Sports & Hobbies groups near Columbia, MD

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Dinner with Strangers: Washington, DC

Washington, DC

When was the last time you did something completely spontaneous? And among strangers? Our series "Dinner with Strangers" groups together complete strangers for a fun night out. That's right, you sign up, we poll you on likes, dislikes, tastes, hobbies, and dietary choices, and we book the restaurant. All walks of life welcome! Ready to do something out of the ordinary? Don't do big city life alone!

1 members · Public

DMV Hobby Bowlers

Bowie, MD

Let’s get together and have a great time bowling. Welcoming all bowlers and potential bowlers of all skill levels. Lets hang, bowl, laugh, and support one another as we work on our games. No limits on age or skill. If you bowl a 300 you’re welcome If you need bumpers still. You’re welcome! As long as you: Enjoy conversation and having fun You like supporting others Aren’t afraid of a little competition sometimes Are open to meeting and spending time with a lot of different people And wouldn’t mind making some new lifetime friends in the process Then you’re in the right place Looking to organize a weekly or biweekly bowling outing. Starting out in the Bowie area and will branch once the group grows.

59 members · Public

Mount Airy Hobbies Meetup Group

Mount Airy, MD

Hello, Mount Airy
Are you ready to meet new people and have fun playing a variety of tabletop games?
3 Gear Games holds board game night at The Mount Airy Commons every
2nd Thursday of the month!
We will be adding even more great events in the future like Learn To Play Dungeons and Dragons!
Please join this group and let us know what games you would like us to play.

Visit us at:
Address: 118 S Main St, Mt Airy, MD 21771
(Where you can purchase a variety of fun tabletop games from us)

Follow The Commons on Facebook for other vendors events:
https://www.facebook.com/mtairycommons/

136 members · Public

Sport of Golf Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

"Sport of Golf" is for any golfer interested in practicing and playing golf with the focus that good golf requires. This is a group for both novice and advanced golfers who wish to practice and learn together. We may meet at a driving range during the week to practice our chipping and putting, find a way to "practice on the course", or play full rounds where members can concentrate on what they have been practicing. The message boards can also be used to share information about golf mechanics, equipment, fitness, and nutrition. This group is not affiliated with any golf course or business.

104 members · Public

Baltimore/Columbia Black Adventure, Sports & Social Group

Columbia, MD

Our groups mission is to provide African Americans in the Baltimore & Columbia area with exciting adventures trips, sports leagues and social events.

2792 members · Public

Black Island Adventures & Sports

Glen Burnie, MD

This is a family oriented group inwhich folks travel together so if you're ready to fly or take a road trip we are always down for an adventure, We also enjoy kickbacks whether its happy hour or a cookout. Lastly i wanted to network with folks who are into playing different sports, all sporting events are welcomed. BE RESPECTFUL... I repeat BE RESPECTFUL, or ya membership might get canceled ✌🏾🖤😎

33 members · Public

Daylily Club Garden Tour Meetup

Ellicott City, MD

Welcome to our Daylily Garden Tour Meetup! We are associated with the Maryland Free State Daylily Society club. In the summer when the garden blooms are peaking, we open our gardens for visits. Gardens are located at club members homes or farms in the northern Maryland or southern Pennsylvania area. Meet ups are informal open garden self tours, with a member or two there to answer questions. It's a great summer outing - you'll be amazed by all the colors and sizes and patterns of daylilies. Not to be missed by enthusiast gardeners, hard core daylily collectors, or those just wanting to get out and see what daylily hybridizing or daylily collecting hobbies are all about. (yes, daylily collecting is a thing, kinda like a shoe collection - but not.)

9 members · Public

20s 30s and 40's Greater DMV Adventures

Columbia, MD

**If you're in your 20s or 30s and want more events check out the Hangouts DC app: [HangoutsDC.com](www.HangoutsDC.com)** Do you want to make NEW FRIENDS and meet people who want the same? Do you want to be a part of a community that REGULARLY hosts events EVERY WEEK? Do you want to TRY NEW ACTIVITIES or meet people who are into the same hobbies as you? ADVENTURE: Axe throwing, Escape room, Zip Lining, Paintbar, Bowling, Waterpark, Dave n Busters, Pool, darts, Frisbee, ping pong, Volleyball, dodgeball, Ice skating, go karting, Laser Tag, Theme parks, boating OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: We will have a weekly hike and be hosting outdoor events like volleyball on the mall, and large groups picnics at Meridian Hill park! Join and let's make it happen ;)

