Upcoming Events
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.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
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.
Quiet Reading Club
A Book Club for people who love to read but don’t want the pressure of a book club!
We start each meeting with some time to talk to friends and then we read in comfortable silence with other readers who want to be together in community but also just want time to read.
QRC meets every Third Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Crafty Queers
An inclusive arts and crafts makerspace! We have a plethora of art supplies on hand for those that need them.
Currently meets Fourth Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Proud Parents Online
The Proud Parent Group is a support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age.
In this group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children. Group members support each other as they learn how to best accept and support their LGBTQ+ children.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Party @ Betty's
Join us at Betty’s Snack Bar/The Betty for a party fundraiser to benefit Dutchess Pride!
***NEW DATE - Thursday, June 27th***
Proud Parents Online
The Proud Parent Group is a support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age.
In this group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children. Group members support each other as they learn how to best accept and support their LGBTQ+ children.
Crafty Queers
An inclusive arts and crafts makerspace! We have a plethora of art supplies on hand for those that need them.
Currently meets Fourth Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
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.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Pride Baseball Game @ The Hudson Valley Renegades
Join us at Heritage Financial Park (formerly Dutchess Stadium) for Pride Night with the Renegades - Baseball is for everyone! A portion of all tickets sold will benefit Dutchess County Pride Center!
It’s the Hudson Valley Renegades vs. the Brooklyn Cyclones
2024 Poughkeepsie Pride Parade & Festival
We’re happy to bring Poughkeepsie Pride back for its 6th year! The parade line-up starts at 11:00am on Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie between the Eastbound Arterial and Main Street. Step-off is at Noon, and follows Main Street down to John M. Flowers Circle at Victor C. Waryas Park, where the Pride Festival will be in full swing! The festival will feature dozens of local restaurants, creatives, entrepreneurs, companies, and more!
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
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.
Pride Crosswalk Painting
Come on down to the intersection of Main Street and N/S Bridge Streets in Poughkeepsie to help us Paint Poughkeepsie Pride! Our annual crosswalk painting gets the street festive and ready for the Poughkeepsie Pride Parade happening the next Saturday.
Still unsure where to go? Just pop in Zeus Brewing Company to your GPS, we’ll be right at the corner there. As a bonus, Zeus Brewing Co. will be partnering with Dutchess Pride for a special surprise later on this year, so keep an eye out!
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Pride Kickoff Party
We are kicking off our 2024 Poughkeepsie Pride Month and YOU are invited! Enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks from our friends at Sloop, special programming to commemorate 100 Years of the modern Pride Movement, and some fun door prizes!
ALSO: Get the chance to view items for our Annual Pride Auction fundraiser before they go live! We have amazing items to big on including vacations packages to New York City, The Hamptons, The Poconos, and The Berkshires; New York Jets and New York Giants signed memorabilia; an Electric Scooter; Gift Packages from the Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby and Utensil Kitchenware; Gift Cards from ODA Restaurant and Barnes & Noble; Tickets to Legoland New York Resort; AND SO MUCH MORE!
Appetizers and a drink ticket will be provided to all attendees.
Proud Parents Online
The Proud Parent Group is a support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age.
In this group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children. Group members support each other as they learn how to best accept and support their LGBTQ+ children.
Sober Bar Night
Join us for Out & Proud Around Town at Dulce Cafe for SOBER BAR NIGHT - a completely 100% alcohol-free evening nightlife event for 21+ queer adults and allies. Soft launching the mocktail menu with a very limited selection, with plenty of food and nonalcoholic beverages also available for purchase!
Meet and socialize with other queer adults in an alcohol-free nightlife environment in the heart of downtown Poughkeepsie.
The bar and event are 21+
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
All Ages Pizza Party
Join us for an Intergenerational Pizza Party Get-Together @ The Pride Center!
Pizza and drinks will be provided at no cost.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Movie Night
Join us for a screening of the documentary All We’ve Got followed by a Q&A with the director, Alexis Clements!
Space is very limited so please RSVP.
Popcorn and snacks will be provided at no charge.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Proud Parents Online
The Proud Parent Group is a support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age.
In this group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children. Group members support each other as they learn how to best accept and support their LGBTQ+ children.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Proud Parents Online
The Proud Parent Group is a support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age.
In this group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children. Group members support each other as they learn how to best accept and support their LGBTQ+ children.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Event Archive
Check out all the previous events that the Pride Center has done!