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.
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Celebrate San Jose -- Diwali Carnival
Philz Coffee, 118 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95112, USA, San Jose, CA, USWhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IaJ6ocnA83444B52TKuW04
----------Golden Hour Walk + San Jose Diwali Carnival
Saturday, October 24 · Meet 5:00 PM · FreeDiwali is the festival of lights, so we're arriving the right way:
on foot, at sunset, together. We'll meet for coffee, take a golden
hour walk through downtown San Jose, and walk into the Diwali
Carnival at the downtown plaza as the lights come on.
https://sjdowntown.com/event-details/?slug=san-jose-diwali-carnivalWHAT TO EXPECT
Diwali is celebrated across India and by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists worldwide. It marks light
winning over darkness, and people celebrate with lamps, sweets,
new clothes and time with family and friends. Diwali itself falls
on Sunday, November 8 this year. This carnival is the early
community celebration, and everyone is welcome.At the plaza you'll find:
- Indian street food stalls, so come hungry
- Live cultural performances, Bollywood music and dancing
- Carnival games and vendor booths
- Ravan Dahan after dark: a giant effigy of the demon king Ravana
is set alight, a tradition symbolizing good defeating evil
It's free and it gets busy. Last year's first edition drew over
10,000 people. Dress festive if you like; bright colors fit right in.THE PLAN
5:00 PM Meet at Philz Coffee, 118 Paseo de San Antonio. Grab a
drink and meet the group.
5:30 PM Step off for the golden hour walk: San José State campus,
the City Hall rotunda, then down to the plaza. Step-by-step
directions are below.
6:10 PM Walk into the carnival together. Sunset is 6:18.
After Explore at your own pace: food, performances, the market,
and the Ravan Dahan once it's dark.
8:30 PM Optional: some of us may regroup at Bijan Bakery & Cafe,
170 S Market St, across from the plaza. No commitment.GOOD TO KNOW
- New here or coming alone? That's who this is for.
- The carnival runs 2 to 10 PM at Plaza de César Chávez,
1 Paseo de San Antonio. Some maps label it "Plaza de San Jose".
- Entry is free. The organizer (AIA) may ask for a free RSVP on
their site. We'll post the link when it's up.
- We leave Philz at 5:30 sharp. Running late? Go straight to the
carnival. You can catch us walking in around 6:10 PM where the
Paseo de San Antonio meets Market Street, or just enjoy the
festival on your own.
- Parking is on you. City garages give 90 minutes free, then $1 per
15 minutes, $10 max on Saturdays. Street meters are free after 6 PM.
- Bring cash or a card for food, and a layer for after dark.Celebrate Diwali yourself? Message us. We'd love a culture guide
or two to show the group around.---------------------------------------------
SELF-GUIDED GOLDEN HOUR WALK
5:30 to about 6:10 PM · 1.1 miles · flat · two short stopsHOW IT RUNS
- We leave at 5:30 sharp, whoever is there.
- First to arrive is Point: read each step aloud and set the pace.
- One volunteer is Sweep: walk last, so nobody gets left at a light.
- Map pins to search if you get separated: "Historic Tower Hall",
"Rotunda at San Jose City Hall", "Plaza de San Jose".START · 5:00 to 5:30 · Philz Coffee, 118 Paseo de San Antonio
Gather outside the front door on the pedestrian paseo. Ask anyone
waiting: "Diwali walk meetup?"LEG 1 · 5 minutes · to Tower Hall
1. Walk east on the paseo toward San José State, away from the
downtown high-rises.
2. At 4th Street, cross and enter the campus.
3. Keep going into campus to Tower Hall, the old tower with a
lawn in front.STOP 1 · 5:35 · Tower Hall lawn · 5 minutes
Circle up. Each person: first name, your city, and a festival you
grew up with.LEG 2 · 8 minutes · to City Hall
4. Walk to King Library, the large building at the campus corner
of 4th Street and San Fernando Street.
5. Cross San Fernando and walk north on 4th Street one block to
Santa Clara Street.
6. City Hall is across Santa Clara Street. Look for the glass
dome. Cross and gather on the plaza in front of it.STOP 2 · 5:48 · City Hall Rotunda · 5 minutes
Pair up with someone you haven't talked to yet: what are you most
looking forward to tonight, the food, the music or the fire?LEG 3 · 15 minutes · to the carnival
7. Walk west on Santa Clara Street, toward the sunset and the
downtown towers. Cross 4th, 3rd and 2nd Streets.
8. At 1st Street (light rail tracks), turn left.
9. Walk south on 1st Street and cross San Fernando Street. About
2 minutes later, turn right onto the pedestrian Paseo de San
Antonio.
10. Follow the paseo one block to Market Street. The plaza and
the carnival are directly across the street.ARRIVE · about 6:10 · Walk in together. Sunset is 6:18.
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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.
