Events
This calendar includes PFund happenings, upcoming grant opportunities, and events across the region sponsored by PFund.
South Central Minnesota Pride
South Central Minnesota (SCMN) Pride is here to remind all of us that LGBTQIA+ people are flourishing and happy all over this great state. Whether you’re looking for support in coming out, searching for an LGBTQIA+ friendly community, or looking for a fun event where you can meet new friends, SCMN Pride is working to help bring together a visible and vibrant LGBTQIA+ and allied community in south central Minnesota. Whatever your life circumstances, SCMN Pride is here to support you. Events will include Pride Bingo on Thursday; Queeraoke on Friday night; Parade, Festival, and Pride Party on Saturday; and a Youth Party and Queers & Coffee on Sunday. Learn more here: https://www.scmnpride.org/festival
LaCrosse Pride in the Park
Hosted by The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection, join the fun in celebrating The Center’s 21st year in operation. On September 6, 2025, at Riverside Park in La Crosse, WI, The Center will host Pride in the Park. The event will feature local businesses, organizations, and community members to support a joyful, fun, safe, and inclusive celebration of the Queer community. Learn more here: https://www.7riverslgbtq.org/pride-in-the-park
Grand Forks Pride
Grand Forks Pride will take place from September 7th through September 14th, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a week full of exciting events. On September 13th, we will host Pride in the Park—a fun vendor fair and community gathering—followed by a dance in the evening, which we are hoping to hold at the American Legion in East Grand Forks. The week will culminate with the very first-ever Grand Forks Pride Parade on September 14th in downtown Grand Forks. Join them for this historic and vibrant celebration of unity, pride, and inclusivity! Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/GFOUTandPROUD
Columbia Heights Pride
Annual community PRIDE celebration in Columbia Heights, MN! Each year neighbors and people from across the metro are drawn to this vibrant festival. The carnival atmosphere includes musical performances, storytellers, vendor booths, a pet parade, activities, food trucks, and more. Columbia Heights PRIDE is a family friendly event. Learn more here: https://heightsnext.org/events/pride/
Queering Indigeneity Exhibiton Opening Reception
Queering Indigeneity is a multi-year, multi-generational project that celebrates the vision and diversity of 2-Spirit, Native queer, gender expansive artists in the Upper Midwest. Queering Indigeneity artists include Sharon Day, Ryan Young, Delia Touché, Awanigiizhik Bruce, Niibawi Ajijaak, Awanaabe Syverson, Zoe Allen, Naawakamigookwe Lera Hephner, Noah Polk, Madeline Treuer, Chewie Mason, Asin-Gwiiwizens, Sav Jonsa, Giiwedin, Nick Metcalf, and Penny Kagigebi. The exhibition will be on view at the Minnesota Museum of Art September 18, 2025–August 16, 2026. Learn more here: https://mmaa.org/queering-indigeneity/
DanceTV: Halloween
Dance TV: Halloween is an original, live theatrical show that has a specific mission of building community for LGBTQ+ individuals. Dance TV: Halloween consists of 12 production numbers with 2 hosts, 12 dancers, and all original music. Inspired by dance television shows like Solid Gold, Club MTV, and American Bandstand, Dance TV is a tribute to these old programs, with a modern flair. The show involves creative, engaging storytelling and fun characters, movement, and dance. Throughout all aspects of the production, themes of activism and inclusion are emphasized. Learn more here: https://dancetvstudios.com/
Courage Family Gala 2025
The Courage+ Annual Gala is held each November in Milwaukee. Now in its 10th year, the Gala brings together more than 500 guests—including civic leaders, community partners, individual donors, and corporate sponsors—who share a common commitment to creating a safer, more affirming world for LGBTQ+ youth. It is one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in the state of Wisconsin, blending celebration with a powerful call to action. Tickets go on sale September 2nd 2025. Learn more here: https://courageplus.org/courage-family-gala-2025/.