Find & Support Queer Parenting Community in Portland
We are hosting meetups, events, and workshops, and popping up around Portland to give queer parents and caregivers an affirming space to connect, create, and build their village. All events on this page are open to the public and we strive to keep events free and low-cost as often as possible. If you cannot afford a ticket due to financial hardship, please reach out to us. Members-only events will be shared separately in our member newsletter.
Family Friend Booth @ Weirdfest
We’ll be setting up the Family Friend creation station booth at Portland Weirdfest, hosted by Weird Portland United. We are excited to offer some weirdly fun crafts, snacks, and a cozy, silly landing spot where kiddos can engage in activities and play together.
Family Open Mic Puppet Show
Join Family Friend for some family friendly puppet show fun at the North Portland library upstairs event space!
We'll have a puppet stage setup and some puppets to share, as well as some supplies to craft your own, OR bring your favorite stuffed animal from home to join in the cast!
It'll be an open mic style event, so we encourage parents, friends, and kids to get on stage and join in the show. Backing music will be available as well if you'd like to showcase some musical talents. We will be serving up some light snacks and beverages. Encouragement and games to help ease any stage fright will also be provided ;)
Nanny + Childcare Providers Picnic
Come enjoy some small bites, music, games, and community building with other people who get it. We’ll be gathering at Mt Tabor for a little lunch picnic on June 14th - excited to see you all there!
If you work with kids in any capacity you are welcome to join in, and if you’re nervous to come alone, feel free to bring along a friend! I’ll be bringing a speaker for music, blankets and small bites, and please feel free to bring more blankets, games, and snacks so we can spread out and share.
Here are the coordinates I plan to set up at within Mt Tabor park. Copy these coordinates to your maps to drop a pin - 45°30'40.6"N 122°35'43.0"W - The area is located on the grassy side of the round reservoir, overlooking the lower part of the park and the city.
