It's the best night of the year - Teen Queer Prom 2026: Masquerade! Join us for Belong: Fox Valley's fifth annual Teen Queer Prom! Teens ages 13-19, join us from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday February 28 in Batavia, IL. The exact location will be e-mailed to you after you sign up. The event is free and open to LGBTQIA+ teens and allies from all communities. The theme is Masquerade! Come dressed in your most elegant or sparkly outfit, amazing costume, or whatever is comfortable, fun,

Kaleidoscope - Tween Book Club for Ages 8-12 Saturday, January 17, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Geneva Public Library - First Floor Conference Room Kaleidoscope is Belong’s Tween Book Club! Open to all people ages 8-12. This months book is: Outsider Kids by Betty C. Tang. "After seven months on their own as undocumented immigrants, the Lin siblings have settled into their new lives in California. Their parents still await visa approval in Taiwan, so the trio is trying to take better care o

Don't miss the next Rainbow Roundup! Join us on Friday, February 6 from 7-9p.m. at Stop n Dip in Elgin (13 Douglas Ave Unit B). Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.

Mark your calendar for our next Belong Hangout! Join us on Thursday, February 12 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva.* Please enter through the main door. The Belong Hangout is a casual “bring your own” social space. Bring games, crafts, hobbies, nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, or none of the above. LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+ We appreciate any help in setting up and

Join us Monday, February 2nd from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. We're meeting at Geneva's own Art History Brewing! Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. If you'd love to be there but don't drink, come and enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage. If you need to save your cash right now, please join us anyway! No purchase is required.

Join us for our first Pride Playgroup family house party! We'll see you on Saturday, January 17 at 3:00 p.m. for food, fun, and friendship! (Bring a snack to share if you’d like!) If you've been at Playgroup before, you know that Tricia and Katy are our fabulous group leaders. This house party will be at Katy's house at 330 N Prairie St in Batavia. Can't wait to see you there! Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families. Please note, this is a cat-

Interested in playing D&D with other LGBTQ folx? Come join us for a Belong Dungeons&Dragons afternoon! Whether you're new to D&D or a seasoned player, we've got a spot for you. Games will be hosted at the Batavia Public Library from 12:30-4:30pm on Sunday, February 1st. Spots are limited so please sign up to reserve your place at the table! This free event is for adults ages 18+. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/belong-dandd-event

Created for our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse community members ages 18+, this group aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. You belong with us. Gender Peers will meet Wednesday, January 28 from 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, located at 102 S 2nd St. Please enter from 2nd Street, using the courtyard door marked 110. We meet in the lower level lounge, room LL-W (also marked YRU

Youth Drop-in (Ages 13-19)Weekly on Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. E-mail belongfoxvalley@gmail.com for the exact location in Geneva, IL....