2286 members · Private

Howard County - Sand Volleyball

Columbia, MD

**WHAT:** No Beginners. Players of various skill levels will play on a court together, primarily in a 6v6 format and some Competitive level 4s, 3s, 2s but may vary depending on the number of players in attendance or availability of the sand courts. That said, "beginner players" (those with NO skills or who demonstrate an inability to play at even a basic level (i.e. don't or can't pass a ball) should likely consider other options, as such players greatly disrupt play or get injured. Note: If you are a player with a higher skill level (B/BB, etc.) and are looking for more consistent, more competitive games, please visit [Maryland Juniors Sports Center](http://www.mdjrssportscenter.com/index.php/volleyball.html) on leagues, tournaments, etc. in the area. **DO NOT EXPECT TO COME TO THE MEETUP AND PLAY AT ANY SPECIFIC LEVEL** (though having fun is a good expectation!) *

337 members · Private

Columbia Ski Club

Ellicott City, MD

Founded in the early 1980s, Columbia Ski Club (CSC) started as a group of adult ski enthusiasts who wanted to come together to enjoy meeting new friends and participating together in the great sport of skiing. Over the years, we have evolved into a group of nearly 500 members who enjoy all types of sporting, travel, social, and civic activities. We are a fun loving group made up of Singles, Married Couples and Families who welcome the opportunity to embrace new friends and members! Our Monthly General Meetings and Activities are open to any interested party wanting to find out more about CSC or just make some new friends! The club puts together between 9 to 11 North American and 1 to 2 European Ski weeks each season, plus several non-ski trips throughout the year. Come out and join us for our next event! Check out our Website at www.columbiaskiclub.org!

813 members · Public

Black Social In The City

Laurel, MD

Welcome to Black Socials In The City! We will foster an atmosphere for people to socialize and for newcomers to the area to forge real relationships. BSTC welcomes visitors and will collaborate with other groups/organizations to help build networking. We will help you build forever friendship bonds and network. It's more than just a meetup group...

Networking and Building bonds

Welcome Newcomers to the area

Wine Tasting

Food Potlucks and BBQs

Fine Dining

Poetry Spoken Word and Open Mics

Social Networking

Sports and Socials

Movies/Dinner

Road Trips

4743 members · Private

Fun Young People in the MDV!

Columbia, MD

So I noticed that there are not a lot of groups just for people in their early to mid 20s. This is a group for young professionals, graduate students, or recent grads in the area looking for more friends. So if you're interested in happy hours, live music, movies, and the occassioan bar hopping on Adams Morgans and U street OR day trips to Baltimore I welcome you to join.

All events will be metro accessible!

Couples welcome as long as one half is the 29 and under demographic!

Expanding to outdoor events, hiking, yoga, water sports and more!

