Calendar of Events
Featured Events
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Oct 10 | 2pm-5pm - Banned Book Crawl and Pride Walk
Book lovers are invited to take part in the Bookworm Banned Book Crawl from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in Downtown DeLand.
Presented by DeLand Pride, the crawl will begin at The West Volusia Beacon and continue through several downtown businesses, including The Crafter’s Guild Store, New Fangled, Blake Elliot, The Nest and Desert Sage. The event will feature free books and spotlight frequently challenged and banned titles.
The event will also mark the debut of the second issue of Brick and Soup Can, a youth zine.
We are also accepting book donations! See our wishlist HERE.We will then convene at 6:15pm at the Old Courthouse Steps on New York Ave to commence our Pride Walk around downtown DeLand. Dress in your gay apparel and bring your pride flag (or borrow one of ours!) to show your pride as we walk around town and end at Abbey Bar for Drag Bingo!
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Oct 11 | 2pm - 5pm - National Coming Out Day Social
Join Mr. Come Out US, Karl Withakay, at Drunken Duck in Holly Hill for a laid back afternoon celebrating the beauty of to the LGBTQ community!
Free Event, All Are Welcome
Raffles and Prizes all day!
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Oct 16 | 6pm - Family Dinner - Spooky Favorites
Creepy, cute, or downright bizarre dishes are welcome! Bring Halloween-themed treats, eerie appetizers, hauntingly good mains, or foods disguised as something spooky. Costumes optional but encouraged.
Family Dinner is a monthly potluck gathering where our chosen family comes together to share food, laughter, and connection. Everyone brings a dish—simple or elaborate, store-bought or homemade—to contribute to a communal meal built with variety, warmth, and love.
It’s a space where community is built one shared plate at a time, where new friendships form, and where everyone has a seat at the table. No matter what you bring or how you show up, you’re part of the family.
Join us every third Friday of the month as we celebrate the joy of gathering, sharing, and creating community through food.
October Events
Support, Health & Wellness
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Steps with Pride is an LGBTQ+ inclusive, 12-step recovery support group that provides a safe, affirming space for individuals navigating sobriety and healing.
Coach Led
Every Saturday | 7pm | Community Space
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Current Book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Aug - Chap 1 to 5
Sept - Chap 6 to 10
Oct - Chap 11 to 15
The Wellness Mindset Book Club is more than a traditional book club, it's a space to learn, reflect, and grow together. We will explore each book over several sessions so we have time to read thoroughly, reflect on the material, engage in meaningful discussions, and most importantly, put what we learn into practice.
Current Book: "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Aug - Chapters 1 - 5
Sept - Chapters 6 - 10
Oct - Chapters 11 - 15
Coach Led
First Monday | 6:30pm | Community Space
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This group is designed for LGBTQ+ seniors to connect, share experiences, and build friendships.
Suggested Age: 55+
Second Tuesday | 11:30am | Community Space
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A welcoming and affirming space for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals to connect, share experiences, and support one another.
18+
Counselor Facilitated
Third Tuesday | 6:30pm | Community Space
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This group is a reserved space dedicated to celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color backgrounds.
We kindly ask allies to join us in spirit and understand that this space is dedicated to BIPOC voices. Thank you for your understanding and solidarity.
Suggested Age: 18+
Last Monday | 7:00pm | Community Space
Advocacy & Belonging
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A welcoming and inclusive space for readers of all identities to explore literature that celebrates LGBTQ+ voices, stories, and experiences.
Current Book: Call Me Him by River Braun
Third Wednesday | 7:00pm | Community Space
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The D&D group provides a welcoming and inclusive space where adults can explore creativity, build friendships, and embark on memorable adventures together.
Rotating Sundays | 4:00pm | Community Space
If you are interested in participating, please email kamea@volusiapride.orgfor schedule and additional information
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Craft Night is a relaxed, creative space where you can bring your unfinished projects, work on something new, and spend time with friends.
Second Wednesday | 6pm | Community Space
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Christ-centered support gatherings welcoming LGBTQ+ individuals, loved ones, and allies from all denominations.
Rotating Sundays | 6:00pm | Community Space
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Family Dinner is a monthly potluck gathering where our chosen family comes together to share food, laughter, and connection.
Sept Theme: Baked Potato Bar
RSVP - https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=MWKT9142
Third Friday | 6:00pm | Community Space
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An informal gathering of musicians coming together to play, improvise, and create music collaboratively.
