Middletown Pride and Q+ present a monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Group at First Church in Middletown.  Located at 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT.  Join us for an evening of fun games, crafts, pizza and more!  For more information, email programs@qplusct.org.

Come attend the next meeting of the City’s LGBTQIA+ Commission, which is held in Room 208 at City Hall, located at 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown, CT.  Join the Commission in planning Middletown PrideFEST 2024, our community events, and other year-round programming.  These meetings are open to the public.  This month we are making some big decisions for Middletown PrideFEST 2024!

Middletown Pride is thrilled to now be sponsoring this event with Peer Pride! Join us for a 100% trans and non-binary Trans Haven Monthly Social and Game Night!.

There will be board games, card games, snacks and opportunities to just come and hangout. Bring your own snacks and games to share if you have them!

For more information on Peer Pride please visit peerpride.com/transhaven.

Middletown Pride and Q+ present a monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Group at First Church in Middletown.  Located at 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT.  Join us for an evening of fun games, crafts, pizza and more!  For more information, email programs@qplusct.org.

Middletown Pride and Q+  present a monthly LGBTQIA+ Preteen Group on the first Saturday of every month at First Church in Middletown for games, crafts, snacks, and more!  Located at 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT.  For more information, email programs@qplusct.org.

Providing a space for parents and caregivers to ask questions on how to uplift and empower their kids. This space is also offered to adults navigating their own questions about identities in a safe and private space.

Show off your extensive collection of random facts at a Queer Trivia Night sponsored by Middletown Pride, the City of Middletown's LGBTQIA+ Commission, and the Bergen House.

We will be challenging you with questions about pop culture, scientific facts, and queer history at this all-ages event!Come with your friends as a team or be matched up with new friends for this event! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

Cost is free by RSVP's are required. Food will be available to purchase from Sasha's Sweet Treats or you can bring your own food. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. Outside beverages are not allowed.

About the Bergen House: The Bergen House is Middletown's local meadery with a focus on enriching the entire community

Come join Middletown Pride for GAYME Night at the Back Again Board Game Café on March 25 from 6-9PM. This event is free, but seats are limited, so RSVPs are required. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your friends, make new friends and join us for a night of fun! We hope to see you there! Basic refreshments are provided...and are delicious! 

Are you ready for a night of fun, community building and maybe some romance and friending? Then join us for Queer Mixer! We're thrilled to have DJ Sara of FM Productions on the decks and Relish Cookhouse and Bar providing delicious food and 1 complimentary drink from the bar! 18+ to attend, 21+ to drink, must have ID.

This event is all about inclusivity and friend-making, so everyone in the LGBTQIA2S+ community is welcome to attend. And if you're feeling festive, make sure to wear your favorite shamrock or rainbow outfit because there's a $100 gift card up for grabs, voted on by your fellow attendees!

Order of Events *

6P- 6:30: Welcome and Appetizers 

6:30-7:30: Group Challange

7:30 - 8:00: Lighting Round 

8:00: Dinner & Dancing Dates Karaoke Dance Party with DJ Sara 

We will stick to the schedule, but please come at any time!*

Best of all, it's free! Just RSVP below and come hungry because we've got plenty of food. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with your community.

Get your sing on and gather with other members of the LGBTQIA+ community for an evening of fun and friendship! IT’S KARAOKE! Talent isn’t required, just the joy of singing!

Cost: Free, but RSVPs are required.

Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided at this all-ages event.

Presented by Middletown Pride in partnership with Royal Beats DJ Service and Russell Library.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Join us for our second subcommittee meeting to discuss and help plan our newly created Middletown Pride Scholarship Program!

The meeting is held online via WebEx. The agenda for the meeting containing the link to attend can be found by clicking the link below. The agenda is posted 24 hours prior to date of meeting.

Join us for our 3rd Queer Speed Dating event full of flirting, fun,  and friendship! Put on your best ugly sweater or holiday fun and enjoy a night of laughs, dancing, and more!

All identities and expressions are welcomed to join in on the fun, friendship, and flirting! This event is 18+ ID Required for entry. Free for All.

Do you like karaoke? Do you like Happy Hours?  If your answer was yes, to one, both, or neither of those questions, then our Karaoke Happy Hour is right for you!  Middletown Pride presents an inclusive LGBTQIA2S+ Happy Hour event that promises an evening of acceptance, celebration, and hopefully nothing but wonderful singing voices.  Hosted by Perk on Main, in a welcoming and safe space. The first 50 attendees to register will get 1 FREE drink ticket on Middletown Pride-redeemable for alcoholic beverages, coffees, teas, or smoothies!  All ages are welcome, but attendees who wish to consume alcoholic beverages must be 21+. Registration required.  

