Family Week is here! Family Week attendees are encouraged to check in, pick up their swag bag and wristband, and enjoy the resource fair with local vendors and partner organizations. This will be hosted at the Crown & Anchor.
Note: Timing for the pool party is subject to change.
Join us for a “Sunday Funday” pool party where families can enjoy beach games and mingle. Families can enjoy the Crown and Anchor pool and beach all day during registration.
From 2:30 - 3:30pm, we will kick off Family Week with brief welcome remarks.
We will share remarks from the steps of Provincetown Town Hall to officially open Family Week 2025
As part of Provincetown Family Week, Payomet Cirque by the Sea will be hosting a Circus Mix Variety Show at Provincetown Town Hall!
Step right up and join us for a circus show featuring aerials, acrobatics and juggling by professional circus artists! This show will be fun and entertaining for all ages.
This event is being offered to the community free of charge, however we'd appreciate you let us know you’re coming.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Note: Elevator located in rear of building
Do you love books? Want to check out some of the newest LGBTQ+ kids' books? Our long-time friends at OurShelves will join us Monday and Tuesday to share and sell some of their favorite LGBTQ+ and other diverse kids' books curated by leading national diverse kids' books experts! Play Pride Book Bingo, and enjoy bubbles, crafts, and other fun with OurShelves!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Provincetown Town Hall.
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Couldn’t make it to registration on Sunday? No problem! Family Week attendees are encouraged to check in with Family Equality, pick up their swag bag and wristband, and say hi to the team!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
BIPOC parents, join us at the Crown & Anchor for an hour of community and connection!
Time for families to explore and move mindfully! All are invited to join our friends from Outermost Yoga at Bas Relief Park for an hour of peace and relaxation that’s fun for all ages.
Grab your Family Week merch and get your swag on! We have the goods you want. Commemorate your week in Provincetown with Family Week and Family Equality branded gear.
Family Week t-shirts in adult and youth sizes
Family Week baby onesies
Order our Julia Gash Collection, with art designed by Julia Gash, on Amazon now!
Calling all moms, mamas, and anyone who identifies as a mom or mother figure! Join us for some amazing community and connection at the Crown & Anchor.
Kids ages 7 - 11 are invited to join Camp Highlight for a two-hour program daily during Family Week 2025. Enrollees will participate in recreational activities and curriculum including arts and crafts, games, and STEM fun all celebrating LGBTQ+ families.
This is a drop-off program and will occur indoors at the Provincetown Town Hall. Prices will be included once we secure the details.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Join us at the beach located behind the Crown & Anchor Inn for an hour of colorful fun! During this event, we’ll be creating art masterpieces by splashing all the colors of rainbow!
We suggest you bring sandals, hats, visors, and other protective sun gear!
Reading is…FUNdamental! Join us at the Crown & Anchor for drag story time. We will announce the drag performer soon!
Do you love books? Grab a raffle ticket as you enter, and OurShelves will choose a raffle winner who gets to choose books to take home with them! Want to check out some of the newest LGBTQ+ kids' books? Our long-time friends at OurShelves will also join us to share and sell some of their favorite LGBTQ+ and other diverse kids' books curated by leading national diverse kids' books experts!
Play ball! Grab your visors, dust off your sports-person-ship, fill up your water bottles, and come out to the beach located behind Crown & Anchor Inn for a Family Volleyball Tournament.
Don’t want to play? Come cheer on the teams! The more the merrier.
Teens! Join us at Spiritus Pizza for some delicious pizza and some rounds of laser tag!
Do you love books? Want to check out some of the newest LGBTQ+ kids' books? Our long-time friends at OurShelves will join us Monday and Tuesday to share and sell some of their favorite LGBTQ+ and other diverse kids' books curated by leading national diverse kids' books experts! Play Pride Book Bingo, and enjoy bubbles, crafts, and other fun with OurShelves!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Provincetown Town Hall.
Couldn’t make it to registration on Sunday? No problem! Family Week attendees are encouraged to check in with Family Equality, pick up their swag bag and wristband, and say hi to the team!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Join Center for Coastal Studies educators for two fun days of discovery about the wonderful and mysterious world of whales. Through hands-on activities, games and art participants will learn about these charismatic, majestic and often mysterious creatures. For kids ages 5-10. $65/$50 CCS members for both days. Spaces are limited, registration is required. Register today!
