Family Week Updates

🚨 Location Update: Parade Begins and Ends at Bas Relief Park!🚨

Hi families! As we gear up for our beloved Family Pride Parade, please note that we will assemble and end at Bas Relief Park. See you all soon!

Family Week COVID-19 Update

Dear Family Week families,

As you know, staying safe and having fun have been of the utmost importance to the Family Week team. Part of prioritizing the safety of your family is maintaining clear and open communication so that you can make informed decisions about your family’s health while in Provincetown. 

To that end, we wanted to let you know that a few families have shared that they have tested positive for COVID. 

So, as we head into our final day in PTown, we urge you to: 

• - Mask up! 

• - Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• - Please stay home if you are currently or recently have been experiencing COVID-19 or other illness symptoms.

• - Get tested. 

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. Joining all of you in Provincetown this year has been nothing short of magical, and we look forward to seeing you all at Family Week next year, July 22-29, 2023!

Sincerely,

The Family Week team

Thursday, July 28: Updates, Notes, and Announcements

Happy Thursday! Check out the information below for all the news and updates you need to make today another great day in Provincetown.

📝  Reminders: 

• Bring your masks, hand sanitizer, hats, sunscreen, snacks, water, and bug spray to our Family Week events! 

• Have questions about Family Week? Find someone in an orange shirt! Family Equality staff are on-the-ground and here to help! Please note: We aim to respond to all inquiries sent to us via email and on the Facebook group as quickly as possible. We also aim to update you via this email and our Family Week Facebook group as quickly as possible when changes arise. That being said, we’re a small (but mighty!) team, working hard on-the-ground to put on the best Family Week ever! We ask for your patience and understanding, and if you need your questions answered ASAP reach out to the folks in the orange shirts! If you need to get a question answered by COLAGE, please email them at familyweek@colage.org.

🔍 Scavenger Hunt Finds:

Post a picture of your family with these ideas or at these places and share it on your social media. Don’t forget the hashtag #PtownFamilyWeek

• Having fun on a playground

• Best puppy face #WBDLife 

• Your family in their fancy western gear for Family Night

• Pic from the photo booth at Family Night

• Thumbs up with dinner at Family Night

• Picture dancing at Family Night

• Favorite thing at Family Night

🌈 On Today's Agenda

• 8AM - 9AM: Yoga for Parents at Outermost Yoga - Join Warner Brothers Discovery + Outermost Yoga for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in an extended relaxation. This class is for all levels. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery and Human by Orientation. 

• 9AM - 11AM: Littles Gathering at Bas Relief Park - The morning meet-up for parents and little ones! Today’s theme is Ahoy Mateys! Get ready for activities hosted by Sidekicks Travel. Don't forget to bring a blanket and your morning snacks-to-go & be ready to socialize with other families. Reminder: Littles is for kiddos 0-5 years old. Thank you to our event sponsor, Warner Brothers Discovery. 

• 9AM - 11AM: Daily Check-in at Bas Relief Park - Still need to check in or need help registering? Come on down to Bas Relief Park to meet staff, pick up your welcome bag, and get your official orange bracelet to attend events! If you need to check-in with COLAGE after Saturday/Sunday, let us know by emailing us at familyweek@colage.org! We want to be sure that we’re there when you are! 

• 9AM - 9:30AM: Book Nook at Bas Relief Park - Join Catherine Miller while she reads Everything You Say About Me THAT’S WONDERFUL is True by Dr. Casey, Medical Dogtor. This is a beautiful picture book for Pre-K- 6 year-olds that won a First Place Golden Quill award for Best and Most Unique ABC Book. It is an A to Z prescription for happiness in 26 alphabetical poems about positive qualities told from a dog’s perspective.

• 10AM - 10:30AM: Art on the Lawn at Provincetown Public Library - Art on the Lawn is back for the 2022 summer season! Join the Provincetown Public Library for a fun and interactive summer arts and crafts experience for children of all ages. The front lawn of our historic building will be transformed into a creative space for kids to experiment with different materials while exploring their own artistic imaginations. To showcase each child’s own artistic self-expression, kids will be encouraged to use different mediums, selected by the library, to decorate a large blank canvas with their own creations. Potential mediums include paint, crayons, chalk, finger-paint, and markers. The kids will love it!

• 10AM - 3PM: PTown Pop-By at the firehouse - Do you have questions about Family Equality’s work for lived equality for LBGTQ+ families? Do you want to send a message of support to other LGBTQ+ families in states where harmful legislation has been introduced? Or do you want to take a fun family photo in our Family Week photo booth? Come send some love to other LGBTQ+ families in our advocate center. We’ll also have temporary tattoos and some extra SWAG to hand out as well as check off an item on the Family Week Scavenger Hunt! We’ll be at the Fire House and would love to talk more with you about our work and to see your beautiful family.

• 10AM - 12PM: Building in the Park on the Town Hall Lawn - Join our friends from The LEGO® Group to build pieces for an interactive art installation! Show up ready to express yourself through your build. Thank you to our event sponsors, The LEGO® Group.

• 11AM - 12:30PM: COLAGE Workshops at Town Hall - Parent drop-off required for Waffles and Crew. This event is only for COLAGE registrants.

• Waffles (8-10 year olds) : Youth ranked their choices for which do-something workshop they want to be part of today. We will try our best to give them their first choice but we cannot promise that. They have the option of Drag, Jumbo Papier-Mâché, Yoga, Coloring, Creative Writing, Music Making, Exploring Provincetown’s Ocean Life, or Theater 

• Crew (11-13 year olds): Youth ranked their choices for which do-something workshop they want to be part of today. We will try our best to give them their first choice but we cannot promise that. They have the option of Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Drag, Weaving, or Movement

• High School (14-18 year olds): Youth ranked their choices for which do-something workshop they want to be part of today. We will try our best to give them their first choice but we cannot promise that. They have the option of Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Drag, Weaving, or Movement

• 11AM - 12PM: Family Yoga at Outermost Yoga - Time to explore and move mindfully for the youngest among us! Our instructor will teach some fun shapes, encourage attention and breath awareness, and cultivate a relaxed vibe. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery and Human by Orientation. 

• 12:30PM - 2:30PM: Regional Gathering at Chelsea Earnest Playground - Join us for our Let's Get Regional Gathering! Meet other families that live near you and carry your connection home! We will meet up at Earnest Playground - look for the regions that will be designated by signs.

• 12PM - 2PM: Indoor Movie Screening: DC League of Superpets at Water’s Edge Cinema - The #DCSuperPets are ready to sit, stay and save the world. Warner Bros Discovery has arranged for special advance screenings of DC League of Super-Pets during Family Week. They will be showing this at screenings inside at Waters Edge Cinema on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please buy your tickets for one of these special showings here. Thank you to our event sponsor, Warner Brothers Discovery!

• 2PM - 3PM: COLAGE Second Generation & Straight/Culturally Queer Chats at Bas Relief Park - This event is only for COLAGE registrants. We recommend this is only for 11-18 year olds, however, if 8-10 year olds want to join, they are welcome, but please note this is only discussion based and there will not be games or activities provided. This gathering is for COLAGErs ages 11+. You must be registered for COLAGE programming to attend.

• 3PM - 4PM: COLAGE Facilitator in Training at Bas Relief Park - This program is open youth with LGBTQ+ parents even if they are not registered with COLAGE. 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 on COLAGE staff once they’re out of High School.

• 3PM - 4PM: COLAGE Youth Hang Out at Town Hall - Parent drop-off required for Waffles and Crew. This event is only for COLAGE registrants. Waffles, Crew, and High School have an hour to just hang, play games, and connect with each other!

• 4:30PM - 5:30PM: COLAGE: Teen Panel at Bas Relief Park - 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. Some chairs will be provided, but please bring your own lawn chairs if you have them.

• 5:30PM - 7:30PM: Family Night: Y’all Means All at Motta Field - Pack your boots, belt buckles, and bandanas because this year we are turning Motta Field into a western wonderland for a night of country cookin', games, music, and, most importantly, fun all in support of the vital work of Family Equality and COLAGE. The event is free for all to attend so come hungry, ready to dance, and dressed in your best country casuals. Registration requested. Valet horse parking is available upon request. Yee-haw! Thank you to our event sponsors: Johnson and Johnson Care with Pride (Presenting Sponsor), Box Lunch in Provincetown, Drew University, Perry’s Provincetown, Provincetown Brewing Company, ScottCakes, Warner Brothers Discovery, and the Murray/Reese Foundation! Note: Seating is limited, so PLEASE bring your own blankets and/or lawn chairs!

Wednesday, July 27: Updates, Notes, and Announcements

Happy Wednesday! Check out the information below for all the news and updates you need to make today another great day in Provincetown.

📝 Reminders:

• Bring your masks, hand sanitizer, hats, sunscreen, snacks, water, and bug spray to our Family Week events!

• Have questions about Family Week? Find someone in an orange shirt! Family Equality staff are on-the-ground and here to help! Please note: We aim to respond to all inquiries sent to us via email and on the Facebook group as quickly as possible. We also aim to update you via this email and our Family Week Facebook group as quickly as possible when changes arise. That being said, we’re a small (but mighty!) team, working hard on-the-ground to put on the best Family Week ever! We ask for your patience and understanding, and if you need your questions answered ASAP reach out to the folks in the orange shirts! If you need to get a question answered by COLAGE, please email them at familyweek@colage.org.

• Whether you’re enjoying breakfast on the beach or sitting poolside, don’t forget to take the LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Study! Family Equality, COLAGE, and GLSEN are partnering to learn more about LGBTQ+ families’ experiences with the school system. The LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Study will be an important tool for fighting anti-LGBTQ+ bias in K-12 schools across the nation—and you can take it today! Click here to learn more: https://www.glsen.org/familystudy.

📝There’s still time to register!

That’s right! Every morning from 9-11am, the Family Equality team is in Bas Relief Park for check-in and registration—which means it’s not too late for families in PTown to register for our festivities!

Why register? Of course, having an understanding of how many families are joining us in Provincetown helps us plan the events accordingly, giving us a rough estimate for where we should host our festivities, how much food we should provide, and more. But it’s also critical to our work! Giving sponsors a clear picture of just how many people find Family Week so special helps us secure more support for this amazing week and our work beyond PTown. Also, being able to show our elected officials how many of us EXIST underscores the importance of creating laws and policies that protect us and our fundamental freedoms. Plus, understanding where our families come from and what matters to them helps us better address your needs all year-round. Data collection is essential to creating change—and that includes Family Week registration!

So, tell your friends to come on down to Bas Relief Park THIS MORNING to register today! Registration is free and open to all.

🔍 Scavenger Hunt Finds:

Post a picture of your family with these ideas or of these places and share it on your social media. Don’t forget the hashtag #PtownFamilyWeek

• Best “on theme” face from Little Gathering. Today it is Dinos!

• Find the Tweety mural and take a picture with it! #TWEETY80

• Big surprise visit from someone at Bas Relief Park in the morning

• Best Penguin Walk.

