Events
Mark your calendar! Family Equality Council has many exciting upcoming events. Scroll down to see a full list of the events we have for all kinds of families and friends.
Upcoming Events
Community Cinema: Love Free or Die
Two Free Screenings!
In 2003, Gene Robinson became the first openly gay priest in a committed same-sex relationship to be ordained a bishop in any Christian denomination. But his consecration has brought the Episcopal Church in the United States to the brink of a catastrophic schism, and has resulted in threats of violence against Robinson himself (he wore a bulletproof vest to the elevation ceremony). But with his beloved husband Mark at his side, Robinson continues to calmly make the case that who you love doesn't determine whether God loves you.
Watch the trailer here!
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 7pm
Location: Rialto Cinemas- 6868 McKinley Street, Sebastopol, CA 9547
Free Admission. Tickets Available at Box Office.
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 7pm
Location: Rialto Cinemas Elmwood- 2966 College Avenue at Ashby, Berkeley, CA 94705
Free Admission. Tickets Available at Box Office.
Conversation about Documentary Short -- Conference Call
Join Family Equality Council and filmmaker, Scott Brown to discus The Kids of 5114, a documentary short which provides a moving glimpse at the rapidly evolving landscape of the American Family, told through the eyes of a group of teenagers who share many interests -- and 50% of their genetics thanks to one anonymous sperm donor. Meeting on Facebook was one thing...meeting face to face for the first time is another. You are encouraged to watch this 9 minute documentary prior to joining the call; click here to watch The Kids of 5114. The conference call will last one hour.
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time: 12pm Pacific Time / 2pm CST / 3pm ET
Location: Via conference call. To particpate, call 866.516.3949 / when prompted, enter this code: 2249421#
RSVP: Click here to RSVP.
Baby Loves Disco Events
Family Equality Council is proud to be partnering with Baby Loves Disco! Baby Loves Disco is a community event that brings kids together with kids, and parents together with parents. Started by professional dancer (and professional mom) Heather Murphy, the idea was to create an alternative to the pre-packaged world of entertainment for young kids. These weekend afternoon dance parties feature real music spun and mixed by real djs blending classic disco tunes From the 70s, & 80s with today’s hottest dance tunes, plus activities ranging from face painting, to crafts, tattoos, mini manis and more, facilitated by local mom and pop businesses. Check out our their website for more details!
Upcoming Events:
New York, Le Poisson Rouge:
June 9, 12-3 PM
September 15, 12-3 PM
October 20, 12-3 PM
November 17, 12-3 PM
Philadelphia, Shampoo:
September 29, 2-4:30 PM
November 3, 2-4:30 PM
December 1, 2-4:30 PM
San Francisco, Temple:
June 9, 12-2:30 PM
September 29, 12-2:30 PM
October 27, 12-2:30 PM
November 24, 12-2:30 PM
Chicago, Lincoln Hall:
September 22, 1:30-4 PM
October 26, 1:30-4 PM
November 23, 1:30-4 PM
Los Angeles, 333 LIVE:
June 22, 1-3:30 PM
Buy Tickets Here
Use the promo code BLDFEC to support Family Equality Council when you register! (Valid for online purchases only)
Annual Boston Pride Festival
Join Family Equality Council in celebrating PRIDE in Boston on June 8th, 2013. Visit our booth to share your story with us, get information about our work and upcoming activities, and don't miss the face painting, temporary tattoos, and more! Find out more about the Boston Pride Festival here.
Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Time: 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Boston City Hall Plaza (Nearest T stop is Government Center)
Newton Family Pride Dance
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate your pride? Join us for our Family Pride Dance in Newton, MA! We'll have plenty of games and activities for little ones -- more details to come soon!
Please RSVP using the button on the right side of this page
Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Hyde Community Center 91 Lincoln St., Newton, MA 02461
Annual Capital Pride Festival
Join Family Equality Council in celebrating PRIDE in Washington, D.C. on June 9th, 2013. Visit our booth to share your story with us, get information about our work and upcoming activities, and don't miss the face painting, temporary tattoos, and more! Find out more about Capital Pride here.
Date: Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in front of the national capitol
San Diego Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, June 13th
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Village 631 Restaurant, 631 9th Ave, San Diego CA
Join other San Diego Family Equality Council supporters and friends for food, drinks, and live music. Kids are welcome!
Out-Fit Challenge NY: Tuxedo Ridge Ski Resort
Date: June 29th, 2013
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Tuxedo Ridge -- 581 Route 17A West, New York New York 10987
Out-Fit Challenge is a new LGBT-focused outdoor sports organization founded to bring members of the LGBT community together in the spirit of friendly competition. The purpose is to create social and professional connections, celebrate life, while also giving back to the LGBT community.
Out-Fit Challenge hosts 5K to 7K cross-country trail runs, dotted by 10 to 15 military style obstacles, followed by an epic outdoor party.
Out-Fit Challenge IL: Cliff's Off-Road Park
Date: August 3rd, 2013
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Cliff’s Off-Road Park -- 2725 E 2625th Rd, Marseilles IL 61341
Out-Fit Challenge is a new LGBT-focused outdoor sports organization founded to bring members of the LGBT community together in the spirit of friendly competition. The purpose is to create social and professional connections, celebrate life, while also giving back to the LGBT community.
Out-Fit Challenge hosts 5K to 7K cross-country trail runs, dotted by 10 to 15 military style obstacles, followed by an epic outdoor party.
Family Week
Dates: Saturday, August 3 - Saturday, August 10, 2013
Location: Provincetown, Massachusetts
Families on the West Coast
Date: August 18th-23rd, 2013
Location: Wonder Valley Ranch Resort. (This location is an easy drive from Northern and Southern California and just 30 minutes from Fresno Yosemite International Airport.)
Family Equality Council is partnering with R Family Vacations to co-present a truly amazing event. Join us for a five-day family vacation for parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT), their children, extended families, prospective parents, and friends. This fun-filled week includes opportunities to build community; learn about issues that face our families today; and enjoy activities including swimming, equestrian riding, yoga, paintball, and more! This event takes place in a spectacular location just minutes from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills.
Gay Days Anaheim
Dates: Friday October 4 - Sunday, October 6, 2013
Location: Disneyland in Anaheim, California
Family Equality Council is proud to partner with Gay Days Anaheim to bring family activities to this incredible weekend celebration at Disneyland. Join us for a weekend vacation for parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT), their children, extended families, prospective parents, and friends.
Pride Celebrations
View Pride events happening across the country.
Annual Events
See a full list of annual events.
Midwest Events
See a full list of events from our Midwest Office
Events Calendar
Team Family Equality
Team Family Equality is our new project which allows families, friends, and supporters to fundraise for Family Equality Council in exciting new ways.
