San Mateo County Pride Center

Conversation and Community
2026-04-05 22:34 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for these designated drop in times. We want to be your safe space during these uneasy times. Join us to have a little escape or just be with community. Snacks, table games, cards, crafts, video games, and activities will be available, but mostly we want to hold space for YOU!
All are welcome for this free event! Snacks will be provided. The Pride Center is located at 1021 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, 94402. Our building is located at 11th and El Camino. No registration link.
For accessibility information about the SMCPC, visit this link – https://sanmateopride.org/accessibility
Questions? Email info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
Flyer: Click here

Holiday Supp-Art Mapping (Co-hosted with CORA)
2026-04-05 22:34
Holiday Supp-Art Mapping
Monday, November 3 from 5:30-7 PM at CORA in the Carelle Room (2205 Palm Ave, San Mateo 94403)
Are you concerned about preparing for and navigating the stress of the upcoming holidays? Are you hoping to generate a list of personalized coping tools for yourself to utilize during the holiday season and beyond?
Join CORA and the San Mateo County Pride Center for our upcoming holiday coping Supp-Art Mapping workshop to learn more about taking care of our internal and external being! We will take the time to create a list of our own coping tools and comforts. This is a free event and all ages are welcome.
*We will provide all the materials needed but you are welcome to bring any special materials you would like to use for the event*
Register using this link –https://tinyurl.com/SuppArtMappingNov25

Belonging In Nature - a Queer and Trans Community Hike in Corral de Tierra
2026-04-05 22:34
Belonging In Nature – a Queer and Trans Community Hike in Corral de Tierra
Saturday, November 8 from 10:00am-2:00PM in Corral de Tierra
Join us on Saturday, November 8 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM for Belonging in Nature: a monthly Queer and Trans* Community Day!
Explore Rancho Corral de Tierra on a guided hike with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the San Mateo County Pride Center, and Coast Pride.
Hike a flat 1.8-mile loop and learn about the park, go birdwatching, and explore your native plants!
Register using the QR code or with this link – https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/register?fid=113&eid=35093
Questions? Contact Elana.Ron@sanmateopride.org or 650-591-0133

Trans* 101 (A Free Virtual Community Training)
2026-04-05 22:34
FREE Community Trans 101 Training
Wednesday November 19th from 6-8pm on Zoom

Join us on Wednesday November 19th from 6-8pm for a FREE VIRTUAL training. We will be presenting our Trans 101, and offering in-depth conversations on topics such as transphobia, transitioning, being an ally to people of all gender identities and expressions, and more. We conclude this training with tips and tricks on how to be an advocate for the trans community and resources for continued learning.
PLEASE NOTE: This training requires a pre-existing understanding of the differences and relationships between Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression. Attending this training without that knowledge will be confusing and ineffective for your learning.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/Nov25Trans101
Questions? Email Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (call/text)

Clothing Swap (at Outlet)
2026-04-05 22:34
We’re excited to announce that we will be co-hosting a clothing swap on Tuesday, November 25th from 4 to 7 pm with our friends at Outlet! We will have snacks, music, and space for folks to try on + show off clothing they find. Bring clean gently used clothes and swap them out for a closet refresh! We can’t wait to see you and your new finds🥳
Any leftover clothing will be donated to Out of the Closet, a nonprofit chain of thrift stores whose revenue pays for HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the Bay Area and around the world.
Outlet is located at 1779 Woodside Road, Suite 200 in Redwood City.
No registration is required, just come on by!
