Family Week, in Provincetown is an event held in Provincetown, Massachusetts usually taking place during the week of July or the first week of August. This event, which originated in the 1990s has now become the gathering of lgbtq+Q+ families. Provincetown is a destination for the lgbtq+Q+ community and Family Week aims to create an inclusive atmosphere for families of all types and sizes.

Throughout Family Week there are activities and events designed to cater to families with children of all ages well as adults. These activities include:

1. Family friendly entertainment - Live performances, music and dance parties are a few examples of the entertainment options during Family Week. Families can also come together for movie nights to enjoy films together.
2. Workshops and discussions - Educational sessions and workshops are scheduled throughout the week covering topics such as parenting, adoption, surrogacy and lgbtq+Q+ history. These sessions offer parents an opportunity to learn insights from shared experiences while connecting with others facing situations.
3. Beach outings - Provincetown is renowned for its beaches attracting families who make the most of the pleasant weather by enjoying beach activities, like swimming, sunbathing and building sandcastles.
4. Family Week offers activities such, as hiking, biking and whale watching allowing families to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Provincetown and the surrounding Cape Cod area.

Throughout the week there are events where families can mingle and make friends. These include community meals, picnics and ice cream socials.

Family Week Provincetown is organized by Family Equality, a profit organization dedicated to promoting legal and lived equality for lgbtq+Q+ families and those aspiring to build them. They collaborate with businesses, community organizations and volunteers to ensure the success of this event.

To ensure you secure accommodations for Family Week it is advisable to book in advance as lodging options tend to fill up due to the events popularity. Provincetown offers a variety of accommodations ranging from hotels and bed and breakfasts to vacation rentals and campgrounds.

For the information on dates, schedules and registration details, for Family Week Provincetown please visit www.familyequality.org. Follow their social media channels.

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Family Week is the largest annual gathering of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified families in the world. The 2020 fun-filled Family Week will include more opportunities than ever to build community and to get empowered on today's issues. Join us for daily events or relax on the beach with other lgbtq+Q+ families. Family Equality and COLAGE have come together to create another amazing Week full of fun in the sun with the lgbtq+Q+ parents, their children, extended families, and friends, who will join us from across the globe!
From sunrise to sunset, Family Week offers activities and events for your entire family. Each day will be filled with programming options for individual age groups, including many signature Family Week events and activities that are designed for everyone.

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