YP’s Events & Programs

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🌱 Our programs are for 2SLGBTQIAP+ youth ages 12 to 25, unless otherwise specified.
πŸ“¬ Feel free to send us a DM [ig:@nsyouthproject] or email us at programming@youthproject.ns.ca with any questions or to pre-register. Pre-registration is not required for attendance, unless otherwise specified. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Programs:
πŸ› Housing Support Drop-In β€” Tuesday, Sept. 2nd from 4-6pm @ the Alderney Gate Public Library. For ages 16-30.
🍎 Transformers β€” Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 6-8pm, (V). For Two-Spirit, trans & gender non-conforming youth. Registration required; email kay@youthproject.ns.ca for the meeting link.
πŸ› Lucky 13: Substance Support Space β€” Friday, Sept. 5th from 6-8pm @ the John W. Lindsay YMCA [2nd Floor Board Room]. For ages 19-30.
🍎 Paint Night β€” Sunday, Sept. 7th from 6-8pm @ Wonder’neath
πŸ› Craft Night β€” Tuesday, Sept. 9th from 6-8pm @ Wonder’neath.
🍎 Game Night β€” Friday, Sept. 19th from 6:30-8:30pm @ Power House.
πŸ› Transfemme Social Club β€” Thursday, Sept. 25th from 6-8pm @ Glitter Bean Cafe. For trans girls & transfemmes ages 18-30.
🍎 Gender Creative Kids β€” Monday, Sept. 29th from 4:30-6pm. Register visit the Linktree in our bio for location. For gender creative kids ages 5-11 and their parents/guardians.

Access Notes:
😷 The Youth Project is committed to providing the most accessible possible programs for all participants, meaning that we will be upholding a mask mandate at all of our programs.
♿️ Alderney Gate Library, Wonder’neath, Glitter Bean, & the YMCA are all accessible via ground floor entry (Power House is not accessible via the ground floor, but it has a lift! They all have automatic doors except for Glitter Bean). They all have at least one gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washroom with a sharps bin. You can find more detailed Access Guides for our program spaces through the Linktree in our bio, under the β€œYP Programs & Services” collection. If you have more questions about the accessibility of our programming, please feel free to contact us.


Previous Months

🌞 AUGUST 2025

βœ‚οΈ Craft Night – Tuesday, August 12 from 6 to 8 PM @ Wonder’neath.
πŸ›οΈ Accessibility Futurisms: Pillow Fort – Wednesday, August 13 from 6 to 8 PM (online).
🎲 Game Night – Wednesday, August 14 from 6:50 to 8:30 PM @ Power House.
🎨 Art Jam – Thursday, August 15 from 6 to 8 PM @ Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
🧺 Lucky 13: Substance Support Space – Friday, August 15 from 6 to 8 PM @ John W. Lindsay YMCA, Board Room.
πŸͺͺ Two-Spirit, Trans & Gender Non-Conforming ID Clinic – Thursday, August 14 from 1 to 7:30 PM @ Alderney Gate Public Library.
πŸ’¬ Virtual Transformers – Wednesday, August 20 from 6 to 8 PM (online). Please email kay@youthproject.ns.ca to register.
πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transfemme Social Space – Thursday, August 28 from 6 to 8 PM @ Glitter Bean.

