Events Calendar
BIPOC Meetup
A discussion and peer support group for LGBTQ+ black, indigenous, Latinx, and people of color.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
BIPOC Meetup meets on the First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Wellness Wednesday
A space to learn flexibility with your mind and emotions, brought to you by Dutchess County Pride Center and Impact Psychological Services.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Wellness Wednesday is held on the Fourth Wednesday of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Every month will have a different focus to help you learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings.
Highlighting accessible paths to wellness through a mix of psychoeducation, experiential activities, and resource sharing.
Opportunities for you to connect with local advocates and mental health providers.
Explore different ways to engage in personal and community wellness.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a wellness event.
Crafty Queers
An inclusive makerspace for LGBTQ+ creatives
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Crafty Queers meets on the Fourth Monday of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Hands-on creative exploration.
Engage in writing, watercolor, painting, scrapbooking, and more.
Supplies are provided free of charge for many mediums; feel free to bring your own!
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Free STI Screening
A partnership between Cornerstone Health & Dutchess Pride, free and confidential STI/STD screenings.
No fee | Appointments Required | 18+
Prior appointments required, walk-ins unfortunately cannot be accommodated
Call or Text 845-972-2302 or 845-972-1123 to Make an Appointment
STI/STD Screenings are held by appointment only on Second Tuesdays from 2 - 5pm & Fourth Tuesdays from 4 - 7pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Testing Offered for:
HIV (rapid testing, results in 20 minutes)
Hepatitis C (HCV) (rapid testing, results in 20 minutes)
Chlamydia (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
Gonorrhea (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
Syphilis (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
If We Need to Cancel:
The screening team will reach out to you directly if the appointment needs to be cancelled or rescheduled. Please call or text 845-972-2302 or 845-972-1123 if you have questions.
Out and Proud Mid-Hudson Comic Con
Out & Proud Around Town is back and better than ever in 2026! We’re thrilled to bring you a series of FREE and accessible social outings all around Dutchess County. You won’t want to miss what’s coming next.
Join us as we head on down to the Mid-Hudson Comic Con for a day of fun! We have a limited number of free tickets so please don’t forget to RSVP through hello@dutchesspride.org
Trans Closet Drop In Hours
Trans Closet of the Hudson Valley (TCHV) is dedicated to providing clothes, gender-affirming supplies, and other resources without question or cost. TCHV holds a monthly Open Drop-In for Trans and Nonbinary folks in the Hudson Valley.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Trans Closet Open Drop-In is the First Saturday of Every Month from 12 - 3pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Access to no-cost gender-affirming clothing and shoes
Access to surgery care packages for folks planning on receiving gender-affirming surgeries
Connection with the local Trans and Nonbinary community
If Trans Closet Needs to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the TCHV social media accounts and on their website. Please contact them directly if you have questions about Drop-In.
Queer Women Connect
A discussion and peer support group for women and those who feel comfortable in a space centering on the experiences of women.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
QWC meets on the First and Third Mondays of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
BIPOC Meetup
A discussion and peer support group for LGBTQ+ black, indigenous, Latinx, and people of color.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
BIPOC Meetup meets on the First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Get Your Mind Write CANCELLED
A space for gentle stretches for all bodies, mediation and generative writing prompts to help ease your mind and body.
The Classic Mix ONLINE
A discussion and peer support group for LGBTQ+ adults 50+. Join us in this supportive community space, having conversations that reflect who we are, what challenges us and concerns us. Let’s celebrate our uniqueness.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
First Thursdays are Online Via Zoom. Third Thursdays are in person at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Tween Meetup
Tween Meetup is a social and support meetup for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, ages 9-12.
In this meetup, youth will support each other as they navigate what it means to be an LGBTQ+ youth in a safe and welcoming environment.
Community Reiki CANCELLED
Join us for a community Reiki Healing with Kim Pierce from Spirit & Stones.
Free STI Screening
A partnership between Cornerstone Health & Dutchess Pride, free and confidential STI/STD screenings.
No fee | Appointments Required | 18+
Prior appointments required, walk-ins unfortunately cannot be accommodated
Call or Text 845-972-2302 or 845-972-1123 to Make an Appointment
STI/STD Screenings are held by appointment only on Second Tuesdays from 2 - 5pm & Fourth Tuesdays from 4 - 7pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Testing Offered for:
HIV (rapid testing, results in 20 minutes)
Hepatitis C (HCV) (rapid testing, results in 20 minutes)
Chlamydia (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
Gonorrhea (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
Syphilis (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
If We Need to Cancel:
The screening team will reach out to you directly if the appointment needs to be cancelled or rescheduled. Please call or text 845-972-2302 or 845-972-1123 if you have questions.
