For members of the Otterbein community looking for Pride events to attend, here are some central Ohio opportunities.

Join the Westerville Queer Collective, a civic group that works to empower, connect, and celebrate the diverse LGBTQIA+ community in Westerville. The WQC has many events each month, including this month’s WQC Birding Walk at Otterbein Cemetery at 9 a.m. on July 29.

Attend an event hosted by Stonewall Columbus.

• June 14: Columbus Pride 2025 is a popular annual parade, festival, and resource fair.  

• June 15: Columbus Lesbian & Gay Softball Association’s Bat-N-Rouge, 12 p.m. 

• June 22: Family Pride Network Pride Storytime, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

• June 29: Stonewall Columbus Drag Race with Fleet Feet Runners. 

• Many other events at stonewallcolumbus.org/upcoming-events.

Or attend one of these central Ohio Pride events: 

• Grove City, Pride Fest 2025, Saturday, June 21, 1-5 p.m., Town Center Park, 3359 Park St. 

• Gahanna Pride, Thursday, June 26, 5-8 p.m., Headley Park, 1031 Challis Springs Drive in New Albany.  

• Sunbury Pride Family Fun Day, Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunbury Square. 

• Granville Pride, Saturday, June 28, 4-6 p.m., Denison University. 

• Reynoldsburg 2025 Pride Celebration, Saturday, June 28, 4-8 p.m., Huber Park, 1640 Davidson Drive.