BMX New York

National Margarita Day Ride

An intermediate, social adventure cycling ride for NYC-area cyclists celebrating Margarita Day; ends with a margarita and tacos at a Mexican restaurant.

Jump!

Beginner-friendly jumping skills session for beginners to learn a basic jump technique and improve vertical jump.

NYC-ADV Monthly Mixer /// 1st Thursdays

Outdoor Badminton in Central Park

Outdoor badminton sessions for NYC newcomers of all ages; equipment provided and you will make new friends.

TOPSPIN - The NYC Ping Pong Meetup Group

. Welcome to the revival of the Fat Cat Meetup group! We are now called TOPSPIN and our new home is SPIN. It’s just $15 to play for 3 hours! All levels are welcomed! From beginners to experts - you’ll be able to find good matches with us. There are drink and food specials so come hungry and thirsty! Paddles can be borrowed from SPIN at no additional cost. Please RSVP “yes” in order to attend. \*If you secure a spot or are on the waitlist and learn later that that you can’t make it, please be sure to change your RSVP to “no.” \*This must be done by 12pm on the day of the Monday event or 9am for the Saturday event. \*If you change your rsvp to no after the 12pm or 9am deadlines, or if you don’t show up, you will be marked a “no show.” \*If you have attended previously, you will be removed from the group after 2 no shows. \*If you are a no show for your 1st meetup, you will be removed immediately. *THOSE ON THE WAITLIST SHOULD NOT COME TO THE EVENT UNLESS THEY HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT THEY HAVE MADE IT TO THE YES LIST. THOSE ON THE WAITLIST NEED TO CHECK IN PERIODICALLY TO SEE IF THEY'VE SHIFTED TO THE YES LIST AS MEETUP DOES NOT NOTIFY YOU OF THIS SHIFT. PLEASE COMIRM THAT YU ARE ON THE GOING LIST BEFORE COMING TO THE EVENT. You can do this by lookig at the RSVP list. Its availble for all to see. I look forward to seeing you all! -Kevin 🏓 UPDATED TOPSPIN MEETUP MATCH/WARM-UP RULES: •After the 1st 30 minutes of the Meetup there are NO MORE MATCH WARMUPS. No exceptions. You must begin the match immediately when you approach the table. This will give everyone more match time in the end. Warmups within the 1st 30 min of the Meetup cannot exceed 2 minutes. •You can only be signed up on one table at a time. No Exceptions! If you notice that another player is signed up on multiple tables you have permission to cross them off but please, kindly remind them of the rule. •2 win maximum. After 2 match wins you must leave the table and sign up again. •Please don’t be offended if a fellow player reminds you of these rules. The rules are in place to maximize play for everyone

Brunch @ Mott Street Eatery + Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Lunar New Year Walk: Brooklyn to Queens Chinatown - 20miles

Our epic 20 mile Lunar New Year walk is back! Celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Shorewalkers as we journey from Sunset Park Chinatown in Brooklyn to Flushing Chinatown in Queens - two of NYC's most vibrant Chinese communities. **When**: Sunday February 22, 2026; start at 9:30am **Where**: Outside 8 Ave subway station in Brooklyn, N train, take 8 Ave exit **Distance**: 20 miles, point to point from Brooklyn Chinatown to Queens Chinatown, approx. 7-8 hours Brisk pace, some hills and stairs **Walk details:** We will start this Lunar New Year walk in **Brooklyn's Chinatown on 8 Ave**, also called Sunset Park's Chinatown. It is one of the largest and fastest growing ethnic Chinese enclaves outside of Asia. We will walk along 8 Ave's festive Lunar New Year decorations and bustling markets. On our way we will walk through some of our favorite parks: Sunset Park, Prospect Park, Highland Park, Forest Park and Flushing Meadows. Also, discover some lesser known neighborhoods, like East Flatbush and Brownsville Our walk will end in **Flushing Queens**, which has the largest Chinese population in the city and, in fact, outside of Asia. It also is a true American fusion where you can find everything from McDonalds to Chinese seafood restaurants and from Starbucks to bubble tea cafes. Those interested can join us after the walk at a food court where you can purchase food & drinks. Bring cash! Bring lunch (no purchase at lunch spot possible) and plenty of water. Many dropout points along the route. Hike leaders: Sigrid Stropnik (text with your name: 404-991-8229) Maureen Barodin 718-954-1582 Jonathan Miller Ivan Falla

Walk & Talk - Chinese nights (Queens)

Free walk-and-talk for Chinese language learners and speakers; participants practice languages during a social walk.

NYO EATS...Hot Pot

WTF (Weekly Tuesday Folders)

Weekly in-person origami meetup for all skill levels to learn and teach new models; attendees leave having learned a new origami model.

Flushing Lunar New Year Parade

Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

In-person speed friending for adults (20s–40s) to expand social circles; attendees rotate through small groups to meet new people.