• Reading a book

• Wearing a feather boa or a cool hat

• Tossing a beach ball

🌈 On Today's Agenda

• 8AM - 9AM: Yoga for Parents at Outermost Yoga - Join Warner Brothers Discovery + Outermost Yoga for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths. Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in an extended relaxation. This class is for all levels. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery and Human by Orientation.

• 9AM - 11AM: Littles Gathering at Bas Relief Park - The morning meet-up for parents and little ones! Today’s theme is DINOS! Get ready for activities hosted by Sidekicks Travel. Don't forget to bring a blanket and your morning snacks-to-go & be ready to socialize with other families. Reminder: Littles is for kiddos 0-5 years old. Thank you to our event sponsor, Warner Brothers Discovery.

• 9AM - 11AM: Daily Check-in at Bas Relief Park - Still need to check in or need help registering? Come on down to Bas Relief Park to meet staff, pick up your welcome bag, and get your official orange bracelet to attend events! If you need to check-in with COLAGE after Saturday/Sunday, let us know! We want to be sure that we’re there when you are!

• 9AM - 9:30AM: Book Nook at Bas Relief Park - Catherine Miller will be reading from her brand new book From Wags to Riches at Family Week! A novel for Middle Grades readers, hear all about a sassy Yorkie named Wags who escapes from a puppy mill, and eventually frees all the other dogs, aided by Sheriff Dimonte Deck and his husband Norbert Dingle.

• 9:30AM - 11:30AM: Fun With Whales at Center’s Hiebert Marine Lab - 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 6-10. This is a drop-off program. Join for one day or both. Registration required. $30/$20 CCS members for one day (either Tuesday or Wednesday) $50/$30 CCS members for both days.

• 10AM - 10:30AM: Storytime on the Lawn at Provincetown Public Library - The Provincetown Public Library will offer a children’s Storytime on the Library’s front lawn during the summer months! Each session will feature a great new theme for kids, accompanied by fun picture books, designed to stimulate young minds while enjoying the outdoors.Bring your friends and spread the word…Storytime is back! Storytime will not meet on rainy days.

• 10AM - 3PM: PTown Pop-By at the Fire House - Do you have questions about Family Equality’s work for lived equality for LBGTQ+ families? Do you want to send a message of support to other LGBTQ+ families in states where harmful legislation has been introduced? Or do you want to take a fun family photo in our Family Week photo booth? Come send some love to other LGBTQ+ families in our advocate center. We’ll also have temporary tattoos and some extra SWAG to hand out as well as check off an item on the Family Week Scavenger Hunt! We’ll be at the Fire House and would love to talk more with you about our work and to see your beautiful family.

• 10AM - 12PM: Building in the Park on the Town Hall Lawn - Join our friends from The LEGO® Group to build pieces for an interactive art installation! Show up ready to express yourself through your build. Thank you to our event sponsors, The LEGO® Group.

• 11AM - 12:30PM: COLAGE Workshops at Town Hall - Parent drop-off required for Waffles and Crew. This event is only for COLAGE registrants. Per yesterday’s announcement, we are encouraging masking and testing for Waffles and all siblings of Waffles. Waffles (8-10 year olds) : Our do-somethings begin today! Youth get to rank their choices for which do-something workshop they want to be part of for Wednesday and Thursday. We will try our best to give them their first choice but we cannot promise that. Waffles have the option of Drag, Jumbo Papier-Mâché, Yoga, Coloring, Creative Writing, Music Making, Exploring Provincetown’s Ocean Life, or Theater. Crew (11-13 year olds): Our do-somethings begin today! Youth get to rank their choices for which do-something workshop they want to be part of for Wednesday and Thursday. We will try our best to give them their first choice but we cannot promise that. Crew have the option of Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Drag, Weaving, or Movement. High School (14-18 year olds): Our do-somethings begin today! Youth get to rank their choices for which do-something workshop they want to be part of for Wednesday and Thursday. We will try our best to give them their first choice but we cannot promise that. High School have the option of Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Drag, Weaving, or Movement

• 11AM - 12PM: Family Yoga at Outermost Yoga - Time to explore and move mindfully for the youngest among us! Our instructor will teach some fun shapes, encourage attention and breath awareness, and cultivate a relaxed vibe. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery and Human by Orientation.

• 12:30PM - 2:30PM: BIPOC Family Gathering at Chelsea Earnest Playground - Grab your snacks, your water, and your sense of play and meet up with other BIPOC families at the playground. Belonging Books will be joining us. Belonging Books is a local community program provider and pop-up bookseller that centers and celebrates the voices and stories of people of color and other underrepresented communities on Cape Cod. Belonging Books strives to create space for joy, celebration, safety and belonging. Thank you to Fidelity Investments for sponsoring this event.

• 1PM - 2:30PM: Daysail with Picnic Lunch at Hindu Charters (Families should arrive at 12:45pm) - Enjoy a picnic lunch while sailing adventure with our friends at Hindu Charters! Based in P-town since 1946, Hindu Charters offers a classic sailing experience around the picturesque Cape Cod Bay. Operating this season aboard an 1870s designed wooden sailing ship, the Bloodhound. will be available thru Hindu Charter or at the checkin at Ptown Inn on Sunday, July 25 until filled. Fees are $35/child$65/adult and are paid directly to Hindu Charters upon registration

• 2PM - 3PM: COLAGE People with Disabilities and Non-Disabled Ally Chats at Bas Relief Park - This event is only for COLAGE registrants. We recommend this is only for 11-18 year olds, however, if 8-10 year olds want to join, they are welcome, but please note this is only discussion based and there will not be games or activities provided. This gathering is for COLAGErs ages 11+. You must be registered for COLAGE programming to attend.

• 2PM - 4PM: Indoor Movie Screening: DC League of Superpets at Water’s Edge Cinema - The #DCSuperPets are ready to sit, stay and save the world. Warner Bros Discovery has arranged for special advance screenings of DC League of Super-Pets during Family Week. They will be showing this at screenings inside at Waters Edge Cinema on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please buy your tickets for one of these special showings here: https://tickets.provincetownfilm.org/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=342886~bb8efafc-6826-4997-a7e7-4115a7749048& Thank you to our event sponsor, Warner Brothers Discovery!

• 2:30PM - 4PM: Drag it Up: Drag Queen Story Hour & Dance Party at Motta Field - Get in touch with your inner diva, and let your fierceness shine! Join author Lil Miss Hot Mess for a Drag Queen Story Hour, where you'll learn to swish, shimmy, and shout "yesss queen" like the best of them as you sing along to her books If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It and The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish. Then, we'll put those skills to the test with a fabulous catwalk, dance party, and more. Hosted by Provincetown Theater. Thank you to Warner Brothers Discovery and Human by Orientation for sponsoring this event!

• 3PM - 4PM: COLAGE Facilitator in Training at Bas Relief Park - This program is open youth with LGBTQ+ parents even if they are not registered with COLAGE. 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 on COLAGE staff once they’re out of High School.

• 3PM - 5PM: Dads Gathering at Beach next to MacMillan Pier - Attention all self-identified dads! Join us as we gather beach-side for connection, community, and fun! This will be a meet-up style event so bring your own snacks and blankets- and don't forget the beach toys! Heads up: the sand may be hot for little feet so don't forget your flip-flops! Everyone who identifies as a parent on the male/masculine side of the spectrum is invited! Thank you to our event sponsor, Growing Generations.

• 4PM - 5PM: COLAGE: Youth Hang Out at Town Hall - Parent drop off required for Waffles and Crew. This event is only for COLAGE registrants. Waffles, Crew, and High School have an hour to just hang, play games, and connect with each other!

• 4PM - 5PM: COLAGE Story Time with Julie Lyford and Katherine Rosenblatt at Bas Relief Park - This event is open to all families even if they are not registered with COLAGE. This is not a drop off event; youth will not be supervised by COLAGE Staff. Everyone is welcome to come listen to author Julie Lyford read Katy Has Two Grandpas and author Katherine Rosenblatt read My Mommy is a He, with fun kids activities during and after story time. Some chairs will be provided, but please bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets if you have them.

• 4:30PM - 5:30PM: Seal Walk with Center for Coastal Studies - A number of different species of seals occupy New England waters throughout the year, and groups of gray seals and harbor seals can frequently be seen resting in “haul outs” on local beaches. Join CCS naturalists for a gentle guided hike to a haul out in Truro and learn more about the biology and natural history of the seals and the role they play in a healthy ocean ecosystem. Meet at High Head Rd Parking Lot, Truro. For all ages 5-80. Space is limited so registration is required.$10/$5 CCS member. This event is hosted by Center for Coastal Studies and is not affiliated with Family Week.

• 5PM - 6PM: COLAGE Coming Out as Queer Kid’s Cabaret at The Post Office Cafe - This event is open to all families. This is not a drop off event; youth will not be supervised by COLAGE Staff. For this event, masks are required since it will be taking place indoors. Coming Out Queer, a Fun and Wig-filled drag show about the 6 Fazes of coming out Queer. Sing along to songs by Lady Gaga, Lil NasX, Mama Cass, Cyndi Lauper, Hedwig and David Cassidy !Don’t forget, the cabaret is free as a fundraiser for COLAGE and Family Equality! You can donate to support the show and our community here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/colage-cabaret-for-kids

• 7:30PM - 8:30PM: COLAGE: Adult COLAGErs at Bas Relief Park - You do not have to be registered with COLAGE in order to attend. If you have one or more LGBTQ+ parent/caregiver and are 18+, come join us for conversation and connection. Those not registered with COLAGE are welcome.

• 7:30PM - 9:30PM: Outdoor Movie Screening: Happy Feet 2 at Motta Field - Join us for a family friendly outdoor movie night! Bring your blankets, bug spray and get ready to snuggle in for a special screening of Happy Feet 2! Seating will begin at 7:30pm and we'll be pressing play at 8:30pm. Click here to register for Wednesday night’s screening of “Happy Feet 2”: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/jEKjJC2BiqEt4y7p7__;!!AQdq3sQhfUj4q8uUguY!n2lUBIrUNhFMg5_b2_NKRXE5sIRrp3bf00oTxqwRks9fEDR-FHrqAMmtIyUtxMwNpbgu5EyXUrhnhQQTGYIZTIVc$ We ask that folks register early so that we can bring enough treats for everyone. Thank you to our event sponsor, Warner Brothers Discovery!

P.S. Family Night: Y’all Means All is TOMORROW, July 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 presented by Johnson & Johnson! Our old-fashioned new age community fundraiser supports all the work Family Equality and COLAGE does every day. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got The Doll Parts: A Dolly Parton Cover band playing all your fave Dolly hits, country cooking from Box Lunch, sweet treats from Scott Cakes, a watering hole from Provincetown Brewing and Perry’s, plus games and activities for everyone to enjoy - all we ask is for you to get your family all gussied up in your best western wear, come ready to dance, laugh with old friends, meet new ones, eat, and most importantly, help us raise money for all the vital work ahead! We need your help - after all, we can’t have y’all without you all! Registration is strongly encouraged and can be done here: https://donate.familyequality.org/event/family-night-2022/e410448/register/new/select-tickets

A reminder for families joining us at the Beach Bash!

