It’s officially Pride Month and we want to send our love and support to LGBTQIA+ families today and all year long. Here are some upcoming Family-Friendly Pride Events for official Pride Month (June), through Austin’s Pride Month (August).
June Events
– Pride Skate @ Playland Skate Center
Saturday, June 24 | 7 pm – 10 pm | $14 admission at the door, includes skate rental
Skate the night away at this all-ages pride event! On Saturday, June 24 Austin Pride will take over Playland Skate Center, with DJ Chorizo Funk spinning tunes. They’ll also have Milk performing IN SKATES, as well as a meet and greet (with additional ticket purchase). The snack bar will be open, and please remember: no outside food or drink is allowed.
– Pride Picnic @ Pease Park
Saturday, June 29 | 10 am – 2 pm
Show your pride at the Pease Park Pride Picnic! At this free, all-ages event, there will be a market of 30 unique local vendors, tie-dying, improv, friendship bracelet making, juice, coffee, and drink options, and so much more. You can bring your own picnic or purchase food from Mariachi Food Truck, Garbos Food Truck, and SnoRide. There are also options to upgrade your day with Pride Packs and Fun Packs, starting at $50. Get all the info here.
July Events
We’re not currently seeing any July Pride events for families, but stay tuned and email us at [email protected] if you have one to add!
August Events
Saturday, August 10 | 11 am | Fiesta Gardens 2101 Jesse E Segovia Street
With more than 400,000 people attending last year’s parade and festival, 2024 is anticipated to be even bigger. Austin’s Pride Festival boasts free games, carnival rides, Drag Queen Story Time, 100+ Vendor Booths, food, drinks, and more. Tickets are coming soon; we’ll update all the pricing when available. Check here for the most current info.
— Austin Pride Parade: Queer Cabaret
Saturday, August 10 | 8 pm | Congress Ave. / Warehouse District
The Parade is FREE and open to the public. It starts at the Texas State Capitol Building and marches down Congress Ave., ending on the Ann Richards Bridge. The route includes two Emcee stages at the intersection of Congress and 4th, and the Rooftop at Rain.
— KUTX and The Breakfast Boogie Present: Pride Family Rainbow Party @ The Far Out Lounge and Stage
Saturday, August 3 | 9:30 am doors; 10 am-noon concert | Kids are $5; Adults are $10 (plus processing) here
Kick off Austin Pride Month with this Pride Family Rainbow Party brought to you by KUTX and The Breakfast Boogie! There will be a great lineup of Queer artists with a kid-friendly, interactive live music set. Kids and adults can also make a one-of-a-kind Pride Puppet at the craft station, make giant bubbles, and enjoy popsicles from Mom & Pops. Brigitte Bandit will host Drag Storytime at 11 am, and the show will close with a family dance party complete with rainbow scarves. Get more info and your tickets here.
*Have a family-friendly PRIDE event to add? Email us at [email protected].
Community Organizations
For local resources and family-friendly events, keep up with these local non-profit organizations, who also offer plenty of ways to get involved in a supportive way.
— Out Youth where youth of all sexual orientations and gender identities have a place where they are loved, acknowledged, and accepted for exactly who they are.
— PFLAG Austin is an organization dedicated to offering free support groups that offer: acceptance, encouragement, and answers to your questions about LGBTQ issues.
— Creative Action has employed professional teaching artists to use their skills to inspire creativity and ignite social change in young people.
Also, check out:
- Jo’s Limited Edition Pride Boxes
- Family-Friendly LGBTQ+ Spots from our Friends at Do512
- Queer-Owned Businesses in Austin by Do512
