Let’s DANCE! Move, groove, and wiggle your way to the Crown & Anchor for a special dance party that’s fun for the whole family!
We’ll also debut our Family Week 2025 compilation video. Stop by and see if you’re in it!
Be part of our annual group photo! Stop by and be a part of history!
Note: Water bottle filling station is across the street at Town Hall. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
Announcing the Grand Marshals of our 2025 Family Pride Parade:
Sneha Scharbach, Comedian and LGBTQ+ mom
Judy Gold, Comedian and proud queer mom
Donna Walker, Director of DEI for the City of Provincetown
Tara Hoot, Beloved drag queen
Celebrate your family’s pride in this joyful, high-energy parade through the heart of Provincetown (1/2 mile route).
Bring your rainbows, smiles, and your new Family Week friends as we sing, dance, and march together, sharing our pride with the entire community. We’ll assemble and wrap up at Bas Relief Park. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of love, visibility, and family!
A group photo will be taken just at 12:45pm and the parade starts at 1 pm!
Parade route (~.6 mile start to finish): Bas Relief Park > Ryder St. > Commercial St. > Court St. > Bradford St. > Bas Relief Park
But jump in and join us at any point along the parade route!
Note: The Town of Provincetown requires police officers to be present at some Family Week activities, depending on event size and other details. Provincetown police officers will be present at this event.
Get pumped for Provincetown's annual Pride Parade! There will be craft materials available for you to create posters & signs for you & your family!
Note: Water bottle filling station is across the street at Town Hall. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
As part of Provincetown Family Week, Payomet Cirque by the Sea will be hosting a Juggle Jam at Provincetown Town Hall!
It's fun for the whole family– so all ages and experience levels are welcome and encouraged. Props you might see folks using at juggle jam include balls, hoops, juggling clubs, diabolos, yo-yos, spinning tops, rings, batons, levi-wands, flower sticks, toy trucks, staves, poi, hats, and more! Trevor and guest artists will be available to teach new tricks or give technical support.
This event is being offered to the community free of charge, and registration is not required to attend– however we'd appreciate you let us know you're coming by filling out this form.
Please choose us an approximate time you are coming, so that we can accommodate all interested in the joining the fun - you can sign up for more than one!
EVENT DETAILS:
🎪 Juggle Jam with Payomet Cirque by the Sea
🎪 Provincetown Town Hall, 265 Commercial Street
🎪 Friday, August 1 from 11:45am-2:45pm
🎪 All ages and abilities
🎪 Maximum 80 participants
🎪 FREE
Payomet Performing Arts Center is a volunteer driven, non-profit performing arts organization committed to gradual and sustainable growth in order to remain true to our core mission: to produce exciting professional live music, theater, circus arts and humanities events rooted in strong social values.
This event is being offered to the community free of charge but registration is requested!
Join us for a one-hour, trauma-informed somatic space where you can soften, rest, and come home to yourself. Through gentle, grounding movement, we’ll tend to the parts of us that are always holding, always scanning, always bracing.
No fixing. No performing. Just an invitation to breathe, to land, and to feel what it’s like to be held.
Whether you’ve done somatic work before or this is brand new, you are welcome here — exactly as you are.
For LGBTQIA+ adults of all identities and experiences.
Pay what you can — suggested donation $25.
As part of Provincetown Family Week, Payomet Cirque by the Sea will be hosting a Improv Comedy & Games Workshop at Provincetown Town Hall!
This class is designed to create a safe space to explore theater, teamwork, and creativity. Students will leave this improvisational workshop with all of the tools to be a supportive, character-driven improviser who says “yes, and…'' to their scene partners to build fun, game-based scenes as a team. Students will play improvisational games, do acting exercises, and get an opportunity to explore their unique stage presence. Improvisational Theater is a great way to boost emotional maturity, confidence, connection to peers, and interpersonal intelligence. Let's come together and build a deeper community through theater and games!
EVENT DETAILS:
🎪 Improv Comedy & Games Workshop with Payomet Cirque by the Sea
🎪 Provincetown Town Hall, 265 Commercial Street
🎪 Friday, August 1 from 10:30-11:30am
🎪 All ages and abilities
🎪 Maximum 20 children // Ages 4-8 yrs
🎪 FREE
Payomet Performing Arts Center is a volunteer driven, non-profit performing arts organization committed to gradual and sustainable growth in order to remain true to our core mission: to produce exciting professional live music, theater, circus arts and humanities events rooted in strong social values.
This event is being offered to the community free of charge but registration is requested!
