TIME HAS CHANGED TO 6:30 PM Celebrate National Coming Out Day Sunday, October 11, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles Celebrate National Coming Out Day at our annual event! Snacks will be provided; drinks available for purchase. Join us at 6:30 and at 7:00 we'll start our Coming Out storytelling. No need to sign up, simply tell your story if you’re moved to do so. Stay after to socialize and enjoy the evening! Whether it’s your first time coming out to family, de

Calling all BIPOC LGBTQIA+ folx! Join us at Belong's BIPOC Bonfire! This free 18+ event celebrates the racial and ethnic diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Enjoy an evening to relax, connect, and have some s'mores! We'll be at Peck Farm in Geneva from 7-9pm on Friday, October 16th. Please note: this is a closed event open only to the BIPOC and mixed race LGBTQIA+ community.

Come celebrate Halloween with Belong this year! We're hosting a spooky, pride-filled party on Halloween night. Join us on Saturday, October 31st from 6:30-9:30 in Geneva for games, crafts, food, drinks, and a costume contest! The location in Geneva will be sent to everyone who signs up at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rainbow-roundup-halloween-party--2026 Rainbow Roundup events are for ages 18-30 and 100% sober. This event is free to attend!

Don't miss the next Rainbow Roundup! Join us on Friday, November 6 from 7-9 at Portillo's in Batavia. Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.

Mark your calendar for our next Belong Hangout! Join us on Thursday, November 12 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva.* Please enter through the main door. The Belong Hangout is a casual “bring your own” social space. Bring games, crafts, hobbies, nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, or none of the above. LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+ We appreciate any help in setting up and

Join us on Monday, November 2 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. We're meeting at Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia. Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. Is it your first time at Cheers, Queers? Feel free to bring a friend! Allies are welcome. If you'd love to be there but don't drink, come and enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage. If you need to save your cash right now,

Created for our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse community members ages 18+, this group aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. You belong with us. Gender Peers will meet Wednesday, October 28 from 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, located at 102 S 2nd St. Please enter from 2nd Street, using the courtyard door marked 110. We meet in the lower level lounge, room LL-W (also marked YRU

Kaleidoscope is Belong's club for tweens ages 8-12. Join us as we celebrate Halloween! Costumes encouraged but not required. Tweens are welcome to join us on Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the Geneva Public Library's 2nd floor conference room.

Calling all Rainbow Families! We can't wait for our annual Pumpkin Candy Hunt and Costume Party for our Pride Playgroup kids! There will be infant/toddler appropriate prizes as well. Join us on Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Haseltine Park in St. Charles (S. Riverside Avenue and Ohio Avenue). Can't wait to see you there! Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families.

Youth Drop-in (Grades 7-12) Weekly on Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. E-mail belongfoxvalley@gmail.com for the exact location in Geneva, IL. LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth in grades 7-12, join us once a week to make friends, do activities, and learn about LGBTQIA+ culture. Contact us to learn more. Sign up for updates by visiting www.remind.com/join/belongfv or text “belongfv” to 81010. Get started with the group by filling out a New Youth Form at bit.ly/youthnew. If you’d like to supp