Come ride aboard the trolley, by Provincetown Trolley Sightseeing Tours & Private Charters, as we navigate through clues on our map leading to the final treasure! The trolley will follow the clues on the map, making stops at each one where you'll get out to find & collect your clue. The journey will go through Provincetown and The National Seashore. At the end, you'll find a treasure for you to keep!
Ideal For ages 3-12, children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
Starts and ends at Town Hall, 260 Commercial St.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Time for families to explore and move mindfully! All are invited to join our friends from Outermost Yoga at Bas Relief Park for an hour of peace and relaxation that’s fun for all ages.
Calling all trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming parents! Join us for some amazing community and connection at the Crown & Anchor.
Single parents, join us at the Crown & Anchor for some amazing community and connection!
Kids ages 7 - 11 are invited to join Camp Highlight for a two-hour program daily during Family Week 2025. Enrollees will participate in recreational activities and curriculum including arts and crafts, games, and STEM fun all celebrating LGBTQ+ families.
This is a drop-off program and will occur indoors at the Provincetown Town Hall. Prices will be included once we secure the details.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Join us for an afternoon of beach fun! Be sure to bring your swimsuit, a beach towel, and a picnic dinner for a relaxing oceanside afternoon. EVERYONE - remember not to climb on the dunes. The beach is a protected habitat (and you might get poison ivy and no one wants that!)!
Teen COLAGErs, don't miss the COLAGE Teen Zone!
Pre-order picnic meals with Box Lunch today! Link to pre-order coming soon!
Parking at the Beach Bash will be $25 before 5pm. If you're not planning to drive, there's a shuttle available! You can use this link to learn more!
Note: There is an accessible boardwalk and mobi mat to access the beach, as well as beach wheelchairs available from lifeguards.
Do you love books? Want to check out some of the newest LGBTQ+ kids' books? Our long-time friends at OurShelves will join us Monday and Tuesday to share and sell some of their favorite LGBTQ+ and other diverse kids' books curated by leading national diverse kids' books experts! Play Pride Book Bingo, and enjoy bubbles, crafts, and other fun with OurShelves!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Provincetown Town Hall.
Couldn’t make it to registration on Sunday? No problem! Family Week attendees are encouraged to check in with Family Equality, pick up their swag bag and wristband, and say hi to the team!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Come ride aboard the trolley, by Provincetown Trolley Sightseeing Tours & Private Charters, as we navigate through clues on our map leading to the final treasure! The trolley will follow the clues on the map, making stops at each one where you'll get out to find & collect your clue. The journey will go through Provincetown and The National Seashore. At the end, you'll find a treasure for you to keep!
Ideal For ages 3-12, children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
Starts and ends at Town Hall, 260 Commercial St.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Join Center for Coastal Studies educators for two fun days of discovery about the wonderful and mysterious world of whales. Through hands-on activities, games and art participants will learn about these charismatic, majestic and often mysterious creatures. For kids ages 5-10. $65/$50 CCS members for both days. Spaces are limited, registration is required. Register today!
Time for families to explore and move mindfully! All are invited to join our friends from Outermost Yoga at Bas Relief Park for an hour of peace and relaxation that’s fun for all ages.
Calling all dads, dadas, papas, and anyone who identifies as a dad or father figure! Join us for some amazing community and connection at the Crown & Anchor.
Kids ages 7 - 11 are invited to join Camp Highlight for a two-hour program daily during Family Week 2025. Enrollees will participate in recreational activities and curriculum including arts and crafts, games, and STEM fun all celebrating LGBTQ+ families.
This is a drop-off program and will occur indoors at the Provincetown Town Hall. Prices will be included once we secure the details.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
More information coming soon!
We’re partnering with Town Hall and local businesses to create one big stretched out party that runs down Commercial Street. Each family will have a map and down the strip, you will get to go into businesses, have discounted food, have dance parties, and fun family hotspots along the way.
More information coming soon!
Note: The Town of Provincetown requires police officers to be present at some Family Week activities, depending on event size and other details. Provincetown police officers will be present at this event.
A Chill Space tent will be available as a safe space to chill for those who are overstimulated at any time during the event with a variety of sensory materials and art therapy.