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: The link sent in the daily e-newsletter is broken. Use this link instead!

Tuesday, July 26: Updates, Notes, and Announcements

Happy Tuesday! Check out the information below for all the news and updates you need to make today another great day in Provincetown.

📝  Reminders & Notes: 

• Please note: COLAGE was made aware of a positive COVID test in the Waffles (8-10) age group. COLAGE facilitators working with Waffles will be masking during programming for the remainder of the week. We are encouraging masking and testing for all youth participants in the Waffles age group and any older siblings. If you have any questions, please direct them to familyweek@colage.org.

• Bring your masks, hand sanitizer, hats, sunscreen, snacks, water, and bug spray to our Family Week events! 

• Have questions about Family Week? Find someone in an orange shirt! Family Equality staff are on-the-ground and here to help! Please note: We aim to respond to all inquiries sent to us via email and on the Facebook group as quickly as possible. We also aim to update you via this email and our Family Week Facebook group as quickly as possible when changes arise. That being said, we’re a small (but mighty!) team, working hard on-the-ground to put on the best Family Week ever! We ask for your patience and understanding, and if you need your questions answered ASAP reach out to the folks in the orange shirts! If you need to get a question answered by COLAGE, please email them at familyweek@colage.org.

• We're so excited for one of the most beloved annual Family Week events, the Beach Bash! A quick reminder: Parking at the Beach Bash will be $25 before 5pm. If you're not planning to drive, there's a shuttle available! 

Announcing Path2FamilyEquality! 

Our families are facing near-impossible realities. With more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in states across the country and the Supreme Court threatening additional fundamental freedoms, we need quick and easy answers—and that’s where Family Equality’s new digital tool, Path2FamilyEquality comes in. This safe, online tool delivers resources into people’s hands fast. You can check out Path2FamilyEquality by visiting path2familyequality.org—or stop by the PTown Pop-By at the Fire House on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday for a demo!

🔍 Scavenger Hunt Finds:

Post a picture of your family with these ideas or of these places and share it on your social media. Don’t forget the hashtag #PtownFamilyWeek

• Best yoga pose

• Your best sand castle

• Favorite beach game

• Best “I’m confused ’ face/ or “I got this!” face with a rubik’s cube. 

• Pic with a friend from another town

• Sunglasses and a smile!

🌈 On Today's Agenda

• 8AM - 9AM: Yoga for Parents at Outermost Yoga - Join Warner Brothers Discovery + Outermost Yoga for an hour of peace, movement, and deep breaths.Participants will be led through a mindful vinyasa series that sloughs away stress, culminating in an extended relaxation. This class is for all levels. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery and Human By Orientation. 

• 9AM - 9:30AM: Book Nook at Bas Relief Park - Storytime for kids with authors reading their fun, engaging books to start your day.

• 9AM - 11AM: Littles Gathering at Bas Relief Park - The morning meet-up for parents and little ones! Today’s theme is “I Scream, You Scream, We ALL Scream for Ice Cream!”* Get ready for activities hosted by Sidekicks Travel. Don't forget to bring a blanket and your morning snacks-to-go & be ready to socialize with other families. Reminder: Littles is for kiddos 0-5 years old. *Note: There will be no actual ice cream served at this event—but building community with other LGBTQ+ families is still a sweet treat!

• 9AM - 11AM: Daily Check-in at Bas Relief Park - Still need to check in or need help registering? Come on down to Bas Relief Park to meet staff, pick up your welcome bag, and get your official orange bracelet to attend events! If you need to check-in with COLAGE after Saturday/Sunday, let us know! We want to be sure that we’re there when you are! 

• 9:30AM - 11:30AM: Fun With Whales at Center’s Hiebert Marine Lab  - 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 6-10. This is a drop off program. Join for one day or both. Registration required HERE $30/$20 CCS members for one day (either Tuesday or Wednesday) $50/$30 CCS members for both days.

• 10AM - 12PM: Building in the Park on the Town Hall Lawn - Join our friends from The LEGO® Group to build pieces for an interactive art installation! Show up ready to express yourself through your build. Thank you to our event sponsors, The LEGO® Group.

• 11AM - 12:30PM: COLAGE Workshops at Town Hall - Parent drop-off required for Waffles and Crew. This event is only for COLAGE registrants. We are encouraging masking and testing for Waffles and all siblings of Waffles.

  • Waffles (8-10 year olds) : Youth get to choose between two workshops!

    • Body Positivity - COLAGErs come in all different shapes and sizes. How can we celebrate our bodies and understand our differences? 

    • Field Day - Join the fun with Field Day! It’s going to be a day filled with awesome games and activities, where you can have fun with other COLAGErs doing relay races, team building games, and much more!

  • Crew (11-13 year olds): Body Liberation - Youth will learn about where our perceptions and stereotypes about physical appearance and our bodies come from, as well as acknowledge what our bodies can do for us and build self-worth.

  • High School (14-18 year olds) For this workshop, masks are required because it will be taking place inside the Library. : Desire, Healthy Relationships, & Consent - This workshop will help teens begin to tackle our culture's conflicting messages about sex and sexuality, cover the basics of safer sex supplies for all kinds of intimacies, discuss the necessity of consent, and explore healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. 

• 11AM - 12PM: Family Yoga at Outermost Yoga - Time to explore and move mindfully for the youngest among us! Our instructor will teach some fun shapes, encourage attention and breath awareness, and cultivate a relaxed vibe. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery and Human by Orientation. 

• 12PM - 1PM: Daysail with Handmade Boat Launch at Hindu Charters - Embark on a sailing adventure with our friends at Hindu Charters! Based in P-town since 1946, Hindu Charters offers a classic sailing experience around the picturesque Cape Cod Bay. Operating this season aboard an 1870s designed wooden sailing ship, the Bloodhound. Launch your own handmade boat too! Registration will be available thru Hindu Charter or at the checkin at Ptown Inn on Sunday, July 25 until filled. Fees are $25/child $47/adult and are paid directly to Hindu Charters upon registration

• 12:30PM - 2:30PM: Single Parent Gathering at Chelsea Earnest Playground - This gathering is for those who are single parents and would like to connect with others doing the same. Join in this fun opportunity to make friends and build community! Let’s connect at the playground! Don't forget to bring your own snacks and get ready to mingle! Thank you to our event sponsor, California Cryobank. 

• 2PM - 3PM: COLAGE POC & White Ally Chats at Bas Relief Park - This event is only for COLAGE registrants. We recommend this is only for 11-18 year olds, however, if 8-10 year olds want to join, they are welcome, but please note this is only discussion based and there will not be games or activities provided. This gathering is for COLAGErs ages 11+. You must be registered for COLAGE programming to attend.

• 2PM - 3:30PM: Rubiks Cube Magic at Motta Field - Join Craig in Motta Field for a performance of some cutting-edge effects using Rubiks Cubes. It will be entertaining and amazing for any age—yes, including adults. Following the performance, Craig will conduct a teach-in on exactly how to solve a cube.  It takes practice, but anyone can learn, and a folder of workshop materials and flashcards will be given to all. In addition, all participants will also receive their own cube along with other really cool prizes, like a computerized robot that can solve a mixed cube in 5 seconds.  Needless to say, you will laugh, be amazed, learn, and possibly win some really cool stuff. 

• 2:30PM - 4PM: The Blues Parade: A Creative Musical Experience at The Commons- Come learn what "The Blues Parade" can do to help kids and families explore the limitless powers of imagination to take a more joyful and whimsical approach to the exploration, discovery and celebration of life through music. Learn about the Blues and co-create a blues song. You’ll even get your own personal Blues name!

• 3PM - 4PM: COLAGE Facilitator in Training at Bas Relief Park - This program is open youth with LGBTQ+ parents even if they are not registered with COLAGE. 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 on COLAGE staff once they’re out of High School.

• 4PM - 7PM: Beach Bash at Herring Cove Beach- 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. We won't be having campfires this year, but there will be plenty of kite flying and sandcastle building! Box Lunch will have a pre-order for picnic meals but concessions will be available on-site, too. Teen COLAGErs, don't miss the COLAGE Teen Zone! EVERYONE - remember not to climb on the dunes - the beach is a protected habitat! Thank you to our event sponsors, RSM! 

P.S. Family Night: Y’all Means All on Thursday, July 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 presented by Johnson & Johnson!  Our old-fashioned new age community fundraiser supports all the work Family Equality and COLAGE does every day. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got The Doll Parts: A Dolly Parton Cover band playing all your fave Dolly hits, country cooking from Box Lunch, sweet treats from Scott Cakes, a watering hole from Provincetown Brewing and Perry’s, plus games and activities for everyone to enjoy - all we ask is for you to get your family all gussied up in your best western wear, come ready to dance, laugh with old friends, meet new ones, eat, and most importantly, help us raise money for all the vital work ahead! We need your help - after all, we can’t have y’all without you all! Registration is strongly encouraged and can be done here.

Monday, July 25: Updates, Notes, and Announcements

Monday is fun-day! The weekend might have come to a close, but we're just gearing up. 

Reminders:

• Bring your masks, hand sanitizer, hats, sunscreen, snacks, water, and bug spray to our Family Week events! 

• Have questions about Family Week? Find someone in an orange shirt! Family Equality staff are on-the-ground and here to help! Please note: We aim to respond to all inquiries sent to us via email and on the Facebook group as quickly as possible. We also aim to update you via this email and our Family Week Facebook group as quickly as possible when changes arise. That being said, we’re a small (but mighty!) team, working hard on-the-ground to put on the best Family Week ever! We ask for your patience and understanding, and if you need your questions answered ASAP reach out to the folks in the orange shirts!  If you need to get a question answered by COLAGE, please email them at familyweek@colage.org.

• VOTE: What’re we watching at our next outdoor movie screening? Head over to our Family Week Facebook group this morning to vote on which movie you want to watch this Wednesday: Happy Feet 2 or The Goonies! 

• 🗺 Getting to the Beach next to MacMillan Pier...Planning to attend Moms Gathering? Hyping up for Dad’s Gathering? All of these awesome events are being held at the beach next to MacMillan Pier. To get there, you’ll want head to the Pier—which is at Commercial & Standish. If you’re standing in Lopes Square & look at the Pier, it’s the beach to your left! You’ll see Family Week signs & friendly faces in orange shirts. Bring your flip flops, beach blankets & snacks! We can’t wait to see you there.

🔍 Scavenger Hunts finds: 

Post a picture of your family with these ideas or a picture of these places and share it on your social media. Don’t forget the hashtag #PtownFamilyWeek

• Find the  TWEETY mural.  Take a picture and post it with #TWEETY80 and #WBLife.  (This makes something magical happen this week!)

