Lake County PrideFest 2022
Lake County PrideFest is one of Lake County's most highly anticipated summer events, drawing thousands. This year's event - June 4, Waukegan - (12pm-8pm, Genesee/Water streets) will be bigger and better than ever, including: drag shows, music, beer tent, food trucks, special activities for kids, and more!
Everyone needs a good Pride outfit.
Show your Lake County Pride with one of our exclusive event t-shirts! Pay now and get your shirt in time to flaunt at PrideFest. 100% of proceeds go to supporting the event - it's gonna be EPIC!
upcoming events
Queer Happy Hour
Eat, drink, and be gay as you make connections and express yourself authentically in a safe and relaxed atmosphere!
Pier Kids - documentary screening
Join us for a free screening of the documentary Pier Kids, followed by discussion and brews at Nightshade & Dark's Pandemonium Brewery.
Pier Kids follows homeless gay and transgender youth of colour who have found their own community in Manhattan's Chelsea Piers, highlighting the daily struggles of Crystal LaBeija, Casper and Desean.
Community Safe Zone Trainings
Strengthen your competency and knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community. This training is intended to be a judgment free, trauma-informed, and supportive space. topics covered include: “The alphabet mafia” (i.e.: what on earth do all those letters mean?), Dos and Don’ts, issues and myths facing each portion of the community, terminology, key vocabulary, and pronouns.
support groups
Youth Support Group
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting May 18, we will be taking over Oberweis Ice Cream & in Gurnee for a chill evening of ice cream and arting with friends!
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30
all LGBTQ+ kiddos welcome!
No need to register. Simply show up with your art supplies and a couple of bucks for a sweet treat.
Parents are welcome to drop off (there will be adult supervision provided) or stick around and chat with other parents.
Parent Support
Are you a parent with an LGBTQ+ kiddo? Do you have questions about how best to support your child's journey, want to learn more, or connect with other parents? We have a group just for you!
Join us for an 8-session virtual "lunch & chat " group tailored to help parents who are navigating life with their trans/queer kids.
Register for the August group now --------->
Adult Support Group
This support group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to support each other, share resources,
and offer encouragement.
Contact Nikki with questions: 224.419.4095