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Social Neighborhood -- Campbell Zombie Crawl
Starbucks Coffee Company, 267 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, USA, Campbell, CA, USWhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HK5j3pn3yXLFH46evUxw8ZThis is an otherwise self-aided event. Grab a table at the Cafe, send a notice in the WhatsApp channel, declare yourself and then introduce each other, and follow the event plan. Find a restaurant and wait for the zombie crawl to happen between 7-9pm, or follow them.
------Golden Hour Creek Walk + Campbell Downtown Zombie Crawl
Saturday, October 24 · Meet 5:00 PM · Free
https://www.downtowncampbell.com/event/2026/zombiecrawlIf you visited downtown Campbell before, you know at times the town has some quirky behavior, zombie crawl being one of them :). The image comes from the official event site.
Campbell is having its annual downtown zombie crawl on Sat., from 7-9pm, come to meet your social neighborhood in this cultural occasion.
A sunset walk along Los Gatos Creek, then back downtown in time to
watch a horde of zombies dance "Thriller" up and down Campbell
Avenue. Come as you are, or come in costume.WHAT TO EXPECT
The Thrill the World Zombie Crawl is a downtown Campbell Halloween
tradition. Costumed dancers from Adira Dance and Costume shuffle
around downtown from 7 to 9 PM and perform Michael Jackson's
"Thriller" at each stop. It's free, it's silly, and it's best
enjoyed by following the zombies from stop to stop.This is a neighborhood-sized event, not a big festival: no stages
or vendors, just downtown's Saturday night crowd and the undead.Planned dance stops, in order:
Elia / Sultan's / Willard Hicks (7:00 PM) · Tratoria 360 ·
7 Stars Bar & Grill · Blue Line Pizza · La Pizzeria + Katie Bloom's ·
Sushi Confidential · Aqui's · Wild Rose · Doppio Zero ·
Tessora's Wine Bar · El Guapo's (about 8:55 PM)
Stops are about 10 minutes apart. The schedule can shift and a
stop is sometimes skipped.THE PLAN
5:00 PM Meet at Starbucks, 267 E Campbell Ave. Grab a drink and
meet the group.
5:30 PM Step off for the golden hour walk to Los Gatos Creek and
back. Step-by-step directions are below.
6:40 PM Back downtown. Grab a snack or a drink. Blue line pizza suggested
7:00 PM First "Thriller" dance outside Willard Hicks, across the
street from Starbucks. Then we follow the zombies.
8:55 PM Last dance at El Guapo's.
9:00 PM Optional: dinner or drinks for whoever wants to stay.GOOD TO KNOW
- New here or coming alone? That's who this is for.
- We leave Starbucks at 5:30 sharp. Running late? Skip the walk and
meet us outside Willard Hicks, 280 E Campbell Ave, at 7:00 PM, or
catch the zombies at any stop.
- Food is on your own. Restaurants on the route get busy, so book
ahead if you want a table.
- Parking is on you. Give yourself extra time on a Saturday night.
VTA light rail also stops at Downtown Campbell.
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring a layer for after dark.
- Want to learn the dance? Adira Dance and Costume in San Jose runs
a free "Thriller" workshop on Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 to 7:30 PM.---------------------------------------------
SELF-GUIDED GOLDEN HOUR WALK
5:30 to about 6:40 PM · about 1.8 miles · flat · two short stopsHOW IT RUNS
- We leave at 5:30 sharp, whoever is there.
- First to arrive is Point: read each step aloud and set the pace.
- One volunteer is Sweep: walk last, so nobody gets left behind.
- Map pins to search if you get separated: "Campbell Park" (the one
at E Campbell Ave and Gilman Ave) and "Willard Hicks Campbell".START · 5:00 to 5:30 · Starbucks, 267 E Campbell Ave
Gather outside the front door. Ask anyone waiting: "Zombie walk?"LEG 1 · 8 minutes · to Campbell Park
1. Walk east on E Campbell Avenue, past the train tracks.
2. Keep going to Gilman Avenue. Campbell Park is on the corner.STOP 1 · 5:40 · Campbell Park · 5 minutes
Circle up. Each person: first name, your city, and your best or
worst Halloween costume ever.LEG 2 · 20 minutes · along the creek
3. Head to the creek side of the park and join the paved Los Gatos
Creek Trail.
4. Walk south, away from Campbell Avenue. Easy pace, golden light.
5. At 6:05 PM, stop wherever you are. That's the turnaround.STOP 2 · 6:05 · on the trail · 5 minutes
Pair up with someone you haven't talked to yet: would you survive
a zombie apocalypse, and what's your plan?LEG 3 · 30 minutes · back downtown
6. Walk back the way you came. Sunset is at 6:18.
7. From Campbell Park, return west on E Campbell Avenue to Starbucks.
ARRIVE · about 6:40 · The first dance is at 7:00, right across
the street.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.
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