NEW Events, Family Week Freebies, and Other Updates!
Can you believe that just a few short days stand between us and #PTownFamilyWeek?! We are SO READY to welcome you all to the amazing shores of Provincetown, Massachusetts. And, to stoke our excitement, we wanted to share a few updates with you…
Check out these amazing NEW events!
Queer Leaders & Parenting Panel
Wednesday, July 26 | 3PM - 4PM | Crown & Anchor Inn
Who run the world? Queer parents! We’re thrilled to announce our powerhouse panel of LGBTQ+ movement leaders, who will be joining us in Provincetown for a special discussion all about the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, queer leadership, and parenthood! Our previous Family Week attendees who have joined us at our annual State of the Movement can attest: This supercharged movement update is a CAN’T MISS event! We hope to see you there! Learn more about this event here.
Mayflower Trolley Treasure Hunt
Tuesday, July 25 & Wednesday, July 26 | 9:30AM - 11AM | Provincetown Town Hall
Come ride aboard the Trolley Roger as we navigate through clues on our map leading to the final treasure! The trolley will follow the clues on the map, making stops at each one where you'll get out to find & collect your clue. The journey will go through Provincetown and The National Seashore. At the end, you'll find a treasure for you to keep!
Ideal For ages 3-12, children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. Starts and ends at Town Hall, 260 Commercial St. Register today!
Advocating for Your Family in the Classroom
Thursday, July 27 | 11AM - 12PM | Crown & Anchor
Back-to-school season is upon us! What should LGBTQ+ families know about the current legal landscape in schools amid an onslaught of legislation targeting youth and families in the classroom? Join education policy experts for this important discussion!
Speakers include:
Nikhil Vashee, Director of Education Law & Policy, Senior Policy Counsel, Family Equality
Steph Mazzarella, Associate Dean, Student Services, Drew University
Amanda Mazzarella, K-12 Educator
Learn more about this event and submit questions in advance here.
Tooned Out Drag Show
Thursday, July 27 | 4PM - 5PM | Pilgrim House Restaurant
Relive your childhood as MISS CONCEPTION takes you back to the most iconic cartoons in history! Miss Conception will perform THE SIMPSONS, RAINBOW BRITE, SCOOBY-DOO, THE FLINTSTONES, HE-MAN/SHE-RA, INSPECTOR GADGET, JESSICA RABBIT, TOY STORY, and many more! With tons of COSTUME CHANGES before your eyes and ALL-LIVE VOCALS, come and see why this Drag Queen sells out shows around the world! This show is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets today.
Family Week Barbie Movie Screening
Thursday, July 27 |7:30PM | Waters Edge Cinema
Pack the house for a special Family Week Barbie Movie Screening at 7:30 pm on Thursday 7/27! Wear your most Barbie-pink outfit, walk our special PINK carpet, and enjoy some giveaways. This event will sell out fast, so click here to purchase tickets. Note: Tickets are first come, first serve.
Our Provincetown friends want to support Family Week families!
One of our favorite parts about planning Family Week every year is getting to work with the amazing, talented, and kind folks in Provincetown to make your experience magical. As families start arriving in PTown, make sure to support our friends:
If you’re looking for groceries for the week, check out the Farmer’s Market on July 22 from 9am - 1pm to support local farmers and enjoy farm-fresh produce. Learn more here.
Do you need a stroller, beach chairs, toys, or other equipment during your stay in Ptown? You can rent them from the amazing Sidekicks Travel Store, host of our Littles’ Gathering each day!
The lovely Connie’s Bakery is offering a 15% discount ALL WEEK to Family Week attendees, so get your bake on!
Our friends at Box Lunch are offering a free kids sandwich for every adult sandwich purchased!
Also, have you booked your ferry tickets yet? Make getting to Ptown a breeze. Our friends at Boston Harbor City Cruises are a Silver sponsor of Family Week. And they are offering a special Family Week discount. Use code FAMEQ2320 for 20% off all ticket purchases from Thursday, July 20 to Monday, July 31!
Looking for more information about resources in Provincetown, including transportation, groceries, food assistance, medical and mental health resources, and emergency contact information? Click here!
Committing to inclusive spaces
We are committed to ensuring that Family Week is a safe, inclusive, and celebratory space for everyone. As such, we have drafted this guide to help our attendees, partners, and friends understand why using gender-inclusive language is essential at Family Week! Please review and share with friends and family who will be attending Family Week.
Registration and check-in
We’re kicking off Family Week with Registration and Check-in from 10AM - 4PM at Crown & Anchor on Sunday, July 22. If you’re joining us later in the week, take note: Late registration and check-in will be available daily during the Littles’ Gathering in Bas Relief Park from 9AM - 12PM.
Sponsor Shoutouts
This week, we’re thrilled to share TWO messages from our sponsors. Up first, a hello from our National Corporate Sponsor, Gerber!
“At Gerber, we believe everyone should have the chance to build a family. We’re proud to partner with Family Equality to empower LGBTQ+ families at every stage of their journey. Catch us at our registration booth to pick up Gerber foods for your little ones and participate in our ‘Our Family Loves…’ installation.”
And second, a shoutout from our Bronze Sponsor, Cape Cod 5!
“Cape Cod 5 is pleased to partner with families each day to empower their financial goals and wellness. We’re proud LGBTQ+ allies and look forward to celebrating Family Week 2023 together!”
Have questions as we get closer to this awesome event? Don’t hesitate to reach out!