What we’re about
Are you looking for new friends with similar values and world views? Hoping to build your LGBTQIA+ community in Connecticut? Then this is the group for you.
Primarily for folks in their 20's and 30's, Building the Rainbow is open to members of any gender, sexuality, and background. We hope to cultivate genuine, supportive friendships with other queer folks through monthly activities, from book crawls to arts and crafts nights and more. Events will take place across Connecticut and highlight small businesses and public spaces that make our state feel like home.
We can't wait to meet you!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Trip to Parkville MarketParkville Market, Hartford , CT
Hartford area people, it’s your turn to show us around. Join us for a group dinner at Parkville Market (a food hall) to try some of Connecticut’s best bites. Feel free to order as much or little as you like, or just come and enjoy the vibes.
Please note that seating can be limited, so we are capping the event at 15 attendees and may split into smaller groups to accommodate everyone. As such: RSVP as soon as possible!
- Group Outing to Panda Fest CTMortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
If you love Asian cuisines, come with us to check out this unique event in Hartford. You can expect 55+ food vendors and over 100 different dishes to try, as well as shopping for cute merch.
Tickets can be purchased here. We are going to the 5:30 P.M. slot on Sunday, September 28th, so please be sure to select the correct date and time when checking out. Tickets are approximately $18 including fees. We suggest purchasing in advance as it is likely that the event will sell out.
Want to make it a festival double-header? Join us earlier in the afternoon for the CT Punk Rock Flea Market in Bethlehem! Several of us will be hitting both and carpools between the two may be available.
As always, if you need a ride, please let us know in the question section of the signup form.
- Gay Fall DayElephant’s Trunk, New Milford, CT
We couldn’t pick just one fall-themed activity, so we planned a whole day to hit them all! Join for one portion or stay for all: we’d love to have you celebrate autumn with us. Here is our approximate itinerary:
8:30-10:00 A.M.: Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford
10:30-11:15 A.M.: Last Drop Coffee Shop in Monroe
11:45 A.M.-1:45 P.M.: Potluck picnic at Indian Wells State Park in Shelton
2:30-4:30 P.M.: Apple picking at Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford
4:45-5:30 P.M.: Pictures and shopping at Strawberry Hollow Farm in Guilford
6:00-8:00 P.M.: Dinner at Transylvania Restaurant & Bar in East HavenPlease make sure you have joined our Discord so you can stay up-to-date on details and whereabouts as the day goes on.
