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Meetup—Your people are here

Tap into new friendships this year. For 20+ years, Meetup has helped people connect over shared interests and spark lifelong bonds. Start a group for socializing, dining out, local activities, and adventures. Make lifelong friends along the way.

Meetup makes it easy to build a community

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Offset Costs

Get support from your group members with member dues, event fees, or our fundraising tools. 

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Reach New People

Connect with people in your area who are curious about the things you love.

An App for Organizing

Chat with attendees, take attendance, and make updates to your events with the Meetup for Organizers app.

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Continuous Growth

We’ll keep promoting your group throughout our network so it continues to grow.

Grow your social circle

With more than 60 million members, Meetup makes it easy to meet the people who share your interests. Connect over happy hours, local adventures, singles outings, live music, dancing, and more.

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Meet your next BFF

More friends = more fun! Whether you’re new in town or a longtime local, start a group for local activities to make friends who live nearby.

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Enjoy the best of your city

Explore local hotspots and make friends in your neighborhood. Start a group for dining out, nightlife, or hopping to happy hours. Share some food, drinks, and laughs.

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Skip the swiping, find social singles

Go beyond the typical dating scene. Start a singles group and make friends at happy hours, pub crawls, and social events—you never know who you’ll meet next!

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Meet fellow weekend warriors

Tap into your adventurous side. Start a group to enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, and more with new friends.

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Life is better together

We make it simple: Start a group for your interests and we’ll put you in touch with people who share them.

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