Timing is subject to change.
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!
Celebrate your family's pride in an energetic parade with the friends you've made this week! Join us as we sing, dance, and march through the streets of Provincetown and share our pride with the community. We will assemble and end at Bas Relief Park. A group photo will be taken just before the Parade, at 12:45pm.
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 special thank you to Rockland Trust for supporting 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.
A toast to our egg-cellant Family Week families! Join us for a drag brunch performance at the Crown & Anchor Inn.
This event is first come, first serve. We anticipate this being very popular and recommend arriving early!
Performer to be announced.
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.
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.
Western Massachusetts families are invited to join us for a meet-up TOMORROW at 10 Cudworth Street (outside, no parking) from 4:30PM to 6PM! We will have hot dogs, clam chowder, and good company!
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.
Kids ages 8 - 15 are invited to join Camp Highlight for a two-hour program daily during Family Week 2023. Enrollees will participate in recreational activities and curriculum including arts and crafts, games, and STEM fun all celebrating LGBTQ+ families.
This is drop-off program and will occur indoors at the Crown & Anchor Inn. The cost is $175 per child.
Sail away with family on the Cutter Bloodhound, sister of the Schooner Hindu! The Tuesday and Thursday trips are BYO lunch, and the Wednesday trip will feature a special lunch from Perfect Picnic.
Note: The sailboat is not wheelchair accessible, but the crew is happy to assist those with limited ability on board. “Head” restroom is on board, but using the restroom before is recommended.
Join us on the beach for an exploration of marine life! Use a special net to collect samples from the shallow waters, then use a microscope to take a close look 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!
Cost for kids age 6-12 is $10 ($5 for CCS members). Registration for this event is full.
Time for families to explore and move mindfully! All are invited to join our friends at Outermost Yoga at Bas Relief Park for an hour of peace and relaxation that’s fun for all ages.
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. A wheelchair-accessible paved path surrounds the grassy park.
Join our panelists for a discussion about:
The current legal landscape in schools
What Title IX is and how to file complaints
How to advocate for your family in schools
Panelists include:
Nikhil Vashee (he/they), Director of Education Law and Policy, Senior Policy Counsel
Steph Mazzarella (she/they), Associate Dean, Student Services at Drew University
Amanda Mazzarella (she/they), K-12 educator
Join our friends from The LEGO® Group for a daily LEGO® build! Show up ready to express yourself through your build.
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. A wheelchair-accessible paved path surrounds the grassy park.
Thanks to the LEGO® Group for sponsoring this Family Week event!
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
Call 1-800-826-9300 to sign up! Rates can be viewed here. Mention Family Week for $5 off.
Note: Accessible for manual wheelchairs only, but restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. There is a wheelchair on board to assist those with limited mobility.
Calling all little ones! Join us each morning of Family Week for a morning meetup, complete with age-appropriate games, story times, and more courtesy of our partner organization, Sidekicks! Bring a blanket, morning to-go snacks, sunscreen, and anything you might need for some family fun in the sun.
Late to check-in? Family Equality staff will be present at the Littles’ Gathering to check in late registrants.
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
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.
Couldn’t make it to registration on Sunday? No problem! Family Week attendees are encouraged to check in with Family Equality, pick up their swag bag and wristband, and say hi to the team!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
Family Night is a community fundraiser supporting the year-round work of Family Equality.
This year's theme is "We Arrgh Family: A Deep Sea Disco." Toss on a nautical stripe, add some sparkle, and show us how your family does Le Chic, sailor. Or opt to go full-on oceanic opulence, reef realness, fish fabulousness, or mer-magnificence. Join us for our new age, equitable family picnic and enjoy grub from Box Lunch, games, and disco magic courtesy of DJ Shiran.
This event is free to attend. Attendees are required to RSVP.
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.
There is a semi-paved path around part of the field. If walking, please note that Motta Field is at the top of a hill.
A Chill Space tent will be available 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.
DON’T MISS THIS EVENT!
Who runs the world? Queer parents! Join our CEO, Stacey Stevenson (she/they), and a powerhouse panel of LGBTQ+ movement leaders for a special discussion about queer leadership and parenting.
Mia Cooley (she/her), Founder, xHood
Sarah Kate Ellis (she/her), President & CEO, GLAAD
Kelley Robinson, (she/her), President, HRC
Hear about the state of the movement, how Family Equality and our movement partners are responding to the over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, and what you can do to build resilience and community.
The Powerhouse Panel: (left to right) Mia Cooley, Sarah Kate Ellis, Kelley Robinson, and Jansen Wu
Hosted by: Stacey Stevenson
A special thank you to Eastern Bank for sponsoring this event!
Kids ages 8 - 15 are invited to join Camp Highlight for a two-hour program daily during Family Week 2023. Enrollees will participate in recreational activities and curriculum including arts and crafts, games, and STEM fun all celebrating LGBTQ+ families.
This is drop-off program and will occur indoors at the Crown & Anchor Inn. The cost is $175 per child.
NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE! We’re anticipating a big crowd for this event, so the Dads Gathering has moved to the beach outside Crown & Anchor.
Since it’s a hot, sunny day, feel free to bring your own umbrellas and drinks. While the bar will be open, no drinks can go to the beach.
To join us at 1PM, please enter through the Crown & Anchor. Family Equality staff will be present as needed to direct folks through.
As a reminder: This event is for all dads, dadas, papas, and anyone who identifies as a dad or father figure! Join us for some amazing community and connection at the beach outside Crown & Anchor Inn.
Sail away with family on the Cutter Bloodhound, sister of the Schooner Hindu! The Tuesday and Thursday trips are BYO lunch, and the Wednesday trip will feature a special lunch from Perfect Picnic.
Note: The sailboat is not wheelchair accessible, but the crew is happy to assist those with limited ability on board. “Head” restroom is on board, but using the restroom before is recommended.
Queer Kid Stuff is an "edutainment" company on a mission to spread queer joy to LGBTQ+ kids, parents, caregivers, educators, their loved ones, and allies! Join Lindz Amer and Teddy from Queer Kid Stuff for a musical show about Pride, joy, and queer history. Recommended for ages 3-7.
Time for families to explore and move mindfully! All are invited to join our friends at Outermost Yoga at Bas Relief Park for an hour of peace and relaxation that’s fun for all ages.
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. A wheelchair-accessible paved path surrounds the grassy park.
Join our friends from The LEGO® Group for a daily LEGO® build! Show up ready to express yourself through your build.
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. A wheelchair-accessible paved path surrounds the grassy park.
Thanks to the LEGO® Group for sponsoring this Family Week event!
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.
Calling all little ones! Join us each morning of Family Week for a morning meetup, complete with age-appropriate games, story times, and more courtesy of our partner organization, Sidekicks! Bring a blanket, morning to-go snacks, sunscreen, and anything you might need for some family fun in the sun.
Late to check-in? Family Equality staff will be present at the Littles’ Gathering to check in late registrants.
Our friends at OurShelves will join us Monday through Wednesday to share and sell their fabulous selections of LGBTQ+ and other diverse children's books. They'll also have light crafts for your little ones to enjoy. OurShelves would also love to hear from you about what stories you're still seeking as we work to advocate for the many more LGBTQ+ and other diverse kids' books still needed.
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
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.
Couldn’t make it to registration on Sunday? No problem! Family Week attendees are encouraged to check in with Family Equality, pick up their swag bag and wristband, and say hi to the team!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