Do you love books? Want to check out some of the newest LGBTQ+ kids' books? Our long-time friends at OurShelves will join us Monday and Tuesday to share and sell some of their favorite LGBTQ+ and other diverse kids' books curated by leading national diverse kids' books experts! Play Pride Book Bingo, and enjoy bubbles, crafts, and other fun with OurShelves!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Provincetown Town Hall.
Couldn’t make it to registration on Sunday? No problem! Family Week attendees are encouraged to check in with Family Equality, pick up their swag bag and wristband, and say hi to the team!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Join us as LGBTQ+ families fill a boat for spectacular whale watching!
ALL TRIPS FEATURE:
3-4 Hour naturalist guided trip
Sundeck and viewing platform
Central air and heated cabin
Multiple restrooms onboard
Galley with food & drink
Ample seating on both upper and lower decks
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Note: Accessible for manual wheelchairs only, but restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. There is a wheelchair on board to assist those with limited mobility.
Join us on the beach in downtown Provincetown for an exploration of marine life. Use a special net to collect samples from the shallow waters, then use a microscope to take an up-close looks at the tiny sea creatures that live in the harbor. You'll discover why the smallest animals in the ocean are actually the most important! A fun outdoor activity for children ages 6-12! $10/$5 CCS member. Spaces limited, registration required. Register today!
Meet at SEA Space in Whaler's Wharf, 237 Commercial Street, Provincetown. Must wear shoes that can get wet.
Time for families to explore and move mindfully! All are invited to join our friends from Outermost Yoga at Bas Relief Park for an hour of peace and relaxation that’s fun for all ages.
Kids ages 7 - 11 are invited to join Camp Highlight for a two-hour program daily during Family Week 2025. Enrollees will participate in recreational activities and curriculum including arts and crafts, games, and STEM fun all celebrating LGBTQ+ families.
This is a drop-off program and will occur indoors at the Provincetown Town Hall. Prices will be included once we secure the details.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Calling all parents of Family Week! We made a very special event for you — night out edition! Come join us for an hour of of music, cocktails/mocktails, and connect with parents across the globe!
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Payomet Performing Arts Center is a volunteer driven, non-profit performing arts organization committed to gradual and sustainable growth in order to remain true to our core mission: to produce exciting professional live music, theater, circus arts and humanities events rooted in strong social values.
Payomet Cirque by the Sea will be hosting a Family Acro show at Provincetown Town Hall!
This event is being offered to the community free of charge, and registration is not required to attend– however we'd appreciate you let us know by registering.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Payomet Performing Arts Center is a volunteer driven, non-profit performing arts organization committed to gradual and sustainable growth in order to remain true to our core mission: to produce exciting professional live music, theater, circus arts and humanities events rooted in strong social values.
Payomet Cirque by the Sea will be hosting a Juggle Jam at Provincetown Town Hall!
It's fun for the whole family– so all ages and experience levels are welcome and encouraged. Props you might see folks using at juggle jam include balls, hoops, juggling clubs, diabolos, yo-yos, spinning tops, rings, batons, levi-wands, flower sticks, toy trucks, staves, poi, hats, and more! Trevor and guest artists will be available to teach new tricks or give technical support.
This event is being offered to the community free of charge, and registration is not required to attend– however we'd appreciate you let us know by registering.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Get pumped for Provincetown's annual Pride Parade! There will be craft materials available for you to create posters & signs for you & your family!
Note: Water bottle filling station is across the street at Town Hall. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
Celebrate your family's pride in an energetic parade with the friends you've made this week! Join us as we sing, dance, and march through the streets of Provincetown and share our pride with the community. We will assemble and end at Bas Relief Park.
A group photo will be taken just at 12:45pm and the parade starts at 1 pm!
Note: The Town of Provincetown requires police officers to be present at some Family Week activities, depending on event size and other details. Provincetown police officers will be present at this event.
Let’s DANCE! Move, groove, and wiggle your way to the Crown & Anchor for a special dance party that’s fun for the whole family!
This event is for Crew and High School to dance and celebrate with us! This year, we’ll have a personlized photo booth for teens to capture their unforgettable friendships and memories! Crew leaves at 8pm so High Schoolers can have some time for just them.
When you’re a Barbie Girl living in a Barbie World, there is NO business like SHOW business!
Grab tickets for Sutton’s Lee Seymour new show, Broadway Barbie, filled with comedy, chaos, and madness!
