Outdoor activities groups near Minneapolis, MN

🏳️‍🌈 INTERGENERATIONAL • INTERDEPENDENT • IDENTITY-FLUID 🏳️‍🌈 Aroace erasure, isolation and neglect are real. As an aroace adult I often feel invisible even in "queer-inclusive" settings. If you do, too, let's fight it together to create and celebrate life on OUR terms. 🏳️‍🌈 This 21+ group aims to gather a joyful, embracing creative community for progressive aroace-spec (aromantic and/or asexual spectrum) and queer allies looking to share + receive: • mutual aid and friendship • creative/artistic exchange • advice, peer education & guidance across gender, age, income level, ethnicity & other lines of social difference. We’ll hang out a couple times a month to discuss life, art, family, work, and politics through an aroace-spectrum lens, with the option to form sub-groups (creative working groups, volunteer teams, networking pods, etc.) depending on the group conscience!

Inviting all women of a certain age who like to get outdoors and be active. We'll be planning events with walking/hiking, biking, kayaking, golfing, XC skiing and snowshoeing. We also may just want to get together for a pot luck and some bocce ball in a park. We're open to ideas. Many events will be planned for the west suburbs/exurbs - within a 20 - 30 mile radius of Minnetonka/Wayzata.

NonProfit \| Community Events \| HikingClub Inspiring the creation of a vibrant, engaged & empowered outdoor community 🥇#BilingualOutdoorBlog 🥾SHT🍁2023 All are welcome to join us and enjoy outdoor activities. Check: www.huellaslatinas.com - Available in EN & SP Huellas Latinas Hiking Club Membership for more benefits here: https://huellaslatinas.com/huellas-latinas-hiking-club/ - Available in EN & SP

We are a group that enjoys outdoor activities and fitness year-round in the twin cities and St Croix Valley area. We hike at MN & WI state parks as well as Washington, Dakota and Scott County regional parks with other activities outside the area on weekends. We hike, bike, kayak and enjoy nature! Get out there and get active!

Nightlife is not just about the Nightlife but Active Life. 
This is an opportunity to meet others who are interested in local Life.

Life is meant to be shared so why not share yours. We love the social support day or night.

We Dance, Play Wallyball, socialize and more. You will find us inside, outside, home gatherings, studio times, club times, cards, game nights, TED Talk movie gatherings and sharing an active lifestyle which also include daytime dancing and yoga day and night to support the wallyball and other outdoor activities we will be participating in.

It is about meeting people and growing together.

TC Nightlife started with only 1 person that did not always want to go out dancing by themselves.  What an awesome journey this has been and continues to be.  Join us in Shifting to a happy, healthy journey through life together.

This group will above all else be a social group for "no longer young adults": we will focus on meeting together, talking and getting to know each other. Perhaps some of these social events can be done in the outdoors, like at a bonfire or in a campground (hence at least slightly active - since moving a pile of wood is work!). Unlike in some unnamed groups, we don't just get buried in events and forget about socializing with other people. And you also won't get overwhelmed by a huge crowd. We also do some things behind the scenes, so even if the event calendar is a bit sparse, we ARE doing something. If you want to get involved, you just have to show up and show us you are human :) If our schedule does not work for you, you can also reach out to me personally. Please do all provide any feedback on dates / times / locations that you think would be useful. I am trying not to do an alcohol place all the time. Age range suggested but not mandatory is 40 + [Photo by Fabio Comparelli on Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/uq2E2V4LhCY?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink)

Welcome to the Walk and Talk Outdoors Meetup! We set a casual pace for walking while exploring the great outdoors. Come join us, meet new friends, and enjoy the beauty of nature while getting fit and having fun!

**Outdoor Afro celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Our local network activities range from hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, bird watching, fishing, and more.** Our national website is [Outdoor Afro National Website](https://outdoorafro.org/) Join our local Facebook Group [Outdoor Afro - Minnesota](https://www.facebook.com/groups/626356250791296/)

