About us
Are you new to the Bay Area? Do you want to make new friends? Do you want to go hiking but don't want to do it by yourself? Are you curious about the breweries?
This group is for anyone interested in socializing and staying active in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We enjoy meeting new people so feel free to check out our events! Come say hi and see where that takes you :)
IMPORTANT RULES:
- Please RSVP before showing up and update it accordingly if you can no longer make it to the event.
- Please be respectful. We do not tolerate offensive behavior and ban people who harass other members of the group.
- The organizers are not responsible for any injuries or damage that may happen to you while attending any of our events, especially when doing anything outdoors such as hiking. You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
Welcome to the group and we look forward to meeting you in person!
Upcoming events
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Sat Morning 5K Campbell Run + Brunch
Peet's Coffee, 1875 S Bascom Ave Ste. 800, Campbell, CA 95008, USA, Campbell, CA, USKick off your weekend with a scenic run and social brunch!
You can join our group every Saturday at 8:00 am for a run on the paved Los Gatos Creek Trail (LGCT). This is a mostly out-and-back trail that caters to all levels. Our members usually run either 3-6 miles, 6-10 miles or 10+ miles. So whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, you're welcome to join!
Here's what you can expect:
- Start time: 8:00am every Saturday
- Location: Peet's Coffee in the center of the Pruneyard shopping plaza in Campbell.
- Distance: Choose your own adventure! The out-and-back format allows you to customize your run.
- Here are example routes for a 5K run on the LGCT (Strava, AllTrails, Komoot).
- Feel free to upload the GPX route file to your smart device if you'd like directions during the run!
- Pace: All paces are welcome! We encourage runners of all abilities to join.
- Post-run: Join us for an optional brunch at a nearby spot to refuel and socialize (location to be announced based on group preference).
Bathroom Availability
- Bathrooms are located in the Pruneyard plaza inside Peet's Coffee and public restrooms next to Out of the Barrel (Apple Maps, Google Maps).
- Bathrooms are located on the trail near the half way point past the dog park (Apple Maps, Google Maps) and towards the end of the trail at Campbell Park (Apple Maps, Google Maps).
What to bring:
- Running shoes (How to Pick the Right Running Shoe)
- Comfortable clothing (Hot and Cold Weather Running Clothes Options).
- Sun protection (Sun Protection for Runners).
- Water bottle and any personal nutrition you need
- Positive vibes and a willingness to have fun!
Whether you're looking for a challenging workout, a scenic run, or just some weekend motivation, this event is for you! RSVP below to join our growing community of runners and make your Saturday mornings epic.
24 attendees
Pumpkin Parade, Art Festival + Sunset Beach Walk, Half Moon Bay
REBYL Coffee & Food, 225 Cabrillo Hwy S Unit 106C, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA, Half Moon Bay, CA, USWhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HwNxQpvO2cyKtZ6NV7eobTForgot to post this event. For detail sign ups, see:
https://www.meetup.com/townflame/events/313060964/Image is world's largest pumpkin, shown in parade in 2013.
-------Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Parade & Festival Social + Sunset Beach Walk
Giant pumpkins, parade, three music stages, 250 artist booths, and a sunset on the beach to finish. Said attendance of 100k over 2 days. Come to the 54th Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival with company instead of alone.
https://hmbpumpkinfest.com/The event is otherwise self-aided, let us know if you like to be there to greet the group. Just meet & greet each other at the staging cafe, and follow the event plan.
THE PLAN (Saturday, October 17)
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pumpkin Parade (Optional)
Come early for the Great Pumpkin Parade up Main Street. Watch it near Main St and Kelly Ave, then walk about 10 minutes west on Kelly Ave to the cafe.1:30 PM: Meet at REBYL Coffee & Food, inside the Shoreline Station plaza (225 Cabrillo Hwy S, at Highway 1 and Kelly Ave). First to arrive: grab an outdoor table and post a photo of the spot in the WhatsApp group so others can find you.
2 PM sharp: Everyone there walks to the festival together, east on Kelly Ave, about 10 minutes to Main Street. The group does not wait, so be on time.
