Trans Week of Visibility 2025 – Pride Center Events

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Sharing this information on behalf of the San Mateo County Pride Center:

Join us in celebrating the beauty, strength, and visibility of our trans, gender diverse, and non-binary community! This year, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is on March 31st; however, we think one day is just not enough… so, Pride Center is proud to host our second Trans Week of Visibility from March 25th – March 31st! We have some exciting plans in store for you:  

  • Legal Name & Gender Change Workshop: Learn how to update your identity documents, get assistance with filling out the court paperwork, and find answers to any questions you have about the process.
  • Trans 101 Workshop: Want to better understand the relevant and pressing needs of the transgender and non-binary communities? This training offers in-depth conversations on topics such as transphobia, transitioning, being an ally to people of all gender identities and expressions, and more. We conclude this training with tips and tricks on how to be an advocate for the trans community as well as resources for continued learning.
  • Becoming More Visibly You: Gender Affirmation Workshop: Explore your expression; Learn style/contour tricks; Discover different options around hair and make-up; Browse our gender-affirming closet; Connect with your community; and know where to find local resources (HRT, voice coaching, and more).
  • A Mixer for Families of Trans Kids: Come join us for an evening with community. Meet other parents and caregivers of trans and gender nonconforming kids. The whole family is welcome. We will have icebreakers, a panel, and time to mix and mingle for the adults as well as activities for the kids.
  • Trans Day of Visibility Be-YOU-tiful Celebration: Join us in a celebration of YOU. Wear your best and help us party the evening away. We will have snacks and a DJ. Register in advance for a chance to win our giveaway prize.
  • Regular Pride Center Drop-in Hours: Come visit us in-person, “shop” in our free gender affirming closet for a new chest binder, trans tape, makeup, clothes, and more. Tues-Thurs, 11:30am-6:30pm. The Pride Center is located at 1021 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, 94402. Our building is located at 11th and El Camino.
    • Accessibility Information:
      • All community members are required to wear masks when onsite. If you forget yours, masks will be available at the entrance.
      • We have a parking lot with a LIMITED amount of spaces. Please consider carpooling. The parking lot is located by our entrance on 11th between Palm St. and El Camino. In case the lot fills up, there is plenty of street parking.
      • There is a wheel-chair accessible entrance located at the parking lot entrance.
      • The center is one block north of the ECR & 12th Avenue stop for Samtrans 397 and ECR.
      • The center has two gender neutral restrooms. Both are single stall, are large and have railings.
      • This is currently not a scent-free/fragrance-free space. We strive to be scent/fragrance-aware.
      • The Pride Center is a weapon and substance free Sober space.  

Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org. Please RSVP to events you can attend and share this with your networks!