Free Resources for 2SLGBTQ+ Families
Building community as a new parent is hard, especially for families who identify as 2SLBGTQIA+ and want to find spaces that are welcoming and affirming to queer parents. I have compiled a list of resources in Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph that are free and created with queer families in mind. Read on to learn more or see the calendar for upcoming events in November!
Free Events for Parents for 2SLGBTQ+ Families:
Spectrum Rainbow Family Breakfast Club
10 am - 12 pm First Saturday and Third Sunday of every month
Located in the Spectrum Space - 283 Duke Street W, Kitchener
Cereal, crafts, community, coffee - There’s no criteria for participation—anyone who feels their family is a rainbow family is welcome to join. Come connect, have fun, and build community together!
2 - 3:30 pm First Thursday of every month
Located at Seven Shores Cafe - 10 Regina Street N, Waterloo (location sometimes changes. Check Postpartum Sidekick’s Insta to confirm location)
Looking for low-key connection with other new parents? Join us at the New Parent Coffee Club—an informal, drop-in gathering where you can bring your baby, sip something warm, and chat with others navigating the early days of parenthood.
Nurture & Thrive Parenting Circle
10 - 11:15 am Every Friday
Located at Encompass Health & Wellness - 130 Weber Street W, Suite 202, Kitchener
A peer support group providing parents in the Waterloo Region with a supportive and compassionate space as they navigate the challenges of perinatal mental health.
11 am - 12:30 pm Second Wednesday of every month
Located at Willow River Park near the playground - 32 Dill Street, Kitchener
An informal gathering created to nurture connection, community, and peer support for pregnant people and parents with babies under one year old. Bring your questions, share stories, and get the support you deserve.
Out on the Shelf Family Drop In
12:30 - 1:30 pm Last Sunday of every month
Located at Out on the Shelf Library - 42 Carden Street, Suite 10C Guelph
Calling all families! Join us in our library space for a relaxing Sunday afternoon! This event is hosted by Out on the Shelf in collaboration with Array Books.
Kitchener Public Library Events, Waterloo Public Library Events, and Guelph Public Library Events
Varied times and locations
Baby and toddler events at the libraries are not explicitly for LGBTQ+ families, but our local libraries in Kitchener and Waterloo are very affirming and supportive of the queer community
November 2025 Free Events Calendar
