Ebike Rides New York

Night Horseback Ride, BBQ & Forest Party

The last day to buy tickets is Monday, November 2nd. Must purchase tickets here [https://joinoutsiders.com/events](https://joinoutsiders.com/events) to attend Join us as we head to Echo Lake Stables for a twilight horseback ride through the woods, followed by a cozy bonfire and a classic BBQ dinner. We'll saddle up as the sun dips below the treeline, soaking in golden hour and the peaceful rhythm of the forest trails before the stars come out. Once the ride wraps, we'll gather around a roaring fire for a well-earned feast, great company, and maybe even a few ghost stories. This adventure is perfect for riders of all experience levels, whether you're brand new to horses or haven't ridden since summer camp. Whether you're chasing adventure or just craving a break from the city, this crisp autumn night in the forest is the perfect fall escape. Spots are limited, so secure yours before they ride off into the sunset. Please note: there is a rider weight limit of 225 lbs. ## **EVENT TIMELINE** * 1:30 PM: Meet at The Standard Biergarten (Meatpacking) * 2:00 PM: Depart NYC * 4:00 PM: Arrive at Echo Lake Stables and saddle up * 4:15 PM: Begin the twilight ride through the forest * 5:45 PM: Gather for the bonfirE, BBQ dinner and forest party * 7:30 PM: Depart back to NYC * 9:30 PM (approx.): Arrive back in the city All timing is approximate and may vary based on group pace and trail conditions. ## **WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET** * Round-trip transportation from NYC * Guided horseback ride * BBQ dinner and bonfire experience * Post-adventure beverages * OUTSIDERS host on-site ## **WHAT TO BRING** * Closed-toe shoes (boots or sneakers) * Layers and a warm jacket (it gets cold fast after sunset in November) * Gloves and a hat * Water bottle ## **IMPORTANT NOTES** * There is a rider weight limit of 225 lbs. * Proper footwear is required. * Our adventures are full-day experiences. We do not recommend scheduling other activities that day, as return times can vary. * Unsafe attire may result in denied participation for safety reasons. If you are not dressed in weather-appropriate gear or your attire is deemed unsuitable for the activity, we have the right to turn you down for the safety of the group and yourself. * If you have any medical conditions or injuries that might prevent you from completing the trip, please consult your physician to confirm your ability to partake in the activities safely. * A signed waiver is required.

NYC-ADV Monthly Mixer /// 1st Thursdays

Biking Fall Colors Trenton to Lambertville ByoB or Rent, ~ 15 miles

Grid Happy Hour!

no agenda, just meet like minded people. action items * rsvp * join our whatsapp channel [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KITPWTQdjTiDWPkf3do0nN?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KITPWTQdjTiDWPkf3do0nN?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=0) * message me if you would like to be a speaker at this event

Adventure Book Club: The Only Way Is West

The Only Way Is West: A Thru-Hiking Adventure by Bradley Chermside What does it take to walk hundreds of miles across northern Spain? Blisters, questionable decisions, beautiful landscapes, unexpected friendships, a sense of humor, and a whole lot of determination. This time, we’re reading The Only Way Is West, a travel memoir about hiking the Camino de Santiago. Join us as we explore the challenges, surprises, and unforgettable moments that come with taking on an epic journey on foot. Let’s Talk Adventure! This isn’t just about the book. We want to hear about your adventures, too! Have you tackled a multi-day trek, hiked a legendary trail, or found yourself somewhere spectacular after a long day on your feet? Or maybe you’ve got a bucket-list hike you’ve been dreaming about for years. Bring your stories! We’ll share epic hiking experiences, ambitious trekking plans, and the adventures we’d love to take someday. No need to be an experienced thru-hiker. Just bring your curiosity, your love of adventure, and your enthusiasm for a good book. **Tentative schedule** 7:30 - 8pm Socialize, get comfy 8 - 9pm Book Chat 9pm + Food, drinks either at the venue or somewhere close by 📚💙 Epic Stories | Real Adventures

Meditation Group in Bay Ridge

Interested in meditation or Buddhism, and looking to meet other like-minded people? You've come to the right place! These beginner-friendly classes will have with two guided meditations, along with a discussion of a Buddhist topic that can be applied directly to our daily lives. There will also be plenty of opportunity to chat before and after class. Plus great snacks!

Governors Island: Phone Photo Walk for the Jazz age Lawn Party

**Let’s go to a a 2 to 3 miles Phone Photo Walk to Governors Island for the Jazz Age Lawn Party Autumn edition! We will be at the free grassy Area by the Stage and enjoy the 1920s music from the Dreamland Orchestra and watch the dancers dressed like Gatsby Area. Group meets at Governors Island Side ( not Manhattan Side) at 11am to use bathrooms close to the Ferry Dock. Ferry is free on Saturday before 11am. Bring snacks and water, use supportive shoes to walk on grass, dirt trails and uneven steps. Leader will use a pink cap. This will be a Social gathering and we plan to picnic and practice some fun photo skills. Please also register on the AMC website.** **https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001LlUn2AK/act00024505**

