Gay Worcester Walking Tour - Central Massachusetts
June 28, 2026 — 10:00 am - 11:30 am ET
Rain Date: June 29, 2026 Last day to register: June 26, 2026
This event is free to attend, with optional donations welcomed.
When Main Street Was Gay: A Walking Tour
Join The Venture Out Project for an urban adventure! A local historian who worked on the Worcester LGBTQ+ History Project for a walking tour of the gay side of downtown Worcester. We will follow the paths of early bar hoppers, community builders, cruisers, and Pride marchers as they navigated the blocks around Worcester’s Main Street in pursuit of community and rights between 1950s and 1990s.
After the walking tour, we can continue the fun at a local bakery to nosh and nerd out over Worcester's queer history.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Worcester, MA area (Nipmuc lands)
Parking: Multiple paid spots in downtown Worcester — street parking available and parking options in lots/garages (reach out for suggestions!). Also accessible by public transit.
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals stay at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: June 28, 2026
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water, snacks, sunscreen, and a hat!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.