Focused on connecting youth and families with each other and external resources through large and small events, prideCONNECT offers fun opportunities to create new friendships and relationships with supportive adults.
Primary Colors – First Friday of the Month from 5PM to 6:30PM | For LGBTQ+ youth and families
LGBTQ+ youth grades K-5 and their caregivers are invited to this monthly social space! Our staff will facilitate kids’ activities while parents have the opportunity to connect and share.
prideHANG – Monthly from 5:00-7:00PM | For LGBTQIA+ youth and allies grades 9-12
prideHANG is a series of themed social drop-in groups for LGBTQIA+ high schoolers and allies. Come hang with us, meet new people, and have fun! For more information and to receive reminders of prideHANG events, text @pridehangs to 81010
Night of Noise – April 11, 2026 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM | For LGBTQ+ youth grades 7-12th
Join us for a night of karaoke, arts & crafts, dancing, and puzzles in a quiet space. The theme for this year’s event is The Generation of Now. Wear anything you would like to wear, be that everyday attire or anything you can’t wear in everyday life, this is a safe space for clothing and people.
Previous Events
prideLEAD Fashion Show & Gender Closet – Saturday, November 22nd from 4:00-6:00PM
Saturday, November 22nd from 4:00-6:00PM High school youth are invited to join Youth Services Youth Leaders for a fashion show and gender closet. RSVP here!
Dungeons & Dragons – Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00PM | For LGBTQ+ youth grades 9-12
LGBTQ+ Dungeons & Dragons Campaign begins September 30th! Working together to solve a murder mystery story, we will process real life relationships & aspects of identity. New and experienced players grades 9-12 welcome! Email intake@ysgn.org for more info and to join.
SUMMER WEEKLY GROUPS
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign, Rising 7th-12th Graders, Tuesdays, 6/3-7/15, 6:00-8:00pm
Rainbow Connection, Rising 9th Graders – Recent HS Grads, Mondays, 6/16-7/16, 5:00-6:30pm
Email intake@ysgn.org to join or for more information!
SUMMER EVENTS
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade: All Ages & Families
March or ride with the Youth Services float in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade! Meet us there, or ride with us on the bus to/from Youth Services.
LGBTea Party @ Northbrook Library: All Ages & Families
Stop by to meet up with other members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. Spark joy, find community, and have fun! We will be drinking tea, eating snacks, and making Pride buttons. No RSVP needed.
Gayborhood Field Trips to Andersonville and North Halsted in Chicago: Rising 7th Grade – Recent HS Grads
You are invited to join us this summer for our Chicago field trips! Join us for one or both – it’s up to you!
Primary Colors – February 28th from 5:00-6:30PM | LGBTQ+ Youth Grades K-4 and Families
LGBTQ+ youth grades K-4 and their families are invited to join us for a Primary Colors meetup! Build community and make new friends with other LGBTQ+ youth and families at Youth Services for a night of fun and activities for queer and trans/gender expansive youth. This event will take place at Youth Services on Friday, 2/28 from 5PM to 6:30PM.