August Programs Part 1 August Programs Part 2
🌈 JULY 2025

πŸ‘‘ Prom Attire Clothing Swap – Monday, July 7th from 6 to 8 PM @ Power House.
βœ‚οΈ Pride-Themed Craft Night – Tuesday, July 15th from 6 to 8 PM @ Wonder’neath.
🎲 Game Night: Pride Edition – Wednesday, July 16th from 6:50 to 8:30 PM @ Power House.
🎨 Art Jam – Thursday, July 17th from 6 to 8 PM @ Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
🧺 Bigger Bodies Picnic – Friday, July 18th from 12 to 2 PM @ Hope Blooms.
🎱 Lucky 13: Substance Support Space – Friday, July 18th from 6 to 8 PM @ John W. Lindsay YMCA.
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Walking in the Pride Parade – Saturday, July 19th.
πŸͺͺ Two-Spirit, Trans & Gender Non-Conforming ID Clinic – Monday, July 21st from 1 to 7:30 PM.
πŸͺ© Queer Prom – Tuesday, July 22nd from 9 PM to 12 AM.
πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transfemme Social Space – Wednesday, July 23rd from 6 to 8 PM.
🀝 2SLGBTQ+ Allyship Workshop – Thursday, July 24th from 10 to 11:30 AM.
πŸͺ Gender Creative Kids – Thursday, July 24th from 4:30 to 6 PM.
πŸ›οΈ Accessibility Futurisms: Pillow Fort – Wednesday, July 30th from 6 to 8 PM.

July 1 July 2 July 3
🌞 JUNE 2025

🌱 Craft Night – Tuesday, June 10th from 6 to 8 PM @ Wonder’neath.
🐞 Food for Thought: A Youth Zine Project – Wednesday, June 11th from 5 to 8 PM @ Wonder’neath.
🌱 Game Night – Thursday, June 19th from 6:50 to 8:30 PM @ Power House.
🐞 Lucky 13: Substance Support Space – Friday, June 20th from 6 to 8 PM @ John W. Lindsay YMCA.
🌱 Gender Creative Kids – June 23rd from 4:30 to 6 PM.
🐞 Conversations on Anti-Queer Hate Speech – Tuesday, June 24th from 6 to 8 PM.
🌱 Transformers – Wednesday, June 25th from 6 to 8 PM (Online).

June 1 June 2
🌷 MAY 2025

πŸ“ Housing Support Drop-In – Tuesday, May 6th from 4 to 6 PM @ Alderney Gate Public Library.
🌼 Kits for Queer Kith – Friday, May 9th from 6 to 8 PM @ Glitter Bean Cafe.
πŸ“ Craft Night – Tuesday, May 13th from 6 to 8 PM @ Wonder’neath.
🌼 Game Night – Thursday, May 15th from 6:50 to 8:30 PM @ Power House.
πŸ“ Lucky 13: Substance Support Space – Friday, May 16th from 6 to 8 PM @ John W. Lindsay YMCA.
🌼 Transformers – Wednesday, May 21st from 6 to 8 PM (Online).
πŸ“ Gender Creative Kids – Monday, May 26th from 4:30 to 6 PM.

May 1 May 2
🌸 APRIL 2025

Coming soon…

April 1 April 2
🌱 MARCH 2025

🐝 March 11th – Housing Support Program Drop-In!
πŸ€ March 20th – Craft Night!
🐝 March 21st – Lucky 13: Substance Support Space!
πŸ€ March 31st – Gender Creative Kids!
🐝 March 25th – Game Night!
πŸ€ March 27th – Accessibility Futurisms!
🐝 March 29th – TDOV With Love Cooking Class!

March
πŸ’˜ FEBRUARY 2025

πŸ’˜ Feb 6 – Game Night!
πŸ’˜ Feb 7 – The Art of Being Black
πŸ’˜ Feb 15 – Shining Stars (Black 2SLGBTQIA+ only)
πŸ’˜ Feb 19 – Zine Making (Disabled 2SLGBTQIA+ youth)
πŸ’˜ Feb 20 – Craft Night with Delaine
πŸ’˜ Feb 24 – Gender Creative Kids!
πŸ’˜ Feb 25 – Lucky 13 (19+)

February
❄️ JANUARY 2025

❄️ Jan 9 – Older Youth Drop-In
❄️ Jan 16 – Craft Night with Darian
❄️ Jan 23 – Game Night
❄️ Jan 26 – Rainbow Skate
❄️ Jan 27 – Gender Creative Kids

January