Upcoming events.
Join our LGBT+ parent, carer, and family events! 🎉
From play sessions and creative meet-ups to exciting outings and youth activities, there’s something for every family.
For a longer-term overview of events, please click here to access our event calendar.
School Holidays: The Hive in Moss Bank Park
Families are warmly invited to join us at The Hive in Moss Bank Park for a fun and welcoming time together.
🎟️ Booking required!
School Summer Holidays - Wythenshawe Park & Farm
You’re warmly invited to join us for a fun day out at Wythenshawe Park and Farm!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join us for an interactive session with Aida H Dee, filled with stories, imagination, laughter, and positive messages about kindness, confidence, and inclusion.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Monday Meets - Longford Park Stretford
Come and join us for a relaxed family morning at Longford Park!
🎟️ Booking required!
Proud 2 b Connected: Little Moments, Big Pride
Join us for our next Proud 2 b Connected online meet-up — a relaxed and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ parents, parents-to-be, and those on the path to parenthood to connect, chat, and build community together. 💬☕
🎟️ Booking required!
Salford: Lowry Wild Things Exhibition
We would love you to join us for a family meet-up at The Lowry on Friday 14th August from 11:00am until 1:00pm to visit their wonderful Wild Things exhibition!
🎟️ Booking required
Stretford Pride 2026
We’re excited to be at Stretford Pride on 15th August from 12:00–17:00 and would love our families to come along and say hello!
Youth Group + Weekenders - Open Air Bounce Bolton
Join us this summer for a joyful day of bouncing, laughter, friendship and community at our Proud 2 b Parents Holiday Meet Up!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Monday Meets - Museum of Science and Industry
Join us for an exciting family day out at the Science and Industry Museum (MOSI)!
🎟️ Booking Required!
School Summer Holidays - Whitworth Art Gallery
Join us this holiday for a creative family adventure at the Whitworth Art Gallery!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Salford: Stay, Chat & Play
Join us this August for our Salford Quarterly Saturday Stay, Chat and Play session. A welcoming opportunity for LGBT+ families to come together, connect and enjoy quality time together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
School Summer Holidays - Mayfield Park (Aug)
Join us for a fun day out at Mayfield Park. We’ll be heading to the exciting play area, where children can enjoy climbing, exploring, and zooming down the six slides - perfect for lots of active fun and adventure!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Trans & NB Parents Social: Navigating Conversations around Gender
Join Ryan (he/him) for our Trans and Non-Binary Families Online Social, for a relaxed and welcoming Zoom catch-up focussed on how we Navigate Conversations around Gender!
🎟️ Booking required!
Manchester Pride - Viewing Area
Come join us at the Proud 2 b Parents Viewing Area during the Manchester Pride Parade 2026 for a prime spot to cheer on the festivities.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Proud Fest 2026
Proud Fest is more than just a festival. It’s a safe, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ families and allies can connect, celebrate, and thrive.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Monthly Get Together - Time to Recharge ☕🧸
After all the excitement of Manchester Village Pride and Proud Fest, it's time to slow things down and come together for our relaxed monthly Proud 2 b Parents meet-up.
Monday Meets - Manchester Museum + Human Natures
Join us for a fun family day out at Manchester Museum!
🎟️ Booking required!
School Summer Holidays - Jodrell Bank
Join Proud 2 b Parents for an inspiring and fun-filled family day out at Jodrell Bank — a truly unique place where pioneering heritage meets cutting-edge science.
🎟️ Booking Required!
School Summer Holidays - Mayfield Park
Welcome families! Join us for a fun afternoon at Mayfield Park.
🎟️ Booking Required!
School Summer Holidays - Museum of Science and Industry
We would love you to join us for a family meet-up at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) on Wednesday 29th July from 10:30am until 1:00pm.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Monday Meets - Longford Park Stretford
Come and join us for a relaxed family morning at Longford Park!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Stockport Pride 2026
We're delighted to be hosting the Family Zone at Stockport Pride on Sunday 26th July and would love for families to come along and join the fun!
School Summer Holidays - RHS Bridgewater
Join us for a relaxed family meet-up at RHS Bridgewater as we kick off the summer holidays together and enjoy a fun-filled day outdoors.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Proud 2 b Connected: Online Coffee Evening (Summer Holidays)
Join us for our Proud 2 b Connected online meet-up - a relaxed and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ families to connect, chat, and share community together.
🎟️ Booking required!
Monday Meets - Stretford Public Hall (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — come along!
Monthly Get Together - Pride Crafts
This month, we'll be getting creative with Mandy by decorating high-visibility vests and making colourful Pride parade props ready for Stretford Pride. 🎨🏳️🌈 We'll also be joined by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service with fun activities and firefighter helmets to try on, and North West Ambulance Service, who will be offering crafts and baby first aid demonstrations. It's a fantastic opportunity for families to have fun, learn something new, and get Pride-ready together!
Youth Group - High Ropes
Join us to climb high and low in this thrilling Proud 2 b Me session at The Deans Youth Centre, where we get to try out their brand new course!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Salford: Stay, Chat & Play (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Trans & NB Parents Social: Abolishing Gender Stereotypes
Join Ryan (he/him) on 14th July for our Trans and Non-Binary Families Online Social, for a relaxed and welcoming Zoom catch-up focussed around Abolishing Gender Stereotypes!
🎟️ Booking required!
Oldham: Stay, Chat & Play (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Monday Meets - Longford Park Stretford
Come and join us for a relaxed family morning at Longford Park!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Families Through Adoption: Children's Adventure Farm
Get ready for a day packed with giggles, games, and good times – perfect for our little adventurers!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Oldham Pride 2026
We’re excited to share that we’ll be holding a stall at Oldham Pride and would love for our families to come along and say hello!
Salford: Stay, Chat & Play (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Oldham: Stay, Chat & Play (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Monday Meets (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Parents Night Out - July
Join us on Friday 3rd July for an evening of laughs, friendship, and beautiful vibes with our amazing community.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Salford: Stay, Chat & Play (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Summer Sunshine & Smiles)
Get ready this July for our Summer Sunshine & Smiles Stay, Chat and Play sessions, filled with exciting opportunities to explore, create, discover and play together.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Oldham: Stay, Chat & Play (Pride Month)
Join us this June for our colourful and exciting Pride Month Stay, Chat and Play sessions, packed full of rainbow fun, creativity, and celebration across all our spaces.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Monday Meets (Pride Month)
Join us for our colourful and exciting Pride-themed Monday Meets session, packed full of rainbow fun, creativity, and celebration.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Monthly Get Together - Pride Party
This month we’re celebrating Pride with a colourful and joyful Pride-themed party full of fun, creativity, and celebration at are usual meeting place, Cheeky Cherubs Urmston where we have the space exclusively for Proud 2 b Parents!
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Families Through Adoption: RHS Garden Bridgewater
Families Through Adoption Meet Up – RHS Bridgewater
Join us for a relaxed and fun-filled Families Through Adoption meet up at RHS Bridgewater as we celebrate Pride together and enjoy quality time outdoors.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Salford: Stay, Chat & Play (Pride Month)
Join us this June for our colourful and exciting Pride Month Stay, Chat and Play sessions, packed full of rainbow fun, creativity, and celebration across all our spaces.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!