Events Calendar
Pride Month at The Beacon - LGBTQ+ Films All Month Long
Pride Month at The Beacon
Dutchess Pride is proud to partner with The Beacon, Southern Dutchess County’s only independent movie theater, for a monthlong film series featuring cult classics and favorites of the LGBTQ Community!
About the films:
BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER (1999)
A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.
Runs 6/5-6/11 | Tickets| Rated R
THE CRYING GAME (1992)
A British soldier kidnapped by the IRA soon befriends one of his captors, who then becomes drawn into the soldier's world.
Runs 6/12-6/18 | Tickets| Rated R
THE WEDDING BANQUET (1993)
To satisfy his nagging parents, a gay landlord and a female tenant agree to a marriage of convenience, but his parents arrive to visit and things get out of hand.
Runs 6/19-6/25 | Tickets| Rated R
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005)
Two shepherds fall for each other, but their relationship becomes complicated when they both get married to their respective girlfriends.
Runs 6/26-7/2 | Tickets| Rated R
Event Details:
Tickets are required! Help us support local queer-friendly businesses.
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
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.
Hudson Valley Renegades Pride Night
Pride Baseball Night with the Hudson Valley Renegades
Dutchess Pride is taking over the Hudson Valley Renegades stadium for an evening of sports Pride! Swing on over to Heritage Financial Park to catch the Hudson Valley Renegades — the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees — as they battle their rivals in the South Atlantic League in 2026!
The Renegades play 66 home games at Heritage Financial Park from April through September, and each one features its own unique promotional theme.
Prices vary | Tickets required| Family-friendly
Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Pride Night is Wednesday, June 10th from 6:35pm-9:05pm at:
Heritage Financial Park | 1500 NY-9D | Wappingers Falls
Event Details:
We’ll have our own section of Heritage Financial Park dedicated to DCPC
Tickets are available to purchase through the Renegades
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
All ages and abilities are welcome
Please be advised this is an evening outdoor event. If you are sensitive to heat or sunlight, please take precautions
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
Proud Parents Support Group CANCELLED
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.
2026 Poughkeepsie Pride March & Festival
Come join the Mid-Hudson Valley's largest Pride March, returning for its 8th Year!
A powerful expression of love and unity on the waterfront of the Queen City, Poughkeepsie Pride is a March & Festival spread across the City of Poughkeepsie, culminating in the celebration on the banks of the Hudson River.
About Poughkeepsie Pride
Dutchess County Pride Center was the brainchild of five Dutchess County parents who refused to accept the lack of a local LGBTQ+ organization to provide support to their trans children. One of the first events the Center did was the inaugural 2019 PKGO Pride Parade & Festival, starting on historic Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie and culminating at the beautiful waterfront Waryas Park.
Every June since, Dutchess Pride has continue to host a monthlong celebration of pride and diversity which includes numerous social events throughout Dutchess County. Additional past events have included picnics, get-togethers, fun runs, author's talks, and theatrical performances.
The annual Poughkeepsie Pride March & Festival is always held on the second Saturday in June.
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.
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.
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.
A Night at The Beacon - ‘Second Nature’ Documentary by Elliot Page
A Night at The Beacon:Second Nature, a Documentary by Elliot Page
Dutchess Pride and Newburgh Pride are proud to partner with The Beacon, Southern Dutchess County’s only independent movie theater. We’re presenting an exclusive showing of the documentary Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World by the legendary actor-director Elliot Page.
About the Doc:
Elliot Page narrates SECOND NATURE, a hilarious and heartening romp through the animal world, led by brave scientists fighting censorship as they reveal the truth about our nature. Debunking myths that females are “inferior” and being queer is “unnatural,” Second Nature follows trailblazing trans Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Joan Roughgarden as she meets other groundbreaking scientists exploring the 1500+ animal species who engage in same-sex sexual behavior and parenting, change sex, form matriarchies, and more.
$13-$15 | Tickets required| Unrated
Event Details:
Tickets are required! Help us support local queer-friendly businesses.
This documentary has not been rated by the MPAA
We’ll be taking over The Beacon for a queer-friendly movie night.
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
We’re also proud to sponsor a monthlong film series at The Beacon in honor of Pride Month
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
Free Film at the Bardavon - The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love
Free Film: The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love
Dutchess Pride is proud to partner with the Bardavon 1869 Opera House to host a FREE screening of the 1995 cult classic romantic comedy The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love.
About the Film:
Starring Laurel Holloman (“Randy”) and Nicole Ari Parker (“Evie”), The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love is an adventurous and charming love story between two teens of different social and economic backgrounds who find themselves experiencing the travails of first love. Maria Maggenti directed.
