1st Annual Halloween Party Fundraiser
LGBTQ+ and Allies come together for a spooky good cause
Day: Saturday Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 6-10 PM (doors open at 5:30)
Cost: starts at $25
Location: Rockwood Community Center
Address: 32001 Fort Rd, Rockwood, MI 48173, USA
Step into a world where spooky meets fabulous at Embrace Monroe’s LGBTQ and allies 21+ Halloween Haunted Party—a night of bold beats, fierce looks, and community magic. Entry includes dinner, drink, dancing and horror drag. Play games, buy raffle tickets and bid in our silent auctions. You can even get a ticket to our fortune tellers to see what awaits you!
Annual Friendsgiving Event
LGBTQ+ and Allies come together to break break with chosen family at this event for all ages!
Day: Saturday November 22, 2025
Time: 5-8 PM (doors open at 5:00)
Cost: $20 adults, $10 students, $5 under 5
Location: Quality Inn
Address: 1225 N. Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48162
Join us for a heartwarming evening of community, food, and love at this annual fundraiser built around family of all ages!
🍂 What to Expect 💖
🥘 Buffet holiday meal (with a vegan & gluten-free option)
🎨 DIY gratitude art wall
📸 Photo booth with props and flair
🎟️ Fundraising Raffles (silent auction baskets, head & tails, 50/50 etc.)
Click below to learn more:
Monthly Events
Check out the days and times for our events that happen each month!
6 – 7 PM
First MONDAY Every Month
EMBRACE YOGA
Reserve your spot in this class of only 10 members to enjoy beginners yoga with like minded people. Hosted at: Delirium Moon, 34 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI 48161
6 – 9 PM
Second MONDAY Every Month
LGBTQ+ Support Group
A chance for LGBTQ+ people in Monroe to get together and discuss anything that’s on their minds. Hosted at: The Conservatory, 21 W. 1st St., Monroe, MI 48161
6 – 9 PM
Third WEDNESDAY Every Month
Embrace Art Club
A get together for creative types who want to learn new art skills or just have fun making something together. Hosted at: Green Witch Gardens, 8930 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI 48161
Starts 3 PM
July 9, 2025 & June 26, 2025
Embrace Monroe Coffee Meet-Up
Two meet ups this June in Monroe & Dundee! The Monroe meet-up starts at 3 PM and runs til…whenever. Usually it’s about an hour or two depending on turn out. Hosted at: River Raisin Trading Post. 8 N. Monroe St., Monroe, MI. The Dundee meet up is 11 AM Sunday June 15 at Cool Beanz Coffee.112 Park Pl, Dundee, MI
3-5 PM
May 25, 2025
Embrace Monroe Board Meeting
Meetings of the board are set based on members schedules with the public meetings during certain times of the year.
Annual Events
They only happen once a year but they aren’t just a fun time it’s also fundraising. It’s what helps Embrace Monroe continue to grow so even if you can’t attend but you believe in what we’re trying to do for LGBTQ+ community please consider donating.
- Monroe County Pride!
- Sat. June 26 from 1-7 pm
- St. Mary’s Park, Monroe, MI
- Free
- LEARN MORE
- Halloween 21+ Party!
- Sat. October 25 6-10 PM
- Rockwood Community Center
- Price: Starts at $25
- BUY TICKETS NOW!
- FriendsGiving
- Sat. Nov. 22 – 5:8 PM
- Quality Inn N. Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI
- $20 adult, $10 students, $5 under 5
- BUY TICKETS NOW!
LGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUP
The SECOND MONDAY from 6 – 9 PM
Visit The Conservatory at 21 West First St. Monroe, MI 48161. LGBTQ+ residents and allies are welcome to get together to discuss life and build a sense of community in Monroe County. NO RSVP is needed. Just stop out and join the fun.
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section for info or last minute cancellations!
DATES FOR 2025
- JAN 13
- FEB 10
- MARCH 10
- APRIL 14
- MAY 12
- JUNE 9
- JULY 14
- AUG 11
- SEPT 8
- OCT 13
- NOV 10
- DEC 8
What’s Life Without Art?!
The THIRD WEDNESDAY from 6 – 9 PM
Green Witch Gardens (Formerly Flower Garden on M-50), 8930 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI 48161
Bring your media and supplies of choice and get creative. This art club is for LGBT+ and allies to have a fun evening together. Art is great therapy so make something one of a kind and feel better doing it!
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section for more info or last minute cancellations!
DATES FOR 2025
- JAN 15
- FEB 19
- MARCH 19
- APRIL 16
- MAY 21
- JUNE 19
- JULY 16
- AUG 20
- SEPT 17
- OCT 15
- NOV 19
- DEC 17
Coffee or Cocktails Meet Ups
Meet-ups Around Monroe County
LGBTQ+ friends and allies are welcome to visit. While you don’t have to buy anything to participate it’s great to support the folks who support us if you can. Most meet-up starts at 3 PM and runs til…whenever on Wednesdays at the River Raisin Trading Post at Elm and Monroe St. Usually it’s about an hour or two depending on turn out. So that’s why we suggest coming at 3 PM on those days to grab some yummy treats and drinks.
We also are starting to do a meet up on the last Saturday of every month from 6-? for those who can’t stop by during the day but want to have a place to hang out.
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section to learn more about these events!
Social
Interacting with the community is one of the best ways to form strong relationships regardless of orientation. Our goal is to create a group that’s safe for Monroe’s LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones while also providing fun ways to get together.
Support
One problem that many people in the LGBTQ+ community face is a feeling of being alone. That’s why we meet each month to discuss ways to make our group better and to discuss anything that’s on our minds.
Events
Since 2020 Embrace has hosted Monroe’s Pride Event but that’s not all we do. There are lots of other fun activities we host. Plus, if you’re a business, we’re always seeking donations for our events throughout the year.
Visibility
For decades people in the LGBTQ+ community have lived in the shadows but the truth is we are everywhere. Our goal is to not just be seen by the local community but to also be embraced as productive members of our society with value and worth.