The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective, in partnership with Middletown Pride, is excited to host a community health event on Monday, December 11 from 1 pm to 6 pm. We're opening our doors out of the Middletown City Hall to offer a range of compassionate, LGBTQIA+ friendly health services. Whether you're seeking protection through vaccination, peace of mind through testing, or empowerment through information, we're here for you.  This no-cost clinic will provide you with a range of health services:

Testing:

•    STD/STI testing 

•    HIV/AIDS testing and counseling

Information and Resources:

•    PrEP information and referrals

•    LGBTQIA+ friendly provider and resource referrals

Vaccinations by The Health Collective:

•    Hepatitis A & B

•    Gardasil (HPV)

•    MPox

Vaccinations by Stop & Shop:

•    Flu

•    COVID-19

•    Shingles

•    Pneumonia

•    T-Dap

•    RSV

This free event ensures confidentiality, professional medical advice, and care.  Registration encouraged, but is not required. 

Join Middletown Pride and Sweet Harmony for an afternoon of cookie & cupcake decorating! Food and drinks are included, and vegan/gluten free options are available upon request.

Space is limited so be sure to register fast! Attendance will be capped at the first 20 people who register so don’t delay! All ages are welcome.

Come swim with Middletown Pride and our amazing friends at the Recreation Center (140 Wilderman’s Way) at this free event for all ages!

Participants, 5 years and under must be accompanied into the water by an adult (18 years or older) who is within arm’s reach. Participants age 6 - 17 must also be accompanied into the water by an adult (18 years or older) who is within arm’s reach, unless the young person has previously passed a swim test with Middletown Rec. Groups that include participants in the 6-17 age range who have passed a swim test must have an adult (18 years or older) who remains in the pool area at all times.

This newly remodeled facility has a family changing room and restroom as well as gendered locker rooms. A seated pool lift is also available for use if needed for accessibility. Lifejackets are also available for ages 6-17.

Registration required for attendees because space is limited.

Join us for a Pridesgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 22, from 5:30 - 8 pm at Perk on Main! Come enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal (including a vegetarian option), a cash bar, and community. The event is free to attend, but RSVP’s are required. This event is for all ages and is family friendly.

Join Middletown area trans community members for a vigil and speakout in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance. Attendees will be able to read names, share their own stories and show appreciation for others in our community. As part of CT's annual TDOR events, this is a space for community mourning, remembrance and sharing.

Trans Day of Remembrance, observed on November 20, is an annual day of mourning and community care dedicated to honoring the lives of the trans people lost to transphobic violence.
In CT, Trans Haven at PeerPride has been supporting fellow trans community members in holding their own annual spaces all over our state to get together and remember the lives lost.

This year, we will be putting a special emphasis on responding to the uptick in transphobic violence across the US with solidarity and community empowerment, and holding space in our hearts for community members lost in and impacted by war and genocide.

If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to info@peerpride.com. Check out our Facebook Event by clicking here.

Cheers, Queers is an inclusive LGBTQIA+ 21+ Happy Hour event that promises an evening of camaraderie, acceptance, and celebration. Hosted at Conspiracy (2nd floor), in a welcoming and safe space, this event aims to bring together people of all genders, sexual orientations, and identities for a memorable gathering. The first 30 attendees will get 1 drink ticket on Middletown Pride. We will also be providing delicious appetizers to snack on. This event is age restricted; attendees must be 21 or older.

Join Q Plus and Middletown Pride for a family-friendly Halloween themed open mic alongside Middletown Recreation's downtown trick or treat event! Follow the Halloween unicorns to the end of Main Street for a youth social, including pizza, games, crafts, and a live DJ. The open mic from 12-2 PM will be hosted by, and feature performances from, Middletown drag performers! Youth performers can contact Q Plus ahead of time to guarantee a performance slot; onsite signups will be accepted until we run out of space! Costumes encouraged but not required; audience members of all ages are welcome! 

Middletown Pride and Q+ present a monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Group at First Church in Middletown.  Located at 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT.  Join us for an evening of fun games, crafts, pizza and more!  For more information, email programs@qplusct.org.

The Wesleyan Astronomy Department - with support from The Resource Center, The Office for Equity & Inclusion, and City of Middletown’s LGBTQIA+ Commission - is proud to announce our first annual Star Gay-zing event as part of the Wesleyan Pride Month 2023 schedule. 

Bring your friends and meet us under the stars at the Van Vleck Observatory on Thursday, October 12th 7-9pm. Check out Jupiter & Saturn through a telescope, enjoy treats baked by Tony's Flour Shop, mini talks on LGBT topics in astronomy, a planetarium show, and more. All ages, genders, identities, and majors welcome! 

Attendees must follow Wesleyan's current COVID visitor policies, available here: https://www.wesleyan.edu/keep-wes-safe/