Families in the Desert is a unique experience that brings together families with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents from across the West Coast and beyond for a weekend getaway. The event is designed to offer LGBT parents and their children the chance to celebrate their diversity, connect with their community, and join in conversations about the fight for family equality.  

Venue and dates for this Palm Springs event will be announced in Spring 2012.

Families in the Desert is three-day weekend full of family-friendly events –Parent & Youth Cafés, a cookout and movie night under the stars – a great lineup for the whole family!

The 2012 Families in the Desert is being presented as part of a series of community events that will honor Family Equality Council’s 30^th anniversary – a yearlong national celebration during which we will unveil a renewed commitment to create a better world for our community of LGBT families.

During the Families in the Desert weekend, LGBT families and friends will gather for Families in the Desert 2012 in the glorious Palm Springs area – a beautiful and scenic location, rich with a long history of welcoming the LGBT community.  

The 2012 Families in the Desert’s unique blend of the vacation experience and family-style programming will include:

• Parent & Youth Cafés
• Family-style meals, including an outdoor barbeque 
• Activity options, like swimming, hiking, tennis, and badminton
• Arts and crafts
• Seasonal events, like a costume contest, face-painting and prize giveaways
• A magical Movie Night under the stars
• And fun galore!

This is a getaway for LGBT families like no other – see you in Palm Springs!