• Filling up your water bottles at one of the water bottle filling stations  

• Show us your building block creation

• Cheering at the Family Kickball Game at Motta Field

🌈 On Today's Agenda

• 9AM - 11AM: Daily Check-In at Bas Relief Park - Still need to check in or need help registering? Come on down to Bas Relief Park to meet staff, pick up your welcome bag, and get your official orange bracelet to attend events! If you need to check-in with COLAGE after Saturday/Sunday, let us know! We want to be sure that we’re there when you are! 

• 9AM - 11AM: Littles Gathering at Bas Relief Park - The morning meet-up for parents and little ones! Today’s theme is: Little Campers. Get ready for activities hosted by Sidekicks Travel. Don't forget to bring a blanket and your morning snacks-to-go & be ready to socialize with other families. Reminder: Littles is for kiddos 0-5 years old. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery. 

• 9AM - 9:30AM: Book Nook at Bas Relief Park - Storytime for kids with authors reading their fun, engaging books to start your day. The Book Nook is hosted by OurShelves who will have the wonderful book, GRANDAD'S CAMPER, by Harry Woodgate, available.

• 10AM - 12PM: Building in the Park on the Town Hall Lawn- Join our friends from The LEGO® Group to build pieces for an interactive art installation! Show up ready to express yourself through your build. Thank you to our event sponsors, The LEGO® Group.

• 11AM - 12:30PM: COLAGE Workshops at Town Hall - Parent drop-off required for Waffles and Crew. This event is only for COLAGE registrants.

  • Waffles (8-10 year olds): Welcome & COLAGE 101 - Hey COLAGErs! Welcome to Family Week! Come meet our amazing staff, get to know your fellow COLAGErs, find out what we’ll be doing all week and make new friends or reconnect with your COLAGE family from years past! We’ll spend this time getting to know each other, playing games, and finding out what’s in store for us during this amazing week!

  • Crew (11-13 year olds): COLAGE 101 & Trans Justice - COLAGErs will learn about Family Week, COLAGE, and our values through a trans justice lens. We will be meeting other COLAGErs, making friends, and playing games!

  • High School (14-18 year olds): Welcome & LGBTQ History - Come connect with new and old COLAGErs alike! We will be getting to know one another and learning how to support each other during the week. We will discuss important moments of LGBTQ+ and queerspawn history from before the 20th century to the present day.

• 11AM - 12PM: COLAGE Info Session for Parents at The Canteen - This event is open to all LGBTQ parents and prospective parents. Your child does not have to be registered with COLAGE in order to attend. This is an info session for prospective and current LGBTQ+ parents about COLAGE and our programming. Whether you are registered with COLAGE or not, you are welcome to join this info session and learn how we can be a resource to your youth.

• 11AM - 12PM: Family Yoga at Outermost Yoga - Time to explore and move mindfully for the youngest among us! Our instructor will teach some fun shapes, encourage attention and breath awareness, and cultivate a relaxed vibe. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery and Human by Orientation. 

• 11AM - 12PM: Junior Entanglement Responder at SEA Space in Whaler’s Wharf - One-hour program for children ages 6-12. This is not a drop-off program. Since 1984 the Center's Entanglement Response team has disentangled more than 200 whales, sea turtles and other marine animals from rope, net, and other gear. This hour-long program offers kids a unique opportunity to see videos, photographs, and tools from actual disentanglement operations. They'll also hit the beach to try their hand at freeing an 'entangled whale'. Registration required. This event is not exclusive to Family Week $10/$5 CCS member

• 12:30PM - 2PM: The Blues Parade: A Creative Musical Experience at The Commons - Come learn what "The Blues Parade" can do to help kids and families explore the limitless powers of imagination to take a more joyful and whimsical approach to the exploration, discovery, and celebration of life through music. Learn about the Blues and co-create a blues song. You’ll even get your own personal Blues name!

• 12:30PM - 2:30PM: Trans & Nonbinary Parents and Family Gathering at Chelsea Earnest Playground - This gathering is for families with transgender, gender-fluid, and/or non-binary parents or caregivers. Join in this fun opportunity to make friends and build community! Let’s connect at the playground! Don't forget to bring your own snacks and get ready to mingle! Thank you to our event sponsor, Christopher Street Financial. 

• 2PM - 3PM: COLAGE Peer Support Groups at Bas Relief Park - This event is only for COLAGE registrants. We recommend this is only for 11-18 year-olds, however, if 8-10-year-olds want to join, they are welcome, but please note this is only discussion based and there will not be games or activities provided. Youth spaces are available for People with Trans Parents, Adopted COLAGErs, COLAGErs Born Through Assisted Reproduction, and COLAGErs whose Parent Came Out

• 3PM - 5PM: Moms Gathering - Beach next to MacMillan Pier: Attention all self-identified moms! Join us as we gather beach-side for connection, community, and fun! This will be a meet-up style event so bring your own snacks and blankets- and don't forget the beach toys! Heads up: the sand may be hot for little feet so don't forget your flip-flops! Everyone who identifies as a parent on the female/feminine side of the spectrum is invited! Thank you to our event sponsor, Eastern Bank. 

• 3PM - 4PM: COLAGE Facilitator in Training at Bas Relief Park - This program is open to youth with LGBTQ+ parents even if they are not registered with COLAGE. 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 on COLAGE staff once they’re out of High School. 

• 3:30PM - 4:30PM: Getting to the Bottom of It at SEA Space in Whaler’s Wharf - This is a 1hr - 1.5 hrs program for children ages 5-12. This is not a drop-off program. 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 look 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! Registration required. $10/$5 CCS member

• 4PM - 5PM: Snacks at the Canteen (with Teen Zone) at The Canteen - This event is open to all families even if they are not registered with COLAGE. This is not a drop-off event; youth 13 and under will not be supervised by COLAGE Staff. Families welcome to discounted snacks at the Canteen. Teen Zone will be available and a chance for youth ages 10-18 to speak with Crew Advisory Committee and Youth Action Board Members. 

• 6PM - 7:30PM: Family Kickball at Motta Field - Grab your sneakers, dust off your sports(person)ship, fill up your water bottles, and come out to Motta Field for a Family Kickball Game. Don’t want to play? Come cheer on the teams! The more the merrier. Thank you to our event sponsors, Cape Cod 5 and Fayerweather Street School. 
  

P.S. Family Night: Y’all Means All on Thursday, July 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 presented by Johnson & Johnson! Our old-fashioned new age community fundraiser supports all the work Family Equality and COLAGE does every day. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got The Doll Parts: A Dolly Parton Cover band playing all your fave Dolly hits, country cooking from Box Lunch, sweet treats from Scott Cakes, a watering hole from Provincetown Brewing and Perry’s, plus games and activities for everyone to enjoy - all we ask is for you to get your family all gussied up in your best western wear, come ready to dance, laugh with old friends, meet new ones, eat, and most importantly, help us raise money for all the vital work ahead! We need your help - after all, we can’t have y’all without you all! Registration is strongly encouraged and can be done here.

🚨 Canceled due to high wind speeds: Outdoor Movie Screening 🚨

Dear Family Week families,

We hope you're having an AMAZING Family Week so far! It has been so lovely seeing you at today's events—from building friendships (and LEGO creations) on the Town Hall Lawn to braving the heat for our Kick-Off Event in Motta Field. We're reaching out to let you know that tonight's outdoor movie screening of The Goonies has been canceled due to high wind speeds. Family Equality staff will be at Motta Field until 8:30pm if you and your family still want to come and grab some pizza (first come, first served)! Our next outdoor movie screening will be on Wednesday at 7:30pm. We are so grateful to Warner Brothers Discovery, the Family Week presenting sponsor, for sponsoring all our outdoor movie screenings. If you see any of our Warner Brothers Discovery friends in PTown this week, be sure to give them some love! Of course, we were looking forward to the opportunity to gather together for some movie magic, but have no fear: tomorrow's schedule of events is jam-packed with awesome opportunities for more fun in the sun. See you tomorrow, The Family Equality Family Week Team

P.S. Be on the lookout tomorrow for the opportunity to vote on our Wednesday night movie choice!

🚨 Location Change 🚨

We hope everyone is staying hydrated on this HOT #PTownFamilyWeek Day 2! To help families stay cool, we are moving today's Boston Gathering (at 3-4pm) to the Provincetown Inn by the pool. Find Jaime, who will meet folks by the gates!

Sunday, July 24: Updates, Notes, and Announcements

Phew, what an amazing first day in Provincetown! It has been an absolute blast to see the town filling up with so many amazing LGBTQ+ families. And the fun is just beginning! 

Reminders:

• Bring your masks, hand sanitizer, hats, sunscreen, snacks, water, and bug spray to our Family Week events! 

• Have questions about Family Week? Find someone in an orange shirt! Family Equality staff are on-the-ground and here to help! Please note: We aim to respond to all inquiries sent to us via email and on the Facebook group as quickly as possible. We also aim to update you via this email and our Family Week Facebook group as quickly as possible when changes arise. That being said, we’re a small (but mighty!) team, working hard on-the-ground to put on the best Family Week ever! We ask for your patience and understanding, and if you need your questions answered ASAP reach out to the folks in the orange shirts! If you need to get a question answered by COLAGE, please email them at familyweek@colage.org.

• Traveling today? Pass the time by taking the LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Study! Family Equality, COLAGE, and GLSEN are partnering to learn more about LGBTQ+ families’ experiences with the school system. The LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Study will be an important tool for fighting anti-LGBTQ+ bias in K-12 schools across the nation—and you can take it today! Click here to learn more. 

• Note: Location Change! Building in the Park will now be at the Town Hall Lawn all this week. Join our friends from The LEGO® Group to build pieces for an interactive art installation! Show up ready to express yourself through your build. 

📝   Registration & Check-in Notes

• Parking is free at the Provincetown Inn for Registration & Check In. You’ll see a parking attendant- just let them know you’re here for Family Week and they will wave you through! 

• Note that COLAGE’s programming is full for the year, but you are welcome to join the waitlist and come to Check-in & Registration to meet the team! 

• Even if you've already registered for Family Equality and/or COLAGE programming online, you must come to our in-person registration so we can check you in for the week.

• Plan ahead! Checking in at registration is especially important because it gives you the chance to order your Beach Bash meal in advance! Click here to view the menu. If you are coming in late and unable to be at check-in/registration this weekend, call the store directly at 508-487-6026.

🔍 Scavenger Hunts finds: 

Post a picture of your family with these ideas or a picture of these places and share it on your social media. Don’t forget the hashtag #PtownFamilyWeek

• A selfie with a Public Art piece

• Are you eating healthy in Ptown? Show us your fave.

• Group photo at the Welcome Kick Off event at Motta Field

• Playing a game at the Welcome 

• Best pirate pose at The Goonies.  Tag #WBLife too!

🌈 On Today's Agenda

• 10AM - 12PM: Building in the Park on the Town Hall Lawn - Join our friends from The LEGO® Group to build pieces for an interactive art installation! Show up ready to express yourself through your build. Thank you to our event sponsors, The LEGO® Group.