This group is for travelers who don’t want to wait on their friends to finally say “yes” to travel. Life is too short and the world is too big! The trips in this group are usually 90% solo travelers but everyone is welcome, female/male, solo/couple/friends, straight/LGBTQIA+! So let’s travel together with fun, like-minded travelers! If you have an open mind and are kind to fellow travelers, you will fit in perfectly on these trips! **The local events in the group are member-driven** so if you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. a brunch, happy hour, travel talk, coffee, go for a walk, etc), feel free to let me know and I'll help you get it set up in the group! **NOTE:** The people on these trips are from all over the States but you’ll always be connected with people from the same city on a trip so you can meet up face to face and get to know your future travel buddies prior to the trip. You’ll also be connected to the whole group via email prior to the trip so you can virtually get to know those that are from different areas. On average, the people on each trip are 90% solo travelers but it’s hard to predict the exact demographic for each trip so please keep this in mind. Feel free to join the Facebook group to connect with past travelers on these trips, see pictures, ask questions, funny travel memes, travel-related articles, etc: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107](https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107) The trips in this group are put on by a tour company called Globe Drifters and they focus on small group trips geared towards solo travelers with the mission of giving new meaning to travel by putting the human experience at the heart of their trips. The groups are small, usually with 12 people maximum per trip and about 90% of everyone on each trip are solo travelers so you’re not stuck being the odd man out on trips with mostly couples. You’ll have the best of both worlds, solo travel with the security of a small group of other solo travelers for some company on your adventure! To contact Globe Drifters directly, you can email [info@globe-drifters.com](mailto:info@globe-drifters.com).

This Meetup is a list of presentations that our club offers at our Tuesday evening program. Everyone is welcome — check us out to see presentations on fascinating adventures and outdoor techniques and gear. You will also meet some of our members, learn more about the club, and find out how you can participate! Socializing afterward at a nearby pub. **About the Club** Minnesota Rovers is an outdoor club emphasizing silent sports such as hiking, canoeing, climbing, bicycling, and skiing. Trip costs (day/weekend/extended) are shared and coordinated by members. You can find out more on our website or by attending our weekly program/presentation. Here’s just a few highlights of our club: • Low-cost trips and activities • Any member can coordinate a trip (and is encouraged to do so!) • Opportunities to try new things and learn new skills • Weekly program/presentation • $25/year $10/students • Gear locker to borrow equipment • One of the oldest, most active outing clubs in the Upper Midwest • 500+ members The best way to get involved and find out more: • Attend a Tuesday evening program/presentation and social listed on this Meetup. • Go on a trip! Non-members are welcome to check out the club by participating in any day trip. [Membership](http://mnrovers.org/html/clubInfo_membership.htm) (only $25/year or less!) is required for overnight trips.  Check our website for more information and current activities [http://www.mnrovers.org](http://www.mnrovers.org)

This is a free group for adults that are looking for opportunities to learn new skills in a welcoming and inclusive environment. This group will focus on offering/hosting/sharing events related to nature and the outdoors and teaching hands-on skills. All are welcome! This group is all about learning new skills in a welcoming and safe community! A few topics that are the focus of the upcoming event include biking/bike maintenance, food preservation/canning, yoga/meditation, and hiking. If there is a topic you want to learn more about, please share it with me and I can see if the Education Department at [Osprey Wilds](https://ospreywilds.org/) is able to provide a class for us! Who should join this group: Any adult or group that is interested in learning more about the outdoor and looking to build their skills! Any dues or fees you plan to charge members: No fees to be a member of this group, but some events will have fees to cover the cost. This group is associated with [Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center](https://ospreywilds.org/). We will be sharing their learning opportunities when appropriate, but we encourage group members to share ideas and topics for events.

Are you an active adult in the Twin Cities aged 40 or above, and looking to mingle with like-minded individuals? Look no further than Twin Cities Active 40+ Meetup! Join us for a variety of fun social indoor and outdoor activities including mini hikes, biking, lunches, dinners, cultural events, live music, art/theatre, canoeing/kayaking, and more. Whether you're into outdoor fitness or enjoy exploring our town, we have something for everyone. Meet new people who share your interests and have fun while staying active and social. Let's make new memories together!

ETA: READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW WITH A FULL SHAKER OF SALT. IF THE EVENTS SCHEDULED SOUND GOOD, JOIN NOW AND ASK QUESTIONS LATER. THE NEW LEADERSHIP IS STILL REVIEWING/REVISING THE RULES. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! We welcome singles and couples ages starting in the mid 20's, through the mid-40's. The Brunches/Freestylt Brunches/ Dinners takes place once a month all over the Twin Cities metro area where locals can get together and pleasantly enjoy each other's company after a long week. Each dinner will have a unique theme, usually based around a type of food. If you want to meet great people and eat delicious food, then join in on the fun! Once you are a part of the group, you will not be removed because of age. This is providing people to mix within their social circle and to have an age group to hang out with. Hanging out with each other outside the group--if mutually agreed upon--is encouraged. The key words, however, are MUTUAL. AGREEMENT. 1\. First\, life happens when you have something come up and you were going to do something\, and then you can't\. I have it happen a lot\. However\, moving forward\, there will be a 3 no\-shows policy being enforced immediately\. This will be for organizers as well\, but we are organizing\, so hopefully we follow through\. 😉 Please keep in mind that the organizers are volunteering to run the group and plan events. We love to do it, and are happy to do it, especially me, because we are all for meeting people. After each event, the organizers will go through the RSVP list and mark only if someone was a no-show. If it reaches 3, you will get an email from me asking you if you are wanting to be in the group and put out a final warning. If you don't respond, you may be removed from the group. It will be handled on an individual basis. 2\. This is primarily a meal group\. There's a number of other great groups for activities ;\) 3\. This group is fun and drama free\. If a member is uncomfortable with a certain member\, please reach out to them and work it out before the event\. Organizers don't have any say about what happens outside of the group\. 4\. I am going to encourage that if you have any icebreakers for the event\, until we all get to know each other\, to bring them to the group\. 5\. Be kind to each other and have fun\.

