Events Calendar
Free STI Screening
Free, Confidential STI Testing in partnership with Cornerstone Family Health.
Please call or text (845) 704-7729 to make an appointment or ask any question.
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.
Free Screening of “I Saw The TV Glow”
Join us at the historic Bardavon 1869 Opera House of a complimentary screening of the A24 film I Saw the TV Glow (2024), written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun.
I Saw the TV Glow is a horror/fantasy film starring Justice Smith (The Get Down) and Jack Haven (Atypical), about a teenager just trying to make it through life in the suburbs who is introduced by a classmate to a mysterious late-night TV show.
Reception hosted by Dutchess Pride begins at 6:30pm, followed by the screening at 7:30pm.
Many thanks to the Bardavon for hosting the event
Poughkeepsie Pride 2025
The 7th Annual Poughkeepsie Pride March & Festival, hosted by Dutchess County Pride Center!
When: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 (Parade Lineup 11:00am, Festival Kickoff 12Noon)
Where: March Lineup @ Main & Market, Festival @ Waryas Park
Dutchess County’s largest Pride celebration returns for its Lucky 7th year! The March lineup starts at the historic Bardavon 1869 Opera House on Market Street, heading down Main Street directly to the Festival at Waryas Park. The Festival will feature nearly 100 local food vendors, artisans, retailers, and craftspeople all out in support of the LGBTQ+ Community.
BIPOC Meetup
A social/support group for LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Held on the First and Third Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm-8:00pm.
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.
Free STI Screening
Free and Confidential STI Testing with Cornerstone Family Health. Please call or text 845-704-7729 with any questions or to make an appointment.
Pride Fund Run w/Sloop Brewing Co.
Join Sloop Brewing Co. on Wednesday, June 25th at 6:00pm, for a special Pride Edition of their Miles & Brews Run Club to help raise funds for local pride organizations! For this Pride Fund Run, every mile run at this meet will earn $3 to be donated in addition to the proceeds donated yearly from Sloop’s annual Pixie Dust PRIDE release!
Looking to earn more? Join Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie on Sunday, June 22nd for their annual PRIDE Fun Run 5k & Sloop will donate $6 per mile run at their run club meet!
Creative Arts Camp
Click here to register for Creative Arts Camp https://forms.gle/r6xVXZXc1n2kdvxNA
Teen Mental Health First Aid Info Session
Come to this information session to learn more about the Mental Health First Aid Workshops. In the workshops, you can learn to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges in your friends.
Information session open to teens and parents/guardians.
Creative Arts Camp
Click here to register for Creative Arts Camp https://forms.gle/r6xVXZXc1n2kdvxNA
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.
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting Part 2
We’re painting the City AND Town of Poughkeepsie Rainbow!
We’ve already done the City of Poughkeepsie, so this time join us at the intersection of Main Street & Lewis Ave (right in front of the Pride Center) for another Community Rainbow Crosswalk Painting! We will provide the paint and all supplies, just bring your artistic selves.
BIPOC Meetup
A social/support group for LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Held on the First and Third Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Rainbow Prom
A Prom for LGBTQ+ high school students and allies.
You must RSVP to dcpridecenter@gmail.com with a copy of your high school ID to get Prom location.
BIPOC Meetup
A social/support group for LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Held on the First and Third Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm-8:00pm.
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.
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.
Board Game Night (18+)
Join us for our monthly Board Game Night at the Pride Center! We have dozens of board games to choose from, plus card and video games as well. Pizza is always provided free of charge. Come on down!
Every Second Saturday from 6:30pm-9:30pm
BIPOC Meetup
A social/support group for LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Held on the First and Third Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Event Archive
Check out all the previous events that the Pride Center has done!