669 members · Public

MD-Walkers-Maryland Volkssport Assoc. 501c3 nonprofit

Laurel, MD

Maryland Volkssport Association a 501 c 3 non-profit organization- promoting healthy lifestyles . Fun walks and walk at your own pace. 5-km (1 hour) 10-km (2 hours) ask at start table if you want to walk with another walker. Come and have fun. Below is the long story of our walking sport. Just a fun walk that has a German name. Come out and have fun!!! Please pay the walk fee of $4 to keep this site going. We are part of the AVA-America's Walking Clubs in the USA. The Maryland Volkssport Association pays for this site. We have several walking clubs in Maryland and we sponsor non-competitive walking events throughout the year. For information on all walks in Maryland and the metro area checkout [www.mdvolks.org/](http://www.mdvolks.org/freestate/) or go to our national website [my.ava.org](http://www.ava.org) to find walks all over the USA. At the my.ava.org site find Events, then click on Maryland or State you are looking for a walk. Just a note to remind everyone that we post these walks for everyone to decide if they would like to attend. We are unable to attend all of the walks but other walkers at the event will be happy to explain our sport or wait at the sign-in table and someone would be glad to walk with you. We are always at the Freestate events so look for Bill or Linda. Thanks. The walks listed on the meet-up group are walks we will have members from other clubs attending. At each event we have a short trail that you can walk in about one (1) hour and we have a longer trail you can walk in about two (2) hours. THEY ARE FUN WALKS TO DO BY YOURSELF, OR WITH YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS, AT YOUR OWN PACE. ADEQUATE TIME IS ALLOWED TO FINISH THE EVENT. YOU CAN FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS, ON THE INTERNET, OR BY ATTENDING SCHEDULED EVENTS AND PICKING UP BROCHURES ABOUT UPCOMING WALKS. EVENTS ARE LISTED ON THE INTERNET my.ava.org. Most clubs have newsletters and social events and group walks for their members.. WHY DO WE WALK? FOR FITNESS, FUN AND FRIENDSHIP. OUR EVENTS GIVE PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THINGS THEY MIGHT MISS IF THEY DROVE, RATHER THAN WALKED, THROUGH AN AREA. OUR WALKING EVENTS ARE MANY THINGS, BUT ABOVE ALL THEY ARE JOINING WITH OTHER PEOPLE – ON A TRAIL, THROUGH A PARK OR HISTORICAL AREAS, OR RIGHT IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD --- FOR EXERCISE AND ENJOYMENT. WHAT’S THE POINT? OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND GOOD HEALTH BY ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE. OUR ACTIVITIES ARE GEARED TOWARD PROVIDING WHOLESOME RECREATION AND EXERCISE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AS INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND FAMILIES. DO I HAVE TO WALK FAST? WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE: GO AS FAST OR AS SLOW AS YOU WANT. RUN OR POWER WALK IF YOU WANT TO BE MORE AEROBIC. STROLL IF YOU WISH. STOP TO PICNIC, SHOP, OR SIGHT SEE IF YOU WANT. SOME PEOPLE WALK WITH THEIR DOGS. JOGGERS ALSO WELCOME. HOW FAR DO I HAVE TO WALK? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? ALL WALKS HAVE A 5-KM 3.1 MILES AMD A 10-KM 6.2 MILES TRAIL. YOU WALK AT A MODERATE PACE, IT TAKES MOST PEOPLE TWO HOURS TO WALK 10-KM AND ONE HOUR TO WALK A 5-KM TRAIL. MORE DIFFICULT TRAILS TAKE LONGER. DO WE WALK IN THE RAIN AND EVENTS ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE, SO WALKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME PREPARED FOR ANY KIND OF REASONABLE WEATHER. WHAT DOES IT COST? EACH WALK IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. EACH WALKER IS CHARGED A MODEST WALK $4 FEE FOR PARTICIPATION AT OUR EVENTS. THE FEE INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM, WHICH RECOGNIZES ATTAINMENT OF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF CUMULATIVE EVENT AND DISTANCE TOTALS. A COMMEMORATIVE EVENT AWARD IS SOMETIMES AVAILABLE. THE AWARD (PATCH OR PIN) COSTS A FEW DOLLARS MORE TO PURCHASE. COMPLETE THE DISTANCE AND REDEEM OFFICIAL RECORD BOOKS AT ESTABLISHED MILESTONES FOR AN ATTRACTIVE CERTIFICATE, PATCH, AND HATPIN TO RECOGNIZE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT. EVERYONE IS A WINNER! EVENT RECORD BOOKS STAMPED ONCE FOR EACH EVENT NO MATTER WHICH DISTANCE WALKED OR HOW MANY TIMES YOU COMPLETE THE TRAIL. REDEEM AT MILESTONES: 10 EVENTS, 30 EVENTS, 50 EVENTS, ETC. AT EACH EVENT, BY PAYING THE MODEST WALK FEE OF $4 YOU GET BOTH BOOKS STAMPED AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONTINUE OUR WALKING SPORT. THE $4 WALK FEE IS CHARGED AT EVENTS FOR ADULT WALKERS. KIDS UNDER 12 WALK FOR FREE.

1564 members · Public

The CEC Group

Laurel, MD

This group is for all people who want to be a part of a community of artists to help promote cultural arts through music, drama, fine arts, entertainment, sports, recreation and other charitable activities through community events and group activities should join this group. We have lots of fun, member only private events, special group trips and tours and network with other artists to develop and promote community events. We promote educational, cultural, recreational and other charitable activities for the benefit of all arts, all people, all ages to enhance and strengthen the cultural, educational, charitable, civic and community infrastructure. Click here to Support The CEC Group [https://form.jotform.com/232324075437150](https://form.jotform.com/232324075437150)

33 members · Public

Howard Newbies and Open Minded Pros!

