Valley LGBTQIA+ and Ally "Family Reunion" Picnic July 28th

Start: Sunday, July 28, 2024 1:00 PM

End: Sunday, July 28, 2024 6:00 PM

Location:Scholl Park PavilionBears Den Rd. & Normandy Dr., Youngstown, OH 44511 US

Host Contact Info: mvqueeraction@gmail.com

On Sunday July 28th 1-6pm join us for a free fun day, an affirming and inclusive “family reunion” style picnic celebrating our awesome Valley LGBTQIA+ community. All affirming folx are welcome!

Scholl Pavilion is an awesome part of Mill Creek Park on the West Side of Youngstown. It has a great, accessible pavilion, large ball field, active playground, rudimentary toilets, and a splash zone
Note: We are a family friendly LGBTQIA+ event - we need folx under 18 to be with a parent or guardian. Thanks for understanding!

Thanks to the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, we will have affirming and wonderful security staff on site as well, so everyone can be maximally relaxed.

Things we'll have

  • food! Grilled picnic favs, healthy sides, chips, and sweets
  • drinks! Water, juice, soda - (this is an alcohol free event!)
  • plates, cups, napkins
  • music
  • decorations
  • games for all ages
  • security

Currently RSVPed foods include:

veggie dogs and meat hot dogs + fixings, veggie burgers

mac and cheese, salad, vegan potato salad, macaroni salad, guac (vegan), chips

cookies, vegan dessert, cake

water, soda, juice (more always appreciated)


Wondering what to bring: How about these things: hamburgers, vegetarian sides, pickles, watermelon, cheese and crackers, corn on the cob


Things to bring
  • A picnic blanket or chairs (there's a pavilion, but let's expand)
  • Games and activities for your blanket crew or new crew
  • A friend! It’s a big park! Fill it with your people! Or just bring yourself!
  • An interest in meeting a new community member ! a bathing suit/change of clothes/towel if you want to run through the splash zone
  • And to have fun! So much fun!
Please bring your labeled potluck favs to add to the day! If you're bringing a dish, please let us know what it is and if it will be carnivore, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free/kosher/halal - we would love a great mix of all!

Location: Scholl Recreation Area is near the intersection of Bears Den Rd. & Normandy Dr. Youngstown, Ohio GPS Coordinates: +41.072938, -80.691662


Co-hosted by Mahoning Valley Queer Action, Free Mom Hugs Ohio, Youngstown Queer Talent, Columbiana County Pride, Honeycomb Wellness and Arts Collective, Full Spectrum Community Outreach, and PFLAG Youngstown. If you'd like your affirming org or group to be part of this day, please reach out to mvqueeraction@gmail.com - the more the merrier!
There is handicap parking and the pavilion is accessible.
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