Meet other local gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people who are raising children. Share the joys and challenges of raising children with other people who realize that "non-traditional" families clean up spills, bandage knees, and stop sibling squab…

Meet up with GLBT parents, couples, individuals, and families for monthly social events (movies, hikes, cookouts, day trips, bowling, etc.) in the Northern Worcester County area. The Rural Rainbow was created as a way for gay and lesbian familie…

“ I love to see the world as a good place despite all the haters in it. I am highly tolerant of most people's quirks and the only thing I can't tolerate is meaness. I'm 43 and came out last year after being married and having four children. ”

“ We are a couple from TN, recently moved here and would love to meet a few friends to help us enjoy this house at the beach! We have 2 children & travel extensively. We enjoy The Lword, card games & small dinner parties for starters. Drop us a line! ”

“ My spouse and I plan to adopt foster children within the next year. Unfortunately our house probably has lead so we're in the process of trying to have it removed before we start the process. ”

“ just looking to meet other lesbians in the area just walks, talks ,lunch whatever! ”

“ Hi - my wife and I are new moms - and live in jp. We're looking for GLBTQ families/community in Boston. Thanks! - kelly ”

“ Hi everyone! My name is Rachel and I am the proud new mom to Sarah, born 8/19/08. I am a single mom looking to make friends with other lesbian moms and their kids. Would especially love to meet some other single moms! ”

“ I live in Haverhill with my 4 year old son, and work at MIT. We're always looking to connect with other queer families, especially folks north of Boston. ”

“ Hi, I am 41 yrs old single, I have two boys aged 9 and 6. ”

“ Ultimate Frisbee pick up game on weeknight ”

“ Hi! My wife and I are the proud moms of a little guy who was born in March. Catherine, Hank and I are looking forward to meeting other GLBT families! ”

“ Hello. My partner and I have a 6 month old daughter and are looking to meet other LGBT people in the Boston area. ”

“ I live in Maynard with my 5 year old daughter. We'd like to meet some other families in the area. ”

“ My name is Donna and my wife is Marcey. We have been together almost 12 years and married almost 3. We have a son who is 3 years old. ”

“ Hello! My partner and I are parents to daughter Mia who's 5. We live in Methuen and looking forward to meeting other lesbian families. ”

“ I'm Whitney, wife to Jen, mom to Graham age 7mths,. We'd love to meet moms of babies in the JP area. ”

“ I'm a mom to a fabulously cool 10 year old boy. What can I say? He is undeniably one of the most entertaining and loveable critters walking! ”

“ Hi. I'm the single lesbian mom of a wonderful 14 year old girl. I want to meet other lesbian parents to talk about our joys and our challenges. ”

“ Hi,I'm looking to meet up with other lesbians with children to have fun and hang out.We live in R.I. but can't find a group to meet up with.But we don't mind traveling.I have a 5 yr old boy. ”

“ I've been licensed in NH for four years. I recently opened my own practice in Downtown Derry. I am looking to network and connect with other therapists in the area. ”

“ My partner and I are expecting our first child this summer. We live in Roslindale and are looking to meet other moms. ”

“ Hi. My name is Deb. My partner, Karen, and I have a 10 week old little girl. We'd love to meet up with other lesbian moms. ”

“ My girlfriend and I are raising my 9 year old son together. It is not without it's challenges! I'm looking for local meetups so he has a chance to see that there are other families just like ours out there. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy connecting with like-minded people who seek to enjoy, respect and support one another. ”

“ I'm a 32yr old openly Bisexual (Pansexual) & Polyamorous, tattooed & BBW female. I live in Norwood, Mass with my life partner Isaac who is also Bi & Poly. I'm open to meeting/talking with just about anyone, feel free to drop me a line. take care :) ”

“ Hi all. We're looking to meet some new "OUTstanding" families. It's not always easy to meet new people when you have the constant demands of a busy home/work life, so hopefully this will open some new doors. Our girls would love to make new friends ”

“ Hello! My wife and I are looking to connect with other gay famlies, we have two boys 5 & 2 :) ”

“ Hi everyone! We are a normal (really) trans couple (GG/MtF) interested in meeting other GLBT friendly families. Our beautiful new daughter arrived on March 6th and we'd love to have supportive friends for her(and us!) to hang out with. Happy Summer! ”

“ Hi, I'm a single lesbian mom of an active 7 year old girl. I would love to meet other lesbian moms in the area for kids activities and possible friendship. ”

“ My partner and I are Mom's to a 3 1/2 year old girl. We live in Manchester, NH, but hope to move to the Nashua/Merrimack area in the near future. At least we are moving TOWARDS MA. :-) We enjoy the occasional trip to Boston and Cape Cod. ”

“ My name is Laura and I will be married for a year in Aug to my wife Paula. Paula has a daughter Isabella, 3, from a previous marriage. We are expecting our first child together in Sept. We would like to meet other moms like us. ”

“ My partner and I are the proud parents of a 13 month old little girl and we would love to meet similar families. ”

“ Hi, I am Laurie a single mom. I was married and now fully understand that I am a lesbian. I am looking to make friends and meet other moms ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it all starts with community. ”

“ My name is Steffenie i'm a pre-op transexual and very proud of who i am . I live in manchester, nh I would like to meet at the 313 club on south maple street in manchester,nh on any saturday before 8pm all trans people are welcome with no cover charg ”

“ Hi everyone, I just moved in the Salem (NH) area with my 4 year old daughter Tai. I am looking to meet other alternative families to possible set up a play group. It would be nice to make new friends in the area for both myself and my daughter. ”

“ hi not gotten anything in here yet ”

“ I would love be part of a lesbian moms group in Boston, especially of color, because we are well under-represented. ”

“ i'd love to learn everything i can... ”

“ I am a professionally successful male who values character, integrity, respectfulness, personal fulfillment, and femininity. I would like to meet TG's and TS's who take enormous pride in their appearance and feminine self. ”

“ The librarians I have asked didn't have much info on Lesbian Romance Novels. Perhaps together we'd do better. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have always wanted my kids to know there are other families out there like ours. ”

“ 42 yo Prof mother of two living with partner of 7 yrs and 4 children. Willing to start a new group but with some help and suggestions. Does anyone have suggestion where to meet inUxbridge/worcester/Blackstone area? 1st meet just adults? Lets do it ”

“ Well, we are finally in Boston- now where are all of the gay families? ”

“ I want these local Meetups cause I'm engaged to a women & becoming a step parent to two sm. children. The other mother is still very angry & her daugther is hot & cold with me. I am hoping to talk to other lesbian moms & stepmoms for advice & support ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an avid L WORD FANATIC!!! can't wait until Season 4 begins!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am hopiing to find other families similar to my own. I would like my children to have the experience of meeting friends that they have something in common with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm involved in a same-sex relationship and am new to step-parenting. I'm hoping to talk to other lesbian moms and stepmoms for advice and support. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other families like mine so my son does not feel so unique. I have been a teacher for 8 years and Ijust opened a preschool in my home and would love to have children with 2 moms come aboard. ”