Bay Area Active & Social - 20s & 30s

Welcome to the 30th Campbell Oktoberfest, and trying out our "Festival Friends Circle" social squads. The right season, the novel format. Enjoy the festival with the group, and leave with memories and friends.

Campbell Oktoberfest could be the largest one around town, taking over the whole traditional Campbell downtown. It has been awarded the Best In Silicon Valley for the last 8 years also. Multiple stages, big crowd. Of course you are welcome to help with volunteering also, for our community root:
https://campbelloktoberfest.com
https://campbelloktoberfest.com/volunteer

And we are continuing refining our squads (6-8 people) based Festival Friends Circle format, doing rounds of squad social and remix, then free roaming with the group afterwards. You can join as coordinators if you like to help, we pair 2 coordinators within each self-selected squad. If you really enjoy helping people connected, please check out our Event Co-Host partner group "Social Volunteering Crew" at:
https://www.meetup.com/social-volunteering-crew-community-events

Schedule: Oct 18
11:30 AM: Meet at Festival Volunteer Check-in Station
11:45 AM: Self-select into squads, coordinators briefing
12:00 PM: Festival crawl in squads
1:00 - 1:15PM: First regroup / remix (optional)
2:00 PM: Final regroup, then free roaming

Parking:
Parking on streets around downtown, or Pruneyard and then shuttle over. Allow yourself 15 minutes finding parking and then walk over.
https://campbelloktoberfest.com/admission%2C-parking-%26-pets

Again, we would use wait list to maintain gender ratio. WhatsApp channel to be added.

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🎨 Painting Pumpkin's & Coffee at Kenz Coffee Bar – Los Gatos

Spend your day getting creative with some Halloween spirit at Kenz Coffee Bar! This month, we’re hosting a relaxed Painting Pumpkin's & Coffee Social – the perfect way to sip on something cold & refreshing (or warm!), paint pumpkins, have a bite, and meet others in the area. Whether you’re into painting or just looking for some fall festivities to enjoy, all are welcome! Join us for a chance to connect with others in your community while painting a pumpkin for fall decoration!

When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Kenz Coffee Bar, Los Gatos
What to Bring:

• Your own craft supplies (paint, yarn, sketchbook, beads, etc.) If not, we will have some available with purchase of a pumpkin!
• A friend to create with (or come solo and meet new people!)
• An open mind and creative spirit!

What to Expect:

• A cozy café atmosphere perfect for working on art and crafts
• A chance to meet friends, share ideas, and chat with fellow makers and creatives
• Fresh coffee, teas, and pastries are available for purchase

Venue Details:
📍 Location: Kenz Coffee Bar, Los Gatos
🚗 Parking: Free street parking and a designated lot (just avoid the fire hydrant spots 😉)
☕ Drinks & Treats: Full coffee and drink menu, plus pastries!

✨ Just grab your favorite drink or treat at the counter! Come as you are, bring any supplies you'd like, and enjoy an fun afternoon of coffee, painting, conversation, and connection with the fall scenery!

Note: There will be limited supplies (pumpkins and paint) available! We welcome those to bring their own supplies if they are interested and looking for a festivity to jump in on!

Update: Discussed with SaveTheBay staff, you can continue to come to event, even if the waiting list if full, as the show up rate is usually around 60~70%, so there should be enough openings.

It is said the fast way to connect with people is to do things together. So we are trying social of a different kind, by doing shoreline restoration volunteering with SaveTheBay for the 10th anniversary of Bay Day at Bedwell Bayfront Park of Menlo Park.

SaveTheBay is a non profit that has been around for 60+ years, doing wetland restoration across bay area. This event has a total limit of 100 volunteers. For event details and registration, please check out: https://savesfbay.org/bay-day-2025

Wear closed toe shoes, and dress accordingly, for about 3 hours group volunteering and social. Bring a water bottle. SaveTheBay would send you instruction as to the detailed meeting location etc..

Again, we are attending this event with several other meetup groups, and we would always welcome people volunteering as co-hosts.

Disclaimer:
The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy.