Get Involved!
The Frederick Center exists to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people and our families so we thrive, accepted and affirmed, in the broader Frederick community.
- Resources
- Groups
- Events
The Frederick Center maintains resources for everyone in our Frederick community. Find local, regional, and national resources here.
Looking for therapists, medical providers, queer-owned businesses, or supporters of The Frederick Center? Look no further. Click the link below and track our various resource directories.
Peer-to-peer support is the foundation by which The Frederick Center built its organization. We offer programs for all ages and backgrounds!
Beginning at age nine, we offer programming that offers both formal and informal gatherings for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and non-LGBTQ+ caregivers. Click below and find our available groups and meeting times.
Are you looking to join the fun? The Frederick Center has various events beyond Pride all year long. Check out some of the incredible opportunities here!
Drag shows, bingo, brunches, sober tea dances, parties, and social networking, the Frederick Center has a little bit of everything for any LGBTQ+ person looking to meet others in a safe and affirming environment.
Our True Colors
Home
Netasha wears many hats in the Frederick Center Community: volunteer, client, game master, creative mind. She is also one of the longest standing members of[...]
Together
(Names and photos have been changed for the sake of the family's privacy.) When Quinn’s second oldest child came out, they did not know how[...]
Thirty-Five Years
Growing up in Texas, being gay was never an option for Matt. “In college, I had a personal crisis where I was starting to realize[...]
Frederick Pride!
The Frederick Center organizes the annual Frederick Pride celebration. Pride provides an environment for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and families to interact and celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. It serves as the means to coordinate the actions of our community for the coming year. Frederick Pride started in 2012 with an attendance of about 300, and it surpassed 30,000 in 2023. Frederick Pride 2025 will be held on Saturday, June 28th from 11:00am – 6:00pm!
Upcoming Events
LGBTQ+ Legal Advice Clinics
The Frederick Center hosts four free LGBTQ+ Legal Advice Clinics per year! Register and join us to receive legal assistance at the clinic.
Magic: the Gathering ~ December
Join us on Sundays December 7th and 21st for Magic: the Gathering at The Frederick Center from 3:00-6:00pm! Bring your favorite deck, or build one with friends! This is an inclusive space created by and for LGBTQ+ people. Make new friends, play a new game, and join in the fun. See you there?
Ammonite / Shut Up Volua / Pet Names at TFC
Three local Maryland Acts - Ammonite, Shut Up Voula, and Pet Names - will be at The Frederick Center for a music-filled night for all ages. Doors 6:30, show starts at 7. Tickets are Pay What You Can at the door - $5 / $10 / $20. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. You don't need to show an Eventbrite ticket for entry -- but your RSVP helps us plan for attendance! Because the show is all ages, alcohol will not be permitted on the premises. You are welcome to bring your own soft drink and/or snack to enjoy during the show. As a part of the event the artists are also collecting voluntary donations for the Frederick Community Fridge! Please note that the performance will take place on the second floor of the venue, accessible only by stairs. Eventbrite link: https://tinyurl.com/2uzx6pka
