Upcoming Events
LGBTQIA+ Commission Meeting
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 Supports Milford Pride
Come celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month on the Milford Green. Vendors, food trucks, music, entertainment, and more! More details to come. For more information vist Milford Pride’s info page.
FEMinent Domain
100% transfeminine hangout and support space with complimentary refreshments.
Hangout (TM)
100% transmasculine hangout and support space with complimentary refreshments.
Pride Ride with Pedal Power
Celebrate Pride with a choice of two different group rides led by the Pedal Power staff-- an 8-10 mile fun ride and a 20+ mile ride for more seasoned riders. Wear your brightest colors! This event is free but a waiver is required to participate. Sign your waiver here:
https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/ikHxi6BEoF1457472396
Get outside and ride with PRIDE!!
Trans Haven Monthly Social
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.
PrideFEST!
Middletown’s annual PrideFEST returns on June 7th! Join us as our downtown transforms into a vibrant celebration of and demonstration for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Remembering Katherine "Sissy" Wells
Featuring recollections and reflection of Middletown Transgender Pioneer Katherine "Sissy" Wells and an unveiling of her portrait.
Parent, Student, Educator and Community Members Forum
Join the Out Accountability Project for an open conversation about how we can create a more inclusive, safe, and supportive school environment for LGBTQ+ students. This session is for parents, students, educators, and community members who care about equity and belonging in our schools. How was your experience in your school this year? Did your school make changes post-inauguration? What can your school be doing better?
Middletown Pop-Up Event
Join Middletown Pride for music, light refreshments, and a chance to get Middletown Pride shirts before the PrideFEST March and Rally on June 7th!
Middletown Pride Flag Raising and Pride Crosswalk Rededication
Join Middletown Pride, Mayor Florsheim, the City of Middletown's LGBTQIA+ Commission, and our partners from Wesleyan University, Middlesex Health, and the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce as we rededicate our Main Street Pride Crosswalk. Following the rededication, we will move to City Hall to raise the Pride Flag and observe Mayor Florsheim's Proclamation of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit Pride Month.
This event will be ASL interpreted.
Middletown Pride Paddle and Pull
Paddle with a purpose — help us remove the invasive water chestnut from our waterways! Afterwards, join us for pizza at Forest City Brewing!
Registration open now: https://ctriver.vomo.org/opportunity/-pride-pull
Makers with Pride
Come craft and chat at the Makers with Pride event! Bring your work in progress, but no liquids for this first meeting in the library, please. We’ll provide snacks & basic supplies for drawing and sewing.
Come craft and chat at the Makers with Pride event! Bring your work in progress, but no liquids, please.
LGBTQ+ Teen Group (4th Monday)
Middletown Pride and Q+ present a semi-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.
LGBTQIA+ Commission Meeting
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!
LGBTQIA+ Gayme Night
Come join the City of Middletown's LGBTQIA+ Commission and Middletown Pride for GAYME Night at the Back Again Board Game Café on Monday, May 19th from 6-9PM. This event is free, but seats are limited, so RSVP is required. All entries include access to over 900 board games and light refreshments. All gaming experience levels are welcome. Bring your friends or make new friends! We hope to see you there!
LGBTQ+ Preteen Group (3rd Saturday)
Middletown Pride and Q+ present a semi-monthly LGBTQIA+ Preteen Group on the first and third 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.
Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Youth (3rd Saturday)
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.
LGBTQ+ Teen Group (2nd Monday)
Middletown Pride and Q+ present a semi-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.
Hangout (TM)
100% transmasculine hangout and support space with complimentary refreshments.
Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Youth (1st Saturday)
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.
LGBTQ+ Preteen Group (1st Saturday)
Middletown Pride and Q+ present a semi-monthly LGBTQIA+ Preteen Group on the first and third 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.
Star GAY-zing
The Wesleyan Astronomy Department is proud to announce our next Star Gay-zing event!
Bring your friends and meet us under the stars at the Van Vleck Observatory on Friday, April 25th 11th 7-9pm. Check out Jupiter & Saturn through a telescope, enjoy treats, mini talks on LGBT topics in astronomy, a planetarium show, and more. All ages, genders, identities, and majors welcome!
LGBTQ+ Preteen Group (3rd Saturday)
Middletown Pride and Q+ present a semi-monthly LGBTQIA+ Preteen Group on the first and third 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.
Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Youth (3rd Saturday)
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.
LGBTQ+ Teen Group (2nd Monday)
Middletown Pride and Q+ present a semi-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.
Hangout (TM)
100% transmasculine hangout and support space with complimentary refreshments.
Trans Haven Monthly Social
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.
LGBTQ+ Preteen Group (1st Saturday)
Middletown Pride and Q+ present a semi-monthly LGBTQIA+ Preteen Group on the first and third 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.
Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Youth (1st Saturday)
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.
Virtual Office Hours with the LGBTQIA+ Commission
Members of the LGBTQIA+ Commission will be available virtually from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Tell us about what you feel our community lacks for resources, what you think our community's strengths are, or just say hi!
Middletown Pride Open Office Hours at Klekolo World Coffee
Members of the LGBTQIA+ Commission will be at Klekolo World Coffee (181 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please stop by, let us by you a drink or snack, and share your thoughts with us. Tell us about what you feel our community lacks for resources, what you think our community's strengths are, or just say hi!
Demonstration with Meriden Pride
Meriden Pride is hosting a demonstration and rally at 12:00 PM at the Meriden Pride Center, located at 328 Paddock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450. Middletown Pride will be providing transportation from Middletown for up to 20 people. We will leave at 11:30 AM from 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown, CT and return at 3:00 PM.
