Rainbow Play Dates are open to all families who identify as LGBTQIA+ or Queer. This can include (but is not limited to) LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse parents/caregivers, LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse kids, LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse grandparents, ancles, cousins, etc. Most play dates include a Story Time and coffee donated by a local coffee shop. All families leave with a free diverse children’s book.

RCC also hosts BIPOC Rainbow Play Dates for families that hold both BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identities. Reach out to communityprograms@rainbowcollectiveforchange.org for more details.

RCC partners with Durham County Library and several local Durham (and greater Triangle area) organizations to provide monthly bilingual (English/Spanish) Rainbow Story Times. Rainbow Story Times are for ALL families - all races, genders, family structures, and abilities - to enjoy diverse children’s books, practice inclusive language, and learn how to discuss diverse children’s books at home.

RCC collaborates with All Neurotypes and Arts Access to make our story time spaces inclusive and sensory friendly for neurodivergent children and families.

All families go home from our story times with a FREE diverse children’s book.

Tips for reading diverse children’s books - Coming Soon!

Mobile Rainbow Library - RCC is accepting donations of LGBTQ and Gender Inclusive and Anti-Racist Books to create a Mobile Rainbow Library. Our wish list of books can be found here. We will continue innovating ways to get banned books and “not yet” banned books into the hands of families.

RCC hosts monthly meet ups for children ages 7-12 year olds who are gender diverse, LGBTQIA+, or have caregivers who are LGBTQIA+. These free opportunities vary in activity, from climbing and soccer to crafts and theatre. Reach out to communityprograms@rainbowcollectiveforchange.org for more details.

Check out our calendar of events for LGBTQ families and community including story times, play dates, and more!