Belong: Fox Valley
@belongfoxvalley.bsky.social
Belong: Fox Valley is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Fox Valley (IL) area.
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Friends, we are always so happy to see you!
If you can, please donate to our Fall Fundraiser and help us keep all of our 2026 events free of charge. Belongfoxvalley.org
If you can, please donate to our Fall Fundraiser and help us keep all of our 2026 events free of charge. Belongfoxvalley.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Friends, we are always so happy to see you!
If you can, please donate to our Fall Fundraiser and help us keep all of our 2026 events free of charge. Belongfoxvalley.org
If you can, please donate to our Fall Fundraiser and help us keep all of our 2026 events free of charge. Belongfoxvalley.org
Fall Fundraising Drive 2025: Where Does Your Donation Go?
As you can see, our biggest budget lines are dedicated to supporting teens in our community with our weekly Youth Drop-In and annual Teen Queer Prom.
We appreciate your sharing our posts as well as making donations.
belongfoxvalley.org
As you can see, our biggest budget lines are dedicated to supporting teens in our community with our weekly Youth Drop-In and annual Teen Queer Prom.
We appreciate your sharing our posts as well as making donations.
belongfoxvalley.org
November 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Fall Fundraising Drive 2025: Where Does Your Donation Go?
As you can see, our biggest budget lines are dedicated to supporting teens in our community with our weekly Youth Drop-In and annual Teen Queer Prom.
We appreciate your sharing our posts as well as making donations.
belongfoxvalley.org
As you can see, our biggest budget lines are dedicated to supporting teens in our community with our weekly Youth Drop-In and annual Teen Queer Prom.
We appreciate your sharing our posts as well as making donations.
belongfoxvalley.org
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Help us start our Fall Fundraising Drive off strong!
We know our community values our mission to provide events and safe spaces for our local LGBTQIA+ community, and we hope you will consider making a donation this year by following the link in our bio or going to belongfoxvalley.org.
We know our community values our mission to provide events and safe spaces for our local LGBTQIA+ community, and we hope you will consider making a donation this year by following the link in our bio or going to belongfoxvalley.org.
November 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Help us start our Fall Fundraising Drive off strong!
We know our community values our mission to provide events and safe spaces for our local LGBTQIA+ community, and we hope you will consider making a donation this year by following the link in our bio or going to belongfoxvalley.org.
We know our community values our mission to provide events and safe spaces for our local LGBTQIA+ community, and we hope you will consider making a donation this year by following the link in our bio or going to belongfoxvalley.org.
Calling all LGBTQ+ young adults and allies ages 18-30!
We're having a Halloween Party October 31st from 6:30-9:30pm. REGISTER at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... This event is free thanks to sponsor Jacob Mayfield!
Rainbow Roundup is Friday, November 7th from 7-9 p.m. at Elgin's MOD Pizza.
We're having a Halloween Party October 31st from 6:30-9:30pm. REGISTER at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... This event is free thanks to sponsor Jacob Mayfield!
Rainbow Roundup is Friday, November 7th from 7-9 p.m. at Elgin's MOD Pizza.
October 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Calling all LGBTQ+ young adults and allies ages 18-30!
We're having a Halloween Party October 31st from 6:30-9:30pm. REGISTER at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... This event is free thanks to sponsor Jacob Mayfield!
Rainbow Roundup is Friday, November 7th from 7-9 p.m. at Elgin's MOD Pizza.
We're having a Halloween Party October 31st from 6:30-9:30pm. REGISTER at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... This event is free thanks to sponsor Jacob Mayfield!
Rainbow Roundup is Friday, November 7th from 7-9 p.m. at Elgin's MOD Pizza.
On November 1st, Let's Do the Time Warp Again! We’re teaming up with Soul Studio Batavia to celebrate 50 years of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join us on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Soul Studio.
RSVP Required at the link below!
www.eventbrite.com/e/rocky-horr...
RSVP Required at the link below!
www.eventbrite.com/e/rocky-horr...
October 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
On November 1st, Let's Do the Time Warp Again! We’re teaming up with Soul Studio Batavia to celebrate 50 years of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join us on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Soul Studio.
RSVP Required at the link below!
www.eventbrite.com/e/rocky-horr...
RSVP Required at the link below!
www.eventbrite.com/e/rocky-horr...
Join us Monday, November 3 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults + allies.
We're meeting at Sturdy Shelter in Batavia! Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. No purchase required.
We're meeting at Sturdy Shelter in Batavia! Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. No purchase required.
October 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Join us Monday, November 3 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults + allies.
We're meeting at Sturdy Shelter in Batavia! Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. No purchase required.
We're meeting at Sturdy Shelter in Batavia! Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. No purchase required.
