Henson Aubrey Murdough, 8, of Braintree, Vt., left, hugs their aunt Courtney Bowen, of Rochester, Vt., while they dance during Queer Prom at White Church in Bethel, Vt., on Friday, June 24, 2022. Bethel Pridefest co-organizer Leonard Meek grew up in New York City, where Pride events are abundant, and wanted to give queer young people in Bethel access to those supportive and inclusive spaces and to let them know “we see them, we respect them and we love them.” (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
Henson Aubrey Murdough, 8, of Braintree, Vt., left, hugs their aunt Courtney Bowen, of Rochester, Vt., while they dance during Queer Prom at White Church in Bethel, Vt., on Friday, June 24, 2022. Bethel Pridefest co-organizer Leonard Meek grew up in New York City, where Pride events are abundant, and wanted to give queer young people in Bethel access to those supportive and inclusive spaces and to let them know “we see them, we respect them and we love them.” (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Submit events via the Valley News’ online Calendar system at vnews.com/events or email calendar@vnews.com.

Bethel

Pride Fest: Events take place Thursday, June 25 through Saturday, June 27 at various locations throughout town. More information: facebook.com/bethelpridefest.

Claremont

Pride Week celebrations: Events take place Sunday, June 14, through Saturday, June 20 at various locations throughout the city. Includes trivia, craft and food market, and picnic. More information: greaterclaremontnh.org/calendar or Facebook: “Claremont NH PRIDE.”

Lebanon

Lebanon Opera House Pride: Friday, June 12. Colburn Park and Lebanon Opera House at 51 N. Park St. Includes free resource and artisan fair at Colburn Park at 6 p.m., followed by 8 p.m. dance party led by DJ Rekha: Bollywood Pride with special guest Lal Batti at the Lebanon Opera House ($25 tickets). More information: lebanonoperahouse.org/pride.

Norwich

Gardening with Pride: Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8 and Oct. 13. Willing Hands Garden, 198 Church St. This event offers LGBTQ+ volunteers, friends, families and allies a welcoming space to connect and make a meaningful impact on food insecurity in the Upper Valley. Free. More information: dash.pointapp.org/events/687656.

White River Junction

JAM Pride Prom 2026 in White River Junction: Friday, June 5, 6 to 10 p.m. JAM – Junction Arts & Media, 5 S. Main St. This year’s theme is classic ’80s prom. Includes live bands and group will crown gender neutral prom royalty for best dressed. All ages and identities welcome. $5-$20 recommended donation cash or Venmo at door. More information: uvjam.org/event/pride-prom-2026.

Woodstock

Pride of Woodstock Craft Fair: Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Woodstock Green,
1 The Green. Gathering showcases the talent and unique perspectives of the LGBTQ+ and allied community. This fair is a space where artists, crafters, and makers come together to share their creations and stories. Free admission. More information: prideofwoodstockvt.org.

Pride of Woodstock Tea Dance: Saturday, June 6, 3 to 6 p.m. The Woodstock Green, 1 The Green. Dance the afternoon away to the sounds of DJ Bugie. Beverages available for purchase. All ages welcome. Free. More information: prideofwoodstockvt.org.

Other events include a documentary screening, DJ dance party and High Heel Race. Visit prideofwoodstockvt.org for a full schedule of events.

Liz Sauchelli can be reached at esauchelli@vnews.com or 603-727-3221.