What we’re about
This is a group for Millennials/Gen Y folks who want to get out around Portland and meet more people. As one of the group's organizers (Hi, I'm Jay [they/them]!), this group has helped to create friendships and community for myself and others. Follow us on Instagram (@portlandmillennialsmeetup) for more happenings around Portland beyond our events.
I strive toward planning low-barrier and inclusive events, meaning that people of all backgrounds and abilities can participate. I look for opportunities for low cost and alcohol-free activities. Unfortunately, option can be limited by weather and venues suitable for our size group to hang out. I encourage anyone in the community who is interested in planning additional events to contact me. More organizers and more events are very welcome!
The values of this group are anti-racist and welcoming to people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and neurodivergence. I try to approach conflict with curiosity and encourage the practice of "calling in" someone in response to a prejudiced comment, but harassment or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated.
The group's age demographic provides a common ground for building community within our cohort. Please reach out if you fall outside of Gen Y and are having trouble finding meetup groups.
A few more guidelines: If you sign up for an event, please try to keep to your commitment. If your plans change at any time, you should change your RSVP status. Members who have been inactive (i.e. haven't visited the website) for 3+ years will be removed from the group, but can rejoin at any time.
Wait lists: Some events fill up fast, but please join the wait list if you're interested in coming. People often get moved off the wait list. If there's a long wait list, I'll know to host a similar event soon.
Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting out and about!
Upcoming events
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Reading & Drinks @ Novel
Novel, 633 Congress St, Portland, ME, USLet's unwind at the end of the week with some books and drinks at Novel. Bring whatever book you're currently reading. We'll hang out for a little bit, grab a drink, and then do some reading. This isn't a book club with assigned reading - it's just getting together to read.
Novel has its menu online which includes all sorts of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. They also have small bites.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
8 attendees
Harvest Festival @ Pineland Farms
Pineland Farms Visitors Center - Smokehouse, 110 Valley Farm Rd, New Gloucester, ME, USMeet us at Pineland Farm for their Harvest Festival! Pre-registration is encourage, $8/person - reserve here! This event is at the Valley Farm and Family Farmyard. We'll meet at the Smokehouse Visitor's Center (110 Valley Farm Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260). The Smokehouse is a partially brick building with a tall white silo next to it. Park there and check in for your farm visit.
Celebrate the best of fall at Pineland Farms with a day full of seasonal traditions! Wander through our 5-acre corn maze, pick out the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks. Visit with our farmyard animals and experience engaging agriculture demonstrations that showcase the spirit of the harvest season.
We can grab lunch there. They'll have these food trucks: Empanada Club, Morning Moose Coffee, Cheese the Day.
This event is weather permitting. Pineland Farm is about a 35. min drive from Portland. Carpooling is encouraged.
I'll post updates in the comments, so keep an eye out for those notifications. I'll also post a comment on the event when I arrive so you know how to find us. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
10 attendees
Sundance Film Fest Indigenous Film Tour @ PMA
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME, USThis is our chance to see the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Indigenous Film Tour. We'll meet at 12:15pm in the cafe downstairs to chat and then grab seats for the films that start at 1pm. Unfortunately, the cafe is closed for food/drinks on Mondays, but we can still hang out down there.
Tickets are free, but you should reserve yours ahead of time here. There's two different screenings, so make sure you're reserving for the 1pm show. You can see a preview here. The runtime is 98 minutes. Description here.
I'll post updates in the comments, so keep an eye out for those notifications. I'll also post a comment on the event when I arrive so you know how to find us. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
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Green Drinks @ Maine Studio Works
Maine Studio Works, 170 Anderson Street, Portland, ME, USLet's hang out at the Green Drinks event at Maine Studio Works! Green Drinks a nonprofit pop-up sipping event where you bring your own drinking vessel and you get 6 drink tickets. Get your ticket here! - $12/person for preregistration or $15/person day of. Tickets will sometimes sell out before the event.
The drinks are all donated by local businesses (mostly breweries and distilleries) and the proceeds this month will go to the nonprofit Queerly ME.
Beverages will be provided by:
- Sacred Profane Brewery
- Cellardoor Winery
- Angoor Wine Bar
- Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co.
- Masons Brewing
- Island Park Brewing
- Milk Bottle
- Plus N/A options
Food partners:- TBD
Other Things to Know:
- 21+ event
- Bring your ID
- Please bring your own vessel, cup, or drinking apparatus
- There will be non-alcoholic option like seltzer or soda
- Please leave your pups at home
- Babies are welcome as long as they can be worn!
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. This is an indoor venue. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
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