Events Calendar
Drag Bingo Night - Out & Proud 2026
Out & Proud is back and better than ever! Join us for a competitively fun night of bingo hosted by local drag queen.
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.
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.
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 Second 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.
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.
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.
Poughkeepsie Pride 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Second 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.
Murder Mystery Night - Out & Proud 2026
Out & Proud is back and better than ever! Help us solve Whit Wiley’s murder at The Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory before the culprit escapes.
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.
High Tea with The Doctor - Out & Proud 2026
Out & Proud is back and better than ever! Join us at The Pandorica in Beacon for an afternoon tea to remember. P.S., the restaurant is bigger on the inside!
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.
Trans Day of Visibility Art Project
Join us as we create a meaningful piece of expressive community art in celebration of Trans Joy! The final result will be publicly displayed all year at the Pride Center’s Community Art Wall. All supplies (and pizza) will be provided! Come join us!
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Community based art creation in solidarity and celebration of Trans Joy.
All supplies provided.
Free Pizza!
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 this event.
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 Second 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.
Free Screening of ‘Pillion"‘ - Out & Proud 2026
Out & Proud is back and better than ever in 2026! Join our friends at the renowned Starr Cinema in Rhinebeck for a showing of the hit British queer film Pillion, starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgard.
Out & Proud BOWLING
An LGBTQ+ inclusive social event series.
Out & Proud Around Town is back! This time, we’re going bowling at Spins Bowl in Wappingers Falls - the gameplay and shoes are on us!
No fee | Registration is Required | 18+
Please RSVP prior to joining by emailing hello@dutchesspride.org so we know to expect you!
Out & Proud meets at differing places and times each month. No two events are the same. You won’t want to miss out of what we’re planning!
About Out & Proud:
One of the first events ever offered by Dutchess Pride.
All events are free of charge, keeping with our commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Previous events include Axe Throwing, Movie Screenings, Bowling, Escape Rooms, and much more!
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 any Out & Proud Around Town event.
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.
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.
BIPOC Meetup CANCELLED
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.
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.
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 First and Third Saturday from 6:30pm-9:30pm
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 First and Third Saturday from 6:30pm-9:30pm
Event Archive
Check out all the previous events that the Pride Center has done!