Events & Calendar

Bias Issues Faced by NJ LGBTQ+ Community

BCLA is sharing this piece written by BCLA Co-founder Anthony Torres, concerning the current state of anti-LGBTQ+ bias issues being faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Bergen County and NJ. Read the full PDF here.

Women's Group Movie Night

The BCLA Women's group hosts a movie night for its existing members and anyone interested in joining or finding out more about the group. The movie is on Sunday, August 9th at 6pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ. Join in for this FREE showing of Girls like Girls. This is a Women's only event. Light snacks will be served.

Hudson Pride LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Summit

Saturday, August 8th 9am-4:30pm at HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ. 

This FREE, community-centered summit will bring together:

• Social workers, educators, mental health providers, healthcare professionals, and youth-serving staff

• Families, caregivers, and community members who support LGBTQ+ youth

• Youth leaders and young adults

Love is Love BCLA Benefit Party!

This benefit party is being hosted by Gail Baskerville-Norris and Jeremy Lentz (of the Puffin Foundation and Teaneck International Film Festival). All benefits go to supporting BCLA's programs and mission. Bring a dish or drinks to share, and there will music by DJ Carey, food, raffles, and more! This event honors the 10th Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Massacre. Saturday, August 22nd 6pm-11pm at the Norris Residence, 279 West Forest Ave, Englewood, NJ. RSVP to Gail at 973-713-3294.

Community Block Party and LGBTQ+ Sports Expo

This free community event is being hosted by Saint John's Lutheran Church of Jersey City and Garden State Rainbow Sports. This is a community block party and LGBTQ+ sports expo on Saturday, September 19th 11am-5pm at Saint John's at 155 North Street, Jersey City, NJ. See the flyer for details.

Bergen County Senior Festival

If you are 60 years or older, join the county for a fun-filled day which will include: Lunch, Music & Entertainment, Craft Fair, Resource Tables and more. Save the Date! Time is TBD. Thursday, September 24, 2026 (Rain Date: Tuesday, 9/29); Van Saun County Park, Paramus. Register here to hold your spot.

For special accommodations, please contact Katie Burke at (201) 336-7417 or at
Seniors@BergenCountyNJ.gov

Bergen County Pride at the Zoo

Bergen County’s Pride at the Zoo is a family-friendly day at the Zoo filled with music, activities, food trucks, and resource tables. October 11th, Sunday, 10am-4pm; at the Bergen County Zoo in Van Saun County Park. 

New Online LGBTQ+ Literary Magazine Not Quite Right

This new online literary magazine will publish poetry, essays, and short fiction. They're queer-run (but not queer-exclusive) and looking to hear from new and interesting voices. They are currently accepting submissions and the first issue is scheduled to go live during Pride Month this June.

Camp Highlight is Hiring Counselors for Summer 2026

Camp Highlight is a community where children of LGBTQ families can connect, grow, and play! Located in Spring City, PA they are currently hiring paid staff aged 19+ to help deliver their comprehensive curriculum for their weeklong camp. See the flyer for more info, or email Rayn@camphighlight.com the assistant director.

Family Equality 2026 Needs Assessment - Anonymous Survey

Family Equality wants to hear from you! What are the biggest challenges you’re facing as an LGBTQ+ family, and what can Family Equality do to help?
By taking 5 minutes to complete their 2026 audience needs assessment, you can inform their work.

Rainbowl NJ in Lodi

Looking for a fun, welcoming bowling league? Rainbowl NJ is an LGBTQIA+–centered league where everyone is welcome — LGBTQIA+ bowlers, allies, friends, and first-timers alike. Find them on Instagram @RainbowlNJ. They play at Lodi Lanes at 58 Terhune Ave, Lodi, NJ.