LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration at New England Botanic Garden
September 5, 2024 | 5-9PM

Join us as we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and the two weeks of Pride Worcester with an evening of lively entertainment and fun festivities. Enjoy gardens of beautiful blooms and a Beer Garden serving craft drinks and light bites, with featured food and drink specials from Femme Bar! Show your support by shopping local from talented LGBTQ+ artisan vendors and connect with community organizations providing valuable resources. The celebration continues with dancing and a spectacular Drag Show featuring music by DJ Dayglow and several fabulous drag performers!

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

FOOD & DRINKS

Enjoy a variety of craft beers, wines, cocktails, mocktails, and snacks from our Beer Garden and regular menu selections from Farmer and the Fork Café, including featured specialty cocktails and food specials from Femme! Click here to view our menu. Outside alcohol is not permitted at the Garden. 

Farmer and the Fork Café: Dinner: 5–7:30pm | Drinks and Desserts: 5–8:30pm
Beer Garden: 5–8:30pm

TIMED ACTIVITIES:
5–7:30PM | Glitter Tattoos
5:30–9PM | Music by DJ Dayglow
5:30–6PM | Drag Queen Storytime with Harley Queen
7–8:30PM | Drag Show
(Tipping the queens/kings is a great way to show your support, so don’t forget to bring cash! There are no ATMs located on site.)

ALL EVENING ACTIVITIES:

  • Lawn Games
  • Dress-Up Station
  • Craft for All Ages
  • No Evil Project Photoshoot
  • Artisan Vendors
    • Clara & Cole
    • Kat Cuseo Art
    • Kestrop Studio
    • Rye & Co.
    • Salvej
    • Syn Luxe Bar
    • That’s Entertainment
    • YesQuare
  • Resource Groups
    • Advocates
    • Kennedy Community Health Center
    • LGBT Asylum Task Force
    • Love Your Labels
    • Open Sky Community Services (Safe Homes)
    • Parasol Patrol
    • Worcester LGBTQ+ Elder Network (WLEN)

Check out our other Pride-themed adult and youth programs!

Femme Flower Power Mixology
Join Femme Bar’s fabulous bartender, Cait Claiborne, at New England Botanic Garden for a special Pride mixology event celebrating and connecting our vibrant queer community.
Wednesday, September 4, 6–8 | Register here
M: $60; NM: $75

Floral Symbols of Love
Uncover the colorful world of lavender at our “All About Lavender” workshop, where we will celebrate its powerful symbolism in LGBTQ+ pride.
Sunday, September 8, 10:30am–12:30pm | Register here
M: $80; NM: $95

Celebrate Who You Are: A Yoga Practice of Self Love
Enjoy a slow-flow yoga practice in one of our conservatories that incorporates positive affirmations and closes with meditation. Participants are encouraged to attend with a special someone in their life.
Saturday, September 14, 9:30–10:30am | Register here
M: $17; NM: $30

Rainbow Wall Weaving | Ages 8+
Celebrate the week of Pride Worcester with us as we create colorful and inclusive rainbow wall art!
Saturday, September 7, 11am–12:30pm | Register here
M: $15 child, $15 adult; NM: $25 child, $30 adult