Ellicott City, MD

This group is for anyone looking to meet new people and make new friends. From dinner out to live concerts to charity events, we are open to a variety of activities. If you are looking for a more relaxed group that is not about the party scene or big trips, this is the group for you! We look forward to meeting you!

Have you recently moved to Howard? Or maybe not so recently?
Are you in need of some social interaction?
Do you like food, booze, movies, concerts, sports, festivals etc...?
Do you care about buying local, recycling, and giving back to the community?
Well then please join my group. I created this group because moving to a new city and meeting like-minded people is hard, especially when you are not in school and work for a small business like I do, with only 3 other employees...

This group is best suited for open-minded people, who are a little snobby about their food (no trips to Applebee's) like to enjoy a good cocktail, feel comfortable at a gallery opening or a baseball game and like to have good conversations...
This group is open to all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, political parties etc...
Only requirement, must be 21+

Whether you are straight off the boat or have lived here your whole life the goal is to experience new things and meet new people.

411 members · Public

Tom Thumb Square Dance Club- Ellicott City, MD

Ellicott City, MD

This meetup group is sponsored by Tom Thumb Square Dance Club. This page is for people who have an interest in Square Dancing and want to make new friends while having fun!!!!! There is a slogan we dancers use: "While dancing in a square you make a circle of friends!" Dancers must be willing to learn. Couples, singles and families are welcome to attend square dance lessons hosted by the club and children are allowed if accompanied by an adult. Lessons usually start on the first Monday after Labor Day in September and are held weekly at Westowne Elementary School in Catonsville, MD. Beginner dances are held every 6-8 weeks while lessons are running to give new dancers a chance to put into practice what they are learning. For information, please email Melanie Jester at **tomthumbsquares@gmail.com** (subject line Square Dancing) or call 410-206-8707. Square Dancing is led by a caller and all in the square work together to dance to the caller's choreography. Square dancing is a team sport and once you learn the calls you can dance anywhere, USP, Europe, China, et cetera. Square Dance Calls are a universal language. Check MDSDF.com and wheresthedance.com for dances in your area. The club dances every first and third Friday of the month. We are a Plus Call Level club. Our main dancing location is: Hollifield Station Elementary School in Ellicott City, MD.

190 members · Public

The 5 to 9ers (20s and 30s)

Columbia, MD

-You already have your 9 to 5 life, now it's time for your 5 to 9 life! Join the 5 to 9ers in our welcoming group for young adults in their early 20s/30s.

-Membership is currently closed as attendance demand is higher than event supply.

----Our mission statement----

America's tagline seems to be work, work, work. Where's the play? Where's the life outside of work? Young adults especially seem to have an explosion of social life in college and then afterwards seem to struggle to maintain anything close to it. That doesn't have to be the case. You can still have fun. You can still have a social life with many friends.

I'm a young adult professional who's fed up with the overworked culture. Don't get me wrong, I love to roll up my sleeves and work hard. But I don't think that's what life is all about. I think life is about the memories. The relationships. The nights of laughter.

So many seem to be working to just survive. Why not thrive? Why not have something to look forward to every week? Social gatherings, hiking, dancing, games, sports - the sky is the limit! Organize impromptu gatherings with your new friends on our GroupMe chat or just see what everyone is up to.

Just imagine. A social community. A fun community. An uplifting, supporting, encouraging community! I know there are many like-minded young professionals also craving this in their life. Or maybe craving more of it. If what I said resonated with you, then this group is for you.

