing: it was time for HUG’s Orange Party at CiCi’s Pizza—and more than 150 friends showed up ready to celebrate all things HUG. Check it out!

Guys' Night

Loud laughter, high energy, and instant brotherhood filled the HUG office as HUG’s Guys Night officially kicked off. From the moment the HUG bros walked in, it was clear this night was going to be anything but quiet. With mustaches, mohawks, and bold style choices on full display, the space quickly transformed into a hub of confidence, competition, and connection.

Ladies' Night

Silky pajamas, radiant smiles, and the kind of laughter that only comes from being surrounded by your favorite people filled the HUG office as HUG’s Ladies’ Night kicked off in the coziest way possible. For one special evening, the office transformed into a welcoming retreat where all the HUG girls could relax, recharge, and celebrate friendship.

Fiesta de HUG

What do you get when you mix a Chipotle burrito bar, a live mariachi band, 105 joyful people, and spicy salsa dance lessons? Only the most vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration of the year, Fiesta de HUG, where the energy is electric and rhythm ignites every corner of the room.

Threshers Baseball Game

A warm Florida evening, the hum of the crowd, and a ballpark full of smiling HUG friends set the stage for another unforgettable night of connection and community. With complimentary snacks in hand, a whole section ready to cheer, and HUG energy filling the stands, the recipe for a home-run event was already in place.

HUG friends gathering for a picture at the Clearwater Threshers game

Club HUG

Nothing brings a community together quite like gathering around the campfire and singing classic campfire songs, and who better to do such a thing than HUG? No part of the classic camp experience was off the table!

Family and Friends Movie in the Park

Spending time with family and friends tends to increase happiness, so why not do just that, while also watching a beloved movie in the park under the stars? Well, as a group that certainly likes to put smiles on faces, HUG did exactly that!