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Bethel CT Pride supports and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in Bethel and the Greater Danbury area.

Bethel CT Pride is a volunteer-driven organization that supports and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community through events and programming in Bethel and the surrounding Western Connecticut area, as well as online. We center accessibility in everything we do to support the needs of as many people as possible. Bethel CT Pride was started in 2017 by a middle school student, who organized the first family-friendly LGBTQ+ parade and celebration of its kind in the greater Danbury, CT area. The annual Bethel CT Pride Parade & Celebration provides a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate their authentic selves, especially students and families. Now, we also host events throughout the year including open mic nights, family craft afternoons, mutual aid events, plant swaps, book club, and more. Bethel CT Pride continues to grow and welcomes input so they can better serve the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in the area. The organization is fiscally sponsored by Triangle Community Center, a 501c3 organization based in Norwalk, CT, that provides financial management and administrative support for all contributions to Bethel CT Pride.

10/30/2026

We'll be at this event on Saturday! Come get a spooky animal sticker! Come find us on the Municipal Center lawn.

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT STREET IS COMING TO BETHEL!

Join us on Halloween. Saturday, October 31st for an afternoon of family fun!

1:00–3:00 PM on
Greenwood Avenue & Bethel Municipal Center

Pumpkin Decorating Contest -
Bring your decorated pumpkin to the Municipal Center at 1:00 PM. Winners will announced at 3:00 PM.

Costume Contest - 3:00pm
Come dressed in your Halloween best!

Bring the whole family and celebrate Halloween with Bethel!

10/30/2026

Be the match to someone's mitten! The Rainbow Mitten Gift Program connects LGBTQ+ community members to give or receive a gift this holiday season. This program is nonreligious and nondenominational.

Recipients:
Gift recipients must be either:
🎁Queer youth under 18
🎁Queer adult enrolled in TCC's care coordination services
🎁Individual who is unhoused and/or at risk of homelessness.

Gift recipients must submit a written letter requesting an item that's value does not exceed $100 (not a gift certificate). Deadline to apply is November 27th, gifts will be ready to pickup on December 17th. Recipients must be prepared to retrieve their gift from TCC's office in Norwalk during office hours. Shipping or delivery not available.

Donors:
When an individual signs up as a donor, TCC provides them with their LGBTQ+ person-in-need's letter. Requested gifts may include specific items or provide descriptions of hobbies, media, or other info to help you shop for your match. Gift(s) should not exceed $100. Sign up by November 27th and you will be matched with a recipient by November 30th. Gifts must be delivered to TCC by December 16th, unwrapped. Donors can feel free to share a card with personal message or new year's greeting with their gift!

Sign up to participate through the QR code or link in our bio.
Questions? Contact Amanda at [email protected]

Alt Text: A flyer for the Rainbow Mitten Gift Program, which matches community members who would like to give or receive a gift this holiday season. The flyer features two mittens with text to denote rules as a donor or a recipient, and the background has snow fall in pastel colors with a rainbow. The QR code to sign up to participate is included in the lower right hand corner.

10/30/2026

Help your community this winter!

Apex Community Care is partnering with One Warm Coat to collect new or gently used coats and winter essentials for individuals and families in need.

That coat you no longer wear could be the warmth someone desperately needs this winter!

Drop off locations:
- Waterbury: 2154 East Main Street
- Danbury: 16 Hospital Avenue
- Torrington: 601 South Main Street

Don't wait until the temperatures drop; donate today, invite a friend to give, and share this post to help us spread the warmth.

Let's make sure no neighbor faces the cold alone!

10/23/2026

It’s the last chance to find fungi with our expert in 2026! Join us as we leisurely take to the wood in search of plants, mushrooms, and rocks.

Final Foraging Hike of ‘26 🍄‍🟫🌈
📆 Sunday, Oct 25, 1PM
📍 Franc Preserve, Bethel, CT

Accessibility & Preparation Info: Route estimated at 1-2 miles. Please make sure to wear sturdy shoes! Most of the walk will be in forest. Tick repellant is suggested. Make sure to carry water with you. Dogs ON LEASH are welcome on the hike. Please only brings dogs that are okay with strangers and other dogs.

WEATHER DELAY: Light rain or mist will not cancel the hike. Mushrooms love damp! If we have heavy rain or other unsafe trail conditions, we will make sure to post a cancellation that morning.

YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN A LIABILITY RELEASE WHEN YOU ARRIVE. While you will be being guided by an expert, if you choose to take things home and eat them, the risk is yours.

10/21/2026

Someone recognized me at the polls from this video! remember you can vote early and then come to the Halloween party!

10/14/2026

Mark your calendars!

Address

Bethel, CT

Website

https://linktr.ee/bethelctpride

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