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.
Buffalo Grove Float Construction – Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Come help us build our Pride parade float! There will be roles for all skill sets. No 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: BG Pride Parade 2026 with Youth Services RSVP – Fill out form
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.
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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: Summer with Pride 2026 Field Trip RSVPs – Fill out form
Pride-palooza – Friday, July 10, 2026 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM | All ages & Families
More details coming soon!
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! For more information and to receive reminders of prideHANG events, text @pridehangs to 81010
Previous Events
Primary Colors – First Friday of the Month from 5PM to 6:30PM | For LGBTQ+ youth and families
LGBTQ+ youth grades K-5 and their caregivers are invited to this monthly social space! Our staff will facilitate kids’ activities while parents have the opportunity to connect and share.
Night of Noise – April 11, 2026 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM | For LGBTQ+ youth grades 7-12th
Join us for a night of karaoke, arts & crafts, dancing, and puzzles in a quiet space. The theme for this year’s event is The Generation of Now. Wear anything you would like to wear, be that everyday attire or anything you can’t wear in everyday life, this is a safe space for clothing and people.
prideLEAD Fashion Show & Gender Closet – Saturday, November 22nd from 4:00-6:00PM
Saturday, November 22nd from 4:00-6:00PM High school youth are invited to join Youth Services Youth Leaders for a fashion show and gender closet. RSVP here!
Dungeons & Dragons – Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00PM | For LGBTQ+ youth grades 9-12
LGBTQ+ Dungeons & Dragons Campaign begins September 30th! Working together to solve a murder mystery story, we will process real life relationships & aspects of identity. New and experienced players grades 9-12 welcome! Email intake@ysgn.org for more info and to join.
