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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S’more Night @ Congress Square Park
Congress Square Park, 595 Congress St, Portland, ME, USCongress Square Park is hosting s’mores night! Let’s cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins. A suggested donation of $5+ to Congress Square Park is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Dress extra warm! This event is outdoors and weather permitting.
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.
Transportation: Congress Square Park is centrally located on the peninsula so taking the bus is an option. If you are driving in, street parking is pay-to-park and free after 6pm. Free St is probably a good place to find a spot on the street. If you don’t want to parallel park and don’t mind paying, there’s a garage just down the block on 181 High St.8 attendees
Solstice Forest Bathing @ Pineland Farms
Pineland Farms, 100b Valley Farm Rd, New Gloucester, ME, USJoin us on the winter solstice for forest bathing at Pineland Farms. We'll meet at the Education Barn at 1:45pm. Tickets are $20/person - Get your ticket here! There are currently only 12 tickets left, so please purchase one when your rsvp.
Description: Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Pineland Farms as we honor and acknowledge the changing season around us and the return of the light. Join us for a festive Forest Bathing practice led by Hughes Kraft, a Certified Nature Forest Therapy Guide. Hughes shares his knowledge and love of the spectacular landscapes of Maine, while connecting to the individual wellness goals of his participants. Forest Bathing is a two-hour opportunity to slow down and connect with oneself while connecting with nature. It is not a destination hike or a naturalist walk. It is an invitation to explore the relationship between being human and the more-than-human world and connect with the health and wellness within oneself and quiet the nervous system.
Please dress warmly and bring a light source as the program will be held at dusk. Snowshoes will be available for participants, if needed. I recommend bringing a hot beverage, like tea in a thermos to help stay warm.
Directions to the Education Barn: Follow GPS directions to the Market at 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester, Maine. Continue past the Market on Farm View Drive and take your first left onto Valley Farm Rd. Follow Valley Farm Rd. until you see the Smokehouse Visitors Center (white silo) on the right-hand side. Take the right-hand turn immediately after the Smokehouse down to the Family Farmyard. The Education Barn is the largest barn on the farmyard.
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.4 attendees
Board Games @ Another Round
Another Round, 549 Congress St, Portland, ME, USMeet us at Another Round at 5:30pm to play some board games! Another Round is a board game cafe/bar so they have a huge game library for us to use, but you're welcome to bring a game too. There is a table fee of $3/person/hour and we'll be paying separately as individuals. Check out their full drink and snack menu here.
Getting there: Another Round is in the middle of downtown Portland. There isn't a parking lot, but you can find parallel parking if you don't mind walking 2-3 blocks. After 6pm, street parking is free and green hour limit signs don't apply.
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
Reading & Drinks @ Novel
Novel, 633 Congress St, Portland, ME, USCome get a jump on your 2026 reading goals with us 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
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