Ridgefield Pride
Celebrating, Supporting, and Advocating for LGBTQ+ Community in Ridgefield, CT and Beyond
Special events in and around Ridgefield for the LGBTQ+ community, friends, and family.
Ridgefield Pride Upcoming Programming
Ridgefield Pride offers a variety of periodic and monthly programming.
Oct 2026
All Are Welcome Business Inclusivity Training Program
Build a more positive climate for your business or organization by joining Ridgefield’s “All Are Welcome” Business Inclusivity Training Program! 🏳️🌈 Learn actionable ways to ensure your business is a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ customers, visitors, and employees. Plus, participating entities get two physical decals and a digital graphic to proudly showcase your commitment to equality on your storefront and social channels! ✨
Times:
at the Lounsbury House
Tuesday, November 17
8 – 9:30am
or
5 – 6:30pm
Zoom Online Course
Saturday, December 5
9 – 10:30 am on Zoom
Pride Art Creation
Queen B Coffee Company is partnering with Ridgefield Pride on our 2nd annual Pride Art Creation Project and Expo.
Join us to celebrate Pride and creative expression while raising visibility and awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Art will be available for purchase. 100% of art sale proceeds benefit Ridgefield Pride.
Art Submission Deadline: December 23
Pride Art Expo: Date TBD
Queen B Coffee Co, 317 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 203-894-5994
Queer in Connecticut
Life Stories Across Generations
Queer in Connecticut, Life Stories Across Generations is the culmination of the Ridgefield Oral History Project. The book, to be release in the near future, contains excerpts excerpts from each of the Oral History Interviews.
In addition to a Book Release Party, The Ridgefield Historical Society and Ridgefield Pride are also planning a Community Read and Discussion of the book to follow the publication of the book.
The goal of the Community Read is to build connections and foster conversations, a sense of unity, and community through a shared cultural experience, providing opportunities for people to hear different perspectives and to learn from the experiences of others.
Sign up here to be notified when the eBook and print copies of Queer in Connecticut: Life Stories Across Generations become available.
Friendsgiving Potluck
Join Ridgefield, Westport & Wilton Pride & St Stephen’s Episcopal Church for our third annual FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK for the LGBTQ+ community and allies (families welcome). The event will take place on SATURDAY, November 21 at 1pm in Ridgefield. Please let us know what you are thinking of bringing. This is a non-alcoholic event. Location and directions will be sent closer to the event.
Saturday, November 21
1pm
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!
All Are Welcome – Business Inclusivity Program
Running Group
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
