SD - Social - The Big Gay Picnic: Great Outdoors Edition

  • Sun, May 10, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Corner of Balboa Drive and Quince Drive at Balboa Park in San Diego, CA

Registration

  • Help break down from 2-4pm! A free TShirt will be provided for volunteers (GOSD 2025 Pride shirt)
  • Help set up from 9-11am! A free TShirt will be provided for volunteers (GOSD 2025 Pride shirt)
  • Help table from 11am-1pm! A free TShirt will be provided for volunteers (GOSD 2025 Pride shirt)
  • Help table from 1-3pm! A free TShirt will be provided for volunteers (GOSD 2025 Pride shirt)

Register

Join Great Outdoors at the Big Gay Picnic for Mother's Day on May 10th! Check-in at the welcome booth to get your passport and travel around to various local groups to discover our queer community here in San Diego. Prizes available for participants in the passport activity. Prizes may include local donations from local organization like music or performance tickets.

Bring a potluck item to share, enjoy community over lunch and make memories. Photo booth and live music will be featured at no cost - and a live performance around 1:30pm! The Queer Sol Collective is co-partnering, so expect burning man vibes, unique art, and a central art installation featured!

Join for the day or volunteer to help out as able. See you there!! 

Parking Information: Pay parking at Balboa or local community street parking

Costs involved: Free! Bring a potluck item 

Pets Permitted: Yes (leashed) 

Who to Contact with Questions: Tyler Roosden 651.497.1611


Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.


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