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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
Red and Wild Drag Bingo
RED AND WILD Drag Bingo is on Sunday, February 17th! Get ready to indulge in an exciting charity bingo event featuring the fabulous queens: Chasity Vain, Maranda Rights, and Tatiana Voche’, with DJing by Capital DJ Chase! Theme: Red & Wild When: February 16th, Sunday Where: Idiom Brewing Company Time: Doors open at 12:00 PM; Bingo starts at 1:30 PM This adults-only event requires a ticket purchase of $50 per person. Please note that all proceeds will benefit The Frederick Center, making your participation even more meaningful as we support a great cause. With a whopping $2,800 in cash prizes up for grabs, along with 50/50 raffles, door prizes, and 13 exciting jar games, this is an event you won't want to miss! Arrive on time to register and secure your spot for a day filled with entertainment and community spirit. Important: This is a charity event, and all sales are final—no refunds will be issued. Get ready to have a blast while making a difference! We can’t wait to see you there!
December Pink Drinks
Welcome to Pink Drinks, Frederick’s premier, FREE, monthly LGBTQIA+ social networking event! Pink Drinks is hosted by The Frederick Center, a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community. Pink Drinks is an informal, loosely organized, networking and gathering function offered monthly to the The Frederick Center (TFC) community. It is intended to provide an opportunity to bring together adults (ages 21+) of the Central Maryland area LGBTQIA+ community and allies to encourage friendship, conversation, and community involvement. Hosts volunteer at their homes, so the event moves each month to a different location. THE ADDRESS OF THIS EVENT IS SENT TO TICKET HOLDERS. 🙂 Pink Drinks is very informal: Bring Your Own Beverage - any beverage, no pressure to imbibe. The host provides simple, light finger food, plates, napkins, ice, glasses, and name tags. Don't expect a meal. The consumption of alcoholic beverage is in no way required (many don't) and anyone over-indulging will be banned from future events. The focus is on initiating connections and building a community.