THIS THURSDAY! Join The Belong Hangout on October 9 from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Please enter through the main door.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
October 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
THIS THURSDAY! Join The Belong Hangout on October 9 from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Please enter through the main door.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
Join Belong for a celebration of community on Sunday, October 12 from 6-9 p.m. at Geneva Winery’s Batavia location.
Take the first hour to socialize, then starting at 7 p.m., we'll kick off our Coming Out Day storytelling. No need to sign up. Can’t wait to see you there! Open to teens and adults.
Take the first hour to socialize, then starting at 7 p.m., we'll kick off our Coming Out Day storytelling. No need to sign up. Can’t wait to see you there! Open to teens and adults.
October 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Join Belong for a celebration of community on Sunday, October 12 from 6-9 p.m. at Geneva Winery’s Batavia location.
Take the first hour to socialize, then starting at 7 p.m., we'll kick off our Coming Out Day storytelling. No need to sign up. Can’t wait to see you there! Open to teens and adults.
Take the first hour to socialize, then starting at 7 p.m., we'll kick off our Coming Out Day storytelling. No need to sign up. Can’t wait to see you there! Open to teens and adults.
Location change for October! Join us Monday, October 6th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers at Art History Brewing in Geneva. No purchase is required.
September 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Location change for October! Join us Monday, October 6th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers at Art History Brewing in Geneva. No purchase is required.
Gender Peers meets next week! Created for our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse community members ages 18+, this group aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. You belong with us.
September 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Gender Peers meets next week! Created for our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse community members ages 18+, this group aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. You belong with us.
Don't miss The Belong Hangout this Thursday!
Join us on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
Join us on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
September 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Don't miss The Belong Hangout this Thursday!
Join us on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
Join us on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
Rainbow Roundup is tomorrow!
Join us on Friday, September 5th from 7-9p.m. at Batavia's Bocaditos Cafe. Thanks to Bocaditos Cafe for staying open late for us!
Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.
Join us on Friday, September 5th from 7-9p.m. at Batavia's Bocaditos Cafe. Thanks to Bocaditos Cafe for staying open late for us!
Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.
September 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Rainbow Roundup is tomorrow!
Join us on Friday, September 5th from 7-9p.m. at Batavia's Bocaditos Cafe. Thanks to Bocaditos Cafe for staying open late for us!
Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.
Join us on Friday, September 5th from 7-9p.m. at Batavia's Bocaditos Cafe. Thanks to Bocaditos Cafe for staying open late for us!
Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.
Created for our trans, nonbinary, & gender diverse community ages 18+, Gender Peers aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. We'll meet Sept. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. Use the door marked 110.
August 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Created for our trans, nonbinary, & gender diverse community ages 18+, Gender Peers aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. We'll meet Sept. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. Use the door marked 110.
Join us Monday, September 1st from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. We're meeting at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora. No purchase is required. Can't wait to see you there!
August 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Join us Monday, September 1st from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. We're meeting at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora. No purchase is required. Can't wait to see you there!
Pride at the Park is TOMORROW!
Saturday, July 12, 1-4 p.m.
Geneva's Wheeler Park
Celebrate community at our all ages bash filled with food, fun, and friends. This year we are excited to have School of Rock - Geneva performing for us! And don't miss a performance from our own Belong Pride Guard!
Saturday, July 12, 1-4 p.m.
Geneva's Wheeler Park
Celebrate community at our all ages bash filled with food, fun, and friends. This year we are excited to have School of Rock - Geneva performing for us! And don't miss a performance from our own Belong Pride Guard!
July 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Pride at the Park is TOMORROW!
Saturday, July 12, 1-4 p.m.
Geneva's Wheeler Park
Celebrate community at our all ages bash filled with food, fun, and friends. This year we are excited to have School of Rock - Geneva performing for us! And don't miss a performance from our own Belong Pride Guard!
Saturday, July 12, 1-4 p.m.
Geneva's Wheeler Park
Celebrate community at our all ages bash filled with food, fun, and friends. This year we are excited to have School of Rock - Geneva performing for us! And don't miss a performance from our own Belong Pride Guard!
Cheers Queers is coming soon! Let's keep the Pride Month spirit going!
Cheers, Queers
Monday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia
Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies! Non-alcoholic beverages availabe. No purchase required.
Cheers, Queers
Monday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia
Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies! Non-alcoholic beverages availabe. No purchase required.
July 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Cheers Queers is coming soon! Let's keep the Pride Month spirit going!
Cheers, Queers
Monday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia
Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies! Non-alcoholic beverages availabe. No purchase required.
Cheers, Queers
Monday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia
Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies! Non-alcoholic beverages availabe. No purchase required.
