Queer Kin Collective
Queer Families of Portland…GATHER!
I started QKC to provide a regular connection space for queer parents and their yougn kids to gather and build community in Portland through mutual care.Gatherings are held each month with rotating times and locations. Check below and on Instagram for updates.Come connect with other queer parents over a shared intro prompt, and maybe leave with a playdate on the books!
EVENTS
EVENTS
March 14th, 9:30-11:30am
Second Shapes Bookstore, 8124 N Denver Ave PDX
We’re so excited to connect in this wonderful space that is so kindly being offered by amazing small biz Second Shapes Bookstore, who really align with QKC’s values! We’ll meet in the community room and it’ll be baby and kid-friendly environment, so come on out and enjoy some snacks and coffee (or a juicebox ;) ) and feel the sparks of community fly! We need each other more than ever so let’s gather, revolt, and nourish.
March 28th, 3:30-5:30pm
Ready Set GROW, 5433 NE 30th Ave PDX
Teaming up with Family Friend again to offer a connective conversation about pro-justice parenting using the guide from Threads of Justice Collective. Come engage in some essential values and advocacy discussion while the kids keep occupied in the big studio.
RSVP here to reserve your spot!
January 3rd, 10am-12
Multnomah County Library- Albina, Comm. Room 1A
To start the year off right we’re teaming up with our buds over at Family Friend. and Multnomah County Public Library’s Rainbow Family Storytime crew for queer-centered children’s book readings, songs, and book giveaway! We’re also holding a BOOK SWAP, so bring those kid and adult books collecting dust on the shelf and stack up your own storytime stash.
December 6th, 3-6pm
Ready Set GROW, 5433 NE 30th Ave PDX
April 12th, 11am-1pm
Wilshire Park NE 33rd + Skidmore
Dang…Portland’s trickster Spring got us and it is going to be rainy and chilly after all! We’ll catch you in May!
This month we’re making collaborative PROTEST ART and signs! For your porch, your window, your next rally, and more- come use your voices, big and little, make your mark, and say it proud (as we queers do). We’ll also have buttons, zines, and a petition for Equal Rights For All Oregon.