Let’s DANCE! Move, groove, and wiggle your way to the Crown & Anchor for a special dance party that’s fun for the whole family!
Families are invited to watch our youth show off their creativity, projects, and talent at our annual Variety Show! This is COLAGE’s most popular event of the week, you don’t want to miss it!
Celebrate your family's pride in an energetic parade with the friends you've made this week! Join us as we sing, dance, and march through the streets of Provincetown and share our pride with the community. We will assemble and end at Bas Relief Park.
A group photo will be taken just at 12:45pm and the parade starts at 1 pm!
Note: The Town of Provincetown requires police officers to be present at some Family Week activities, depending on event size and other details. Provincetown police officers will be present at this event.
Payomet Performing Arts Center is a volunteer driven, non-profit performing arts organization committed to gradual and sustainable growth in order to remain true to our core mission: to produce exciting professional live music, theater, circus arts and humanities events rooted in strong social values.
Payomet Cirque by the Sea will be hosting a Juggle Jam at Provincetown Town Hall!
It's fun for the whole family– so all ages and experience levels are welcome and encouraged. Props you might see folks using at juggle jam include balls, hoops, juggling clubs, diabolos, yo-yos, spinning tops, rings, batons, levi-wands, flower sticks, toy trucks, staves, poi, hats, and more! Trevor and guest artists will be available to teach new tricks or give technical support.
This event is being offered to the community free of charge, and registration is not required to attend– however we'd appreciate you let us know by registering.
Get pumped for Provincetown's annual Pride Parade! There will be craft materials available for you to create posters & signs for you & your family!
Note: Water bottle filling station is across the street at Town Hall. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
All age groups will have their closing circle to reflect on the week and make lasting connections that carry through the year! A group picture will be take here so make sure to wear your COLAGE shirt! Please note that pick up is at 11:30 on Friday.
As part of Provincetown Family Week, Payomet Cirque by the Sea will be hosting a Circus Arts Sampler at Provincetown Town Hall!
Run away with the circus for an hour! Develop core motor skills and body awareness utilizing a multitude of areas of the circus – balance, object manipulation, and acrobatics. Learn what the circus is all all: cooperation, teamwork, empathy, achievement, and most importantly, joy! No skills necessary. Activities include: Acrobatics, Juggling, Games– and more.
SOLD OUT
Note: Elevator located in rear of building.
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Enter the zany and unpredictable world of Tammie Brown, who celebrates her 25th year performing this year.
When you’re a Barbie Girl living in a Barbie World, there is NO business like SHOW business!
Grab tickets for Sutton’s Lee Seymour new show, Broadway Barbie, filled with comedy, chaos, and madness!
Due to the weather forecast, we are moving our annual Family Night to Thursday, August 1!
We're throwin' a dope 90s-themed party that's gonna be all that and a bag of chips! So, get ready to have a blast from the past and party like it's 199…4 — it is our 30th anniversary after all!
Wear your best 90s gear. We're talkin' flannel shirts (although the weather may be too hot for that!), overalls, neon windbreakers, snapback caps, and fanny packs. And don't forget those slap bracelets and butterfly clips! If you're feelin' fly, rock some JNCO jeans or your freshest pair of Air Jordans.
This shindig is gonna be totally tubular and one for the books. Be there or be square! Family Night is a community fundraiser supporting the year-round work of Family Equality.
This event is free to attend but registration is appreciated so we know how many of you rad people to plan for! Registration coming soon!
Note: The Town of Provincetown requires police officers to be present at some Family Week activities, depending on event size and other details. Provincetown police officers will be present at this event.
There is a semi-paved path around part of the field. If walking, please note that Motta Field is at the top of a hill.
A Chill Space tent will be available as a safe space to chill for those who are overstimulated at any time during the event with a variety of sensory materials and art therapy.
Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness and has been featured widely in national media, serving as a soundtrack for social justice education and progressive parenting. Full of humor and harmony, Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults. Join us for this special concert, which is part of Ants on a Log's Pride Tour! Performed by trans/nonbinary musicians, the Ants' Pride show features music from their new album, Rainbow Seekers, joyful and affirming songs for queer families.
Recommended for ages 4-11.
Learn more about Ants on a Log at AntsonaLogMusic.com and on social @antsonalogmusic.
