Meet new friends groups near San Mateo, CA

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San Francisco Scrabble Friends

San Francisco, CA

We will meet at Robin Williams Field in Golden Gate Park. Alvord Lake Bridge is a great way to access Robin Williams Field. We encourage you to walk through the tunnel to enjoy a nice game of scrabble with us. We need every group to bring a scrabble board and pen/notebook for score keeping. Small snacks to share with the group. Let's enjoy music, snacks, and a fun game of scrabble. This group is a great way to meet your neighbors in San Francisco.

6 members · Public

BAY AREA SINGLES PARTIES! Meet new friends!

San Francisco, CA

We sponsor over 100 fun parties each year all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Adults of all ages welcome. This includes Dance Parties, Cocktail Parties, Speed Dating, Singles Travel, and much more! All of our parties are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Every $50 we raise finances a cataract surgery in one of the poor countries of the world! So have fun at our parties, meet new friends, and help us restore sight to the 15 million poor people in the world who need help in financing their eye surgeries! Discounts for all of our parties are available on our main website at www.thepartyhotline.com.

2816 members · Public

Let’s make New Friends!!

Oakland, CA

Howdy all! In life nothing is certain. We grow up make friends and as time goes by life causes changes in various and different ways. I’m an east bay native and I’m starting this group and putting together these events in the hopes that myself and other like me can begin and form those awesome new\~close friendships to carry onward now and down the road in our lives!✨🥳

96 members · Public

Make new friends in SF

San Francisco, CA

Are you new to SF or just looking to expand your social circle in the city? Join our group, as we organise different cute activities around the city to help you meet new people and genuine connections!

161 members · Public

San Mateo / Peninsula Happy Hour With New Friends!

San Mateo, CA

Our group is open to everyone living in San Mateo / Peninsula and beyond who love HAPPY HOUR & MAKING NEW FRIENDS! So if you currently live in the area, or close enough to join us for happy hour, then join our group now! It's free!

788 members · Private

New Couples over 55+ Wanting to Meet other New Couples

San Carlos, CA

Hi Everyone!

This group is for those starting as new couples with BOTH members of the couple being over the age of 55.

It can be hard to have been in long-term marriages/relationships that end and then find yourself single over the age of 55. However, some of us have had to experience this and were fortunate enough to find another partner to share life with again.

As special as this is, it can also be hard to do. Many couples who we have been friends with from our old lives have not gone through divorce/separation/death and just don't know what it is like to start again. While we would never want to lose those friendships, it would be fantastic to add other couples in our age range who have had to go through this and understand the challenges associated with it: couples who have had to meet each other's kids, blend past and new friends, deal with old friends disapproving of their starting over after death, experience the difference between finding love over 55 vs finding it in our 20's, figure out living apart or together, getting married or not, how to travel together, etc., etc., etc.

So, if this has happened to you, and you would like to meet other couples who are navigating this path, this group might be one to check out.

14 members · Private

Tech meets Entertainment

San Mateo, CA

**Hello fellow techies! Welcome to “Tech meets Entertainment." This group was formed to promote interest in the role technology plays in various forms of entertainment - the intersection between the two - technologies including, but not limited to [creative coding, location based mapping, immersive entertainment - AR/VR, CGI/VFX, web apps, mobile apps, games, and the tech industry in general].** === **We aim to grow awareness, inform, network, and potentially show how various technologies are leveraged. All are welcome as the focus is also to network with others in the community. We plan to run various events live online which will include networking and guest speakers ranging from a pre-formatted agenda to an Ask Me Anything style (AMA) format.** === **To get and keep conversations going and build our community, I've created a discord server for our group. The server has various rooms for voice and text chats where we can hold casual networking and happy hour chats, so check it out if you're interested!The link should not expire and is available to anyone who has it (if you have any issues don't hesitate to DM me). I would recommend downloading the discord app on your device/computer as it would be easier to manage.** === **[https://discord.gg/jsCqyJnNPn](https://discord.gg/jsCqyJnNPn)** === **We also have a YouTube channel where all the recorded sessions will be kept, so if you missed a particular session and we were able to get approval to record and upload it...you'll find it there.** === **[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rgrbViqnkH23oUy8grAWA](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rgrbViqnkH23oUy8grAWA)** ===

704 members · Public

Irish Expats Meet Ups

San Mateo, CA

Since I have moved down the peninsula from San Francisco I am unable to find an Irish community.
Would love to meet other Irish expats in the area 💚 ☘️

18 members · Public

Peninsula Professionals, Business Owners and Friends

San Mateo, CA

If you are you are a small business owner, have a business idea, are an experienced entrepreneur, free-lancer, home based business, marketing professional, sales person, non-profit manager, or anyone else who is trying to embrace the power of networking, then this Meetup group for you! This Meetup group is dedicated to providing you with an environment that’s supportive, productive and fun.

Meet other entrepreneurs, free-lancers, professionals, bloggers, and everyone in between. Talk with other professionals and find out how they are expanding their business. Come to a Meetup and watch your networking circle grow! Bring your business cards to pass out.