Last Friday | 7pm | Community Space
Youth & Family
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Youth Social is a casual, welcoming space where you can connect with other LGBTQ+ youth and allies, build friendships, and have fun.
First Saturday | 10:30pm to 12pm | Community Space
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A fun and welcoming evening of board games, card games, and friendly competition for community members of all experience levels.
First Friday | 6:30pm | Community Space
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Youth Dungeons & Dragons is a welcoming space where you can embark on epic adventures, solve challenges, and create unforgettable stories alongside friends.
Second and Last Saturday | 11:00am to 3:00pm (lunch is provided)
For more information - kamea@volusiapride.org
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Join us for film screenings that celebrate LGBTQ+ stories, voices, and experiences; please note that movie ratings and content vary and may not be appropriate for all ages.
Second Friday | 7:00pm | Community Space
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OUTfront Youth is a leadership and advocacy program for LGBTQ+ youth and allies who want to make a difference in your schools, communities, and beyond.
Third Saturday | 1:00pm | Community Space
Community & Special Events
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Thursday Socials offer community members and business owners an opportunity to network in a casual setting.
First Thursday | 6pm | Drunken Duck in Holly Hill
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Campbell Park, Deltona | 11am to 5pm
Get together with the community and celebrate with PRIDE!
Bring your favorite dish, bring and enjoy our games, and enjoy great company!
People will be bringing food; grills will be available.
Deltona Pride will be providing hot dogs and water! We will have plates/cups/napkins.
Bring your own chairs, sides, and friends, and come enjoy the afternoon with us!
If you choose to bring a dGish, dessert, or beverage (non-alcoholic), please sign up here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=FWXY9608
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The Tucked Away Boutique Quarterly Sidewalk Sale is here!
Oct 3rd | 10am to 6pm
235 N Amelia Ave. DeLand
Shop 50% off everything throughout the store for a limited time. Browse clothing, accessories, home décor, gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds at half the regular price.
Come early for the best selection and discover something perfectly tucked away just for you.
*excludes white tags
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Book lovers are invited to take part in the Bookworm Banned Book Crawl from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in Downtown DeLand.
Presented by DeLand Pride, the crawl will begin at The West Volusia Beacon and continue through several downtown businesses, including The Crafter’s Guild Store, New Fangled, Blake Elliot, The Nest and Desert Sage. The event will feature free books and spotlight frequently challenged and banned titles.
The event will also mark the debut of the second issue of Brick and Soup Can, a youth zine.
We are also accepting book donations! See our wishlist HERE:
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We will convene at 6:15pm at the Old Courthouse Steps on New York Ave to commence our Pride Walk around downtown DeLand.
Dress in your gay apparel and bring your pride flag (or borrow one of ours!) to show your pride as we walk around town and end at Abbey Bar for Drag Bingo!
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Second Saturday | 8pm Abbey Bar, Downtown DeLand
Bingo cards are $15 per set.
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Drunken Duck, Daytona | 2pm to 5pm
Hosted by Mr Come Out US, Karl Withakay
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Join Volusia Pride in Orlando for Come Out With Pride Parade and Festival.
You can also check out the History of Drag Exhibit during the fest!
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Field Trip to the Art & History Museums of Maitland
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Join us for an uplifting evening of connection, celebration, and community at the Deltona Pride Meet & Greet!
Third Wednesday | 5:30pm | Boston Coffeehouse, Deltona
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Typically the last Saturday | 8:00pm | Abbey Bar, Downtown DeLand
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Last Wednesday | 7:00pm | Roma Pizza, Lake Helen
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Don your leather jacket, corset, and fishnet tights—because DeLand Pride and the Absent Friends are bringing the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show back to the Athens Theatre after much “antici…pation.”
Experiencing “Rocky” for the first time? Or maybe the 100th? We invite you to come do “The Time Warp” again!
The fun begins before the film with live drag performances from DeLand Pride (bring those $ bills for tips!), followed by the Absent Friends and emcee Robert Baldwin welcoming—and hilariously initiating—our “Rocky Virgins.”
Then it’s time for the 1975 20th Century Fox cult classic, accompanied by a live shadow cast performing the movie onstage as it plays on the big screen. Expect dancing, callbacks, audience participation, and plenty of Rocky Horror mayhem!
Volusia Pride Events