This group is for travelers who don’t want to wait on their friends to finally say “yes” to travel. Life is too short and the world is too big! The trips in this group are usually 90% solo travelers but everyone is welcome, female/male, solo/couple/friends, straight/LGBTQIA+! So let’s travel together with fun, like-minded travelers! If you have an open mind and are kind to fellow travelers, you will fit in perfectly on these trips! The local events in the group are member-driven so if you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. a brunch, happy hour, concert, coffee, travel talk, go for a walk, etc), feel free to let me know and I'll help you get it set up in the group! **NOTE:** The people on these trips are from all over the States but you’ll always be connected with people from the same city on a trip so you can meet up face to face and get to know your future travel buddies prior to the trip. You’ll also be connected to the whole group via email prior to the trip so you can virtually get to know those that are from different areas. On average, the people on each trip are 90% solo travelers but it’s hard to predict the exact demographic for each trip so please keep this in mind. Feel free to join the Facebook group to connect with past travelers on these trips, see pictures, ask questions, funny travel memes, travel-related articles, etc: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107](https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107) The trips in this group are put on by a tour company called Globe Drifters and they focus on small group trips geared towards solo travelers with the mission of giving new meaning to travel by putting the human experience at the heart of their trips. The groups are small, usually with 12 people maximum per trip and about 90% of everyone on each trip are solo travelers so you’re not stuck being the odd man out on trips with mostly couples. You’ll have the best of both worlds, solo travel with the security of a small group of other solo travelers for some company on your adventure! To contact Globe Drifters directly, you can email [info@globe-drifters.com](mailto:info@globe-drifters.com).

🌳 Minnesota is a beautiful state with awesome people, so let's enjoy it! This group is open for anyone in the local Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota. 🚣 Expect a variation of outdoor and indoor activities, social events, retreats, camping, and other random excursions. Skill level is always beginner-friendly unless noted otherwise in the event description. If you are in need of accomodations, please reach out to the group host directly and we'll see what we can do! ⛺ The Outdoor Adventure & Social Club began in 2021 as a passion project to fulfil my own desire to get outside more, explore, try new things, and meet new friends. Since then, [our Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialoutdoorsmn) has grown to over 600 members. I figured it was time to add Meetup as an additional platform to reach more people. Feel free to also join the Facebook group! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialoutdoorsmn](https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialoutdoorsmn) \- Alyssa Swenson Have an idea or interested in hosting an event? Reach out to Alyssa via meetup or email: alyssa@thehomgroup.com Search our Facebook group for a list of past events: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialoutdoorsmn](https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialoutdoorsmn)

This is a group for queer (LGBTQIA+) folks who enjoy walking and hiking. The goal is to get outside and move our bodies. Seeking to be inclusive of all people and body types. Hoping to meet people who enjoy walking, hiking, being outside and soaking up nature. Events will range from city walks to nature hikes. Welcoming all people, identities and nuerotypes.

West Side Soul is a family friendly outdoor music jam in front of the Icy Cup ice cream shop in the West Side neighborhood of Saint Paul. This will our 10th summer of music! The jams will occur every Tuesday from July 11-September 26. Everyone is welcome! No musical ability needed, but if you have an instrument or a song you want to share or have the group play, bring it! if nothing else, just come for some ice cream, delicious tamales, or maybe even an affogado with great Mexican coffee (yum!) and the ambiance of course 😁

Whether you're new to the area or looking to make new friends, you're welcome here! We're open-minded millennials getting together for conversation and events. Possible events include walks in local nature preserves, morning runs, farmer's market meetups, and coffee shop chats.

Looking for someone to explore the cities with, go kayaking with, or attend a festival with? Join us! This group is your opportunity to go on fun outings with like-minded individuals. Hope to see you all out there!