Midwest Events

Family Equality Council Events

International Family Equality Day Events in the Midwest
Please visit the International Family Equality Day website for additional information.

Chicago, Illinois - The Children's Museum at Navy Pier

Date: Sunday, May 5th, 2013
Time: Museum opens at 10:00am, Group Photo at noon
Location: Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier, 700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago

Lansing, Michigan - Impression 5

Date: Sunday, May 5th, 2013
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Impressiona 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansign

Minneapolis, Minnesota - Family Picnic Potluck

Date: Sunday, May 5th 2013
Time: 4:00-7:00pm
Location: Minnehaha Park, Wabun Picnic Area - Shelter A

Family Camp

Date: September 20-22, 2013
Location: One Heartland, Willow River, MN

Find the event on facebook, here.

Maybe Baby Series

Dates: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15 & 22
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: TBA

Join Family Equality Council and Trisha Falvey, MA, LAMFT for this amazing series. These workshops are designed to help LGBT parents thinking about starting or growing their family. Trisha is an experienced therapist and counselor who will help families navigate the logistical as well as the emotional and relational rollercoaster that often coincides with family creation and expansion.

Annual Midwest Family Halloween Party

Date: October 26, 2013
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Community Partner Events

2013 OUT Twin Cities Film Festival - Ally Appreciation & Visibility In Media

Date: May 29, 2013
Time: 6:00pm-1:00am
Location: The Graves Hotel Minneapolis - Main Ballroom

Special guests include: Minnesota Viking - Chris Kluwe, Comedian - Ian Harvie, Emcee, WCCO's Edward Moody, Tammy Aaberg & Family & Guest DJ Shannon Blowtorch

Opening Night tickets are available at the following locations:
Blue Ox Coffee Company, 3740 Chicago Ave., South Minneapolis
Rainbow Road, 109 W. Grant St., Minneapolis