Belonging In Nature - a Queer and Trans Community Hike in Corral de Tierra
2026-03-18 03:48 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

Monday LGBTQIA+ Youth Group
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**THIS GROUP IS ON HIATUS THROUGH THE END OF SUMMER 2025**
A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 10-18. this group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and build community. This group is English speaking.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s Intake Form by visiting: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm
Location: This group meets in-person every Monday from 4:30pm – 6:00pm in Redwood City at Adolescent Counseling Services (1779 Woodside Rd # 200, Redwood City, CA 94061).
Click here for the flyer
Questions? Contact Outlet at outletprogram@acs-teens.org or 650-424-0852 ext 107

**On a temporary haitus** QTBIPOC Group (14-25)
2026-03-18 03:48
QTBIPOC Group (14-25)

The QTBIPOC Group is a peer support group for Queer, Trans*, Black, Indigenous, People of Color ages 14-25. This group is a safe community space dedicated to exploring, supporting, and educating ourselves and others on the intersectionality of being LGBTQ+ and of Color. This group is English speaking.
This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm on Zoom.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s intake form using this link: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm or scan the QR Code.
Questions? Please contact Outletprogram@acs-teens.org or call 650-424-0842 ext. 107.

(ON HOLD) Monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop
2026-03-18 03:48
*As of July 2025 UPDATE: If you need legal name and gender change support please email info@sanmateopride.org. This workshop is currently on hold from its current monthly format.

Join us for our monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop!
We will guide you through each step and help you prepare the necessary paperwork to legally change your name and gender markers. Please note that we are not attorneys; however, we do consult with legal experts as needed. This is a completely FREE workshop in English and all appointments are currently over Zoom. If you are unable to use Zoom or have other language and/or accessibility needs, let us know.
Workshops are separated into two parts, on different days.

Part 1: We’ll provide an overview of the process and cover the important first step of filing for your court order. In this session we’ll answer your questions, prepare your court paperwork together, and walk you through how to file.

Part 2: In this second session, we’ll review steps to take after receiving your approved court order; how to update your name/gender markers on your IDs, Birth Certificates, Social Security, Passports, and more.
*If the times above don’t work for your schedule, please let us know. We can arrange for individual appointments or consultations if needed.
In the meantime, please answer the below questions to help us learn how we can best support you through this process. If you’d like more information or have any questions, please contact us below or check out our collection of name/gender change resources here: https://bit.ly/name-and-gender-change-guide.
To RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/name-and-gender-change-rsvp
Please contact info@sanmateopride.org for more information or if you have any questions.

Trans Group (ages 14-25)
2026-03-18 03:48
A peer support group for Trans* folks ages 14-25 who identify as part of the transgender community or who want to explore their gender identity. This group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and built positive relationship in a welcoming environment and will include specific trans femme/trans/masc breakout spaces. This group is English speaking.
This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm on hybrid on Zoom or at ACS Outlet (.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s intake form using this link: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm or scan the QR Code.
Questions? Please contact Outletprogram@acs-teens.org or call 650-424-0842 ext. 107.

Trans* 101 (A Free Virtual Community Training)
2026-03-18 03:48
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)

LGBTQ+ Parent Group
2026-03-18 03:48
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using new registration links. For more information, please visit this link https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
A free peer support group for folks who are LGBTQ+ identified and parents of kid(s) 0-17 years old. Parents are encouraged to join us to receive support, share parenting wisdom, build community and more.
All ways of being or becoming a parent are welcome!
If you know a parent who identifies as LGBTQ+ who might be interested in attending, please invite them to join!
This group meets once a month on the 3rd Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 PM PST.*
Pre-registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/smpcparentgroup

Clothing Swap (at Outlet)
2026-03-18 03:48
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!

Gay Men's Group (18+)
2026-03-18 03:48
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using the new registration link below. To see the new registration links for all the peer support groups, please visit – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/

A free, peer-led, social support group for Gay Men 18+! Join us monthly to find community, share stories & interests, give and receive support, and build new friendships! This group is welcoming of all people who identify as men who love men, regardless of specific labels or other identities.
Be a part of the conversation!
This group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 PM on Zoom.
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/smpcgaymengroup

Please contact Ishani (they/xe) at Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok) for additional information or questions regarding the group.

LGBTQ+ Book Club
2026-03-18 03:48
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using the new registration link below. To see the new registration links for all the peer support groups, please visit – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
The San Mateo County Pride Center co-host the LGBTQ+ Book Club in partnership with San Mateo County Libraries.
A free monthly book club with a focus on LGBTQ+ texts. Join us for great book discussions with community, and to cast your vote for future books! Books may be purchased or borrowed from your local library. This is an English-speaking group.
This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 4:30-6:00 PM. Beginning in August, this group will shift from hybrid to Zoom only.
Please use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/smpcbookclub

Here is a list of the upcoming books that will be discussed –

September 3: The Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

October 1: A Safe Girl To Love by Casey Plett

November 5: Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture by Sherronda J. Brown (Author), Grace B Freedom (Afterword), Hess Love (Foreword)

To learn more about the books that we’re reading, please visit this link – this link.
Questions? Please contact Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or (650) 554-1234 (text ok)

