whERE LGBTQ+ YOUTH THRIVE
Serving pre-k through age 29
Come out & Celebrate Gay-la
October 22nd, 2026
6-9pm at Jack's Abby in Framingham
Get ready for a night of fun and inspiration! Join us at Jack’s Abby for an evening with friends and community members as we work together to raise $150,000 for our FREE LGBTQ+ youth programs.
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Programs
We offer free programs for LGBTQ+ youth, ages pre-k through 29, to foster connection and queer joy
Community Engagement
We host Queer events, and participate in local Prides, festivals, and resource fairs to foster a wider, welcoming community
Education
sessions
We offer education sessions for local organizations and companies to foster LGBTQ+ inclusive environments
OUr mission
OUT MetrtoWest fosters communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive
Our History
Since 2011, OUT MetroWest has risen to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ youth, launching new programs based on community demand. We act as a social hub for LGBTQ+ youth, offering weekly programs for middle and high schoolers, monthly programs for elementary youth and young adults, frequent community-wide events, and education sessions for the broader community.
What began as a weekly gathering in a church hall has expanded to 25+ programs each month, a permanent center in Framingham, MA, and Satellite events around the MetroWest region. Each year, we directly serve more than 375 youth and their families, and engage hundreds of additional people of all ages through our LGBTQ+ education sessions and community events.
Helping LGBTQ+ Youth Thrive
Hear testimonials from current youth, alum, and staff about the profound impact OUT MetroWest has had on trans and queer youth over the years.
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Community Engagement
All Ages Clothing Swap
Sunday, October 4th • 10-2:30pm • 160 Hollis Street
Our gender affirming clothing closet will be open 10-2:30 on October 4th a give-or-take style clothing swap. Give what you can, take what you need! We're looking for:
- Clean, folded clothing
- Fall and winter clothes preferred
- Accepting Halloween Costumes!
No need to bring clothes in order to take items - this is an open event!
LGBTQ+ film screening: Second Nature
Saturday, October 10th • 6-8:30pm • 160 Hollis Street
Joing us for a FREE screening of Second Nature! This critically-acclaimed film narrated by Elliot Page follows trailblazing evolutionary biologist Dr. Joan Roughgarden as she meets scientists debunking myths that females are “inferior” and that being queer is “unnatural.”
This event is open for middle school age through young aduls.
Come OUT & Celebrate Gay-la
Thursday, Ocotber 22nd, 2026 • 6:30-9pm • Jack's Abby in Framinhgam
Get ready for a night of fun and inspiration! Our annual Come OUT & Celebrate Gay-la is on October 22nd, 2026. Join us at Jack’s Abby for an evening with friends and community members as we work together to raise $150,000 for our FREE LGBTQ+ youth programs.
Tickets include a delicious buffet dinner from the Jack’s Abby kitchen, featured entertainment by the Femmes & Zon Legacy Phoenix, one drink ticket (alcoholic or non), and the priceless knowledge that you are building communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive.
We've sold out 5 years in a row, so get your tickets TODAY!