• 11AM - 2PM: Family Equality & COLAGE Check-in & Registration at the Provincetown Inn - All registered families should come by to check-in and pick up your Welcome Bag. Folks can check-in for  Family Equality and COLAGE registration at this time. There will be opportunities to sign up for community events here. Also, if you did not register for Family Equality’s programming online you can do so here! While you’re here, say hello to staff and meet some new Family Week friends! Even if you've already registered for COLAGE programming online, you must come to our in-person registration so we can check in your youth for the week.

• 2PM - 3:30PM: Provincetown Bookshop Pop-Up Event at The Commons - Come by the Provincetown Bookshop’s pop-up at The Commons and browse a curated selection of children’s, YA, and summer reads. At 3 p.m., we’ll have a reading and Q&A with Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD and author of All Moms. Check out our postcard table and send your favorite people a postcard from Ptown, too! All are welcome. Attendance is free with RSVP. Everyone who registers will receive a complimentary 90th Anniversary tote bag at the event, as well.

• 3PM - 4PM: Boston Gathering at Chelsea Earnest Playground - Let's get together! Families from the greater Boston area have the chance to meet other Boston area families, connect with old friends, and have fun in the fenced-in playground!

• 4PM - 6PM: COLAGE & Family Equality Kick-Off/Welcome Event at Motta Field - This event is open to all ages and will be a time to mix and mingle with other members of our great community as well as get a taste of what our amazing week together will be like. Bring your whole family and meet the Family Equality and COLAGE teams! Come play field games and make some new friends! Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery, Adventures by Disney, and Daylight. 

• 7:30PM - 9:30PM: Outdoor Movie Screening: The Goonies at Motta Field - Join us for a family friendly outdoor movie night! Bring your blankets and bug spray and get ready to snuggle in for a special screening of the classic hit “The Goonies”! Seating will begin at 7:30pm and we'll be pressing play at 8:30pm! We ask that you register for this screening here. Thank you to our event sponsors, Warner Brothers Discovery.

P.S. Don’t forget to register for our first annual Family Night: Y’all Means All on Thursday, July 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 presented by Johnson & Johnson!  Our old-fashioned new age community fundraiser supports all the work Family Equality and COLAGE does every day. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got The Doll Parts: A Dolly Parton Cover band playing all your fave Dolly hits, country cooking from Box Lunch, sweet treats from Scott Cakes, a watering hole from Provincetown Brewing and Perry’s, plus games and activities for everyone to enjoy - all we ask is for you to get your family all gussied up in your best western wear, come ready to dance, laugh with old friends, meet new ones, eat, and most importantly, help us raise money for all the vital work ahead! We need your help - after all, we can’t have y’all without you all! Registration is strongly encouraged and can be done here.

Saturday, July 23: Schedule, Updates, and Announcements

The day has finally come! We absolutely cannot wait to see all of you for Family Week 2022, one of the most beloved events of the year. As we all start a week's worth of fun in the sun, don't forget to check your inbox, this Announcements page, or the top of this FB group every morning!

We'll be posting daily right here with reminders, hot tips and tricks, and updates on our schedule of events. All updates, announcements, and changes to the schedule will be sent to you via email (note: If you have unsubscribed to our emails in the past, you will not receive these emails so be sure to check in here! If you’re still subscribed to our emails but aren’t seeing our daily newsletter, check your junk folder!), in addition to being posted in the Family Week Facebook Group and on the Family Week website in the “Announcements” section! Now...let's get to the good stuff!

Reminders:

• Bring your masks, hand sanitizer, hats, sunscreen, snacks, water, and bug spray to our Family Week events!

• Have questions about Family Week? Find someone in an orange shirt! Family Equality staff are on-the-ground and here to help! Please note: We aim to respond to all inquiries sent to us via email and on the Facebook group as quickly as possible. We also aim to update you via this email and our Family Week Facebook group as quickly as possible when changes arise. That being said, we’re a small (but mighty!) team, working hard on the ground to put on the best Family Week ever! We ask for your patience and understanding, and if you need your questions answered ASAP reach out to the folks in the orange shirts!

• Parking is free at the Provincetown Inn for Registration & Check-In. You’ll see a parking attendant- just let them know you’re here for Family Week and they will wave you through!

• Note that COLAGE’s programming is full for the year, but you are welcome to join the waitlist and come to Check-in & Registration to meet the team!

• Even if you've already registered for Family Equality and/or COLAGE programming online, you must come to our in-person registration so we can check you in for the week.

• Plan ahead! Checking in at registration is especially important because it gives you the chance to order your Beach Bash meal in advance! If you are coming in late and unable to be at check-in/registration this weekend, call the store directly at 508-487-6026. (View the menu here)

• Traveling today? Pass the time by taking the LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Study! Family Equality, COLAGE, and GLSEN are partnering to learn more about LGBTQ+ families’ experiences with the school system. The LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Study will be an important tool for fighting anti-LGBTQ+ bias in K-12 schools across the nation—and you can take it today! Click here to learn more.

Scavenger Hunt Finds:

Post a picture of your family with these ideas or a picture of these places and share it on your social media. Don’t forget the hashtag #PtownFamilyWeek

• Checking in for #PTownFamilyWeek at Ptown Inn

• Thumbs up at the whale on McMillan pier

• Eating a sweet treat in Ptown

• A pic with your favorite Family Week swag item

On Today's Agenda

• 3PM - 6PM: Family Equality & COLAGE Check-in & Registration at the Provincetown Inn
  
  All registered families should come by to check-in and pick up your Welcome Bag. Folks can check-in for Family Equality and COLAGE registration at this time. There will be opportunities to sign up for community events here. Also, if you did not register for Family Equality’s programming online you can do so here! Unfortunately, COLAGE programming is full for the year, but you can join the waitlist if you’d like. While you’re here, say hello to staff and meet some new Family Week friends!
  
  Even if you've already registered for Family Equality and/or COLAGE programming online, you must come to our in-person registration so we can check you in for the week.

• 5PM - 6:30PM: Havdalah Gathering at the Provincetown Inn
  All families are invited to celebrate the end of Shabbat and the start of Family Week with a Havdalah experience on the beach. Join Keshet and Family Equality in song, prayer, crafts, and fun!

P.S. Don’t forget to register for our first annual Family Night: Y’all Means All on Thursday, July 28th from 5:30 - 7:30! Our old-fashioned new age community fundraiser supports all the work Family Equality and COLAGE does every day. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got The Doll Parts: A Dolly Parton Cover band playing all your fave Dolly hits, country cooking from Box Lunch, sweet treats from Scott Cakes, a watering hole from Provincetown Brewing and Perry's, and games and activities for everyone to enjoy - all we ask is for you to get your family all gussied up in your best western wear, come ready to dance, laugh with old friends, meet new ones, eat, and most importantly, help us raise money for all the vital work ahead! We need your help - after all, we can’t have y’all without you all! Registration is strongly encouraged and can be done here.

July 18, 2022

Dear Friends,

Show of hands: Who here is ready for Family Week?! It’s almost here! We are SO excited to see you and your families this weekend in beautiful Provincetown, MA. To ensure that we can make Family Week as magical as ever, we wanted to reach out and share some information about health and safety. 

☀️ SAFETY

As always, we are closely monitoring any and all security concerns related to Family Week, due to activities in other places across the country. So far, we have no reason to believe that Family Week won’t be the safe and welcoming event that we have all come to know and love!  
 

🌈  HEALTH

• We encourage everyone to take precautions where they can to limit exposure to COVID-19 before coming to Provincetown. We also ask that everyone monitor their family for symptoms and stay home if anyone is feeling unwell. 

• While in Provincetown, please be aware of creating space between you and others if you are not vaccinated, are immunocompromised, or have concerns about your own health and wellbeing.  

• COLAGE registrants are required to have at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You can submit proof of vaccination via the Family Week release document that was e-mailed to COLAGE registrants on July 15th.

• Currently, masks are not mandated in Provincetown. This means that some people will choose to mask at events, in restaurants, and around town—and some will not. We encourage you to make choices that are appropriate for your own personal health and safety. 

• You might have noticed that we are not holding any indoor programming unless specifically noted. But, we do encourage masks if you are in enclosed spaces. 

• If you’re ever unsure, we encourage you to test regularly, isolate when feeling ill, and let us know if you test positive for COIVD-19.

💜 WELL-BEING:  

• Please be sure to stay hydrated. Ptown offers many water stations around town to refill water bottles.   

• Don’t forget to pack your bug spray and your sunscreen!

• As a reminder, as much as we’d like them to be, not all restrooms in Ptown are gender neutral.  

🤝  CODE OF CONDUCT:

• We all have more fun when we identify a code of conduct as well as shared language in such a diverse space. Please read through the code of conduct prior to coming to Family Week.

🏖 Things to know about Ptown this year:

• Plastic water bottles are prohibited in Ptown. You will find either canned or boxed water sold around town. A great option for staying hydrated is to fill up your own water bottles when you head out for the day and then again around town at the provided water filling stations around town. Plan ahead to stay hydrated.

• Got bit by mosquitos last year? We were able to get approved to spray for mosquitos at Motta Field this year. But don’t worry about harmful pesticides around your kiddos: This one uses garlic and lemongrass to keep them away. Don’t forget to pack your bug spray for other events!

• Cross your fingers for clear weather. We packed so many events into Family Week that if we get significant rain, we’ll be likely to call events off and won’t be able to offer a ‘rain day’ with the exception of the outdoor movies. All updates, announcements, and changes to the schedule will be sent to you in our daily morning newsletter, in addition to being posted in the Family Week Facebook Group and on the Family Week website in the “Announcements” section! 

• There are bound to be some surprises around Ptown during Family Week. Watch out for fun characters and LEGO installations and don’t forget to share pics with #PtownFamilyWeek of all the fun memories you’ll make in Ptown!

Have questions about Family Week while you’re in Provincetown? Find someone in an orange shirt! Our staff is here to help!

Please note: We aim to respond to all inquiries sent to us via email and on the Facebook group as quickly as possible. We also aim to update you via our daily morning newsletter and our Family Week Facebook group as quickly as possible when changes arise. That being said, we’re a small (but mighty!) team, working hard on the ground to put on the best Family Week ever! We ask for your patience and understanding, and if you need your questions answered ASAP you can always reach out to the folks in the orange shirts! 

Can’t wait to connect!!!

*Note: People who have unsubscribed to Family Equality's emails will not be able to receive our daily morning newsletter. If you are subscribed to our emails but aren't seeing our newsletter, check your spam/junk folders! Still not seeing it? Have no fear! Everything shared in that newsletter will also be shared in our Facebook group and this page on our website!

July 14, 2022

Dear Friends, 

Can you believe that Family Week is just a week away?! As you pack your bags and prepare for a week in magical PTown, we wanted to highlight a few events that are sure to be fun for the whole family!

A few of these events require you to RSVP ahead of time because space is limited, so check out the events below and register ASAP! 

