prideCONNECT

Focused on connecting youth and families with each other and external resources through large and small events, prideCONNECT offers fun opportunities to create new friendships and relationships with supportive adults.

Buffalo Grove Pride Parade

Sunday, June 7, 2026 | All Ages & Families

March or ride with the Youth Services float in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade! Meet us there, or ride with us on the bus to/from Youth Services. RSVP Required.

LGBTea Party @ Northbrook Library

Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM | All Ages & Families

Stop by to meet up with other members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. Spark joy, find community, and have fun! We will be drinking tea, eating snacks, and making Pride buttons. No RSVP needed.

Gayborhood Field Trips to Andersonville and North Halsted in Chicago

Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11:00AM – 4:00PM | Rising 7th Grade – Recent HS Grads

You are invited to join us this summer for our Chicago field trips! Join us for one or both – it’s up to you! RSVP Required.

Pride-palooza

Friday, July 10, 2026 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM | All ages & Families

Pride month may be over, but Youth Services’ Pride Program is keeping the party going! Come celebrate summer and enjoy food, Kona Ice, games, and crafts in community with other LGBTQ+ people at our Pride-Palooza Party! Family, friends, and allies are all invited to join the fun!

prideHANG

Monthly from 5:00-7:00PM | For LGBTQIA+ youth and allies grades 9-12

prideHANG is a series of themed social drop-in groups for LGBTQIA+ high schoolers and allies. Come hang with us, meet new people, and have fun! For more information and to receive reminders of prideHANG events, text @pridehangs to 81010

Primary Colors

First Friday of the Month from 5PM to 6:30PM | For LGBTQ+ youth and families

LGBTQ+ youth grades K-5 and their caregivers are invited to this monthly social space! Our staff will facilitate kids’ activities while parents have the opportunity to connect and share.

Night of Noise

April 11, 2026 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM | For LGBTQ+ youth grades 7-12th

Join us for a night of karaoke, arts & crafts, dancing, and puzzles in a quiet space. The theme for this year’s event is The Generation of Now. Wear anything you would like to wear, be that everyday attire or anything you can’t wear in everyday life, this is a safe space for clothing and people.