June is Pride month, a month where LGBTQ+ rights, culture and stories are in the spotlight. Pride commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a turning point in the history of modern LGBTQ+ rights. Celebrating Pride as a family is important, both to show support for friends and community members and to make sure the people in our lives who might not be ready to come out know they’ll be welcome and loved when they do. Here are some local, family-centric Pride events so you and your family can celebrate as a community!
Catonsville Pride
June 10, 3-6 p.m. | Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
Celebrate Pride with pony rides, face painting, local artisans, food vendors, a bike parade and a high heel race! Proceeds from this event will benefit The Children’s Home. The Children’s Home is a residential care facility that provides long- and short-term services to youth between 13 and 21 years old who have experienced abuse, neglect, violence and abandonment or need supervised care.
Tickets: $5
catonsvillepride2023.simpletix.com
Pride Story Time
June 16, 10 a.m. | 21 Cockeys Mill Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
Join the Reisterstown Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library for a special story time celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride! Attendees will hear empathy-building stories and learn about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and their families. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free
bcpl.info/locations/Reisterstown
Union Collective Pride: Youth Climbing!
June 17, noon-5 p.m. | Movement Hampden, 1700 W. 41st St. #440, Baltimore, MD 21211
Stay active, socialize with peers and celebrate Pride in a safe, friendly environment at Movement Gym in Hampden with rock climbing! This event is for kids ages 5 to 18 years old and is non-gendered. This event was created in partnership with Unmatched Athlete, a nonprofit working to help LGBTQ+ youth access and explore fitness. The day’s activities will include stoop storytelling followed by drag performances at Union Craft Brewing.
Free
movementgyms.com
unmatchedathlete.org
Pride 5K
June 25, 9 a.m. | Chinese Pavilion, 900 Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD 21217
Run, walk or roll with Pride at the inaugural PRIDE 5K! This 5K will be timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing and is presented with the Pride Center of Maryland. All ages are welcome, and strollers are allowed. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to support the Pride Center of Maryland. Register to participate online.
Price: $40-45
baltimorepride.org/calendar
Westminster Pride
July 8, noon-6 p.m. | 1 Main St., Westminster, MD 21157
Grab your flags and slip on your rainbows! Westminster Pride is fun and free for all ages. The children’s festival area will feature activities, arts and crafts! Expect rainbows, hugs, fun, music, food and more.
Free
westminsterpride.org
