Events for LGBTQ+ Families and Friends

They say it takes a village to raise a family — and they weren’t kidding! That’s why Family Equality is committed to ensuring that everyone has the chance to find community, celebration, and support all year-round.

Family Equality families at the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington.
Author and advocate Chasten Buttigieg joined us for a fireside chat at Family Week in Provincetown.
Visibility Award honor Niecy Nash-Betts joined us at LA Impact: There’s No Place Like Home.
Superstar Esera Tuaolo performs at LA Impact: There’s No Place Like Home.
Family Equality families joined us at the White House for their Pride celebration!
Family Equality families joined us at the White House for their Pride celebration!
Family Equality families joined us at the White House for their Pride celebration!
President and CEO, Jaymes Black, is joined by their family at the White House.
Family Equality families joined us at the White House for their Pride celebration!
We are honored to be a part of the White House’s beloved Easter Egg Roll event!
LGBTQ+ families are incredi-bowl! We welcomed dozens of families to our family fun event in New York City.
The queens of SIX: The Musical took the stage at our annual spring gala in 2022.
People holding signs in front of the Supreme Court
Advocates and allies speak up and speak out for LGBTQ+ family rights.
Families posing in front of the Washington Monument
Many families joined us for the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House!
Family with pride flags
Hundreds of families joined us in Provincetown for Family Week!
Nina West takes the stage at our annual fall gala, LA Impact.
The family pride parade is one of our favorite events at Family Week!
A record-breaking number of families joined us at PTownFamilyWeek!

Creating opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate our pride and joy is more important than ever. Each year, Family Equality hosts many events to connect LGBTQ+ families, allies, and friends through fun-filled activities, meaningful occasions, and informational talks.  

Explore: IN-PERSON EVENTS | VIRTUAL EVENTS | SUPPORT GROUPS

In-Person Events

Upcoming In-Person Events

LGBTQ+ Families are Incredi-bowl

Bowlero Chelsea, Chelsea Piers 60 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY, United States

Last year, 300 of our incredible LGBTQ+ NY family came together for an unforgettable day. This event is about more than bowling—it’s about connection, celebration,

Family Weekend in the South

Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Join Family Equality for an un-BEE-lievable weekend filled with activities and LGBTQ+ family connections that are sure to put a SPRING in your step!

Want to host an in-person event for Family Equality? 

All are welcome to start the party! Hosting an in-person fundraiser is a great way to raise funds for our work and build life-long friendships. 

You can also reach out to our team to get involved in one of our benchmark events! 

Virtual Events

From town halls to educational webinars, Family Equality provides several opportunities for you to hear from the experts and get direct support — right from the comfort of your own home! 

Get to Know Our New CEO: Darra Gordon!

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join Family Equality LIVE on March 3 at 3pm ET/12pm PT to meet our new CEO, Darra Gordon! Darra comes to Family Equality with decades of experience in the LGBTQ+ movement — and she’s ready to share her vision with the Family Equality family!

Looking for more direct support?

In addition to educational virtual events and in-person community-building events, we host virtual peer support groups!