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Dutchess Pride Event Calendar
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The Classic Mix
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 | 50+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
The Classic Mix is held 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.
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
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.
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens
This group focuses on the neurodivergent experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals face. We will explore different themes each month, with a focus on expressing experiences through different mediums like art, writing, music, and more. Anyone who is NeuroQueer, medically or self-diagnosed, is more than welcome to attend.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of Every Month from 5 - 6pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Each month focuses on a new topic to discuss
One new craft per month that relates to the topic at hand
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.
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
Adult Halloween Party
Out & Proud Around Town is back and better than ever in 2026! We’re thrilled to bring you free and accessible social outings all around Dutchess County and the surrounding Hudson Valley are. You won’t want to miss what’s coming next.
Join us at the Dutchess County Pride Center for our 18+ Halloween Party! We’re bringing this Out and Proud back home to the center for a scary great night of games, food, and fun! Tell your friends and loved ones to come on down for a fang-tastic night!
Posted In: Social Event, Events for Adults
Tagged: Out & Proud, Adult
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 845-658-4195 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 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 Fourth 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.
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Adults
This group focuses on the neurodivergent experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals face. We will explore different themes each month, with a focus on expressing experiences through different mediums like art, writing, music, and more. Anyone who is NeuroQueer, medically or self-diagnosed, is more than welcome to attend.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens meets on the Second and Fourth Wednesdays of Every Month from 5 - 6pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Each month focuses on a new topic to discuss
One new craft per month that relates to the topic at hand
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 local licensed clinicians.
This month’s focus is: a drop in group for people dealing with Toxic or Narcissistic people in your life.
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.
TEEN HALLOWEEN PARTY
Join us for our 8th Annual Teen Halloween Party. We’ll have snacks, games, pizza and a costume contest- WITH PRIZES!!!
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
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.
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens
This group focuses on the neurodivergent experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals face. We will explore different themes each month, with a focus on expressing experiences through different mediums like art, writing, music, and more. Anyone who is NeuroQueer, medically or self-diagnosed, is more than welcome to attend.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of Every Month from 5 - 6pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Each month focuses on a new topic to discuss
One new craft per month that relates to the topic at hand
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.
The Classic Mix
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 | 50+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
The Classic Mix is held 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.
Out & Proud at the Escape Rooms!
Out & Proud Around Town is back and better than ever in 2026! We’re thrilled to bring you free and accessible social outings all around Dutchess County and the surrounding Hudson Valley are. You won’t want to miss what’s coming next.
Think you’ve got what it takes to find all the clues and escape the room before time is up? Join us as we take the next Out & Proud to Escape Time Adventures! We’ve got two awesome rooms booked and ready to go with very limited space so please RSVP now before space runs out! As there is limited space, we ask that you RSVP only if you are certain. Should you no-show day of, we reserve the right to ask you to cover the cost of your ticket.
Space is limited - RSVP to hello@dutchesspride.org before you miss out!
Posted In: Social Event, Events for Adults
Tagged: Out & Proud, Adult
Posted In: Social Event, Events for Adults
Tagged: Out & Proud, Adult
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
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 845-658-4195 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.
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Adults
This group focuses on the neurodivergent experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals face. We will explore different themes each month, with a focus on expressing experiences through different mediums like art, writing, music, and more. Anyone who is NeuroQueer, medically or self-diagnosed, is more than welcome to attend.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens meets on the Second and Fourth Wednesdays of Every Month from 5 - 6pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Each month focuses on a new topic to discuss
One new craft per month that relates to the topic at hand
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.
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
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.
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens
This group focuses on the neurodivergent experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals face. We will explore different themes each month, with a focus on expressing experiences through different mediums like art, writing, music, and more. Anyone who is NeuroQueer, medically or self-diagnosed, is more than welcome to attend.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of Every Month from 5 - 6pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Each month focuses on a new topic to discuss
One new craft per month that relates to the topic at hand
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
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 | 50+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
The Classic Mix is held 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.
