Join us this Friday for our weekly Youth Drop-In as we host our Gamer Night! We will provide games, but youth may bring in their own gaming laptop or system.

Are you vegan, vegetarian or veg-curious? Join the Outdoor Club and experience the explosion of plant-based tastes from local vendors! We will be meeting at Vegfest and explore the festival together.

WHEN: Sunday, April 14, 2024
WHERE: Gillespie Center at the Hilton Garden Inn 53995 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637
COST: FREE

More information about Vegfest

Join us this Friday April 12th from 5pm-7pm for our weekly Youth Drop-In (ages 12-18) and enjoy a Free Kids Gardening Class presented by Unity Gardens. Food,Snacks, and Drinks will be provided.

Join us for a gender inclusive yoga class at The LGBTQ Center. This class is entry level and great for all body types and abilities. Be sure to bring your own mat! Please register in advance as space is limited. Donations welcome!

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

Come Join us on March 19th 2024 from 6:30pm-8:00pm here at the LGBTQ center for our Young Adults Group Game Night. Enjoy some board games, have some food/drinks, and socialize with other LGBTQ+ young adults . For Ages 18-25.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

Join us on Friday March 8th for our Youth Drop-In for our Gaming Night! Some Gaming Systems will be included, along with 3 TV monitors. Others may bring their own Gaming Laptop/Ipad/System. Food, Snacks, and Drinks will be included, Ages 12-18.

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All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

Come try something new this month and join the LGBTQ Outdoors Club at Apex Climbing Gym! We will spend an afternoon together bouldering (climbing without ropes, up to heights of 15 ft), exercising, and socializing.

All are welcome. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by their guardian.

WHEN: Sunday, March 3, 2-4 PM
WHERE: Meet inside at Apex Climbing Gym, 5505 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, Apex Climbing Gym 
COST: Day pass $20, +$5 for climbing shoes (required). Discounts for children, teachers, students, military, and first responders.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Water
- Clothes you are comfortable moving in
Note on Cost: Most of our events are low cost or free, but this is one of the pricier activities. If you need financial assistance to participate, please indicate in the comments.

Let us know you are coming. Fill out the registration form HERE

Know a youth that needs help signing up for college? Then come join us here at the LGBTQ Center Friday March, 1st for our College night youth drop-in! We will have an informative presentation from a college advisor plus some fun activities along with food, snacks, and refreshments. (Ages 12-18)

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

Join The LGBTQ Center's Outdoor Club for a winter nature walk at Lydick Bog! Shirley Heinz Land Trust will provide a guided hike with a naturalist.
When: Saturday, February 10
Time: 2—4 pm Eastern, depart picnic shelter at 2:15 pm.
Where: Meet at the picnic shelter by the parking lot.  To make arrangements to carpool, request a ride through this form.
Cost: Free
What to bring: Dress for the weather, in layers!  Sneakers or sturdy shoes. Water, snacks.
Age: Adults 18+.  Children are welcome and encouraged to join, accompanied by their guardian. Dogs on leash.

Accessibility: Lydick Bog Trail is a 1.9 mile loop with 91 feet of elevation gain.  We will take a meandering “stop and smell the roses” pace.  If you would like to attend and hesitate due to accessibility concerns, please email outdoors@thelgbtqcenter.org. We will coordinate to determine whether any barriers are present and, if so, if they can be removed.

Let us know you are coming. Fill out the registration form HERE

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

The LGBTQ Center invites you to join us for a special presentation of the film The Birdcage at the St. Joe County Public Library. This event is in partnership with South Bend Civic Theatre and will follow the opening of their production of LA Cage Aux Folles, which is the show The Birdcage is based on. The viewing will be followed by a panel discussing the two works.

Claim a seat in advance by following the ticket link
$10 suggested donation

Join us for Ice Skating at the Howard Park in downtown South Bend for $5 Skate Night! Everyone is responsible for booking/reserving their own spot with the City of South Bend in advance, or upon arrival. The discounted skate night is popular, so you're encouraged to book early!

