WELCOME TO LGBTQ+ CENTER LAKE COUNTY

…making Lake County a place for LGBTQ+ folx to thrive!

 Haciendo el Condado de Lake un lugar para que la gente LGBTQ+ prospere! 

Support Groups – Every Monday night!

FLOQ – ADULT SUPPORT GROUP

This peer-led support group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to support each other, share resources, and offer encouragement. 

Every Monday 7:00-8:30pm
Joy Lutheran Church
749 S Hunt Club Rd. Gurnee, IL

Contact the Center with questions.
[email protected]

Queer Happy Hour
Friday, April 26 at 6:00pm
Nightshade & Dark
216 W Clayton St, Waukegan IL 60085

Safe-Space Community-Building Events

Queer Happy Hour

NIGHTSHADE AND LGBTQ+ AFTER DARK!

Eat, drink, and be gay as you make connections and express yourself authentically in a safe and relaxed atmosphere! Join us for our monthly get-together on Friday, April 26 at 6:00pm.

All are welcome! This is a 21+ event.

Family Event!

OUT & ABOUT NATURE WALK

Out and About is a nature walk specifically for the LGBTQ+ community!


We will explore the historic Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, looking for birds and discussing the multitude of identities and possibilities that can be found in nature. We will be guided by Out in Nature veteran leader CJ Greco (they/them). Binoculars will be available.
Families & kids of all ages welcome. No dogs allowed unfortunately!


This walk is free of charge, but registration is required as space is limited to 20 hikers.

The Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
​Riverwoods, IL 60015
224.633.2424
Sunday, May 25, 2024 – 10:00am-noon

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