PAWS: Pet Adventure Walk & Social (Copy)
Join your hosts, Brian and Red, for Rainbow UA PAWS community dog walk on Saturday, September 13!
What is Rainbow UA PAWS? The Rainbow UA Pet Adventure Walk & Social club is a chance for dogs and their humans to socialize in an inclusive environment, with your hosts Red and Brian, Rainbow UA Board Member.
When and where? The 2nd Saturday of each month, when the date doesn't conflict with other Rainbow UA events. Meet at Griggs Park, 2899 Nottingham Rd, at 10:30am, and we'll start walking at 10:45. Upcoming meet ups: August 9th, September 13th, and November 8th.
* 18+ or with a responsible adult.
* Dogs must be leashed and controlled at all times.
* Please bring supplies to clean up after your pet.
* Dog friendly 18+ humans without a pet are welcome to join!
Rainbow UA is a community-led, volunteer organization. Please consider donating to support our year-long community outreach efforts.
Velvet Curtain Cabaret Fundraiser
Join us for a fun night out benefitting Rainbow UA and TransOhio.
Prepare to be mesmerized by an all-star lineup featuring the sensational Beariana Grande, V Master Chad, Commander Sins, and Celestia Luvv Foxx! These queens and kings are ready to serve looks and bring down the house with their fierce lip syncs and comedic brilliance.
PAWS: Pet Adventure Walk & Social (Copy) (Copy)
Join your hosts, Brian and Red, for Rainbow UA PAWS community dog walk on Saturday, September 13!
What is Rainbow UA PAWS? The Rainbow UA Pet Adventure Walk & Social club is a chance for dogs and their humans to socialize in an inclusive environment, with your hosts Red and Brian, Rainbow UA Board Member.
When and where? The 2nd Saturday of each month, when the date doesn't conflict with other Rainbow UA events. Meet at Griggs Park, 2899 Nottingham Rd, at 10:30am, and we'll start walking at 10:45. Look for the Pride Flag!
* 18+ or with a responsible adult.
* Dogs must be leashed and controlled at all times.
* Please bring supplies to clean up after your pet.
* Dog friendly 18+ humans without a pet are welcome to join!
Rainbow UA is a community-led, volunteer organization. Please consider donating to support our year-long community outreach efforts.
5K for Kids Mental Health
Rainbow UA is teaming up for the 5K for Kids’ Mental Health—and we’d love for you to join us!
Why We Walk, Run and Fundraise
One in five kids is living with a mental health disorder—but five out of five have mental health. Every child deserves access to resources, support, and hope. This is especially critical for LGBTQ+ youth, who are at a higher risk of attempting suicide than their peers. In 2024, The Trevor Project reported that more than 1 in 10 (12%) of LGBTQ+ young people had attempted suicide, and a startling 50% of LGBTQ+ young people who wanted mental health care in the past year were unable to get it.
How You Can Help
Donate: Every dollar makes a difference. Select a member of our team and click “donate” to support the cause.
Join the Team: Lace up and walk or run alongside us—whether in Columbus or virtually.
Spread the Word: Share our page with your friends, family, and networks.
This isn't just a 5K—it's a movement. Together, we're raising awareness and funds to advance the mission of The Kids Mental Health Foundation: to provide free, expert-created mental health resources to empower grownups with confidence to understand, address and promote the mental health of kids.
Your generosity and support are invaluable. Together, we’re building a brighter future and supporting a cause that truly matters.
Thank You!
Upper Arlington Farmers' Market
Stop by Rainbow UA’s table at the Upper Arlington Farmers Market!
Rainbow UA @ Fall Fest
Stop by Rainbow UA’s table at the City of Upper Arlington’s Fall Fest
Celebrate the beauty of the autumn season at Fall Fest, the annual family-friendly event held each fall at Fancyburg Park. This popular community gathering features all the classic fall favorites, from hayrides and pumpkin decorating to cider sampling and caramel apple dipping.
Children can enjoy inflatables, a corn maze, a shelled corn pit, and a variety of hands-on activities, including seasonal crafts and Upper Arlington and Ohio State necklace and bracelet making. A selection of local food trucks adds to the festive atmosphere, offering plenty of delicious options to enjoy throughout the day.
With something for every age and interest, Fall Fest is the perfect way to embrace the season and make lasting memories with family, friends, and neighbors.
Rainbow UA Business Group
Join Columbus minority-owned and allied businesses for informal presentations & meet-and-greet on Friday, September 26, 10:30am-12pm, in the Friends Theater of the Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Road.
Hear from local LGBTQIA+ -owned and affirming businesses, including:
Erin Flavin Parent Coach
Meridian, Owner and Realtor of The Mayer Group
Tabi, Owner/Operator of Organization Pending
& more!
Cultivating Affirmation & Belonging for LGBTQ+ Youth - 2025 Fall Training Series Part 2
In this training, participants will examine statistics related to discrimination within schools and risks that LGBTQIA+ youth face on a day-to-day basis, then discuss ways that professionals can improve the general climate of schools, community centers, organizations, agencies, counseling offices, etc. through various strategies from simple word choice to school/district/organizational policy change.
Register Here
Audience: This lesson is designed as a foundational lesson for audiences who have limited prior knowledge of LGBTQIA+ identities and/or those who have a basic knowledge but may need updated.
NOTE: Rainbow UA will be collecting a donation for Kaleidoscope Youth Center at this training! Please bring one or more (new/unopened requested) of the following if possible:
Tents (lowest budget for 1 - 2 person)
Sleeping bags (lowest budget for 1 - 2 person)
Coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, long sleeved shirts (thermal is ideal if possible)
Textured hair products
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Training is from 6 - 8 PM.
PAWS: Pet Adventure Walk & Social
Join your hosts, Brian and Red, for Rainbow UA PAWS community dog walk on Saturday, September 13!
What is Rainbow UA PAWS? The Rainbow UA Pet Adventure Walk & Social club is a chance for dogs and their humans to socialize in an inclusive environment, with your hosts Red and Brian, Rainbow UA Board Member.
When and where? The 2nd Saturday of each month, when the date doesn't conflict with other Rainbow UA events. Meet at Griggs Park, 2899 Nottingham Rd, at 10:30am, and we'll start walking at 10:45. Upcoming meet ups: August 9th, September 13th, and November 8th.
* 18+ or with a responsible adult.
* Dogs must be leashed and controlled at all times.
* Please bring supplies to clean up after your pet.
* Dog friendly 18+ humans without a pet are welcome to join!
Rainbow UA is a community-led, volunteer organization. Please consider donating to support our year-long community outreach efforts.
The Gender Unicorn - 2025 Fall Training Series Part 1
The Gender Unicorn: Demystifying the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum
Explore the complexity and depth of gender, including gender identity, gender expression, and sex assigned at birth; along with sexuality and the LGBTQIA+ acronym. Participants will practice using personal gender pronouns correctly (and the importance of doing so), and what words to avoid.
Register Here
NOTE: Rainbow UA will be collecting a donation for Kaleidoscope Youth Center at this training! Please bring one or more (new/unopened) of the following with you if possible:
Tents (lowest budget for 1 - 2)
Sleeping bags (lowest budget for 1 - 2)
Coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, long sleeved shirts (thermal is ideal if possible)
Textured hair products
Teen Closet: Back-to-School
Stop by Wednesday and visit the Upper Arlington Farmer's Market after shopping our Teen Closet.
Teen Closet: Back-to-School
Stop by on Saturday to learn and create simple alterations and customizations with one of our talented volunteers.