Events
Explore LGBTQ+ events in Otsego County and the surrounding area. Check this page for updates from the LGBTQIA+ community featuring a listing of gay, lesbian & trans friendly events in Oneonta, NY and beyond. LGBTQ meet-ups, social events, karaoke, bingo, queer teen nights, roller skating, hikes, Yoga, and more. Otsego Pride Alliance hosts and sponsors events (like Teen Nights, Pridefest and a few other fun events).
Please Note: not every event on this page is sponsored or run by OPA. We also share events by other queer community members, such as drag artists, queer-owned businesses, and neighboring pride groups. If you have a relevant event you’d like us to share, drop us a line!
Please join us for an ice cream social and volunteer appreciation event! We are excited to partner with Oneonta Downtown Renaissance for an afternoon of gratitude, ice cream, fun and Pride!
Free ice cream sundaes, music, vendors, kids activities and more!
All are welcome.
If you are interested in vending, please contact Oneonta Downtown Renaissance program to sign up!
Ice Cream donated by Stewarts
Vegan ice cream donated by Vesucre'
Date: Saturday, July 10
Time: 2:00-6:00pm
Location: Dietz Street, Oneonta
Between Main St. and Wall St.
Join us for our annual family picnic and lake day!
OPA will provide charcoal, hot dogs and veggie dogs, water, lemonade and iced tea. Bring a dish to pass, chairs, and beach stuff. We generally set up to the left of the pavilion, under the trees-look for a flag or two. Everyone welcome!
Our friends at Otsego County Conservation Association's Queer Outdoor Adventure Group will be joining us again this year for a "Try it Out" Paddle. Try out a paddleboard, free for all!
Date: August 11. 2024
Time: 12:30pm
Location:Gilbert Lake State park
Recurring LGBTQ Events in Otsego County
If we don’t have much on the calendar at the moment, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing coming up! Below are some regularly recurring OPA events. The best way to keep up with events is to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get updates and reminders. But here are some recurring events we host that you can keep in mind!
OPA Teen Night (Twice Monthly)
Held twice a month at the Oneonta Teen Center on Fridays, 7pm-10pm.
Follow us on Instagram for exact dates every month.
Pridefest in Oneonta (June)
FREE! Usually held on the first Saturday in June in Oneonta!
Vendors, please pencil us in for that date!
Pride Prom (June)
Usually held on the last Saturday in June in Oneonta. 18+ only.
Holiday Bazaar (Nov or Dec)
FREE! Usually held in late November or Early December in Oneonta.
Vendors, please pencil us in for that date!
Family Dance (Feb or March)
FREE! Usually held in February ot March in Oneonta. All ages!
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Add to Your Calendars in Google: Click on the plus sign (+) in the bottom right corner of the calendar above to subscribe to this Google Calendar.
Copy a single event to your Google Calendar: Click on the event you’re interested in. A window will pop up with a link that says “Copy to my calendar”
Download: Download the ical file to copy calendar events to your device. (Note, new events that are added to the public calendar after you download the file will not be updated on your device.)
We sponsor LGBT events in Otsego County and share other LGBT events in upstate New York, including drag shows, pride festivals, LGBTQ+ fundraisers, queer social events and more! This page is updated regularly, so bookmark it and add events to your calendar. We hope to see you around!
Visit this page in June to find all of the pride celebrations in upstate New York, including our very own Pridefest in Oneonta, NY!
If you have an event coming up that you’d like listed on this page or shared on social media, please contact us! Just let us know the date, time, location, charge, and all relevant details.