It’s your last chance to get a Family Week t-shirt or or a fun reversible bucket hat (and more!) before Family Week 2025 comes to a close!
Family Equality Family Week T-shirt and Swag Sales at Firehouse No.3 (254 Commercial St.): Grab your Family Week merch and get your swag on! We have the goods you want. Commemorate your week in Provincetown with Family Week and Family Equality branded gear.
Family Week t-shirts in adult and youth sizes
Family Week baby onesies
“We Persist. We Must” t-shirts in adult sizes
“Joy with our justice” t-shirts in adult sizes
Reversible Bucket Hat
Tumbler
And more!
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Keep the fun going after the 7–9 PM event with our Parents’ Night Out After Party at Crown & Anchor from 9 PM – 12 AM! From Britney to Beyoncé, Madonna to Miley — we’re throwing it back and pushing it forward with all your favorite music videos from across the decades because Tom Yaz’s Video Bar is back tonight! Don’t forget to sip on delicious drinks and connect with other parents in a kid-free, high-energy space. This is your chance to let loose, dance, and wrap up the night in style — no kids allowed!
Longtime Family Equality supporter, Judy Gold, brings the laughs to the Post Office Cafe & Cabaret three times during Family Week in her new show “What the FU Tour 2025.” Don’t miss it!
Disclaimer: This event is intended for adults only.
Calling all parents of Family Week! We made a very special event for you — night out edition! Join us at Box Lunch and connect with other parents.
The following will be available for purchase:
Sangria ($14)
Salted Caramel Martini ($16)
Gazpacho Topped with a Shrimp Cocktail ($12)
2 Chipotle Chicken Sliders ($15)
2 BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders ($16)
2 Lobster Sliders ($28)
“The Trio” Sliders ($30)
1/2 lb Brioche with Cole Slaw & Chips ($36)
Our event host is Sneha Scharbach!
Sneha Scharbach is an NYC-based comedian, Indian-American, and LGBTQ+ mom of two who turns family chaos into comedy gold. Her stand-up dives into coming out to traditional Indian parents, raising kids with her wife Kathryn, and the beautiful mess of modern queer parenting—with a healthy dose of sarcasm and spice (last time she wore a sari, her mom made her). She recently lit up the stage at Breaking Barriers: An AANHPI Celebration and is quickly becoming a must-watch voice in comedy.
Play ball! Grab your visors, dust off your sports-person-ship, fill up your water bottles, and come out to the beach located behind Crown & Anchor Inn for a Family Volleyball Tournament.
Don’t want to play? Come cheer on the teams! The more the merrier.
Join us for a powerful evening exploring identity, family, and belonging through a special screening of Mom, I Have Something to Tell You. This moving documentary highlights the unique bond between gay sons and their mothers, with insights into how these relationships shape—and are shaped by intersectional LGBTQ+ experiences.
Calling all curious, creative, and adventurous kids ages 7–11!
Get ready for four unforgettable days of fun, friendship, and celebration at Camp Highlight’s Family Week Program 2025 — a vibrant, drop-off experience designed just for kids with LGBTQ+ families!
From Monday to Thursday during Family Week, kids will dive into two action-packed hours each day filled with:
🎨 Awesome arts & crafts
🧪 Hands-on STEM experiments
🕹️ High-energy games
🌈 Joyful activities that celebrate LGBTQ+ families
Hosted indoors at Provincetown Town Hall, this program is a perfect way for kids to make new friends, explore their creativity, and be part of something truly special — all while parents and caregivers enjoy their own Family Week adventures.
💵 Cost: $200 per child for the entire week
🗓️ Dates: Monday–Thursday during Family Week
📍 Location: Provincetown Town Hall
Spots are limited so register now and make this Family Week one your child will never forget!
Time for families to explore and move mindfully! All are invited to join our friends from Outermost Yoga at Bas Relief Park for an hour of peace and relaxation that’s fun for all ages.
Join us on the beach in downtown Provincetown for an exploration of marine life. Use a special net to collect samples from the shallow waters, then use a microscope to take an up-close looks at the tiny sea creatures that live in the harbor. You'll discover why the smallest animals in the ocean are actually the most important! A fun outdoor activity for children ages 6-12! $10/$5 CCS member. Spaces limited, registration required.
SOLD OUT
Meet at SEA Space in Whaler's Wharf, 237 Commercial Street, Provincetown. Must wear shoes that can get wet.