Polyamory Peer Power (18+)
2026-03-18 03:48
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using the new registration link below. To see the new registration links for all the peer support groups, please visit – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
Hey folks! It’s almost time for the Polyamory Peer Power meeting with the San Mateo County Pride Center! This is a social and discussion group for polyamorous/open/RA/poly-friendly/poly-curious/etc folks (18+) in San Mateo County (and beyond)
REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting: https://tinyurl.com/smcpcpolyampower
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link and information about joining the meeting. Each computer/device will need their own registration. It’s ok to have more than one person on a single screen/Zoom account. Keep your link! You can use it for future months. (If you are asked for a code, it’s “poly” — not capitalized, no quote marks, no punctuation!)
Accessibility information: this group meets in English on Zoom and closed captioning is available.
Questions? Contact Ishani Dugar (they/them or xe/xem at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234
MORE INFO:
This is a social and discussion group for polyamorous/open/RA/poly-friendly/poly-curious/etc folks in San Mateo County (and beyond).
Come share your experiences and ideas with others, and learn from them in return. Get to know other poly/open/etc people in San Mateo County (and beyond)!
The San Mateo County Pride Center is open to all, including LGBTQ, polyamorous, monogamous, monogamish, open, RA, poly-friendly, queer allies, as well as people from any background, race, gender or sexual identification, religion, political affiliation, and length of hair (or lack thereof!). If you are interested and respectful of diversity, we’re happy to have you join us!

Trans* Peer Support Group (18+)
2026-03-18 03:48
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using new registration links. For more information, please visit this link – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
A free, peer-led social group for Trans* folks 18+! Join us monthly to find community, share stories & interests, give and receive support, and build new friendships! This group is welcoming of all people who identify as Trans* or are exploring their gender.
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM. This group will shift from hybrid to Zoom only starting in August.
Register here – tinyurl.com/smpctransgroup
It is open to all trans folks ages 18+. * As a gentle reminder, we have clinical support available to community members who feel like they would benefit from more support than this social group has available. We will work with you to ensure that these services are accessible.
Questions? Contact Ishani (they/xem) at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok).
*Please note, you only have to register for this group once. The meeting link and password will remain the same.

Welcoming Winter Walk at Wunderlich Park
2026-03-18 03:48
Welcoming Winter Walk at Wunderlich Park
Saturday, December 6th from 1-4pm in Woodside
Come and enjoy our unique winter along one of the beautiful trails of Wunderlich Park on Saturday, December 6th from 1-4pm in Woodside! Activities include a hike, a park museum, crafts, and snacks. Join the San Mateo County Parks, San Mateo County Parks Foundation, Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks, CORA, and San Mateo County Pride Center as we learn about the beauty of the nature around us. We encourage all attendees to bring a water bottle, wear a hat, closed-toed shoes that can get muddy, and extra clothing layers for the breeze. If it rains, we will still be able to enjoy indoor activities. For more information about the trail we will take, visit: Wunderlich Park Trails | County of San Mateo, CA
RSVP ASAP at https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCWunderlich25
For any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact Cristina P. Vila Ruiz at cristina@supportparks.org and Elana Ron at elana.ron@sanmateopride.org. For more information about San Mateo County’s various parks, visit: https://supportparks.org.
Accessibility Information: The hike is 1.7 miles long and follows an easy trail with minimal slope. We will start with a short 0.2-mile section of the Bear Gulch Trail before connecting to the Loop Trail, which continues until we reach the Alambique Trail. The route follows a 12-foot-wide dirt road, providing plenty of space for a large group to walk comfortably together.
Wunderlich Park Description: Wunderlich Park is a hillside area of redwood forest, open meadows, and beautiful oaks and madrones. The park offers a network of trails for hiking and horseback riding and serves as an important open space preserved for the community. This area was donated to the County by Martin & Murielle Wunderlich. It contains what was once the Folger family ranch, and the estate stable and surrounding buildings have been restored to provide a historic site. The original Carriage Room within the main stable has been transformed into a magnificent museum that showcases our local history, including the lumbering, farming, and great estate eras.
Trail: The hike is 1.7 miles long and follows an easy trail with minimal slope. We will start with a short 0.2-mile section of the Bear Gulch Trail before connecting to the Loop Trail, which continues until we reach the Alambique Trail. The route follows a 12-foot-wide dirt road, providing plenty of space for a large group to walk comfortably together.
Other Activities: We will enjoy some fun crafts like rock painting and explore the beautiful Carriage Room Museum to learn about its history. We will also get to meet Stormy, a friendly miniature horse! Snacks will be provided.
Directions and Parking: Wunderlich County Park is located at 4040 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062. From Highway 280, take Woodside Road (CA-84) west toward the town of Woodside. Continue for about 3 miles — the park entrance will be on your right. There is a small free parking lot near the main trailhead and Carriage House. If the lot is full, please look for a program leader near the disable parking spot to direct you to a permit parking area. We will meet the group in the picnic area adjacent to the parking lot.
Meeting Spot Address: 4040 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
For more information about Wunderlich Park and its history, visit:
Wunderlich Park | County of San Mateo, CA
Spaces are LIMITED, RSVP ASAP at https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCWunderlich25