Queer Men Connect
A discussion and peer support group for men and those who feel comfortable in a space centering on the experiences of men.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
QMC meets on the Second Tuesday of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Proud Parents Support Group
A support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages.
Trans Youth Group
Trans Youth Group is a safe place for youth 18 and under who identify as transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, gender non-conforming or gender questioning to come together
In this meetup, the youth will socialize with each other in a supportive and welcoming environment in which they can learn how to engage with others as the gender they feel most comfortable with.
Yarn Crafts Club
An inclusive creatorspace for LGBTQ+ creatives who love to use yarn to create.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Yarn Crafts Club meets on the Third Sunday of Every Month from 3 - 4pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Hands-on creative exploration.
Engage in knitting, crocheting, and more!
Supplies are provided free of charge; feel free to bring your own!
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Queer Women Connect
A discussion and peer support group for women and those who feel comfortable in a space centering on the experiences of women.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
QWC meets on the First and Third Mondays of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
BIPOC Meetup
A discussion and peer support group for LGBTQ+ black, indigenous, Latinx, and people of color.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
BIPOC Meetup meets on the First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Quiet Social Club
An quiet space for calm connection. Enjoy being social in a space that doesn’t require you to be social.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Quiet Social Hour meets on the Third Wednesday of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Bring a book to read, a craft to work on, or join us to engage in quiet conversation in a low pressure setting
Enjoy being around others without the pressure to chat.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
The Classic Mix IN PERSON
A discussion and peer support group for LGBTQ+ adults 50+, offering opportunities for connection, friendship, and engagement.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
Join us in this supportive community space, having conversations that reflect who we are, what challenges us and concerns us. Let’s celebrate our uniqueness.
First Thursdays are Online Via Zoom. Third Thursdays are in person at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Tween Meetup
Tween Meetup is a social and support meetup for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, ages 9-12.
In this meetup, youth will support each other as they navigate what it means to be an LGBTQ+ youth in a safe and welcoming environment.
Crafty Queers
An inclusive makerspace for LGBTQ+ creatives
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Crafty Queers meets on the Fourth Monday of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Hands-on creative exploration.
Engage in writing, watercolor, painting, scrapbooking, and more.
Supplies are provided free of charge for many mediums; feel free to bring your own!
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Free STI Screening
A partnership between Cornerstone Health & Dutchess Pride, free and confidential STI/STD screenings.
No fee | Appointments Required | 18+
Prior appointments required, walk-ins unfortunately cannot be accommodated
Call or Text 845-972-2302 or 845-972-1123 to Make an Appointment
STI/STD Screenings are held by appointment only on Second Tuesdays from 2 - 5pm & Fourth Tuesdays from 4 - 7pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Testing Offered for:
HIV (rapid testing, results in 20 minutes)
Hepatitis C (HCV) (rapid testing, results in 20 minutes)
Chlamydia (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
Gonorrhea (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
Syphilis (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
If We Need to Cancel:
The screening team will reach out to you directly if the appointment needs to be cancelled or rescheduled. Please call or text 845-972-2302 or 845-972-1123 if you have questions.
Wellness Wednesday
A space to learn flexibility with your mind and emotions, brought to you by Dutchess County Pride Center and Impact Psychological Services.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Wellness Wednesday is held on the Fourth Wednesday of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Every month will have a different focus to help you learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings.
Highlighting accessible paths to wellness through a mix of psychoeducation, experiential activities, and resource sharing.
Opportunities for you to connect with local advocates and mental health providers.
Explore different ways to engage in personal and community wellness.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a wellness event.
Queer Women Connect CANCELLED
A discussion and peer support group for women and those who feel comfortable in a space centering on the experiences of women.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
QWC meets on the First and Third Mondays of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Yarn Crafts Club
An inclusive creatorspace for LGBTQ+ creatives who love to use yarn to create.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Yarn Crafts Club meets on the Third Sunday of Every Month from 3 - 4pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Hands-on creative exploration.
Engage in knitting, crocheting, and more!
Supplies are provided free of charge; feel free to bring your own!
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Tween Meetup
Tween Meetup is a social and support meetup for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, ages 9-12.
In this meetup, youth will support each other as they navigate what it means to be an LGBTQ+ youth in a safe and welcoming environment.
The Classic Mix IN PERSON
A discussion and peer support group for LGBTQ+ adults 50+, offering opportunities for connection, friendship, and engagement.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
Join us in this supportive community space, having conversations that reflect who we are, what challenges us and concerns us. Let’s celebrate our uniqueness.
