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A Can’t Miss Family-Building Event!

New York City • May 2–3

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Families Out Loud - NYC invites you for an event filled with education, resources, and connection.

Whether you're just starting a family or you’re already on your journey, this weekend offers all the support you need to decide if family-building is the next step for you, plus fun cocktails and a drag show featuring: RuPaul's Drag Race Queens!

LGBTQ+ Parents, Panels, Q&A, Drinks & Drag!

Who should attend?

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Anyone! Whether you’re ready to become a parent, unsure if it’s right for you, or even feeling a bit fearful, don’t worry, that’s exactly why we’re here and Families Out Loud exists.

Daily Schedule

Friday, May 2

Location: Ascent Lounge NYC (10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor)

5:30–6:30 PM: Check-In & Registration

6:00–8:00 PM: Families Out Loud NYC Kickoff & Cocktail Party

Saturday (Daytime), May 3

Location: Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center (1941 Broadway)

11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Check-In & Family Building Partner Interactive Expo *light refreshments served upon arrival

12:00–1:30 PM: Family Building Panel Discussions: Part I — Getting Started: Building Your Family with Confidence
Topics: Welcome & Opening Remarks, Pre-Cycle Testing, Is Egg Donation/Surrogacy Right for You?, Choosing Your Egg Donor (Psychological Considerations), Surrogacy Agencies – What to Ask & Know

1:30–2:30 PM: Lunch + Family Building Partner Interactive Expo *Lunch included with ticket

2:30–3:30 PM: Family Building Panel Discussions: Part II - Building the Framework: Legal & Financial Planning
Topics: Surrogacy Insurance Basics, Choosing Your Attorney, Financial Planning for Your Journey, Final Q&A

Please note a Current Parent Mix & Mingle/Networking will take place alongside Saturday’s event from 11:00 AM–3:30 PM. Lunch is included with your ticket.

Saturday (Night), May 3

Location: Balcon Salon (674 9th Ave.)

9:00 PM: VIP Meet & Greet (for VIP ticket holders)

10:30 PM: Families Out Loud Drag Show
Featuring Brooke Lynn Hytes, Nicky Doll, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, Utica, Icesis Couture, and Denali from RuPaul’s Drag Race

About The Event

  • Friday, May 2,

    5:30 - 6:30 PM:
    Check-In/Registration

    6:00 - 8:00 PM:
    Families Out Loud - NYC Kickoff & Cocktail Party

    Ascent Lounge NYC
    10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor

    Saturday, May 3

    11:00 AM:
    Check-In/Family Building Partner Interactive Expo
    *Light Refreshments served upon arrival

    12:00 PM:
    Family Building Panel Discussions Part I: Getting Started: Building Your Family with Confidence

    Topics Include:

    • Welcome & Opening Remarks

    • Pre-Cycle Testing

    • Is Egg Donation /Surrogacy Right for You?

    • Choosing the Right Fertility Clinic

    • Choosing Your Egg Donor – The Psychological Piece

    • Surrogacy Agencies – What to Ask, What to Know

    1:30 PM:
    Lunch *Included with ticket
    + Family Building Partner Interactive Expo

    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM:
    Family Building Panel Discussions Part II: Building the Framework: Legal & Financial Planning

    Topics Include:

    • Understanding Surrogacy Insurance

    • Choosing Your Attorney – Your Legal Backbone

    • Financial Planning for Your Journey

    • Wrap-Up + Final Q&A

    CURRENT PARENT MIX & MINGLE/NETWORKING WILL BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH SATURDAY'S EVENT FROM 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM. *Lunch is Included with the Ticket


    *VIP Meet & Greet for VIP ticket holders will be held starting at 9:00 PM.

    9:00PM

    VIP Meet & Greet (Requires VIP ticket)

    10:00PM

    Families Out Loud Drag Show:
    featuring Brooke Lynn Hytes, Nicky Doll, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, Utica, Icesis Couture, & Denali from RuPaul’s Drag Race

  • Hear from leading experts in fertility, surrogacy, egg donation, legal, and financial planning—everything you need to navigate your family-building journey with confidence.cription text goes here

  • Listen to personal stories from LGBTQ+ parents who’ve successfully navigated the path to parenthood

  • Meet and connect with surrogacy and egg donation agencies, clinics, and other trusted family-building partners and resources.

  • Connect with those who have gone through the journey themselves and hear their firsthand experiences.

  • A night of joy + community ft. RuPaul’s Drag Race queens. See queer excellence, experience big energy, & a reminder that parenting can be powerful and fun.

  • Get exclusive access to meet-and-greets with RuPaul’s Drag Race queens and other special guests. Snap a photo, share a moment, and enjoy an unforgettable VIP experience

  • Discover providers, services, and resources tailored to support LGBTQ+ future parents and their growing families.

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