• We’re kicking off the #PTownFamilyWeek activities with a Welcome Event at Motta Field on Sunday, July 24 from 4-6pm. This event is open to all ages and will be a time to mix and mingle with other members of our great community as well as get a taste of what our amazing week together will be like. Bring your whole family and meet the Family Equality and COLAGE teams! Come play field games and make some new friends!

• Family Equality’s amazing Presenting Sponsor, Warner Brothers Discovery, has a BUNCH of awesome events this week that you want to be sure to register for, including…

  • An outdoor screening of The Goonies on Sunday, July 24th at Motta Field. Bring your blankets and bug spray and get ready to snuggle in! Please register for this event here.  Seating will begin at 7:30pm and we'll be pressing play at 8:30pm! Snacks will be provided.

  • Special ADVANCED screenings of DC League of Super-Pets inside at Water’s Edge Cinema on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. That’s right: The #DCSuperPets are ready to sit, stay and save the world. Please Reserve your FREE tickets for one of these special showings here. 

  • ANOTHER outdoor movie at Motta Field on Wednesday! Happy Feet 2 will be showing, with seating beginning at 7:30pm and the film beginning at 8:30pm! Click here to register for Happy Feet 2 on Wednesday night. We ask that folks register early so that we can bring enough treats for everyone.

  • And that’s not all! Be sure to check out the schedule to see all the wonderful events that Warner Brothers Discovery is sponsoring, including the Littles Gathering every morning (hosted by Sidekicks Travel), Family Yoga and Yoga for Parents (hosted by HBO’s Human by Orientation), and a special, family-oriented Drag Queen Story Time and Dance Party (hosted by Provincetown Theater). More information is on the schedule on the website. 

• Yippee Ki-Yay there’s still time to register for Family Night: Y’all Means All on Thursday, July 28th from 5:30 - 7:30! Our old-fashioned new age community fundraiser supports all the work Family Equality and COLAGE does every day. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got The Doll Parts: A Dolly Parton Cover band playing all your fave Dolly hits, country cooking from Box Lunch, sweet treats from Scott Cakes, a watering hole from Provincetown Brewing, and games and activities for everyone to enjoy—all we ask is for you to get your family all gussied up in your best western wear, come ready to dance, laugh with old friends, meet new ones, eat, and most importantly, help us raise money for all the vital work ahead! We need your help...after all, we can’t have y’all without you all! Registration is strongly encouraged and can be done here.

• We also have a number of community partner events, hosted by our friends in Provincetown! Check out…

  • The Center for Coastal Studies, which has several events where you can gain valuable knowledge about coastal sea life. Register for a Junior Entanglement Responder class or a Family Fun with Whales class. Center for Coastal Studies charges for these classes and they do fill up fast!

  • Hindu Charters will be joining us at the Kick off event to teach us how to tie a good sea-worthy knot that you could use on one of their amazing sails during Family Week! Follow this link and click on Family Week Specials to reserve either a Day sail or a special Day Sail with a picnic lunch! 

Two additional reminders to make your Family Week as special as ever: 

1. Be sure to stop by at check-in to order your delicious lunches from Box Lunch for Beach Bash!  

2. There's still time to reserve your Baby & Beach Gear for Family Week! Strollers and Wagons were fully booked last year, but there are still a few left this year. You can pick these up for free at the Provincetown Inn during registration, courtesy of Becky from Sidekicks who will be hosting our Littles’ Gathering every morning! 

In the days ahead, we will be sending you more information about the daily events at Family Week and updates based on weather, safety, and health. All updates, announcements, and changes to the schedule will be sent to you via email, in addition to being posted in the Family Week Facebook Group and on the Family Week website in the “Announcements” section! 

Finally, as you begin traveling into Provincetown, we encourage you to spread that magical #PTownFamilyWeek love by sharing across socials and tagging us! 

June 23, 2022

Dear friends,

Family Week is only a month away! Are you as excited as we are?!

This year, Family Equality and COLAGE have scheduled many opportunities for your families to engage with fun events like…

• Family Equality’s outdoor movie nights in Motta Field with our Presenting Sponsor Warner Bros Discovery. Those registered with Family Equality for Family Week are welcome to sign up to attend! You’ll want to register for these early so we can bring enough treats for everyone!

  • Click here to register for Sunday night’s screening of the classic hit “Goonies.” 

  • Click here to register for Wednesday night’s screening of “Happy Feet 2!”.

• COLAGE’s teen panel on Thursday! Families and community members are welcome to listen to teens talk about what it’s like to be a COLAGEr today—their challenges, their joys, and what they want to tell the world. 

• COLAGE’s beloved annual variety show on Friday where families can come watch as the COLAGErs showcase their creativity, projects and talents!  This is definitely something you don’t want to miss!

• The LEGO Group’s Building in the Park at Bas Relief on Monday - Thursday mornings. That’s right, Building in the Park is back, AND they are bringing in their creative team to do fun LEGO art around town again. Don’t forget to snap some pics with them for our digital scavenger hunt!

• Our first annual Family Night: Y’all Means All! It's time to shake off your coat of many colors and head two doors down to Motta Field for a new, fabulous fundraiser supporting the vital work Family Equality and COLAGE do every day. For those travelin’ thru Family Week, join us on July 28th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for a new-age, equitable, ole’ fashion family picnic filled with country cookin', games, and live music by The Doll Parts: a Dolly Parton cover band. The event is free for all to attend, but registration is highly encouraged. Come to show your support for Family Equality and COLAGE and stay for the free line dancing lessons. To learn more and register, click here.

• Have Questions about Family Week? Family Equality and COLAGE will be hosting a FAQ session to answer any questions you may have. Click here to register for the webinar on June 28 at 8pm ET. 

• New this year:

  • Offering babysitting services?  Hosting an AA meeting? Having a meetup of like-minded parents?  We’ll have a Community Board at Bas Relief Park where you can share your information for other Family Week attendees!

  • Ptown Pop By!  Stop by the Fire Station on Wednesday - Friday between 10-3 to meet Family Equality’s staff and learn more about the impactful work Family Equality is doing across the country to advance and defend the rights of LGBTQ+ families. Plus we’ll be handing out swag and (temporary) tattoos! 

  • Want to get more involved?  Family Equality is looking for super enthusiastic folks who want to volunteer to do fun things like lead a family kickball game or help kiddos play the games at several different events.  Plus we are looking for volunteers who like helping with the less glamorous but oh-so-appreciated things like helping to clean up after events.  Please sign up here if you want to volunteer with Family Equality at Family Week this year!

 Helpful tips for Family Week:

• Provincetown has implemented policies around plastic water bottles to reduce waste in their community.  Please plan on filling up your own reusable water bottles every morning and at public water stations across town. Stay hydrated!

• All events are scheduled outdoors again this year.  While there is not a mask mandate, please be respectful of those families who choose to wear masks and practice social distancing.  If you feel sick or know you may have been exposed to COVID, please get tested and stay home to protect others. 

• Many local businesses are providing discounts or hosting special events during Family Week.  You will find more information in the Welcome Bags at Check-In!  

Looking forward to seeing you all at Family Week!

May 31, 2022

Dear Family Week families,

It’s hard to believe, but Family Week is right around the corner! The Family Week team has been hard at work finalizing our fun-filled calendar of events for you and your family at the largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ families in the world, which we’re excited to share with you today! Click here to view the schedule of events.

Get ready for a week of family-friendly events like…

• Movies in the park with Warner Bros Discovery, 

• A brand new event called Family Night that includes food, drinks and over the top fun activities,

• The chance to get physical with yoga and family hikes,

• And lots of beach time, gathering with family and friends, and additional activities that our friends in Provincetown have put together just for Family Week.*
  
  *Note: Our Community Partner events are affiliated with Family Week, but may have their own registration and fees to participate.  In most cases, there are limits to how many families can participate, so register early!

For folks who registered their family with COLAGE, enjoy a week of amazing youth programming with several events that are fun for the whole family. 

A few additional notes to keep in mind: 

• One of the things we love about Family Week is how many people want to be part of this incredible gathering. So, don’t be surprised if there are additions to this calendar as we get closer to the actual week in Provincetown. Any changes or additions to the schedule will be shared via email in addition to being shared in our Family Week Facebook group and right here on the Announcements page of our Family Week website. 

• Of course, staying safe and having fun have been of the utmost importance to the Family Week team! As always, we are closely monitoring CDC guidelines and are in close conversations with our partners in Provincetown. When you review the schedule, you’ll notice that all of the events will be outside in the fresh air. Be sure to pack your sunscreen and plan to stay hydrated! 

• ASL interpreters will be available throughout the week. Please make note in your required registration questions if you need ASL interpretation, or have other accessibility needs for Family Week. We work with participants every year to make our spaces more accessible and speak honestly about the layout of events so participants can decide for themselves if the space will meet their accessibility needs.

Haven’t registered for Family Week yet? There’s still time to register for Family Equality’s Family Week programming! In years past, registration cost $100 per adult and $50 per youth (5+). We ask that you and your family reflect thoughtfully about your socioeconomic means and the importance of Family Week, and pay what you are able to support Family Equality’s ability to continue to provide these opportunities for connection.

Have questions about Family Week?  We got you covered! 

• Family Equality and COLAGE will be hosting a FAQ webinar on June 28th to share more information and answer questions. More information will be shared soon.

• Check out our FAQ page to learn more about what you can expect during Family Week, from understanding the difference between Family Equality and COLAGE to learning how we are working to make the week more accessible. 

• You can also join the Family Week Facebook group to connect with other #PTownFamilyWeek families early. 

• Of course, you’re also welcome to reach out to us directly by contacting Family Equality’s Family Week team by clicking here and COLAGE by clicking here. 

We’re so excited about Family Week and hope you are too! 

Thank you,

The Family Week team

March 18, 2022

Dear Family Week families,

The time has come! COLAGE & Family Equality are excited to announce that Family Week registration is officially OPEN! 

Prepare yourselves for a week of sun, sand, and community at the largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ families in the world! There will be fun for all ages and plenty of amazing opportunities to find connection. Want to learn more about the magic of Family Week? Click this link to watch our informational video, put together by the team at COLAGE!

To register for COLAGE's Family Week programming, click here.

To register for Family Equality's Family Week programming, click here.

Before you start packing your bags (we know, we're excited too!), please note:

1. As in 2021, Family Equality’s registration will be pay-what-you-can in order to ensure that this programming reaches as many families as possible. In years past, registration cost $100 per adult and $50 per youth (5+). We ask that you and your family reflect thoughtfully about your socioeconomic means and the importance of Family Week, and pay what you are able to support Family Equality’s ability to continue to provide these opportunities for connection.

2. As in 2021, Family Equality will not sponsor drop-off youth programming or any activities or events where children are dropped off by their families. Instead, Family Equality will create events for the entire family to connect with other families. We will also share local activities in and around Provincetown during Family Week. COLAGE, however, will be facilitating drop-off programming this year, albeit outdoors and on a smaller scale than usual.

