# LGBTQ-Friendly Picnics The 'Queers for Dinner' Event Celebrates Pride Month in Toronto By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queers-for-dinner References: [queersfordinner](http://www.queersfordinner.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/queersfordinner) In an effort to start a conversation about creating spaces that are welcoming and inclusive for [LGBTQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebratingyou-campaign) people, Toronto Pride Month is hosting a special edition of a monthly event called 'Queers for Dinner.' Queers for Dinner is a dining event held at a local restaurant each month as a way of bringing together [LGBTQ people and allies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famm-connect). This June, a special Pride Month edition is being held in Toronto's [Christie Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-park-hangs) to give more people an opportunity to connect with the LGBTQ community. The event will consist of an outdoor picnic, complete with snacks, frisbee, board games and conversations about how to create more inclusive spaces in the city. With Toronto Pride Month well underway, the event provides a perfect opportunity for LGBTQ folks and allies to come together and learn from one another's experiences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inclusive Community Building:** Creating spaces that are welcoming to LGBTQ people through community building events like 'Queers for Dinner'. - **Outdoor Networking:** Outdoor picnics present a unique setting to foster meaningful connections and conversations among the LGBTQ community. - **Pride Month Celebrations:** The LGBTQ community is increasingly seeking out Pride Month events that promote connection, learning, and allyship. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and event venues can increase their appeal to the LGBTQ community by hosting events like 'Queers for Dinner'. - **Non-profit:** Non-profits can help foster a greater sense of inclusion for the LGBTQ community by organizing community building events and educational programming. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can seek out opportunities to create celebratory, inclusive experiences for the LGBTQ community during Pride Month and beyond. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive LGBTQ+ Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-lgbtq-event.md) - [Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebratingyou-campaign.md) - [Prideful Toronto Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-the-rainbow.md) - [Rainbow Pride Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibition-place.md) - [Complimentary Pride Month Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-campaign.md) - [Pride-Inspired Safe Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-launched-brave-spaces.md) - [Pride Month-Honoring Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayu-pride-cookie.md) - [Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seniorfriendly-pride.md) - [Queer Beach-Themed Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanlans-candle.md)