Join us for Gender Peers this Wednesday!
June 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Join us for Gender Peers this Wednesday!
Come out to Riverlands Brewing Company in St. Charles on June 23 for a night of Music Bingo that will benefit Belong!
Join us at 6pm as Riverlands hosts an evening of Music Bingo supporting Belong: Fox Valley. We'll be chowing down on food from the Flyin' Hawaiian food truck as well!
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Join us at 6pm as Riverlands hosts an evening of Music Bingo supporting Belong: Fox Valley. We'll be chowing down on food from the Flyin' Hawaiian food truck as well!
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June 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Come out to Riverlands Brewing Company in St. Charles on June 23 for a night of Music Bingo that will benefit Belong!
Join us at 6pm as Riverlands hosts an evening of Music Bingo supporting Belong: Fox Valley. We'll be chowing down on food from the Flyin' Hawaiian food truck as well!
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Join us at 6pm as Riverlands hosts an evening of Music Bingo supporting Belong: Fox Valley. We'll be chowing down on food from the Flyin' Hawaiian food truck as well!
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Join the fun at Pride Playgroup! Join us Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Geneva's Moore Park Spray Ground, at 877 Geneva Dr.
Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families.
In case of bad weather, we will announce a rain location.
Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families.
In case of bad weather, we will announce a rain location.
June 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Join the fun at Pride Playgroup! Join us Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Geneva's Moore Park Spray Ground, at 877 Geneva Dr.
Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families.
In case of bad weather, we will announce a rain location.
Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families.
In case of bad weather, we will announce a rain location.
Rainbow Roundup this Friday! Meet us at Mod Pizza in St. Charles from 7-9 p.m. on June 6. Rainbow Roundup is for young adults ages 18-30.
June 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Rainbow Roundup this Friday! Meet us at Mod Pizza in St. Charles from 7-9 p.m. on June 6. Rainbow Roundup is for young adults ages 18-30.
🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month, Belong!🏳️⚧️
Join us around the tri-cities and beyond as we celebrate you, us, and the joy of belonging! This year has been tough for many of us, and it's important to take comfort in community. We hope you join one of our many events this month and find friends in celebration.
Join us around the tri-cities and beyond as we celebrate you, us, and the joy of belonging! This year has been tough for many of us, and it's important to take comfort in community. We hope you join one of our many events this month and find friends in celebration.
June 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month, Belong!🏳️⚧️
Join us around the tri-cities and beyond as we celebrate you, us, and the joy of belonging! This year has been tough for many of us, and it's important to take comfort in community. We hope you join one of our many events this month and find friends in celebration.
Join us around the tri-cities and beyond as we celebrate you, us, and the joy of belonging! This year has been tough for many of us, and it's important to take comfort in community. We hope you join one of our many events this month and find friends in celebration.
🏳️🌈Happy (Almost) Pride Month, friends! Can't wait to celebrate with you.🏳️⚧️
May 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
🏳️🌈Happy (Almost) Pride Month, friends! Can't wait to celebrate with you.🏳️⚧️
The Belong Hangout
Thursday, June 12, 6:30-9:00 p.m
Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva
Please enter through the main doors.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
Thursday, June 12, 6:30-9:00 p.m
Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva
Please enter through the main doors.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
May 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Belong Hangout
Thursday, June 12, 6:30-9:00 p.m
Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva
Please enter through the main doors.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
Thursday, June 12, 6:30-9:00 p.m
Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva
Please enter through the main doors.
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+
Cheers, Queers! Pride Edition
Monday, June 2, 6:30 p.m.
Alter Brewing + Kitchen in St. Charles
Our June 2 Cheers, Queers is Belong’s kickoff to 🏳️🌈PRIDE🏳️🌈. Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies!
Non-alcoholic beverages available. No purchase is required.
Monday, June 2, 6:30 p.m.
Alter Brewing + Kitchen in St. Charles
Our June 2 Cheers, Queers is Belong’s kickoff to 🏳️🌈PRIDE🏳️🌈. Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies!
Non-alcoholic beverages available. No purchase is required.
May 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Cheers, Queers! Pride Edition
Monday, June 2, 6:30 p.m.
Alter Brewing + Kitchen in St. Charles
Our June 2 Cheers, Queers is Belong’s kickoff to 🏳️🌈PRIDE🏳️🌈. Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies!
Non-alcoholic beverages available. No purchase is required.
Monday, June 2, 6:30 p.m.
Alter Brewing + Kitchen in St. Charles
Our June 2 Cheers, Queers is Belong’s kickoff to 🏳️🌈PRIDE🏳️🌈. Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies!
Non-alcoholic beverages available. No purchase is required.