It’s officially Pride Month, and the celebration is for everyone!
We’re sending love and support to LGBTQIA+ families during June—and all year long. Throughout June, you’ll find family-friendly Pride events across Austin, leading up to the city’s official Austin Pride Month in August. Here are the upcoming can’t-miss happenings:
June Events
PRIDE Celebration @ Austin Public Library Ruiz Branch
Saturday, June 21 | 1 pm – 3 pm | FREE, all ages
Celebrate Pride with a cozy, creative afternoon at the Ruiz Branch Library. This event features hands-on activities like flower headband-making, mini canvas painting, and bracelet crafting—perfect for tweens, teens, and their caregivers. Enjoy baked treats while you create, decorate, and celebrate in a welcoming, inclusive space. Free and open to the public. For accessibility accommodations, call 512-974-7400.
— Pride Picnic @ Pease Park
Saturday, June 28 | 10 am – 2 pm | FREE
Celebrate community, crafts, and creativity at the Pease Park Pride Picnic — a vibrant, family-friendly event on Saturday, June 28 from 10 am–2 pm at Kingsbury Commons (1100 Kingsbury St, within Pease Park). You’ll find 30+ LGBTQ-owned vendors, interactive craft stations like Camp Charms, keychain-making, clay workshops, a book swap, and a weaving wall, all set to live DJ sets and sing-alongs that keep the energy upbeat.
Snacks include mariachi-style Tex-Mex, sno-cones, and coffee (Brother Friend Coffee is the official vendor), and you’re welcome to bring a picnic blanket of your own.
Free parking is plentiful at the nearby Austin Rec Center and ACC Rio Grande garage, and the park is bike- and walk-friendly via Shoal Creek Trail. Get all the info here.
— Community Pride Day @ Austin Creative Reuse
Saturday, June 28 | Noon – 3 pm | FREE
Celebrate creativity, community, and PRIDE at Austin Creative Reuse’s Community Pride Day on Saturday, June 28. Families can check out the unveiling of a brand-new community mosaic, explore the grand opening of the Reuse Art Gallery, and browse a mini-market featuring local LGBTQIA2S+ artists. Plus, the Kind Clinic will be on hand, sharing wellness resources for all. It’s a great way to spend the afternoon supporting art, inclusion, and local makers!
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
— Austin Pride Parade and Festival: Silence = Death
Saturday, August 23 | Festival gates open at 11 am; parade is at 8 pm | Fiesta Gardens
Festival tickets are $20 (kids 7–17 $10, ages 6 and under free); Parade viewing is free. Festival tickets will be available for purchase online or at the gates day of.
Austin’s biggest Pride celebration of the year brings the community together with vibrant energy and a message of love, visibility, and joy. The Silence = Death-themed festival at Fiesta Gardens includes multiple stages, food trucks, family rest areas, and a huge LGBTQIA+ vendor market. Expect a lively, welcoming atmosphere with plenty to explore for all ages.
The parade, which is free to attend, begins downtown around 8 pm at the Texas Capitol and marches down Congress Avenue to the bridge. It’s one of the most colorful and exciting nights in Austin, and a great one to share with your family.
Getting there: Parking near Fiesta Gardens is limited, so carpooling, CapMetro, biking, or walking along the trail is encouraged. ADA-accessible parking is available first-come, first-served with credentials.
Check here for the most current info.
*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 House Blend Coffee | Pride Edition
- Family-Friendly LGBTQ+ Spots from our Friends at Do512
- Queer-Owned Businesses in Austin by Do512
