LGBTQ Event Calendar

Frequently people ask members of the LGBTQ+ Task Force how they can learn about and support our community. Most of us at FPC are aware that our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex friends are threatened by right-wing groups and state governments across America. Even in Massachusetts, where gender and sexual identity rights are protected by law, hate crimes rose dramatically last year.

In today's context, showing up at a Pride month event matters. Allies at Pride show the community they are respected and loved, and it normalizes that support when some would divide us. As a bonus, the events are fun for everyone to attend!

 

FPC Forum: Transgender Rights 2026

Transgender Rights 2026 Forum with Panelists

  • FPC Stow, April 19, 1:30-3:30
  • Open to the public, free

 

May-June 2026 PRIDE MONTH 

 

Email lgbtq@fpc-stow-acton.org if you want to participate with other FPC members at PRIDE month events.

Boston Pride for the People: June 6

Saturday June 6, 2026, 11am, block party goes to 8pm
https://www.bostonprideforthepeople.org/

Maynard PrideFest: June 7

Sudbury Pride Day: June 14

  • Sunday June 14, 2026, 2-5pm
  • Curtis Middle School

Acton PrideFest: June 27 2026

  • Saturday June 21, 2025 11-4pm
  • Free at Nara Park Amphitheater; also a good event for youth and children
  • FPC will host a table


Monthly Events

ADULTS Monthly

Trans Community of New England (TCNE):

  •  a free Virtual Workshop on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm 
  • tcne.org/events/workshop-wednesdays

YOUTH and ADULTS Monthly


OUTMetroWest offers regular support groups for LGBTQ+ youth and their families 
outmetrowest.org
Satellite in Acton - new in 2024

  • Hosts LGBTQ+ Youth in Middle/High School for Games, Arts & Crafts on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm (e.g. April 11, 2024) Danny's Place, 543 Massachusetts Ave, Acton
  • Parallel Pflag support group for parents/caregivers
  • Registration Required for both: https://www.hisawyer.com/dannys-place/schedules/activity-set/572791

UUA UPLIFT Gathering for Trans/Nonbinary+ Community

 

  • 4th Tuesdays 8-9:30pm ET Monthly Sept-June
  • Multigenerational, for ages 14+ (13 and under bring a trusted adult)
  • Closed space for Trans/Nonbinary+
  • See https://www.uua.org/lgbtq/transnb for the virtual link and registration


UUA UPLIFT Pastoral Care Space for Trans/Nonbinary+ Community

 

  • 2nd Friday 8-9 pm ET Monthly Sept-June
  • Adults only
  • Closed space for Trans/Nonbinary+ support for navigating life
  • See https://www.uua.org/lgbtq/transnb for the virtual link and registration

Upcoming Events


UUA UPLIFT Action Programs

January 2025

 

First Event Conference - Boston - Thursday January 30 - Saturday February 1

  • Hosted by Trans Community of New England (TCNE)
  • Boston Park Plaza Hotel

4 days full of incredibly valuable workshops such as how to share your story, gender-affirming voice, hair, clothing, styling, trans medicine, legal issues, trans rights, exploring bigender duality, ... fashion shows, vendors

Trans youth and Family Track - Saturday February 1

Youth & Families track including: parenting with pride panel, mental health care for trans youth, gender-affirming care, teens & youth makeup, MGH/MGB transgender health programs, queer resistance at New College, Florida, Brookline High new Queer Student Program, 

 

March 2025

 

Summer Camps

Check LGBTQ+ and Allies summer camp application deadlines: PFLAG Camps for Youth

Trans Youth Summit

  • 2025 date: Saturday March 22rd 9am-4:30pm 
  • Florida Ruffin Ridley School, Brookline MA
  • Open to trans/nonbinary youth 25 and under 
  • with separate track for parents/guardians/caregivers
  • Get FREE Tickets here: bagly.org/tys
  • co-sponsored by Bagly, pflag, OUTMetroWest

LGBTQ+*/TGQNB* Days of Observance

First Wednesday of February - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

March 31 - International Transgender Day of Visibility

April 11 - Day of Silence (US)

April 26 - International Lesbian Visibility Day

May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

June - LGBT Pride Month

  June 28 - Stonewall Riots Anniversary

September 23 - Celebrate Bisexuality Day

October - LGBT History Month (USA)

October 11 - National Coming Out Day

October 26 - Intersex Awareness Day

November 2 - Transgender Parent Day

November 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance

December 1 - Worlds AIDS Day

 

https://seattlepride.org/news/2025-lgbtqia-holidays-remembrances

 

*LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, + (Asexual, Aromantic, …)
*TGQNB stands for Transgender, Genderqueer & Non-Binary