Come support the next generation! Families and community welcome to listen to our teens talk about what it’s like being a COLAGEr today, their challenges, their joys, and what they want to tell the world. This is an especially great place for parents prospective parents to listen to the wisdom of our youth.
Kids ages 7 - 11 are invited to join Camp Highlight for a two-hour program daily during Family Week 2024. Enrollees will participate in recreational activities and curriculum including arts and crafts, games, and STEM fun all celebrating LGBTQ+ families.
This is a drop-off program and will occur indoors at the Provincetown Town Hall. The cost is $175 per child for Monday-Thursday.
SOLD OUT
Day 4 of the FIT program. Youth entering their junior and senior year of High School are eligible to participate in our FIT program to work with facilitation experts and hone their skills to prepare them to be a COLAGE facilitators once they’re out of High School.
If youth are part of theater or drag do-somethings and need extra time to perfect their acts before Friday’s Variety Show, there will be time to do so here. Facilitators will make a final decision about this at Thursday’s morning Workshop. Meeting spot is on the side of the Town Hall on the lawn.
Youth lunch chats on Thursday are for 2nd Gen COLAGErs (COLAGErs who identify at LGBTQ+) and straight/culturally queer COLAGErs. Please ensure that your youth brings their own lunch if they intend to eat during the lunch chats.
Time for families to explore and move mindfully! All are invited to join our friends from Outermost Yoga at Bas Relief Park for an hour of peace and relaxation that’s fun for all ages.
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. A wheelchair-accessible paved path surrounds the grassy park.
Join our panelists for a discussion about:
The current legal landscape in schools
What Title IX is and how to file complaints
How to advocate for your family in schools
Panelists:
Dr. Robin Fox, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Alexis Kantor, Interim President & CEO, Family Equality
Jim & Eric Rubin-Perez, parents who filed a Title IX complaint
Moderated by:
Luce Remy, Vice President, Public Policy, Family Equality
Looking for something to do when you drop off your COLAGEr? Facilitated by a group of COLAGE parents, COLAGE Community Connections is piloting a program for parents/caregivers that runs concurrently to youth workshops. This is a great way to meet other COLAGE families and build connections at Family Week and beyond. Thursday’s topic is Break Out Groups for Parents with Waffles, Crew, and High School Youth.
Join the Provincetown Conservation Trust, Recreando Cuidades, and the Provincetown Library for a kid-focused event on the importance of nature in our lives, including fun interactive presentations, reading from popular kid’s nature books, and arts and crafts outside!
SOLD OUT
On Thursday morning, COLAGErs will get to pick which “do-something” workshop they want to be in. There will also be an opportunity for them to present/perform what they worked on during the Variety Show on Friday. Waffles can choose from Painting, Book Making, Collaging, Theater, or Drag. Crew can choose from Writing, Collaging, Knitting & Weaving, Drag, and Using Our Voice. High School can choose from Podcast Making, Song Making, Collaging, and Drag.
Join us as LGBTQ+ families fill a boat for spectacular whale watching!
ALL TRIPS FEATURE:
3-4 Hour naturalist guided trip
Sundeck and viewing platform
Central air and heated cabin
Multiple restrooms onboard
Galley with food & drink
Ample seating on both upper and lower decks
Call 1-800-826-9300 to sign up! Rates can be viewed here. Mention Family Week for $5 off.
Note: Accessible for manual wheelchairs only, but restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. There is a wheelchair on board to assist those with limited mobility.
Parents, join Outermost Yoga at their studio for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in extended relaxation. This class is for parents of all levels.
Note: Wheelchair ramp is in the rear of the building. Ask staff for assistance with the elevator.
Couldn’t make it to registration on Sunday? No problem! Family Week attendees are encouraged to check in with Family Equality, pick up their swag bag and wristband, and say hi to the team!
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
Calling all little ones! Join us each morning of Family Week for a morning meetup, complete with age-appropriate games, story times, and more courtesy of our partner organization, Sidekicks! Bring a blanket, morning to-go snacks, sunscreen, and anything you might need for some family fun in the sun.
Notes: The water bottle filling station is available at Town Hall across the street. The grassy park is surrounded by a wheelchair accessible paved path.
Waffles, Crew, and High School youth are invited to particpate in a Privincetown Scavanger Hunt. Please arrive early or on time for check in, because we are blasting off at 3:00. There will be treats, treasures, and prizes. You don’t want to miss it!
