What we’re about
This Meetup group is run by the Veg Society of DC (VSDC).
The Veg Society of DC hosts the events and pays the Meetup fee. You do not have to be a member of VSDC to participate in our events, but we encourage you to join. All of our events are vegan and we have a lot of fun! Membership enables you to enjoy members-only benefits like receiving discounts from our GreenRewards participating partners.
VSDC is a completely volunteer-run organization, with no paid staff. and is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
Founded in 1927, the Veg Society of the District of Columbia (VSDC) is the nation’s oldest continuously operating 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization promoting an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle through education, community-building, and social activities throughout the DC metro area.
VSDC believes in treating all people, animals, and the planet with respect and kindness. We are committed to creating a more compassionate and caring world.
We do this by creating a community of like-minded people who are on the path to an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on this path, we offer resources and fellowship to support you. We make your journey easier, more enjoyable and meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities for your health, the animals, and the planet.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bike Ride, Columbia, MD: Great Sage to Brewing Good and BackGreat Sage Restaurant, Clarksville, MD
Please join us for a fun ride between two popular vegan destinations in the Columbia MD area, Great Sage vegan restaurant and Brewing Good vegan coffee shop with baked goods, including doughnuts. We will be riding on a mix of wooded trails, and neighborhood and back roads. There are some hills, making this more of an intermediate than a beginner ride.
We will be starting at Great Sage at 8:30am and ride, mostly down hill, to Brewing Good where we will stop for coffee and baked goods including doughnuts. We will return to Great Sage on a different route, so the ride will be a loop and not just back and forth on the same route.
At Great Sage we can relax with Brunch or the standard full menu.
Meeting start location: Great Sage
Meeting start time: 8:30 am
Ride time: about 3 hours (including a break at Brewing Good), then (optional) meal at Great Sage
Routes:
Great Sage to Brewing Good
*https://www.komoot.com/tour/1968330014*
Brewing Good to Great Sage
*https://www.komoot.com/tour/1862841883*
Total ride length: 25 miles
Difficulty level: moderate/strenuous (due to some hills)
Time: ~3 hours at moderate pace
Pace: moderate ~10 mph
Route type: roads and paved trails
Post ride lunch spot:
Great Sage (midway break at Brewing Good coffee shop)
Routes:
GS to BG
https://www.komoot.com/tour/1968330014
BG to GS
https://www.komoot.com/tour/1862841883>>>>>> RAIN DATE: Sunday August 24, 2025, 8:30am <<<<<
For important updates, regularly monitor the "Comments" section on this page (below).
Don't be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.
*When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge
VSDC Activity Liability Waiver.
Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below
RULES- Pets are not allowed
- Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.
- Practice safe biking habits including:
- Wearing a bike helmet
- Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don't have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)
- Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity
By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC Lil Sprouts Meetup #2: Baby Picnic in the Park!Brooksides garden 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, Silver Spring, MD
🌱 VSDC Lil Sprouts Meetup #2: Baby Picnic in the Park!
For babies under 2 years old and their caregivers
📍 Brookside Gardens, Silver Spring, MD
📅 Saturday, August 23
⏰10:00am
Meeting point: Big Red Chair behind the Visitor CenterOur first Lil Sprouts gathering was such a joy — thank you to everyone who came to help us plant the seeds of our vegan village! Now it’s time for round two: a baby picnic in the park. 🧺
This meetup is all about slowing down, spreading out a blanket, and enjoying some snacks while the little ones play and explore. (Pro tip: teething crackers = minimal mess + maximum baby happiness 😉).
Whether you’re fully vegan, just curious, or somewhere in between, this is a space to:
👶 Connect with other parents and caregivers of plant-based littles
💬 Share ideas, tips, and laughs about raising healthy, compassionate kids
🌿 Build friendships and community for both babies and grown-ups✨ Bring a blanket, your LO’s favorite vegan snacks, and your warm, open heart. We’ll find a shady spot at Brookside Gardens to gather, connect, and picnic together.
We can’t wait to see our Lil Sprouts again — and welcome new friends too!
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC Movie Watch Party, Discussion, and Vegan FoodFairfax, Fairfax, VA$10.00
Join the Veg Society of DC (VSDC) for the pro-animal/vegan-themed Movie Watch Party on Saturday, August 23, in Fairfax VA. Socializing with vegan food beforehand and discussion about the movie afterwards is planned.
This month's movie is Flow, the 2025 Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature and nominee for Best International Feature. With a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 98, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. The movie is 1 hour and 25 minutes long.
The VSDC member hosts’ home in Fairfax has a small home theater that can accommodate around 20 people. This regular event is a fun way to learn, discuss, and meet vegans and vegan-curious people (Thanks to Mindy Kursban and David Kwiatkowski for hosting!).
FEE: The $10 fee will cover the hosts' expenses for the event, including food, beverages, and other associated costs. If there are any proceeds beyond these costs, which we don't expect, they will go towards VSDC's work to fulfill its mission. In order to ensure the success of the evening and limit late cancellations, the fee is refundable until 5 days before the event.
BECAUSE THERE IS A FEE FOR THIS EVENT, MEETUP DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A WAITLIST ONCE THE RSVPs ARE FULL. IF IT IS FULL, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHECK MEETUP OCCASIONALLY TO SEE IF ANYONE HAS CHANGED THEIR RSVP.
FOOD: Pizza, salad, fruit, and dessert. Everyone is also welcome to bring vegan food or beverages to share.
WHO: All VSDC and Meetup members are invited. Bringing a non-vegan friend is encouraged.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 23rd starting at 6:30 pm. We will begin watching the film around 7.
WHERE: The home is in Fairfax VA 22033, near Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. It is 8 miles from the closest metro at either Vienna or Reston (Uber or Lyft would be necessary). For safety and security reasons, the exact location will be emailed privately via Meetup about 2 days in advance to those who have rsvp'd Yes. Please make sure your email is current in Meetup, your Meetup settings allow organizer messages, and check your spam if you don't receive the message.
PARKING: There is plenty of free parking within a 3-minute walk of the home.
*You must register via this page to attend the event.* A Pay Pal account is required to pay the $10. Because there is a cost for the event, Meetup doesn't have a waitlist for the movie. If it is full and you are interested in attending, please contact the host.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC Animal Rights Discussion and Education Group via ZoomLink visible for attendees
Please join the Veg Society of DC Animal Rights Discussion and Education Group for another great discussion - this month via zoom.
The topic and any preparation materials will be added in this meetup event a couple of weeks before this zoom event.If you’ve been looking for a way to educate yourself on animal rights and issues affecting animals in our world today with the support of a like-minded community, then this group is for you. The VSDC Animal Rights Discussion and Education Group will discuss thoughts, questions, concerns, and news related to animal rights. It seeks to provide a safe space for discussions around issues affecting captive animals, farmed animals, animals used in research, wild animals, companion animals, and more.
All are welcome, from those well-versed in animal rights philosophy and issues to those who are just starting off on their journey and are curious to learn more. Please come with an open mind, an open heart, and a willingness to engage with diverse opinions with curiosity and respect.
The new plan is for the group to meet monthly - alternating between in-person and zoom events. The topic of each meeting and any accompanying materials will be planned in advance and posted in event announcements via this VSDC meetup group. Participants are encouraged to offer topic ideas and materials for discussion at subsequent meetings.
Date / Time: Sunday, Aug 24th, from 2 to 3:30 pm.
Location: This will be an online event using zoom.
The link will be provided as we get closer to the event.Email 'ARdiscuss@vsdc.org' for further information.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
