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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.

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What would you do for family? Mandi and Royce faced that difficult question last year when they decided to move from Texas to a sanctuary[...]

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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[...]

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(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[...]

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Upcoming

Frederick Pride!

SAVE THE DATE for this year’s FREDERICK PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL! THE ANTICIPATION BEGINS for Frederick Pride 2026!
On the final weekend in June 2026, the local LGBTQ+ community gathers together alongside our friends, families, and allies to celebrate and uplift each other with love and pride.
On Friday, 6/26/2026, join us for our second annual Frederick Pride Parade at 7:00pm! We will be marching throughout the streets of Downtown Frederick with color, music, and tangible queer joy.
On Saturday, 6/27/2026 from 11:00am-6:00pm, Frederick Pride welcomes you to beautiful Carroll Creek in the heart of Downtown Frederick to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ community.
Join us to enjoy drag performances, a food court of the best local food trucks, hand-picked musical guests, hundreds of local vendors and nonprofit organizations, a designated beverage garden with the top local breweries and wineries, a pride shop, a children’s area, and more!
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Frederick Pride, so mark your calendars for June 26th and 27th!

Upcoming Events

If you are looking to meet locals in the LGBTQ+ community at engaging events beyond Pride, check out some of these incredible opportunities. The Frederick Center provides the best in customized events for every background in our community. Make sure you come out and bring your friends and family to the party!
Nov 07

Queer & Trans Clothing Swap

Join us for our twice-annual Queer and Trans Clothing Swap at The Frederick Center! All week, from Monday the 2nd – Friday the 6th, we are accepting clothing donations from 9-4pm of MAXIMUM TWO TRASH BAGS FULL of good-condition clothes. Then, on Saturday the 7th from 1-5pm, join us to grab all the clothes you want, no prior donation required. All clothes are FREE, all-gender, and open to anyone who needs them. We hope to see you there!

Oct 25

Drag Bingo: Ghoulish Gallery

This Halloween Themed BINGO is not to miss! Come haunt at Steinhardt brewery with us and win up to $2,800 in cash prizes! DRAG BINGO: Ghoulish Gallery! DRAG BINGO IS BACK with an event! Play bingo with your friends, witness the very best drag performances from our stellar and fabulous queens, and join our costume contest. Get the chance to WIN BIG, while drinking and eating all that Steinhardt Brewing has to offer! This is by far the best way to support your local community center AND enjoy your Sunday. Featuring Kings and Queen of grave talent! $2,800 in cash prizes with door prizes, pull tabs for instant cash! All proceeds from this event go to benefit The Frederick Center, a 501c-3 nonprofit dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community of the greater Frederick area.

Oct 25

Magic: the Gathering ~ Sept & Oct

Join friends at The Frederick Center to play Magic: the Gathering! Build your deck, battle your friends, make new friends, battle THOSE friends! Every other Sunday from 3-6pm, catch Magic at TFC. Hope to see you there!