3. If you have any questions about registration, we encourage you to check out our FAQ page, where you will find answers to questions like, “What’s the difference between COLAGE and Family Equality registration?” and “What can we expect at Family Week?” 

Of course, if you have any questions or want to share ideas, you can contact Family Equality’s Family Week team by clicking here and COLAGE by clicking here. In the weeks and months ahead, we will be emailing you with updates on what to expect. We are SO excited to see you in just a few short months. Let the countdown begin!

Thank you,

The Family Week team

March 01, 2022

We are just 5 months away from Family Week and are so excited to see you all in Provincetown this summer! Registration for Family Week will be opening on Friday, March 18th! 

Ahead of registration, here are a few updates about Family Week this year.

Registration:

• As in 2021, registration will be pay-what-you-can in order to ensure that this programming reaches as many families as possible. In years past, registration cost $100 per adult and $50 per youth (5+). We ask that you and your family reflect thoughtfully about your socioeconomic means and the importance of Family Week, and pay what you are able to support Family Equality’s ability to continue to provide these opportunities for connection.

COVID-19 Safety:

• As we are still navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, our teams are working hard to ensure that we can all engage as safely as possible. To that end, we will be requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to attend Family Week programming for all who are eligible for vaccination. All of our staff will be held to the same expectations as well. We are continuing to follow CDC guidelines, work with the Town of Provincetown, and will continue to share safety information leading up to and during Family Week.

Drop Off Programs:

• As in 2021, Family Equality will not sponsor drop-off youth programming or any activities or events where children are dropped off by their families. Instead, Family Equality will create events for the entire family to connect with other families. We will also share local activities in and around Provincetown during Family Week. COLAGE, however, will be facilitating drop-off programming this year, albeit outdoors and on a smaller scale than usual.

If you have any questions or want to share ideas, you can contact Family Equality’s Program team by clicking here and COLAGE by clicking here. 

Thank you,
The Family Week team

July 30, 2021

Click this link for important notes!

*These updates are being sent via email to everyone who registered for Family Equality's Family Week activities and is subscribed to our email list. If you haven't unsubscribed from our email list but aren't seeing these emails, check your spam or junk folder! Or, just stay tuned right here, as we'll post these updates daily.

Family Week COVID-19 Update

Dear Family Week families,

As you know, staying safe and having fun have been of the utmost importance to the Family Week team. Part of prioritizing the safety of your family is maintaining clear and open communication so that you can make informed decisions about your family’s health while in Provincetown. 

To that end, we’ve identified a confirmed case of COVID-19 from a fully-vaccinated adult Family Week attendee. We are, of course, monitoring details closely and remaining in contact with the attendee, Provincetown officials, and COVID-19 compliance officers to ensure that we are following best practices and implementing all applicable guidelines to mitigate risks.

Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel the following events: Beach Party (formerly known as the Pool Party), Space Jam, Regional Gathering, Pride Parade and both Parent and Family Yoga. COLAGE is also canceling their remaining events and will be in touch with registrants about replacement virtual programming tomorrow.

Here are some key notes: 

1. The adult who tested positive for COVID-19 was masked and at the Dads Gathering yesterday. They and their family are all vaccinated.

2. The Dads Gathering was hosted outdoors on the beach. Almost all Family Week events took place outdoors because current data and recent CDC guidelines indicate that outdoor activities pose minimal risk to fully vaccinated people.

3. Other members of this family attended the Beach Bash on Tuesday. The family is awaiting their COVID test results.

We understand that you may have additional questions about the details of this situation. As we try to share with you everything you need to know, please understand that we aren’t at liberty to share the name and identity of the family affected out of respect for their privacy.

Of course, no matter what precautions we take, we can’t prevent families from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while participating in activities in Provincetown. Thus, we urge you to: 

1. Mask up! Provincetown requires everyone (including children 2 years and older) to wear face coverings while indoors, in large groups, and/or in close proximity to those outside of their household. Now more than ever, we ask that all attendees (vaccinated or unvaccinated) wear face coverings while out and about in Provincetown. 

2. Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

3. Please stay home if you are currently or recently have been experiencing COVID-19 or other illness symptoms.

4. Get tested. COVID-19 testing is available for free at the Veterans Memorial Community Center parking lot at 2 Mayflower Street Thursday-Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. Joining all of you in Provincetown this year has been nothing short of magical, and we look forward to seeing you all at Family Week next year, July 23-30, 2022!

Sincerely,
The Family Week team

Family Equality's Family Week News & Updates:

July 29, 2021

Click this link for important notes, schedule changes, tips & tricks, and more!

*These updates are being sent via email to everyone who registered for Family Equality's Family Week activities and is subscribed to our email list. If you haven't unsubscribed from our email list but aren't seeing these emails, check your spam or junk folder! Or, just stay tuned right here, as we'll post these updates daily.

Family Equality's Family Week News & Updates:

July 28, 2021

Click this link for important notes, schedule changes, tips & tricks, and more!

*These updates are being sent via email to everyone who registered for Family Equality's Family Week activities and is subscribed to our email list. If you haven't unsubscribed from our email list but aren't seeing these emails, check your spam or junk folder! Or, just stay tuned right here, as we'll post these updates daily.

Family Equality's Family Week News & Updates:

July 27, 2021

Click this link for important notes, schedule changes, tips & tricks, and more!

*These updates are being sent via email to everyone who registered for Family Equality's Family Week activities and is subscribed to our email list. If you haven't unsubscribed from our email list but aren't seeing these emails, check your spam or junk folder! Or, just stay tuned right here, as we'll post these updates daily.

News & Updates:

July 26, 2021

Click this link for important notes, schedule info, tips & tricks, and details on our events!

*These updates are being sent via email to everyone who registered for Family Equality's Family Week activities and is subscribed to our email list. If you haven't unsubscribed from our email list but aren't seeing these emails, check your spam or junk folder! Or, just stay tuned right here, as we'll post these updates daily. 

Provincetown COVID-19 Update

On Sunday July 25th, the Select Board & Board of Health approved to adopt an indoor mask mandate. All persons, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks when indoors at any business in Provincetown.

Further, children under 12 and all unvaccinated people MUST wear masks outdoors at Family Week—in fact, why not make it a family affair and have EVERYONE in the group wear masks, too! Don't forget to pack your family favorites (glitter masks? Rainbow? Tie-dye?), but of course we'll have extras on hand if folks need them! 

News & Updates:

July 25, 2021

Click this link for important notes, schedule info, tips & tricks, and notes on registration!

*These updates are being sent via email to everyone who registered for Family Equality's Family Week activities and is subscribed to our email list. If you haven't unsubscribed from our email list but aren't seeing these emails, check your spam or junk folder! Or, just stay tuned right here, as we'll post these updates daily. 

News & Updates:

July 24, 2021

Click this link for important notes, schedule changes, tips & tricks, and notes on registration!

*These updates are being sent via email to everyone who registered for Family Equality's Family Week activities and is subscribed to our email list. If you haven't unsubscribed from our email list but aren't seeing these emails, check your spam or junk folder! Or, just stay tuned right here, as we'll post these updates daily. 

July 22, 2021

A message from the Family Equality Family Week team:

Hello Family Week families!

We are so thrilled to be joining you all in Provincetown in only a few short days! As you all know, Family Equality is committed to taking COVID-19 precautions during Family Week 2021. To that end, before we can all dive into a week of fun in the sun, we are requiring all adult registrants to sign this waiver prior to check-in. 

Click here to sign the waiver electronically and streamline the check-in process! If there are other adults (everyone over 18) in your party who have registered for Family Equality’s Family Week events, please share this link with them and ask them to sign the waiver as well. 

Once you’ve accessed the form, each adult will be able to submit the names of all the children (Youth & Littles registrants) in their care.

We need families to recognize the risks and join us in doing our best to mitigate them. So if you choose not to sign this waiver, sadly we have to ask you to not attend Family Equality’s Family Week events this year.

As you and your family prepare for the amazing week ahead in Provincetown, we remind you to: 

• Mask up! Children under 12 and all unvaccinated people MUST wear masks indoors and outdoors at Family Week. In fact, why not make it a family affair and have EVERYONE in the group wear masks too?! Show off your family favorites (glitter masks? Rainbow? Tie-dye?), and know that we will have extras on-hand if you need them! 

• Stay connected by joining the Family Week Facebook group where we will be posting daily updates and connecting with LGBTQ+ families, Provincetown businesses, and more. 

• Keep an eye on your inbox for daily news and updates related to Family Week. Note: if you have previously unsubscribed from Family Equality’s email list, you will not receive these daily emails. If you haven’t unsubscribed but still aren’t receiving our Family Week newsletters, check your junk folder!

• Double-check the online schedule every morning for the most up-to-date event locations, times, and descriptions! 

See you all soon!

Sincerely,

The Family Equality Family Week team

July 19, 2021

With recent news surrounding our favorite seaside town in MA, we wanted to reach out and share some precautions we’re taking to keep your family and our friends in Provincetown safe next week!  

According to a recent Public Health Advisory released by officials in Provincetown, there have been 132 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Provincetown as of Friday, July 16—an increase in breakthrough cases spanning a wide range of ages and vaccination status. As always, Family Equality and COLAGE have been closely monitoring the situation, and we remain in contact with our on-the-ground partners in Provincetown. Here’s an overview of the COVID-19 precautions we are expecting families to follow while in Provincetown.

Keeping Provincetown Safe

If you plan on attending Family Week, please make sure to read the Public Health Advisory and make necessary adjustments to your plan for Family Week fun. Alongside our friends in PTown, we remind you that: 

• Everyone is encouraged to wear face coverings in large crowds, both indoors and outdoors. Attendees who are unvaccinated (including children) are required to wear proper face coverings when indoors, while in large groups, and/or when in close proximity to those outside of their household. 

• If you or anyone in your family are experiencing any COVID-19 or other illness symptoms while at Family Week, please stay home. COVID-19 testing is available for free at the Veterans Memorial Community Center parking lot at 2 Mayflower Street on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday-Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Crowds, especially in indoor spaces where social distancing is not achievable—as well as handshaking, hugging, and other forms of close contact—increase the risk of transmission of COVID-19. So, while Family Week staff are elated to be gathered together, don’t take it personally if we don’t reach out for a handshake or jump in for a hug! 

• As you enjoy all that PTown has to offer, don’t forget to read the signs outside of each establishment and respect each business’ “house rules” as it relates to COVID-19. 

Family Week Schedule Changes

The Family Week team is taking additional precautions to ensure the safety of you and your family. This includes reevaluating some of our scheduled events.

We recognize that the situation in Provincetown changes daily, and as news develops, there may be changes to our schedule of events. Our aim is to always keep you informed and up-to-date! To that end, please keep an eye on your inbox, check our schedule online for updates, join our Family Week Facebook group, and reach out to the emails below if you have any questions. 

