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Our community and fundraising events provide opportunities to support the work of the organization, educate the community on LGBTQ+ issues, and most importantly - to gather as a chosen family!
Our community and fundraising events provide opportunities to support the work of the organization, educate the community on LGBTQ+ issues, and most importantly - to gather as a chosen family!
LGBTQ+ History Month: 2026
LGBTQ+ History Month: 2026
Join us at an LGBTQ+ History Month event below as an attendee, participant, volunteer, or vendor.
OUTshine
OUTshine
Thursday, October 8th, 6:00pm
New Vintage Place, Grand Rapids
Hosted by the Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium, this gala-style event features music, storytelling, community building, and a big surprise!
Celebrating National Coming Out Day, this year’s theme, Free To Be, is both a celebration and a call to action. At a time when LGBTQ+ people are navigating escalating political attacks and harmful rhetoric, OUTShine 2026: Free To Be offers something essential: a joyful, affirming space to recharge, reconnect, and remember who we are.
Miles of Pride. Miles of Progress. Miles to Go.
Miles of Pride. Miles of Progress. Miles to Go.
Saturday, October 17th - Sunday, October 18th
Rain dates: October 24–25.
Holland to Detroit
Chosen Family of Michigan is bringing LGBTQ+ organizations, advocates, and community members together from across the state for a two-day relay stretching from Holland to Detroit in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month.
Runners, walkers, and cyclists representing organizations and communities across Michigan will carry the relay across the state, highlighting our shared history, visibility, resilience, and collective power. Participating organizations may also use their portion of the relay as a peer-to-peer fundraising opportunity.
Join us along the route, cheer on participants, or partner with us as we show that LGBTQ+ Michiganders are present, connected, and moving forward together.
Full Color
Full Color
Sunday, October 25th, 1:00pm
Huff Park, Grand Rapids
Drag performances, a DJ, the GAAY Sports Fall Kickball Tournament, food trucks, booths, and more! Join us for an amazing family-friendly fall pride event! Free and open to the public.
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