2:00 to 5:00 PM: Split into squads of 5 to 8 and roam by taste.
5:15 PM: Meet again at the same spot (optional). Swap stories.
5:30 PM: Walk west on Kelly Ave to Francis Beach, about 3/4 mile. Sunset is at 6:29 PM.Around 7:00 PM: Dinner for whoever stays. Pick a place on the spot.
Recommended, all a short walk from the meeting spot:
- Cobani: Mediterranean, 99 San Mateo Rd, open until 10 PM
- Evangeline Cuisine: seafood and paella, inside Shoreline Station, open until 8 PM
- Fattoria e Mare: Italian, 315 Main St, open until 9 PM
Come for any part and head home whenever you like.IN YOUR SQUAD
Claim a role out loud: one person keeps time, one keeps the map, one takes photos. Bring back one find for the 5:15 PM swap: a photo, a booth or a bite.ON AFTER 2 PM
- Pie eating contest (age 12 and over): 2:15 PM, Bank of America lot, 620 Main St
- Three On The Tree: 3 to 5 PM, Mac Dutra Park
- Field Trip: 3 to 5 PM, Fernandez Park
- Sounds of Skynard: 3:30 to 5 PM, I.D.E.S. Grounds, 735 Main St
- Farmer Mike carving a giant pumpkin: 766 Main St
- Photo with the champion pumpkin: Main St at Miramontes St
- Food court and Pumpkin Harvest Ale: I.D.E.S. GroundsGETTING THERE
Traffic is the hard part. Organizers warn that Highway 92 backs up from as early as 8 AM, so leave much earlier than the map says. From the South Bay you can also take Highway 84 west to Highway 1, then north.
The parking lots on Kelly Ave just east of Highway 1 are closest to the meeting spot. Most lots charge a small fee. The festival's rideshare drop-off is the Shoreline Station lot itself.
Have a seat to offer or need one? Post it in the group.GOOD TO KNOW
- Festival admission is free. Bring money for food, drinks and parking.
- No pets. The city enforces this.
- Bring a layer for the beach.
- Running late? The group leaves at 2 PM. Ask in the WhatsApp group where people are, or join at 5:15 PM.
- Your parking, route and timing are yours to plan.Join TownFlame, Make Life Happen.
Liability Waiver: Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.
50 attendees
Young Professional Social Mixer Festival Visit @ Oktoberfest, Campbell
Starbucks Coffee Company, 950 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, USA, Campbell, CA, USWhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/J1fG7CM4wwn9JSebIcDfoY
--------Campbell's Oktoberfest is said to be the largest around bay area, bigger than Oakland, Redwood City & Mountain View, estimated attendance 50k~60k. And it was voted the Best Local Festival by Metro readers again for 2024. This year is its 31st.
https://campbelloktoberfest.com/As is known that Oktoberfest has a lot more interactions than the usual town festivals. Competition, group dance, singing etc. programs. So come enjoy another Fall afternoon with us.
This is our 2nd year to host festival social in Cambell's Oktoberfest. This would also be held concurrently while we have a good sized volunteer team staffing the festival. So we expect volunteers joining our activities as well, showing us around.
https://www.meetup.com/townflame/events/313120664/As usual, our events are geared toward professionals who can use some more connections. So the early careers, the new in towns, the singles are all welcome. So are our formats of activities. Come expect to hold name tags throughout the event.
And again, to help people build connections, we would use a squad social format. Basically having people form into small groups, each led by volunteered hosts, do self intro and visit the festival together. Then regroup and remix. This way you have good chance to know and talk with people comfortably in a small squad, and then within a big group context, in such a happy festival setting.
By previous feedbacks, we may use an age grouped approach, so people could feel easy and relaxed among their peers.
Date: Oct 17th 2:30pm
Location: Starbucks, Campbell downtown
Schedule:
2:15 - 2:45 Greet & Meet
2:45 - 3:00 Simple walk, form the group, self-select into squads
3:00 - 4:00 First regroup, remix
4 - 5 Optional 2nd remix
6 Optional group dinner/coffee with Volunteers.Join TownFlame, Make Life Happen.
Liability Waiver: Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.
48 attendees
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