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
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 845-658-4195 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 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 Fourth 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.
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Adults
This group focuses on the neurodivergent experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals face. We will explore different themes each month, with a focus on expressing experiences through different mediums like art, writing, music, and more. Anyone who is NeuroQueer, medically or self-diagnosed, is more than welcome to attend.
No fee | No registration necessary | 18+
Walk-ins are welcome!
Creative NeuroQueer Expressions for Teens meets on the Second and Fourth Wednesdays of Every Month from 5 - 6pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
What Happens:
Each month focuses on a new topic to discuss
One new craft per month that relates to the topic at hand
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 CANCELLED
A space to learn flexibility with your mind and emotions, brought to you by Dutchess County Pride Center and local licensed clinicians.
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.
Office Hours Closed Today!
Office Hours will be closed due to the holiday. Thank you for your understanding!
Office Hours Closed Today!
Office Hours will be closed today due to the holiday. Thank you for your understanding!
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
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 845-658-4195 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.
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
Out & Proud: HV Wreck Room
Out & Proud Around Town is back and better than ever in 2026! We’re thrilled to bring you free and accessible social outings all around Dutchess County and the surrounding Hudson Valley are. You won’t want to miss what’s coming next.
Got some rage to get out? Come on down to HV Wreck Room in the Poughkeepsie Galleria to smash stuff!
We've got a limited number of spots available so please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible through hello@dutchesspride.org! As there is limited space, we ask that you RSVP only if you are certain. Should you no-show day of, we reserve the right to ask you to cover the cost of your ticket.
Space is limited - RSVP to hello@dutchesspride.org before you miss out!
Posted In: Social Event, Events for Adults
Tagged: Out & Proud, Adult
Out & Proud: Hangout at Headless Horseman Hayrides
Out & Proud Around Town is back and better than ever in 2026! We’re thrilled to bring you free and accessible social outings all around Dutchess County and the surrounding Hudson Valley are. You won’t want to miss what’s coming next.
We’re taking a trip across the river for a fang-tastic start to October for the Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions! and We've got a limited number of spots available so please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible through hello@dutchesspride.org! As there is limited space, we ask that you RSVP only if you are certain. Should you no-show day of, we reserve the right to ask you to cover the cost of your ticket.
WARNING: Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions contains scenes that some guests may find disturbing.
Magic Moon Farm, Inc. d/b/a Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions reserves the right to refuse a ticket to any patron at any time, for any reason. All ticket holders will voluntarily assume all risks and dangers associated with each and every attraction and agrees to release the operator(s), affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and landlord from any liability, harm, injury or death, cost or expense whatsoever that may arise directly or indirectly from attending this attraction. This is an outdoor attraction which is held in the dark! APPROPRIATE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED. You will experience audio & visual disturbances, low visibility, strobe lights, fog, damp and/or wet effects, encounter uneven walking surfaces in a physically demanding environment. While every effort is made to ensure your safety, you should not participate if you are, including but not limited to: pregnant; suffer from claustrophobia; are prone to seizures; have heart, back, or respiratory problems.
Space is limited - RSVP to hello@dutchesspride.org before you miss out!
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Tagged: Out & Proud, Adult
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.
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.
Hudson Valley CMA: Saturday Solutions
Saturday Solutions is an open meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Anyone who has a desire to stop using is welcome.
This is a hybrid meeting — Join us weekly in person at the Dutchess County Pride Center or Online via Zoom.
Each Meeting begins with a rotating weekly topic, followed by open sharing.
1st Saturday — Reading from 12 Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts
2nd Saturday — Speaker/Topic
3rd Saturday — Reading from Living Sober
4th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
5th Saturday — Speaker/Topic
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
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 | 50+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
The Classic Mix is held 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.
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
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 Fourth 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 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.
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
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 | 50+
Walk-ins are welcome!
The Classic Mix meets on the First & Third Thursdays of Every Month from 4 - 5pm.
The Classic Mix is held 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.
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