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If you want to meet new people, socialize more, or even explore dating-friendly events in Chicago, you'll find plenty of group activities or singles-friendly meetups here. These events are a great way to connect naturally and avoid feeling lonely while having fun.

Absolutely! From hiking groups to relaxed outdoor walks, you can check out all our open-air events here

Yes! From running and yoga to football, volleyball, and fitness classes, you can discover a wide range of sports and active meetups in Chicago here

You can discover concerts, open-mic nights, DJ sets, and other live music events in Chicago right here

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Casual Beach Day at North Ave Beach! 🏖️☀️

Casual Beach Day at North Ave Beach! 🏖️☀️

by Chicago Social Introverts
Social Mixer!! @ The Moxy *September Edition*

Social Mixer!! @ The Moxy *September Edition*

by Windy City Social
Tom Grosspietsch memorial skate

Tom Grosspietsch memorial skate

by Windy City Skaters
Chicago Jazz Fest! - Millennium Park

Chicago Jazz Fest! - Millennium Park

by Gen Xers Doing Fun Stuff (and anyone else!)
Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk

Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk

by Talk to Strangers Chicago
Coffee & Lakefront Walk

Coffee & Lakefront Walk

by 30s to 40s Women’s Coffee Meetup Group
Art Institute of Chicago Stroll!

Art Institute of Chicago Stroll!

by Chicago Vegetarians & Vegans 20’s - 40’s

Outdoor activities in Chicago

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Jefferson, Larrabee & Geneva Terrace Walk

Jefferson, Larrabee & Geneva Terrace Walk

by Walking Across Chicago
American Mah Jongg

American Mah Jongg

by NW Chicago Social Group over 50
Picnic

Picnic

by NW Chicago Social Group over 50
Old Irving Park MINI walk

Old Irving Park MINI walk

by Walking Across Chicago
Horner Park and 312 RiverRun Slow Walk

Horner Park and 312 RiverRun Slow Walk

by Slow Walking, Meandering Mornings, in Chicago
Pickleball Outside

Pickleball Outside

by NW Chicago Social Group over 50
Floyd United at Cubby Bear

Floyd United at Cubby Bear

by Let's Ride! (ages 40+, fun & fit social riding)

Sports & Fitness events in Chicago

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August Pub Run: Beach Bars

August Pub Run: Beach Bars

by 606 Run Club
Jazz festival

Jazz festival

by 4 miles and 2 pints for people over 60
VBallNetwork Saturday Beach Doubles!

VBallNetwork Saturday Beach Doubles!

by The Chicago Beach Volleyball Meetup Group
Tuesday Night Run: Royal Palms

Tuesday Night Run: Royal Palms

by 606 Run Club
Logan square

Logan square

by 4 miles and 2 pints for people over 60
Wednesday Night Run and Drinks

Wednesday Night Run and Drinks

by Chicago Beer Runners
Bike Trip: Northwest Indiana breweries

Bike Trip: Northwest Indiana breweries

by 606 Run Club
VBallNetwork Saturday Beach Doubles!

VBallNetwork Saturday Beach Doubles!

by The Chicago Beach Volleyball Meetup Group

Live music events in Chicago

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Pro Musica Musical Evenings presents Moulder / Hall Duet!!

Pro Musica Musical Evenings presents Moulder / Hall Duet!!

by Pro Musica Musical Evenings
Ranallis trivia night at Ranallis pizza bar

Ranallis trivia night at Ranallis pizza bar

by West Loop, Logan Square and Beyond
$10.00
Last Gasp of Summer! September 2026 MeetUp

Last Gasp of Summer! September 2026 MeetUp

by PianoForte Piano Performance Meet Up
Let's Meetup and/or Zoom to play ukulele, sing, and have fun.

Let's Meetup and/or Zoom to play ukulele, sing, and have fun.

by Free Range Ukulele Society of Oak Park
Songwriters Open Mic at The Brig

Songwriters Open Mic at The Brig

by The Chicago Songwriters Collective Meetup Group
Let's Meetup and/or Zoom to play ukulele, sing, and have fun.

Let's Meetup and/or Zoom to play ukulele, sing, and have fun.

by Free Range Ukulele Society of Oak Park
Songwriters 1st Tuesday Meetup

Songwriters 1st Tuesday Meetup

by The Chicago Songwriters Collective Meetup Group
FREE Uke Giveaway! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons in Pilsen Chicago

FREE Uke Giveaway! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons in Pilsen Chicago

by WEST LOOP UKES! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons Pilsen Chicago