Social & Advocacy Organizationss in Chicago

Saturday morning art sessions where you can create, connect, and decompress with other adults in the community. No experience needed—all supplies are provided.

Lace up and celebrate National Coming Out Day at the roller rink — a free, all-ages event where skating, community, and self-expression come together.

This peer-led support group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to support each other, share resources, and offer encouragement.

Dragonflies is a peer-led support group for transgender, gender diverse, and questioning individuals to connect, learn, and support one another in a welcoming s...

A twice-monthly gathering for middle and high school students to connect, play games, do activities, and talk through what's on their minds in a space made just...

A peer-led support group for trans and gender non-conforming adults to connect, share experiences, and find community. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Start your Saturday right with the community — free coffee and tea, open wifi, and a room full of people who get it.

The 12th annual Halloween Pup Crawl turns Northalsted into a trick-or-treat paradise for dogs and their people.

HRC's annual fundraiser brings the community together for an evening that matters — a welcome reception at 5 p.m., followed by the main program at 6:30 p.m.

Cured Screening and Panel is a free evening at LGBTQ+ Center Lake County where you can watch the documentary about the campaign that got homosexuality removed f...

This peer-led support group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to support each other, share resources, and offer encouragement.

PFLAG Grayslake brings together parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ people for connection, support, and advocacy.

Grab your family and head to Mellody Farm Nature Preserve for an evening of s'mores, hot cider, and genuine community under the fall sky.

Start your Saturday in a space that actually gets it — free coffee and tea, reliable wifi, and a room full of people who show up to connect.

The 29th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade is Chicago's most spectacular All Hallows' Eve street party—free to watch, ranked in Fodor's top ten US Hallowe...

This peer-led support group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to support each other, share resources, and offer encouragement.

Dragonflies is a peer-led support group for transgender, gender diverse, and questioning individuals — a space to learn, share, and connect with others who get...

A twice-monthly gathering for middle and high schoolers to connect, play games, do activities, and talk through what's on their minds in a space built just for...

Wednesday night bingo with a drag twist — local performers call the numbers, the energy's high, and the prizes are worth sticking around for.

A peer-led support group for queer young adults ages 16-39. This is a space to connect with others navigating identity, relationships, coming out, and the chall...

Thursday nights at the center are for board games, good company, and no pressure to be anywhere else.

Start your Saturday the right way — a low-key gathering at the center where you can grab free coffee or tea, settle in with wifi, and actually connect with peop...

This peer-led support group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to support each other, share resources, and offer encouragement.

A monthly gathering for parents, guardians, and family members of transgender and non-binary young people.