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!
Upcoming LGBT Events in Oneonta (and surrounded areas)
National AIDS Memorial Quilt in Oneonta
Hosted by OPA and the Women's and Gender Studies Department at SUNY Oneonta
Dates: Friday, March 21 - Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 10am - 8pm
Location: Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta
108 Ravine Pkwy, Oneonta, NY 13820
OPA LGBTQIA+ Calendar
Follow the OPA Google Calendar to learn about upcoming local events, important queer dates and more. There aren't just OPA sponsored or run events, but any LGBT friendly events in Otsego and the surrounding counties. There are also national dates relevant to queer people and history.
Click to view OPA’s Public Google Calendar in a new window
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.)
Recurring LGBTQ Events in Otsego County
Mark your calendars!
Mark your calendars!
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 or attend that you can keep in mind!
OPA Teen Night (Twice Monthly)
Hosted by OPA. Usually held twice a month.
Follow us on Instagram for exact dates every month.
Tender Gender Yoga (BI-Monthly)
Led by Chloe and Jackson. Sponsored by the Gender Wellness Center.
Follow us on Instagram for exact dates every month.
Family Dance (Feb or March)
Hosted by OPA. FREE! Usually held in February or March in Oneonta.
Open to all ages and all types of families!
Pridefest in Oneonta (First Saturday in June)
Hosted by OPA. FREE! Always held on the first Saturday in June in Oneonta!
Vendors, please pencil us in for that date!
Learn more about OPA Pridefest
Pride Prom (Late June)
Usually held on the last Saturday in June in Oneonta. 18+ only.
OPA Family Picnic (July or August)
Usually held in July or August at Gilbert Lake.
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk (September)
Held in September for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
OPA walks for Team Kota, in honor of our friend Kota Flood.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (November)
OPA organizes a Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil on November 20th in Oneonta, NY.
Trans Day of Remembrance is observed on November 20th, however we may have a vigil on a different day.
(Previously held at the UU Church and the Green Earth.)
Holiday Bazaar (Nov or Dec)
Hosted by OPA. FREE! Usually held in late November or Early December in Oneonta.
Vendors, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.
LGBT Events in Upstate NY
Otsego Pride Alliance 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.