No cost | Tickets required| Rated R
Pride Night is Friday, June 26th from 7:00pm-9:05pm at:
The Bardavon Theatre | 35 Market St | Poughkeepsie
Event Details:
This move is Rated R
No pre-registration necessary
(FREE) Tickets will be handed out at the door
We’ll have the entire historic Bardavon for the event
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
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
Get Your Mind Write
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
Join us for a community Reiki Healing with Kim Pierce from Spirit & Stones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting: Part 2
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting: Part 2
Help Dutchess Pride paint the town rainbow! We will be painting two highly visible and central crosswalks; one in the City of Poughkeepsie and one in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Join us as we finish with the crosswalk on lower Main Street just outside Zeus Brewing Company.
No cost | RSVP ASAP! | Family-friendly
We’re supplying the paint and the refreshments, just bring yourself in your best painting attire.
While an RSVP is not required, we ask that you please email hello@dutchesspride.org so we know to expect you!
We’re meeting on May 31st from 9:00am-12:00pm at:
Main & N/S Bridge Streets | Poughkeepsie
Event Details:
We supply the paint, brushes, and supplies
We might spill some paint! Please wear clothes/shoes that you don’t mind getting a little messy
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
All ages and abilities are welcome
Please be advised this is an morning outdoor event. If you are sensitive to heat or sunlight, please take precautions
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
If We Need to Change or Cancel:
Re-schedulings and Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts (Facebook & Instagram) and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a Dutchess Pride Month event.
Pride In The Sky
Poughkeepsie Pride kicks off with Pride in the Sky 2026
Kick off Pride season on the stunning Walkway Over the Hudson as we light up the night sky in rainbow
Thank You to Our Community Partners
Pride in the Sky 2026 is being made possible thanks to the support of these fabulous organizations. Please consider supporting the organizations that support our LGBTQ+ community.
Each year, thousands of you kick off Pride season with us on the Walkway. Here’s what’s planned for 2026:
Queer Families Festival
Poughkeepsie (East) Landing Park • 3p – 6p
BGHV is partnering with the Dutchess County Pride Center to host an epic all-ages festival packed with arts, crafts, music, food, and drinks – all perfect for the young (and young at heart).
Drag Story Hour with Katarina Mirage • 4p – 5p
Don’t miss the local storytelling legend as she pops up outside the East Pavilion office.
Queer Families Meetup • 5p – 6p
Drop by the ice cream truck and City Winery pop-up bar and connect with local queer families
Pride Community Festival
Highland (West) Landing Park • 3p – 6p
Connect with local organizers and plan out your 2026 Pride Along the Hudson season.
Pride Flag Procession
Poughkeepsie (East) Landing Park • 6:45p
Be part of a signature Pride in the Sky experience as hundreds of volunteers parade gigantic rainbow and trans Pride flags across the Walkway.
Dancing + Drag Under the Stars
Walkway Middle + Highland (West) Landing Park • 7p – 10p
As the sun sets + the glow sticks come out, the food trucks and pop-up bars on the Highland side will keep the party going.
Dancing Under the Stars
Choose your favorite (or try both): DJ Prephab will be spinning vintage disco in the center of the Walkway as DJ GoGo Gadgetthrows down pop mashups on the Highland performance stage.
Live Drag Show • 8p
Local faves Andramada, Katarina Mirage & Bambii slay on the Highland performance stage.
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting: Part 1
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting: Part 1
Help Dutchess Pride paint the town rainbow! We will be painting two highly visible and central crosswalks; one in the City of Poughkeepsie and one in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Join us as we start with the crosswalk just outside the front doors of the center.
No cost | RSVP ASAP! | Family-friendly
We’re supplying the paint and the refreshments, just bring yourself in your best painting attire.
While an RSVP is not required, we ask that you please email hello@dutchesspride.org so we know to expect you!
We’re meeting on May 29th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Event Details:
We supply the paint, brushes, and supplies
We might spill some paint! Please wear clothes/shoes that you don’t mind getting a little messy
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
All ages and abilities are welcome
Please be advised this is an evening outdoor event. If you are sensitive to heat or sunlight, please take precautions
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
If We Need to Change or Cancel:
Re-schedulings and Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts (Facebook & Instagram) and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a Dutchess Pride Month event.
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.
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 & Fourth Tuesdays from 2 - 5pm 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rainbow Prom
A Prom for LGBTQ+ teens and allies. Come be yourself and enjoy an evening of fun and dancing. Co-hosted by Dutchess County Pride Center & Leaders by Choice.
No fee | RSVP Required | Ages 13-18 Only
Walk-ins are welcome!
Rainbow Prom is Friday May 15, 2026 from 7 - 10pm at:
Location Provided Upon RSVP
What’s In Store:
Performances from local drag icons Janine Extreme & Heath Barr, of Haus of Extreme
A welcoming and affirming LGBTQ+ Prom for queer teens and allies to show up and show out in formal wear that makes them feel like themselves.
Event is free of charge.
How to RSVP:
You must RSVP to hello@dutchesspride.org with a copy of your school ID to get location information.
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 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.
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.
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.
Event Archive
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