Using their 14 passenger Mayflower Excursion vans, join the Mayflower Excursions on a true adventure, putting together clues and reading maps, leading you to the ultimate treasure! You'll venture through the National Seashore and hike through Beech Forest trails, collecting stamps for each clue found, and be rewarded for our efforts at the end!
Recommended for ages 7 to 12 yr olds.
SOLD OUT
Join us as LGBTQ+ families fill a boat for spectacular whale watching!
ALL TRIPS FEATURE:
3-4 Hour naturalist guided trip
Sundeck and viewing platform
Central air and heated cabin
Multiple restrooms onboard
Galley with food & drink
Ample seating on both upper and lower decks
Note: Accessible for manual wheelchairs only, but restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. There is a wheelchair on board to assist those with limited mobility.
Come ride aboard the trolley, by Provincetown Trolley Sightseeing Tours & Private Charters, 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 3-7, children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
Starts and ends at Town Hall, 260 Commercial St.
SOLD OUT
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Check-in: Couldn’t make it to registration on Sunday? No problem! Check-in for Family Week with Family Equality at Firehouse No.3 (254 Commercial St.).
Pick up your welcome bag stuffed with information and goodies for the week and your Family Equality wristbands that will give you access to Family Equality events all week.
Registration: Didn’t register yet? No probelm! Stop by and register on site so you can access all of Family Equality’s events and activities throughout the week.
Family Week T-shirt and Swag Sales: Grab your Family Week merch and get your swag on! We have the goods you want. Commemorate your week in Provincetown with Family Week and Family Equality branded gear.
Family Week t-shirts in adult and youth sizes
Family Week baby onesies
“We Persist. We Must” t-shirts in adult sizes
“Joy with our justice” t-shirts in adult sizes
Reversible Bucket Hat
Tumbler
And more!
Looking to meet other families with young kids? Hang out at the Littles Gathering Monday-Thursday 8-10 am for activities tailored for the pre-school and younger crowd and their grownups! Sponsored by our incredible partner, Grace Facilitators, this gathering will be led by Dr. Robin Fox and Erica Schepp, two seasoned early childhood educators who create nurturing, play-based activities and plenty of opportunities for your little ones (and you!) to meet new friends. It’s a relaxed and welcoming space for families with littles to bond, share, and play together.
Our long-time friends at OurShelves will join us at Littles Gathering each morning to share and sell some of their favorite LGBTQ+ and other diverse kids' books curated by leading national diverse kids' books experts! Play Pride Book Bingo, and enjoy bubbles, crafts, and other fun with OurShelves!
There will be plenty for you and your little to do and explore during the Littles Gathering. Stay the whole time or join when it works for you.
Grace Facilitators is proud to sponsor our Daily Littes’ Gathering events this year!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Provincetown Town Hall. Please do NOT park strollers on/near the Provincetown AIDS Memorial, nor allow children to play on/around the Provincetown AIDS Memorial.
Get ready for a fabulous night of QUEER comedy as Fruit Basket Provincetown returns for its fourth season, now at The Crown & Anchor! It's an electrifying and unforgettable night of entertainment that has become a Ptown favorite!
A friendly disclaimer: This is an adult event.
Bring a beach chair or a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars on the lawn next to the Provincetown Inn pool. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the pool bar!
The movie we’ll be playing at Movie Night is Inside Out 2!
Get ready to buckle up for Nina West’s "Sugar In The Tank: A Big Gay Musical Adventure"—the wildest, most fabulous joyride hitting the historic Pilgrim House in Provincetown! This isn’t just a show; it’s a high-octane, over-caffeinated celebration of queer culture, packed with catchy tunes, hilarious stories, and Nina’s signature sparkle.
Disclaimer: This event is intended for adults only.
As part of Provincetown Family Week, Payomet Cirque by the Sea will be hosting a Circus Mix Variety Show at Provincetown Town Hall!
Step right up and join us for a circus show featuring aerials, acrobatics and juggling by professional circus artists! This show will be fun and entertaining for all ages.
This event is being offered to the community free of charge, and registration is not required to attend– however we'd appreciate you let us know you're coming by filling out this form.
EVENT DETAILS:
🎪 Circus Mix Variety Show with Payomet Cirque by the Sea
🎪 Provincetown Town Hall, 265 Commercial Street
🎪 Wednesday, July 30 at 7:00pm
🎪 Fun for the whole family
🎪 FREE
This event is being offered to the community free of charge but registration is requested!
Note: Elevator located in rear of building
HERE’S HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Grab your walking shoes, your family, and your sense of adventure then head down Commercial St. to explore a colorful lineup of Family Equality HOT SPOTS and welcoming local businesses offering fun, food, and fabulous activities just for you!
