Midwest Family Weekend Welcomes LGBTQ+ Families for Fun and Connection
Family Equality invites families from the Midwest (and beyond) to gather in Minneapolis for a weekend chock full of activities and memory-making.
Minneapolis, MN – Family Equality, the only national organization with a singular focus on LGBTQ+ families, will host Family Weekend in the Midwest Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26 in Minneapolis, MN. This in-person gathering is designed to bring together LGBTQ+ families for a weekend of joy and meaningful connection.
Throughout the weekend, participants will enjoy a variety of inclusive, family-friendly activities including a welcome pizza party, games, storytelling, a family drag show, crafts, and time for families to connect.
“Events like Family Weekend in the Midwest remind us how powerful shared experiences can be,” said Kim Simes, Executive Vice President of External Affairs at Family Equality. “This event is an opportunity for our families to get together and let their shoulders down a bit. We need community and connection now more than ever.”
Events and activities will be hosted in downtown Minneapolis with the exception of the family outing excursions which will be at their respective locations and the Trunk or Treat which will be at Loring Park across from Loring Social.
Event Highlights Include:
- Friday, October 24
- Welcome Pizza Party
- Saturday, October 25
- Coffee & Conversation
- Pumpkin Decorating
- Family-friendly drag show with a donut creation station
- Costume Contest
- Fall Festival Celebration and Family Talent Show
- Choose-Your-Own-Adventure opportunity to explore Minneapolis
- Sunday, October 26
- Family Breakfast
- Twin Cities Pride’s Trunk or Treat at Loring Park
Families can participate in all of the activities or any as their schedule allows but registration is required. While there are suggested registration prices ($125 for adults, $75 youth age 3+, and free for children two years and under), Family Equality offers a pay-what-you-can registration option in an effort to help make the event more accessible for families.
To register and see more information, visit more details on the event page.
For journalists interested in covering the event, contact:
- Tonya Agnew, Vice President, Communications & Marketing
- 765-490-4709 or [email protected].
About Family Equality
Family Equality is the only national organization dedicated to protecting the freedoms of all LGBTQ+ families through bold advocacy, transformative education, and powerful community building.
Learn more at familyequality.org.
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