Focused on connecting youth and families with each other and external resources through large and small events, prideCONNECT offers fun opportunities to create new friendships and relationships with supportive adults.
WEEKLY GROUPS
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign, Rising 7th-12th Graders, Tuesdays, 6/3-7/15, 6:00-8:00pm
Rainbow Connection, Rising 9th Graders – Recent HS Grads, Mondays, 6/16-7/16, 5:00-6:30pm
Email [email protected] to join or for more information!
SUMMER EVENTS
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade: All Ages & Families
March or ride with the Youth Services float in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade! Meet us there, or ride with us on the bus to/from Youth Services. RSVP required.
LGBTea Party @ Northbrook Library: All Ages & Families
Stop by to meet up with other members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. Spark joy, find community, and have fun! We will be drinking tea, eating snacks, and making Pride buttons. No RSVP needed. Click here for more information.
Gayborhood Field Trips to Andersonville and North Halsted in Chicago: Rising 7th Grade – Recent HS Grads
You are invited to join us this summer for our Chicago field trips! Join us for one or both – it’s up to you! RSVP required.
Primary Colors – February 28th from 5:00-6:30PM | LGBTQ+ Youth Grades K-4 and Families
LGBTQ+ youth grades K-4 and their families are invited to join us for a Primary Colors meetup! Build community and make new friends with other LGBTQ+ youth and families at Youth Services for a night of fun and activities for queer and trans/gender expansive youth. This event will take place at Youth Services on Friday, 2/28 from 5PM to 6:30PM. RSVP here!
Pride Holiday Party – Thursday, December 12th 5:30-7:30pm I All ages & families
Join us for our annual Pride Youth Program Holi-gay Party! All Pride participants (current, former, and alum) are invited to join us for a night of festivity and fun, along with parents & family members of current Pride participants! We’ll have holiday treats, activities, games, and most importantly, time to catch up and wish each other well! RSVP here!
Drag N’ Ball – Sunday, November 24th from 1pm-3pm I GBTQ+ youth grades 5-12
prideLEAD’s Youth Leaders invite you to this special event to learn more about drag! Enjoy a drag story hour with a drag queen, practice your own drag persona, and learn more about the history of drag in LGBTQ+ communities. This event is open to youth in grades 5-12. RSVP here!
LGBTQ+ Crash Course for Loved Ones – Sunday, November 10th from 2pm-5pm
Join the prideLEAD team of high school Youth Leaders to learn about ways you can support LGBTQ+ youth in your life! This event is perfect for family members and friends of LGBTQ+ youth who want to be supportive, but aren’t always sure how. Just in time for the holidays! RSVP here!
Primary Colors – November 1st | LGBTQ+ Youth Grades K-4 and Families
LGBTQ+ youth grades K-4 and their families are invited to join us for our regular Primary Colors meetups! Build community and make new friends with other LGBTQ+ youth and families! We will be gathering in Glenview on Friday, November 1st from 5:00PM to 6:30PM. Due to ongoing renovations at Youth Services, the exact location is TBD and will be shared closer to the event date. You can RSVP for each date here:
November RSVP
Middle School Fall Fest – Sunday, October 27th from 3:30-5:30PM I For LGBTQ+ youth grades 5-8
Fall fest is a free art event hosted by Youth Services’ Pride Team on October 27th from 3:30-5:30pm, Location will be sent out via Email. Join us for games, sweet treats, and fall fun. RSVP here!
Heartstopper Watch Party – Saturday, October 5th I For LGBTQ+ youth grades 7-12
Join us to watch the first episode of the new season of Heartstopper on Saturday, October 5th from 6:00-8:00pm at a location TBD in Glenview. We will have snacks and lots of enthusiasm as this amazing show kicks off it’s 3rd season. This event is open to LGBTQ+ youth grades 7-12. RSVP today!
Pride Back-to-School Bonfire – Saturday, September 21st I For LGBTQ+ youth grades 5-8
Join us on Saturday, September 21st for our annual back-to-school bonfire! We will have games, smores, and more. Due to our ongoing construction at our permanent site, the exact location for this event is TBD, but will in Glenview, IL. We will reach out via email when we confirm the location. 5th-8th graders are invited to join us 5:30-7:00p, and 9th-12th graders are welcome 7:00-8:30p. RSVP today!
Summer with Pride Events
LGBTQ+ youth (and sometimes their families!) are invited to join us this summer for a variety of fun events and outings! Join us for one, several, or all of them – it’s up to you!
Please complete this RSVP form to indicate which events you will be attending. If you need to update your RSVP, you can always email [email protected].
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade – June 2nd
Join us on Sunday, June 2nd for the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade where we’ll march together in celebration of Pride Month.
You can also help us prep on Sunday, May 19th from 12:00-4:00pm and/or Saturday, June 1st from 12:00-2:00pm, when we will be bringing our 2024 Pride float to life! This event is open to LGBTQ+ youth participants and their families.
RSVP Here! Want a friend to join? Have them RSVP too!