✨ Use the maps app on your phone and also look for the "Family Night Out" signage at participating locations to find:
🔸 Hotspots featuring:
Music and dancing
Interactive games and giveaways
Meet-and-greets with Family Equality staff and surprise guests!
🔸 Local business activations, including:
Special discounts just for Family Night Out participants
Creative activities for kids and families
Free treats or small gifts when you stop by and say hello
Whether you stay for 30 minutes or the whole evening, Family Night Out is your chanceto make memories, meet other families, and celebrate the power of love andcommunity right in the heart of Provincetown.
Far Land Provisions (150 Bradford St.)
Angel Foods (467 Commercial St.)
Art Love Gallery (445 Commercial St.)
Alden Gallery (423 Commercial St.)
Adam’s Nest (379 Commercial St.)
Kids Stuff (381 Commercial St.)
Special kids game activation
Womencrafts (376 Commercial St.)
Special giveaways for FW families
Botanica (374 Commercial St.)
Summer ‘trick o treating’ activation
Sniffs of Adventure (368-A Commercial St.)
Check out their special Family Week candle! Guess what the scent is!
Family Night Out discount: Buy three candles and get the 4th one free
361 Coffee and Espresso Bar (361 Commercial St.)
Land’s End Marine Supply Hardware store (337 Commercial St.)
Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.)
Movie Screening of “The Goonies” 5:30-7:30PM
Scott Cakes (353 Commercial St.)
Clove and Creek (353 Commercial St.)
Pilgrim House (336 Commercial St.)
Box Lunch (334 Commercial St.)
Free kids sandwich!
Sidekicks (331 Commercial St.)
Kid-friendly activation
Something special for first time Family Week attendees
The Lobster Pot (321 Commercial St.)
Soft as a Grape (317 Commercial St.)
The Black Dog (315 Commercial St.)
Family-friendly activation outside of store
Luke's Lobster (317 Commercial St. at Lopes Square and MacMillan Pier)
All week long - kids eat FREE!
Special music performance on Friday
Portuguese Bakery (299 Commercial St.)
Anchor to Anchor (296 Commercial)
Puzzle Me This (290 Commercial St.)
3 Graces Boutique (261 Commercial St.)
HOT SPOT: Town Hall (260 Commercial St.)
Activation
HOT SPOT: Bas Relief Park (106 Bradford St)
CARE WITH PRIDE activation and giveaways!
Firehouse #3 (254 Commercial St.)
Get creative! Draw your family!
Adam’s Pharmacy (248 Commercial St.)
Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St.)
Gaddies will be there!
CHILL ZONE for those who need a quiet space
Provincetown Bookshop (229 Commercial St.)
The Canteen (225 Commercial St.)
U.S. Post Office (219 Commercial St.)
Aqua Bar (207 Commercial St.)
HRC (205 Commercial St.)
Spiritus Pizza (190 Commercial St.)
Bubala’s by Bay (185 Commercial St.)
Activation!
Arcadia (131 Commercial St.)
HOT SPOT: Provincetown Inn (1 Commercial St.)
Hosting our HUGE Family Movie Night on their back lawn
“Inside Out 2”
Large screen on their lawn overlooking the ocean
Pool will be open
Food/drinks for purchase
Family Night OUT is presented by CARE WITH PRIDE!
Note: The Town of Provincetown requires police officers to be present at some Family Week activities, depending on event size and other details. Provincetown police officers will be present at this event.
A Chill Space tent will be available at the Crown & Anchor as a safe space to chill for those who are overstimulated at any time during the event with a variety of sensory materials and art therapy.
Get ready for “Color My World!” It’s Family Week in Provincetown, and to celebrate, NYC /Ptown Drag Superstar Paige Turner is pulling out all the stops for the little ones.
Paige is ready to color your world with all live singing, videos, Storytime, jokes and nonstop JOY! Featuring songs from Sesame Street, Diznee, The Muppets, Dolly Parton and more!
SOLD OUT
Join us for an urgent and inspiring conversation on the state of the LGBTQ+ movement today. The event will open with a powerful message from Family Equality CEO, Darra Gordon, followed by a dynamic panel discussion featuring Darra; Luce Remy, our Vice President of Policy; Peggy Gillespie, Editor-in-Chief of the Family Diversity Project; and Tanya Neslusan, Executive Director of MassEquality. Moderated by Dejon Campbell, this session will explore where we’ve been, where we are, and what it will take to build a more just and affirming future for LGBTQ+ families.