When: Tuesday January 30th, 7-8:20 pm.
Where: Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617
Where to Meet: Meet inside the building in the warm room in front of the fire area where people put on their skates. Can't find us? Look for a rainbow flag.
What to wear: Dress for the weather (warm), but in layers. It get be helpful to have a couple different thicknesses of socks to find the right fit in the rental stakes. 
Cost: $5 flat fee 
Reserve here: https://visithowardpark.com/ice-skating/
Age: Outdoor Club is 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Waivers: The LGBTQ Center has a short waiver to sign, in addition to the waiver you sign online with the city.
Inclement Weather: The city will cancel at least one hour prior to the scheduled session if they are canceling due to weather, in which case they will give you a refund. If you elect to cancel, you can reschedule. Please review the refund policy on the city's website. 
Accessibility: A skate assist sled is available for use by skaters with physical disabilities and their companion skater.  
If the park is closed due to weather, we will contact you to let you know.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

Join the Outdoor Club for a Sunday Skate at Galaxy in Niles. This is their "Family Skate" day. Whether you are new to skating or haven't tried it for decades, you're welcome to join us. 
When: Sunday January 7, 2024
Time: 2:30 - 4ish pm. Open skate session ends at 5 pm.
Where: Galaxy Roller Rink, 1120 Ontario Road, Niles, MI

Cost: $5 with or without skates (pricing as of 12/1/2023, subject to change)

What to bring: Dress in layers (even if it's cold outside you'll warm up!), comfortable socks, skates if you have them (rental available) 

Age: Adults age 18+, children welcome and encouraged to join if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Accessibility: You are welcome to join to hang out even if you are not skating!
Rules (excerpt): No alcohol, no outside food. They have some food and beverages available for purchase. 

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

Join the Outdoor Club for an evening skate as part of Michiana Roller Rink's new "Winter Wednesdays"! Whether you're new to roller skating or haven't tried it for decades, you're welcome to join us. A Sunday skate meet up will be held at a different rink in January to accommodate different schedules.
WHEN: Wednesday December 20, 2023
TIME: 6-8 pm
WHERE: Michiana Roller Rink, 1121 W 8th Street, Mishawaka

Cost: $5 with your own skates; $7 with admission plus skate rental. I believe they charge admission/spectator fee even if you are not skating (watching others or hanging out). 

What to bring: Dress in layers, comfortable socks, skates if you have them (rental available) 

Age: Adults age 18+, children welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Accessibility: You are welcome to join to hang out even if you are not skating!
Rules (excerpt): No alcohol, no outside food. They often have pizza and some snacks available for purchase. 

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

All levels of runners (and walkers) are welcome to join this weekly meet up.
All run meet ups are subject to cancellation due to poor weather.

Join us Monday, December 11 to mix and mingle with others interested in being apart of the inaugural class for the Michiana Rainbow Chamber of Commerce. Come enjoy some snacks, beverages, and other queer/queer friendly business owners.  
The LGBTQ Center is located at 251 East Sample Street. We are on the back side of the building at the corner of Tutt and Carol.

More than ever, the world needs your aliveness. Gather to learn and practice relating with energy, skill, and effectiveness.

Nonviolent or “Compassionate” Communication (NVC) offers us a toolkit to deepen our own embodied self-connection, build our capacity to reach out for support, and relate to ourselves and one another with empathy so that we can show up more fully to our work in the world.

During this intro workshop we will explore practical strategies for undoing domination in ourselves, our communication, our relationships, and our collaborations. The session will include interactive content and practices to engage with real-time examples from your life. You will have the opportunity to be paired up with a buddy for practice after the workshop (if you choose).

Seats are limited! Learn more and RSVP at:

This workshop is sliding scale and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you're able to, please consider paying $5-20 for attending.