First Thursdays are Online Via Zoom. Third Thursdays are in person at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Quiet Social Club
An quiet space for calm connection. Enjoy being social in a space that doesn’t require you to be social.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Quiet Social Hour meets on the Third Wednesday of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Bring a book to read, a craft to work on, or join us to engage in quiet conversation in a low pressure setting
Enjoy being around others without the pressure to chat.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Queer Men Connect CANCELLED
A discussion and peer support group for men and those who feel comfortable in a space centering on the experiences of men.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
QMC meets on the Second Tuesday of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Free STI Screening
A partnership between Cornerstone Health & Dutchess Pride, free and confidential STI/STD screenings.
No fee | Appointments Required | 18+
Prior appointments required, walk-ins unfortunately cannot be accommodated
Call or Text 845-972-2302 or 845-972-1123 to Make an Appointment
STI/STD Screenings are held by appointment only on Second Tuesdays from 2 - 5pm & Fourth Tuesdays from 4 - 7pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Testing Offered for:
HIV (rapid testing, results in 20 minutes)
Hepatitis C (HCV) (rapid testing, results in 20 minutes)
Chlamydia (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
Gonorrhea (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
Syphilis (lab testing, results in 3-7 days)
If We Need to Cancel:
The screening team will reach out to you directly if the appointment needs to be cancelled or rescheduled. Please call or text 845-972-2302 or 845-972-1123 if you have questions.
Blood Drive
Dutchess County Pride Center is a proud sponsor for the Family Partnership Center’s blood Drive! New donors are always needed and are encouraged to come on down!
Schedule to donate at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Dutchesspride
Give blood July 13 to 31 for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie on them! rcblood.org/July
Trans Youth Group
Trans Youth Group is a safe place for youth 18 and under who identify as transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, gender non-conforming or gender questioning to come together
In this meetup, the youth will socialize with each other in a supportive and welcoming environment in which they can learn how to engage with others as the gender they feel most comfortable with.
Proud Parents Support Group
A support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages.
BIPOC Meetup
A discussion and peer support group for LGBTQ+ black, indigenous, Latinx, and people of color.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
BIPOC Meetup meets on the First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Queer Women Connect
A discussion and peer support group for women and those who feel comfortable in a space centering on the experiences of women.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
QWC meets on the First and Third Mondays of Every Month from 7 - 8pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Trans Closet Drop In Hours
Trans Closet of the Hudson Valley (TCHV) is dedicated to providing clothes, gender-affirming supplies, and other resources without question or cost. TCHV holds a monthly Open Drop-In for Trans and Nonbinary folks in the Hudson Valley.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Trans Closet Open Drop-In is the First Saturday of Every Month from 12 - 3pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Access to no-cost gender-affirming clothing and shoes
Access to surgery care packages for folks planning on receiving gender-affirming surgeries
Connection with the local Trans and Nonbinary community
If Trans Closet Needs to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the TCHV social media accounts and on their website. Please contact them directly if you have questions about Drop-In.
Community Reiki
Join us for a community Reiki Healing with Kim Pierce from Spirit & Stones.
Tween Meetup
Tween Meetup is a social and support meetup for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, ages 9-12.
In this meetup, youth will support each other as they navigate what it means to be an LGBTQ+ youth in a safe and welcoming environment.
The Classic Mix ONLINE
A discussion and peer support group for LGBTQ+ adults 50+. Join us in this supportive community space, having conversations that reflect who we are, what challenges us and concerns us. Let’s celebrate our uniqueness.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
First Thursdays are Online Via Zoom. Third Thursdays are in person at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Services Offered:
Peers sharing stories and experiences.
Peers asking questions and sharing answers.
If We Need to Cancel:
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Get Your Mind Write
A space for gentle stretches for all bodies, mediation and generative writing prompts to help ease your mind and body.
Pride Fun Run 5K
Pride Fun Run 5K
Dutchess Pride is proud to partner with Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie for our annual Fun Run 5K Fundraiser for the Pride Center!
Register Now Here:
The Pride Fun Run 5K is Sunday, June 28th from 9:00am-11:30am at:
Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie | 1895 South Rd| Poughkeepsie
Event Details:
Come run a 5K and help raise money for the Pride Center!
All ages and running abilities are welcome.
Tickets are required to participate at can be purchased through the Fleet Feet website.
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
Poughkeepsie Pride Month:
See what else we have in store for 2026 here!
About Us:
Poughkeepsie Pride was first created in 2019 by Dutchess County Pride Center (DCPC), and has grown every year since. We’ve gone from just the Pride march in June to a host of activities across the county.
DCPC offers monthly social and support groups for members of the LGBTQ+ Community
Event Archive
Check out all the previous events that the Pride Center has done!