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.
PrideCONNECT Fall 2026 Events
Join us this fall for these great events! Rising 8th grade through high school graduate LGBTQ+ youth are invited to join us this fall for our prideCONNECT social events. Sign up to receive information about any of these events. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Primary Colors
Monthly on Fridays from 5:00-6:30PM | For LGBTQIA+ youth grades K-5
Build community and make friends with Primary Colors! Primary Colors is a monthly meet-up group for queer and trans/gender-expansive children grades K-5 and their families to have a supportive environment to play, socialize, and be their authentic selves.
prideHANG
Monthly from 5:00-7:00PM | For LGBTQIA+ youth and allies grades 9-12
prideHANG is a series of themed social drop-in groups for LGBTQIA+ high schoolers and allies. Come hang with us, meet new people, and have fun!
Pride-palooza
Friday, July 10, 2026 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM | All ages & Families
Pride month may be over, but Youth Services’ Pride Program is keeping the party going! Come celebrate summer and enjoy food, Kona Ice, games, and crafts in community with other LGBTQ+ people at our Pride-Palooza Party! Family, friends, and allies are all invited to join the fun!
LGBTea Party @ Northbrook Library
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM | 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.
Gayborhood Field Trips to Andersonville and North Halsted in Chicago
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11:00AM – 4:00PM | 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.
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 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.
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