Families

Events

From Family Play Day, to support groups for parents to be, 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!


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

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! Most Family Play Days are held at the Center, but we also take them "on the road" – to the theater, museums, or other play spaces. Suggested donation: $20/family, more if, less if... Dates for Family Play Days are announced regularly. For more information, contact Jeff Levin at jlevin@gaycenter.org.


Also, check out our ongoing parenting- and family-related support groups.
Featured Past Events:
Center Families Presents LGBT Family Building Expo

Whether you have already done some research or are just beginning the process, the LGBT Family Building Expo will inform you about several methods of family building, including adoption, alternative insemination, foster care and surrogacy. On April 27, the Center will be a dynamic, fun, educational and safe space for prospective LGBTQ parents to connect to culturally competent resources with the goal of building, nurturing and growing their families. Click here for more information.

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CONTACT: For more information, call 646.556.9300 or email centerfamilies@gaycenter.org.

VISIT our new Ask the Experts forum to ask your own questions about LGBTQ family and parenting issues!