Ridgefield CT Pride
Celebrating, Supporting, and Advocating for Ridgefield’s LGBTQ+ Community
Upcoming Events
Discover game nights, potlucks, walks, and community events for all ages in Fairfield County.
Check our community calendar and join the fun!
Queer Book Group
Monday, March 16
Calling all book lovers! Join us for our very first Queer Book Group. We will be discussing options for our first book so feel free to bring some suggestions, or just come to meet everyone and share your thoughts. Look forward to seeing you on March 16th.
7 - 9pm
Pride Playgroups
We are thrilled to announce that our Pride Playgroups are starting up this March! Pride Playgroups provide an opportunity for you and your child/children to meet other LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ ally families.
We will have 2 groups – one for 5+ and a second group for under 5.
The 5+ group will meet on March 22nd.
The under 5 group is currently looking at options: 3/25, 2/27 & 3/28.
March 22, 2-4pm
for 5+ playgroup
Sapphic Socials
Come meet new friends & build community! A wonderful and safe space for LGBTQ+ humans who identify as women to meet, laugh, and build friendships at this casual get together. This event is reserved for queer women, 21+.
Children welcome for this afternoon gathering! We will mostly be outside, so please bring a lawn chair & if you have a yard game to share, the more the merrier! Light refreshments served- bring a favorite snack! RSVP for location.
Sunday, April 26
2-4 pm
Pride in the Park
Ridgefield’s seventh annual Pride in the Park celebration will take place on Saturday, June 6 from 12 – 3pm in Ballard Park, 485 Main Street, Ridgefield (Rain location: Yanity Gym) with a parade around the park starting at 1pm. Ridgefield Pride in the Park is a free event, open to the public and catering to families, with a variety of activities, crafts, entertainment and informational tables geared towards all ages.
Saturday, June 6
12-3pm
Ballard Park, 485 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Our Programs Build Community & Connections
We offer a variety of programs to help strengthen our LGBTQ+ community in Ridgefield CT and the surrounding areas.
Check Out What We Offer!
Ridgefield CT Pride is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging for our LGBTQ+ community and their families. We do this by offering a variety of fun events like Pride in the Park, engaging support and social groups, and educational initiatives that promote understanding, visibility, and celebration of all our wonderful LGBTQ+ community.
Our Mission And Impact
What's New
Display a Pride lawn sign for LGBTQ+ History month.
October 1-31
Help save a life by participating in Ridgefield CT Pride’s visibility campaign this October. In addition to October being LGBTQ+ History Month, October 11th is National Coming Out Day. If you have a Celebrate Pride lawn sign, put it out for the month. If you need a sign, click below to request one. Donations apprecatied.
Pride Art Creation & Expo
October
Support Ridgefield CT Pride while having fun creating art. Then pick up a canvas at Queen B Coffee Co. Decorate it and drop it back off at Queen B by October 15th.
Queen B Coffee Co., 417 Main Street, Ridgefield
Pride Hike
Sunday, Oct. 19
10am-noon
Join Ridgefield CT Pride for a Pride Hike on the Norwalk River Valley Trail. The walk will be .8 miles each way (1.6 mi RT) and features a 10 foot wide stone dust path. This trail is appropriate for novice walkers/hikers.
Senior Voices - LGBTQ+ Voices
Tuesday, Nov. 18
1 - 2:30 PM
at the Ridgefield CT Library
Stay tuned for more information
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Everyone knows someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Ridgefield CT Pride where you will hear from members of the LGBTQ+ Community and Allies. Come learn what Ridgefield CT Pride has to offer to seniors and how you can become an ally.
Friendsgiving Potluck 2025
Saturday, Nov. 22
1-4 PM
RSVP For the location
An intergenerational pre-Thanksgiving celebration. It is a chance to come together, nosh, and mingle with LGBTQ+ friends and allies. All ages welcome.