We look forward to meeting you!

~ Mandy Andrei

489 members · Public

Music@Menlo Festival Friends Meetup

Atherton, CA

Join and link up with fellow classical music and chamber music-lovers in the Bay Area who are attending Music@Menlo's summer festival events in Menlo Park and Atherton.

207 members · Public

The Connections Collective: Finding Friends in Your 20s

San Mateo, CA

Welcome to The Connections Collective that is put on by NAMI SMC (The National Alliance on Mental Illness, San Mateo County). The Connections Collective is a supportive and inclusive space specially crafted for individuals navigating the unique challenges of their twenties. We understand that reaching out, making connections, and forming friendships can be daunting, especially when faced with the complexities of mental health conditions. In this welcoming community, we recognize the struggles that some may face, whether it's battling anxiety, depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life. The Connections Collective aims to be a lifeline for those who find it challenging to put themselves out there, offering a safe space for individuals seeking genuine connections and understanding peers. The Connections Collective has monthly meet ups where we do fun activities together such as bowling, escape rooms, game nights, mini golf, cooking classes, and many more. The group is made to connect with other people in their 20s, have fun and provide a supportive environment for people to feel comfortable talking about what they're going through. We aim to foster a sense of belonging, support and connection. We hope you join us in building this community together!

210 members · Public

New Delhi India PhoneGap Meetup Group

San Carlos, CA

The New Delhi India PhoneGap Meetup group is proud to be hosting meetups in New Delhi area. We will be doing presentations on various PhoneGap related topics that the group shows interest in.Meet other local fans of PhoneGap the best tool for quickly building mobile applications for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Palm, iPad, Windows 7 and more. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to build a mobile application, or a web developer who wants to build mobile applications in HTML and JavaScript while still taking advantage of the core features in the iPhone, Android, Palm, Symbian and Blackberry SDKs, PhoneGap is for you. Come to learn about PhoneGap and share your knowledge.

4 members · Public

Wednesday New Beginnings Relationship Support (b)

Burlingame, CA

🔴 Please join the new Meetup group **[NB Relationship Support](https://www.meetup.com/Divorce-Support-San-Francisco/)** if you'd like to stay connected! We're merging together all our relationship support Meetup groups as part of wider changes to New Beginnings. This group (the one you're now visiting) will be deleted soon. **[Read about those changes](http://www.divorceandrelationshiprecovery.org/2024-07-30)** if you're interested. If you'd like to work with other volunteers to operate support group meetings like ours, let us know **[here](https://divorceandrelationshiprecovery.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/nb-2024-07-30)**.

928 members · Public

San Mateo First Time Moms (New and Expecting)

San Mateo, CA

I have created this group as I am expecting my first baby this coming August 2021 and would love to meet other first time moms who are new to motherhood or are currently expecting their first baby. I would love the majority of meets ups to be in person but socially distant e.g at the park and other outdoor meet ups where we can socialize in person but still have safety as our first priority.

157 members · Private

New Girlfriends Of The Bay ( 30’s ish-40s'ish)

Belmont, CA

Weather you are new to The Bay or have moved here a couple of years ago- this group is meant to bring together strong, independent, women ( or anyone who identifies as female) looking to make lasting friendships! The goal of this group is to create a small group of girlfriends who are in the same phase of life and do fun things together ( craft classes, cooking classes, boat trips, trips to Napa and Tahoe, hikes, coffee, brunch, game nights, themed parties , or what ever you all have in mind!). Besides being in the same phase of life, I think its important for us to align on values that will enrich and connect us! Below are some of the values that group members should align with to build friendships from this network: \- Be Open: Be open to\- new ideas\, experiences\, relationships\, backgrounds\, and opinions\. \- Be Respectful: Respect and celebrate each other as unique individuals\. \- Be Positive: We all go through different seasons in life and sometimes things can seem difficult\. Let's use this network to nurture supportive relationships and lift each other up \- Be Accepting: Accept people as they are\. Some pretty incredible friendships have been created from this group, and I look forward to seeing how our chosen family continues to grow.

2277 members · Private

Stanford Dish Wednesday Morning Hikes with Friends

Menlo Park, CA

Do you ever feel like meetups are great but you would like to get to know people better? This group is about creating a small, cohesive group of walker/hikers for exercise and friendship. Initially the walks will be at the Stanford Dish, Wednesday mornings at 9:30AM. The group will be limited in size so as to create community. It is said that a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet, and that it takes meeting at least twice a month to forge connections. So with that in mind, you should be able to attend at least that often. After the hike, those interested can get coffee or a bite to eat. Eventually, the goal is to do other places and times. You should be able to do this approximately 4 mile hike with about 500 feet of elevation at an 18-20 minute/mile pace. Vaccinations up to date required.