605 members · Private

The Fearless and Fabulous

Columbia, MD

Fearless, fierce and fabulous females fueled by passion seeking broader horizons, empowerment, strong relationships, health and healing, and social and political engagement to bring personal growth to unchartered heights all in the name of fun social, physical and entertaining activities. We created this group exclusively for women looking to explore depths of their personalities in cultivating new hobbies and uncovering passions to try new activities and step outside comfort zones all while creating solid friendships built on mutual respect and support. There will be a little bit of everything in this group from outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, festivals, travel to indoorsy stuff like painting, yoga, trying new restaurants, book clubs, movie nights, volunteering within the community (food/toy drives, soup kitchens, etc.), canvassing, political campaigns, brunch clubs to old fashioned tried and true potlucks and dancing! There will be dancing. We hope you come here looking for a fun night out but end up finding a lifetime’s worth of so much more. Please make suggestions. This is your group and it will be what you make it. Check out our official group instagram page @thefearlessandfabulous and follow our hashtag #thefearlessandfabulous . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• With that being said, we do have some ground rules to enforce. Meetup events take a lot of time to plan and execute and we want to be clear that joining the group means abiding by the rules and committing to joining in events as time allows. 1.) Treat all members with respect. We will be engaging in some discussions with political context and while debates/lively discussions are encouraged, disrespectful behaviors/drama will not be tolerated. 2.) Join to be present and attend events. There are no sidelines in this meetup. We are shooting for quality members not quantity. Be prepared to join, attend, plan and lead activities as well. The group’s impact and success is dependent on your action. Members inactive for six months will be removed. 3.) No Show Policy: Accumulating (2) no-shows within a six month timeframe will result in removal from the group. What is a no-show? Changing your RSVP to ‘no’ within 24HRs of the RSVPs closing and/or simply not showing up to an event. 4.) Habitual RSVPers that always cancel will not be tolerated. Please RSVP to events you want to attend and follow through. This is a very noticeable pattern and unfortunately takes opportunities away from other members. 5.) Communication is key. If you cannot make events, let hosts know in advance. We understand things happen but if a pattern emerges, you may be removed from the group. 6.) Where payments are concerned for group events: If you pay for an event and cancel, if we've paid in advance we may not be able to work out a refund for you. If you pre-pay for a group outing and the establishment cancels the event and the company doesnt offer us a refund, we will not be able to offer refunds. Please make sure to understand that if booking is required in advance, refunds may not be possible. 7.) Removal from the group will be based on no shows, rude behavior, and/or inactive member status.

178 members · Private

DMV Weekend Road Trippers

Catonsville, MD

Love nature and out-of-the-way places? Tired of three day weekends sitting at home? Are your friends sick of you trying to talk them into last minute road trips with you? You've come to the right place! We DMV Weekend Road Trippers are men and women with a passion for exploration and sightseeing. We are lovers remote landmarks and overlooked treasures. We're here to see all the natural landmarks and historic sites we can find, anywhere in a weekend travel radius around the DMV area. Most importantly, we're all about sharing the travel experience with each other, making new friends, and chilling together after a long weekend adventure. Events posted here will be short 1-3 day trips from the coastal DMV to anywhere we can get to and enjoy in that time frame. Some events may require external booking or charges, depending on what we're doing, but the group will never charge for an event; this group is not a business, and where possible the goal will be to do things cheap and enjoy things money can't buy. This group is meant to be accessible to people who want to meet new people and explore new places without spending crazy amounts of time or money. Carpooling can be organized among members where possible to help make event even more accessible. Most road trips will be planned around natural landmarks or wilderness activities, such as camping, backpacking, hiking, kayaking, etc., though some may not be. New road trip tips and ideas are always appreciated. Exploration is a team sport! As with many groups of this nature, there is potentially an element of risk inherently involved in physical activities. While we will always do our best to look out for each other, each participant is ultimately responsible for their own comfort and safety, understanding their own physical limitations, and assuming any risks that might be inherent in any group activities.

223 members · Public

Happy Hours and Social Sports in Baltimore!

Baltimore, MD

I love happy hours and I love staying active! If you are too, join me! I am hoping we'll have a good mix of drinking and fun activity posted on the event regularly! If you're interested in posting the occasional happy hour, pick up game, or anything just let me know!
See you!

3378 members · Public

DC/MD/VA/WV Adventures

Silver Spring, MD

Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, caving, climbing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, skydiving, whitewater rafting, just to name a few. We also do festivals and other fun events. and go on day and week long trips. We plan most of our events for fun as well as adventure. We camp on many of our events and trust me you will make some cool friends. We strive for adventure, fun & friendships. So come check us out you won't regret it! Don't forget to check out our policies on payments & refunds: [http://www.meetup.com/DCADVENTURES/about/](http://www.meetup.com/DCADVENTURES/about/)

20343 members · Public