From the moment Family Equality and COLAGE began planning Family Week 2021 last year, the health and safety of our families have always been at the forefront of our minds. This remains truer than ever as we look forward to one of our favorite weeks of the year! 

Can’t wait to see you all soon,

The Family Week Team

If you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 guidelines or precautions, please feel free to reach out to Family Week staff by emailing Family Equality or COLAGE.

July 15, 2021

We are overjoyed to be with you all again in Provincetown celebrating Family Week. This year will be different in so many ways, the most notable of which is the presence of COVID-19 and the need for preventative measures. Staying safe and having fun are of the utmost importance to us as we plan for a week of community, connection, and sunshine. 

As you have reviewed the schedule, you’ve likely noticed a few changes:

• With the exception of registration, all Family Equality events are held outdoors for maximum ventilation and ease of social distancing.

• We are encouraging you to pack your own snacks, beverages + food to bring along to our outdoor events.

• We will have masks and hand sanitizer available at all Family Equality events throughout the week, and of course – we welcome you to bring your own!

Per CDC guidelines:

•  All attendees who are unvaccinated (including children) are asked to wear proper face coverings while in large groups and/or in close proximity to those outside of their household.

•  We also encourage vaccinated folks to wear face coverings in large crowds and while indoors. 

While we recognize that many adults are vaccinated, we also know that many children and youth are not. Please keep this in mind when you’re making safety precaution decisions for you and your family. We urge you to practice proper handwashing as well as healthy hygiene practices all around!

It probably goes without saying, but if you or anyone in your family are experiencing any COVID-19 or other illness symptoms while at Family Week, please stay home. If necessary, the nearest testing location is Outer Cape Health Services located in Provincetown. COVID testing is being stepped up in Provincetown, with free, walk-up mobile testing to be available at the Veterans Memorial Community Center parking lot at 2 Mayflower Street on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday-Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In hopes of keeping everyone safe + healthy, we ask that everyone take the utmost precaution when deciding to attend Family Week events. 

 We are grateful to be gathering with families in Provincetown, and the opportunity to show local businesses and vendors some love! While you’re enjoying all that P-Town has to offer, it is especially important that families read the signs posted outside of each establishment regarding COVID-19 guidelines, as each business has its own house rules. We ask that you respect these guidelines while supporting local businesses! 

 Again, we could not be more excited to see you all in person in just a few weeks! If you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 guidelines or precautions, please feel free to reach out to Family Week staff at programs@familyequality.org.

July 2, 2021

COLAGE & Family Equality could not be more excited to share the Family Week 2021 schedule with you all! Let the planning begin!

(Some events require additional registration, so keep an eye out for those.)

To view the Family Week 2021 Schedule, click here. 

Friendly reminder that all of our events will be outdoor gatherings meant for the whole family. Families are encouraged to pack their own snacks as we won’t be providing food. Masks will not be required outdoors, but are recommended when we’re in close quarters, especially for unvaccinated people and children under 12.  These precautions allow us to keep our families safe while still having a blast! 

We appreciate your patience and encouragement as we plan a meaningful Family Week for you and yours! We cannot wait to be together again! 

Sincerely,
The Family Week Team

June 3, 2021

COLAGE & Family Equality are excited to announce that Family Week registration is officially OPEN! We cannot wait for a week of sun, sand, and community! There will be fun for all ages and many amazing opportunities to connect with other families. 

To register for COLAGE’s in-person and virtual Family Week programming, click here.

To register for Family Equality’s in-person Family Week programming, click here.

This year Family Week registration is pay-what-you-can, in order to ensure that this programming reaches as many families as possible. We recognize that just as COVID-19 has drastically impacted Family Week programming this year, it has also greatly affected our families and our communities. To pay what you can, follow the links to register for free and then give a donation at checkout! 

Remember: each member of your family needs to be registered to gain access to Family Week events. You can expect updates on the Family Week schedule of events as well as other awesome virtual opportunities as we inch closer to our week together in Ptown. 

Not able to join us in Provincetown? No worries! Both COLAGE and Family Equality will be offering virtual programming so our families can be connected from wherever we call home! From Family Equality, you can expect youth programs for Littles & Middles, parent affinity groups, live concerts, parent workshops & more during the month of July! We will be opening registration for virtual programs soon, so be on the lookout for more information from us in the weeks ahead. You can register for COLAGE virtual programming the week of July 24th - 31st at the link above! 

We appreciate your patience as we’ve worked to plan a safe and meaningful Family Week for you and yours! We cannot wait to be together again! 

May 11, 2021

The COLAGE and Family Equality teams are working hard to put together a really exciting month of July for LGBTQ+ families, both virtually and in-person during Family Week in Provincetown July 24-31st. There will be fun for all ages and many great opportunities to connect with other families like ours!

Whether you’re going to be joining virtually or traveling to P-town, there’s something for everyone! Here’s a sneak peek of some events to get you excited:

• Virtual gatherings

  • State of the Movement for LGBTQ+ Families

  • Affinity gatherings for the grown-ups

  • Programs, games + gatherings for youth

• In-person gatherings

  • Beach Bash

  • Outdoor movies

  • COLAGEr get-togethers

  • Opportunities to meet up with other families

We appreciate your patience as we’ve worked to plan a safe and meaningful Family Month/Week for you and yours! Stay tuned as registration will be opening in the coming weeks!

All our best,

The Family Week planning teams of COLAGE and Family Equality

April 12, 2021

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their feedback about upcoming summer hopes + plans as it relates to Family Week. COLAGE and Family Equality are working hard to ensure that we are able to provide a safe gathering for all the families who make the trip to Provincetown. We are also eagerly planning what virtual events will look like for our families throughout the month of July.

We continue to see good news from the CDC as it relates to vaccinations and travel, which is encouraging! Our partners in Provincetown will be meeting at the end of April to revisit town guidelines and restrictions as it relates to events + gatherings. Once this new guidance is issued, COLAGE and Family Equality will work together to provide another update.

Our goal is to have a fairly confirmed schedule of events (for both virtual and in-person gatherings) and to open registration on Monday, May 10th. Please stay tuned and know that we are very much looking forward to connecting with you and your families - either virtually or in Provincetown!

All our best,

The Family Week planning teams of COLAGE and Family Equality

March 9, 2021

Thank you to everyone who took time to share their feedback about upcoming summer hopes & plans as it relates to Family Week. COLAGE and Family Equality are working hard to ensure that we are able to provide a safe gathering for all the families who make the trip to Provincetown. We are also eagerly planning what virtual events might look like for our families throughout the month of July.

In the last update, Family Equality shared that there would not be any drop-off youth programming or any activities or events where children are dropped off by their families. COLAGE has also determined that drop-off youth programming is not feasible this year given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. COLAGE will be offering virtual programming options for youth during Family Week for families who choose not to travel to Provincetown and are actively working to plan safe and socially distanced gatherings in Provincetown for families still planning to make the trip.

For those of you planning to travel to Provincetown or interested in joining virtual activities, please take another couple of minutes to offer your thoughts to both COLAGE and Family Equality as we continue planning for the summer of 2021. Your feedback and ideas are most appreciated.

All our best,
The Family Week planning teams of COLAGE and Family Equality

February 4, 2021

As of right now, Family Equality continues to connect with our partners on the ground in Provincetown. Like many things this year, it is uncertain what gatherings and travel may look like in July. We will continue to monitor local, state, and federal guidelines as it relates to the pandemic, travel, and gatherings.

As we continue to work through the details of Family Week 2021, we're asking for your help! Please complete this brief survey to share your thoughts with the Family Equality team. We are eager to hear your feedback.

What we do know is this:

1. Family Week 2021 is still scheduled for July 24–July 31, 2021.

2. Out of an abundance of caution and in light of recent information regarding new strains of the virus and an increasing number of positive cases of COVID-19 in children, Family Equality will not sponsor drop-off youth programming or any activities or events where children are dropped off by their families. Instead, Family Equality will create events for the entire family to connect with other families. We will also share local activities in and around Provincetown during Family Week.

3. Family Equality is working to plan virtual "Family Week" activities throughout the whole month of July so that people can participate in the Family Week fun even if they can't travel to Provincetown.

Again, participating in our survey will help us continue to plan for Family Week 2021 according to your needs. Click this link to complete the survey today.

November 30, 2020

Family Week is scheduled July 24-31, 2021. The Family Equality team remains in contact with our on-the-ground partners in Provincetown as we plan one of our favorite weeks of the year! Obviously, this is a changing landscape due to the COVID–19 pandemic. Like communities around the world, Provincetown has its own vulnerable populations, and the health and safety of their community as well as our families is paramount. We will continue to monitor local, state and federal guidance as it evolves surrounding large group gatherings. 

Once Family Equality has additional information regarding registration, an overview, and a tentative schedule, that information will be shared. At this point, we are anticipating that this information will be available late January at the soonest. We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to the time when we can all gather again safely in Provincetown and celebrate Family Week!

In the meantime, if you have any questions or want to share ideas, contact Kim Simes.

April 2, 2020

For 26 years, Family Week has been an opportunity to find community and lean on one another like no other. In the past several weeks, concerns around COVID-19 have increased dramatically. Like communities around the world, Provincetown has its own vulnerable populations, and the town is currently under a shelter-in-place policy.

As local, state and federal guidance evolves in this time of unprecedented uncertainty and we see other large destination events like the Tokyo Olympics be postponed or cancelled, we realize that the spirit of Family Week is not in the activities we plan or the place where we gather — it’s in the commitment we make to support, protect, and provide for one another no matter what.

In this spirit, Family Equality and COLAGE have made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel Family Week 2020.

This is absolutely the last decision we wanted to or expected to make, but the health and safety of our families and that of the community of Provincetown is of the utmost importance to us. We are confident that although we will not physically come together for Family Week this year, this beloved community will remain closer than ever. 

The team at Family Equality are working hard to bring the Family Week spirit to your computer screens through The Neighborhood: A Virtual Hub for LGBTQ+ Families. From virtual happy hours to toddler dance parties and teen workshops, Family Week’s favorite activities will now be accessible to you year-round — at a time when we most need it. In addition, COLAGE will soon announce a new virtual programming schedule for Family Week, and the months leading up, for all youth age groups in- stay tuned for more updates!

And we are also setting our sights on Family Week 2021, which will no doubt shape up to be the biggest and best Family Week yet! Mark your calendars for Family Week 2021: July 24th - July 31st!

To answer your questions and come together as a community, the Family Week team will host a live Q&A in the Family Week Facebook group next week — stay tuned for more information about the date and time. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

To learn more about opportunities for converting your Family Week registration fees into donations to Family Equality and/or COLAGE, or for information about refunds please visit these links:

• Family Equality: https://www.ptownfamilyweek.com/donations-refunds

• COLAGE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-week-2020-with-colage-tickets-88661666431 

For questions about Family Equality registration and programming, email John Fernandes at jfernandes@familyequality.org.

For any questions regarding COLAGE registration and programming, email COLAGE@colage.org. 

Stay safe,

The Family Week Team