Rainbow Elder Play & Connect
Unplug, play, and connect at Rainbow Elder Play & Connect, a monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ older adults. Beginning February 2026, join us every third Saturday afternoon at Crossroads Community Center* for board games, conversation, and community. *There will be no Elder Play & Connect for the month of June in observance of Juneteenth. The location for August and November will be the Crossroads Mall food court. No registration is required. Questions? Contact hcuellar@bellevuewa.gov. This program is offered in partnership with the City of Bellevue and Pride Across the Bridge.
Queer Holiday Potluck
Join Pride Across the Bridge for our annual Queer Holiday Potluck! This cherished event is a wonderful opportunity for our Eastside 2SLGBTQIA+ community to come together during the long winter months and celebrate with food, music, and festive Snow Disco decor. The event is free, open to all ages, and promises a fun and vibrant experience for everyone! As the holidays can be challenging for many, we’re offering a safe, welcoming space to connect, share a meal, and enjoy the company of friends—both old and new. We’re also offering a sensory space with a calm environment and a variety of stimming items for exploration. Plus, enjoy family-friendly drag performances and a game room featuring a Nintendo Switch, with plenty of space for board games and card games. Feel free to bring allies, friends, and family to join in the fun! Let’s come together and create a joyful, inclusive celebration for all!
EnGAYging with Sapphistry: A Book Club
Join Us at Redmond Library! Pride Across the Bridge and the Redmond Library are co-creating a sapphic-centered book club for queer adults! Whether you’re into queer classics, messy drama, or soft sapphic stories—this space is for you. Join us for something joyful, cozy, and community-rooted. Meetings are on the 3rd Sunday of the month 2-3pm! Contact Noel at nsreich@kcls.org with any questions. No registration required. More info for monthly meetings Finances This is a FREE event for our community in partnership with the Redmond - King County Library System. We'll have tea available, so please bring
Trans and Nonbinary Swim
A joyful, affirming evening of community and connection at Splash of Pride, a private pool night dedicated to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!
Splash of Pride
A joyful, affirming evening of community and connection at Splash of Pride, a private pool night dedicated to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!
Splash of Pride
Get Your Free Tickets Here! Saturday July 18th, 5:30-8:30pm at Kirkland's Peter Kirk Pool Join us on Saturday July 18th, 5:30-8:30pm at Kirkland's Peter Kirk Pool, for a joyful, affirming evening of community and connection at Splash of Pride, a private pool night dedicated to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! This FREE (13+ year old) event is made possible through a partnership between Pride Across the Bridge and the City of Kirkland’s DEIB Office, we are very grateful for their support! :) Pride Across the Bridge works hard to provide inclusive and affirming spaces for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community to come
Rainbow Elder Breakfast
We cherish our LGBTQ+ elders and believe that magical and meaningful connections can happen at any age. These breakfasts give folks 50+ a chance to connect with each other, eat good food and enjoy a morning boost of community that the Eastside has been long overdue for. Pride Across the Bridge is partnering with the marvelous Sno-Valley Senior Center to create this space. We meet on the first Saturday of each month at different locations on the Eastside from 10:30am-12pm.
Trans & Nonbinary Swim Meet
Request songs for the swim meet! Pride Across the Bridge works hard to provide inclusive and affirming spaces for transgender and nonbinary individuals to come together, celebrate their identities, and enjoy the camaraderie and joys of swimming, that may be taken for granted by many. We know the hurdles many in our trans and nonbinary community face, and whether it's body dysphoria or self-conscious body image keeping you from the water, join your community who understands and live out your aquatic dream! We offer a supportive environment where everyone can feel welcomed and respected, regardless of their
Queer Quest
Queer Quest November 5th, December 3rd- 11-3pm Come as you are to this monthly gaming social space for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. You are welcome to bring your own game or borrow from the kaleidoscope of games available in this space. We're thrilled to be offering this gathering in partnership with Verne & Wells Club. This space is led by the incredible Juniper! Location: 11232 120th Ave NE #103, Kirkland, WA 98033 Guidelines & Info -If you need help finding us, please reach out to: (971) 380-5873 or info@prideacrossthebridge.org -This is a safe
LGBTQ+ Resilience Pop-Up Art Show
Queer artists are welcome to apply to this unique opportunity- to showcase the art of resilience in all forms! Each artist will select a room of Catalyst Counseling to make their own and share their art in, while the community visits to learn about you, your process, and creations. Join us for a one-day event hosted by Catalyst Counseling and curated by Pride Across the Bridge, and supported by Wolfberry Studio LLC. Our theme, RESILIENCE, invites 2SLGBTQIA+ artists to reflect on and celebrate the strength and creativity of our community. The exhibition takes place on November 9th, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 5:00