See upcoming family events at Center Calendar: Family

Center Kids, Center Families hosts and co-hosts many events of relevance to LGBTQ parents and people thinking about becoming parents. The primary recurring events we host are Family Play Days, but we host other exciting events year-round, as well.

We hope you can join us in-person soon!


CENTER KIDS, CENTER FAMILIES FAMILY PLAY DAYS - These are events where LGBTQ parents can connect and network with each other while their children have lots of fun with others their age! A baby space is provided for those under 3-years old; there are age-appropriate organized play activities for 3-to-5-year-olds and 6-to-8-year-olds; and there's a chat room for parents! We also have some family fun outings in between! Suggested donation: $20/family, more if, less if... Dates for Family Play Days are announced regularly. For more information, contact Ivy Belardo at ibelardo@gaycenter.org or see all upcoming family events.

Next Play Days:

• BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WORKSHOP & SHOW  -  Saturday, November 22, 10AM-1PM. Join us for the workshop, play, and fun!  Registration required. More information is at Center Calendar.
  
  
• Center Kids Family Play Day/Holiday Gathering at The Center - Sunday, December 14, 2-4PM. Join us for the workshop, play, and fun!. Find more information at Center Calendar
  

SPECIAL INVITATION! Fall Family Day at the Guggenheim -  Sunday, November 16, 2-5PM.  Folks at the Guggenheim asked us to get out the word about their Family Day event! Bring your kids to explore the museum's collections, including the current exhibition of work by queer photographer, Catherine Opie. More information can be found on their flyer.

Check out the Center Calendar: Family section for upcoming Family Play Days and other events for LGBTQ parents and families!

Also, check out our ongoing parenting- and family-related support groups.

next steps CONTACT: For more information, call 212.620.7310 or email centerkids@gaycenter.org. VISIT our new Ask the Experts forum to ask your own questions about LGBTQ family and parenting issues!