87 members · Public

Mid-30s to 50s Peninsula Friends Group

Menlo Park, CA

Looking for professional, active women and men, mid-30s to 50s, to expand our Peninsula Friends Group. If you're interested in making new friends doing fun activities such as hiking, movies, bike rides, wine bars/wineries, dining out, potlucks, performances and/or other events, this group is for you! We have two events a month, within easy distance of mid-peninsula.. So come on out!

3636 members · Public

Tribe - make new friends (20s & 30s)

San Francisco, CA

Hello and WELCOME to the Tribe! About Us: [https://youtu.be/87g8Svgqryg](https://youtu.be/87g8Svgqryg) Here, we are trying to build a lasting tight-knit community of fun-loving, easygoing, and vivacious adventurers. We hope to make this an exciting space to spend time and really get to know one another through various activities and experiences together. Our events will consistently be amazing and you will meet some really awesome people!! Currently, our group is catered to those between the ages of 21-33, as we believe this will allow us to create a variety of quality events without excess variables. As we progress and learn how to best serve our community (you guys!), we may expand this range :) We will actively try to maintain equal gender ratio in our events, so that everyone feels comfortable and represented. New members will only be accepted so long as this ratio is maintained (unless at the organizers' discretion). \ Some events will be unlimited (open), while others will have a cap on attendance (closed). As membership grows, there may be a limit placed on how many closed events one can join per week (\~1-2), so to give everyone a fair chance. We would like our members to be active and engaging, so no lurking! :P To get you guys **PUMPED**, here's are only a few of the events we are in the works of planning: • Weekly happy hours at various bar/lounges in the bay • Summer beach bonfires • Themed bar crawls • House parties, dinner parties, holiday parties, pool parties, picnics \ • Weekend camping trips • Hike, bike, backpack, climb, raft while spending time with nature \ • Festivals - culture, music, sports, etc. \ • Day/Roadtrips - Sutro baths, 17-mile Drive, Carmel-by-the-sea, Big Sur, Point Reyes, etc. \ • Overnight/Multi-night trips - Tahoe, Big Sur, Vegas, Yosemite, Mendocino, San Diego • Local activities - bowling, SUP, canoe/kayaking, laser tag, escape rooms, comedy club, dance lesson, volunteer work etc. \ Remember, our events will be all-inclusive. No planning on your part - just show up, have fun, and make unforgettable memories with a unique group of people we hope will become some of your closest friends!\ There is no US without YOU, looking forward to meeting everyone. Let's create something great together! DISCLAIMER: This is YOUR group as much as it is ours. If any member is made to feel threatened, harassed, or uncomfortable by another member, there will be consequences from the organizers. \*\*Don't be creepy, have a great time, and be cool!\*\* Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: [https://www.facebook.com/eventsoftribe/](https://www.facebook.com/eventsoftribe/) [https://www.instagram.com/eventsoftribe/](https://www.instagram.com/eventsoftribe/) Our Website: [https://eventsoftribe.com/](https://eventsoftribe.com/) \ Please read the Legal Disclaimer and Release of Liability [https://www.meetup.com/eventsoftribe/pages/26500397/Legal_Disclaimer_and_Release_of_Liability/](http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Chilax-Desis/pages/Legal_Disclaimer_and_Release_of_Liability/) and Tribe's Values and Etiquettes [https://www.meetup.com/eventsoftribe/pages/26500428/Tribe_Values%2C_Etiquettes_and_Rules](https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Chilaxers/pages/24997554/Meetup_Etiquette/) before choosing to join this group.

5347 members · Private

Black Women Meet San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

This group is where Melanin meets positivity. If you love happy hours, art, nightlife, or just chillin. Join the group! Always open to new ideas. If you would like to host something just let me know and I will add it to the calendar. Three no shows and you will be removed from the group! Can’t wait to meet everyone!! Remember three no shows and you will be removed from the group! PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT!!

463 members · Public

♥Bay Area Singles Events and Travel♥

Burlingame, CA

**This is a fun group that has Single Professionals from every part of the world!** Want to meet new friends? New in town? Enjoy dancing, hiking, skiing, rafting or traveling? You need not look any further because we create events as an avenue to meet single, professional, active men and women. We have been connecting fun singles together for many years. On a weekly basis, we are having dancing parties, dinner parties, house parties, visiting new sights, traveling to Yosemite or Tahoe, camping, taking cruises or traveling internationally and much more varied activities. If you find the singles crowd not your comfort level, try our personalized service which is very affordable and effective for meeting your special mate for matrimony. Please email Julia for more information. We look forward to meeting you and hope to see you at one of our activities soon! ![](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/a/0/b/600_435023051.jpeg)

3811 members · Public

Salsa Networking

San Mateo, CA

SALSA DANCING SOCIAL & SUPER DUPER CASUAL BUSINESS NETWORKING

JOIN US for a fun-filled night of salsa dancing and super duper casual business networking. Meet new friends and build new business relationships in a FUN, stress-free setting! Super casual. Salsa dance at your own risk. Share your business cards, fliers, brochures, and/or samples (if you want). Prepare your 30-second commercial (if you want)!

Join Salsa Networking!

1350 members · Public