The Queens Way-The Possible High Line of Queens, Forest Park and Forest Hills

We would like to add some first timers who actually are serious about joining us. If you have NEVER attended an event before with this group, please send me your e-mail to my e-mail as requested below whether you are on a going list or wait list AFTER CAREFULLY READING THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS EVENT. DO NOT SEND YOUR E-MAIL TO ME THRU A MEETUP MESSAGE. See below. IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THE GROUP, I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION AS I PLAN THE EVENT. I AM THEREFORE REQUIRING THAT YOU SEND ME AN E-MAIL AFTER CAREFULLY READING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT TO [bsb2@att.net](http://bsb2@att.net/) AS SOON AS YOU RSVP, EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST, AND PUT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF YOUR MESSAGE TO ME. THIS WILL HELP ME COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THOSE WHO RSVP. SOMETIMES MEETUP MESSAGES DO NOT GET DELIVERED FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. IF YOU CAN'T ABIDE BY THIS SIMPLE REQUEST, YOU ARE GOING TO END UP ON THE NOT GOING LIST. If you think this request is just too much for you to bear, please let me know. I use capital letters to emphasize stuff not to shout at you! WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD SOME FIRST TIMERS. PLEASE READ WHAT I WRITE CAREFULLY. DO NOT RUSH THE RSVP PROCESS. THERE IS NO NEED TO. NO GUESTS FOR FIRST TIMERS. YOUR GUEST CAN SIGN UP AS YOU DID. I consider this a members appreciation event. We will NOT accept any monetary contributions on this one. I want to primarily reward those members who have supported this group in the recent past by attending at least one event and hopefully more with few cancellations. It helps if you are also a member of my other group called NYC Wanderers. See: [https://www.meetup.com/nyc-wanderers/?eventOrigin=your_groups](https://www.meetup.com/nyc-wanderers/?eventOrigin=your_groups) As always, the waitlist for this group does NOT operate in the conventional way. Those on the waitlist will NOT be moved automatically to the going list when a space becomes available. IF APPLICABLE, ALWAYS JOIN THE WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY WHICH IS FREE. IF THERE IS A WAITLIST, IT APPEARS MEETUP WILL ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO JOIN MEETUP + BUT IN SMALLER LETTERS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE YOU CAN CLICK CONTINUE WITH THE FREE PLAN. There is NEVER a need to pay extra to use Meetup's High Priority wait list classification for this group. THIS IS THE ONLY THE THIRD TIME WE ARE DOING THIS PARTICULAR EVENT AND THE SECOND TIME I AM DOING IT. In 2025, I felt this may have been the most unique event we did that year. This event will be a fun, fast paced approximately 6 mile hike. We will begin by walking through a bit of Forest Hills and Forest Hills Gardens where I will provide limited commentary. We will then get a glimpse of where the first section of The Queens Way is hopefully going to be built-IT HAS FUNDING NOW- but we will NOT walk on the abandoned railroad tracks on this first section. (The Queens Way is designed to be a linear park built on an abandoned stretch of rail tracks in Central Queens with some similarity to the High Line but it has NOT been built yet). Then it gets rather gritty as we walk towards what is another section of The Queens Way-no funding to build yet- where we will scramble up a slight incline from some abandoned railroad tracks to get into Forest Park. There we will do a relatively short hike in the Park to finish. MEETING DETAILS WILL BE SENT OUT VIA A MEETUP MESSAGE TO ALL THOSE WHO RSVP NO LATER THAN THE EVENING BEFORE THE EVENT. YOU CAN GET THERE EASILY BY SUBWAY OR THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD. WE WILL NOT BE ENDING WHERE WE STARTED-2 SHORT SUBWAY STOPS AWAY-ABOUT A LITTLE MORE THAN A MILE- BUT WE WILL FINISH NEAR A MAJOR SUBWAY STATION AND NOT FAR FROM THE LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD. We will meet a bit BEFORE 10:15 A.M. Be ready to go. WE LEAVE ON TIME. BRING SNACKS AND WATER. THERE IS NO LUNCH BREAK. THIS GROUP NEVER STOPS TO BUY FOOD ON AN EVENT. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, ON YOUR DESKTOP, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE WHICH IS ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE SITE, THEN CLICK "SETTINGS", THEN CLICK E-MAIL UPDATES" ON THE LEFT. MAKE SURE YOUR E-MAIL UPDATES ARE ON AND WHERE IT SAYS "UPDATES ABOUT YOU”, CHECK MESSAGES BOX. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE YOU GET MESSAGES FROM ME. I LIKE TO THINK THOSE MESSAGES ARE IMPORTANT. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR SETTINGS FOR A SPECIFIC GROUP WHICH MAY BE HELPFUL IF YOU BELONG TO MANY MEETUP GROUPS. I am going to ask that people not post any comments or questions prior to the event. You have more than enough information to do this once you get the meeting details. No offense, but I don’t need to know-and probably neither does anyone else- what you are doing that day if you can’t make it or what you think the weather will be. AFTER the event, post as many comments and photos as you like. PLEASE RESPECT MY WISHES ON THIS. We will probably finish by 1:45p.m. and not far from a major subway station. It won't be easy to leave before we finish because of the route we are taking. WE WILL NOT FINISH WHERE WE START. IT WILL BE EASY TO GET TO THE EVENT AND HOME BY SUBWAY. FOR DRIVERS, YOU CAN PARK NEAR THE BEGINNING, THE END OR IN BETWEEN LOCATIONS. SUNDAY PARKING IS FREE. If the weather forecast is really bad, I will post a notice on the day of the hike by 7:00 A.M. If there is no notice, we go. RAIN DATE WILL BE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22.

Outdoory drinks and indoor mini golf

Let's meet up for drinks at Puttery NYC. It is a five level bar with two floors of mini golf. We will aim for the rooftop unless it is busy and if it is, we will meet on the third floor. Even will take place between 7pm and 10pm. You can drop in at any time in between those times. We might stay later than 10 but for now 10. No need to arrive at 7 sharp. I will post on the comments sections which floor we are meeting and also my number if you can't find us. Come join us even if it's your first meetup! The more the merrier. Let's chat over drinks about past and future outdoor adventures and play some mini-golf. Picture on the event is from their Instagram account. I will be walking starting at 6:30 from 34th on the Highline towards the bar if anyone wants to join me. Otherwise see everyone at 7 or anytime after.

UNDER $40! Michelin Bib 😋 Redux 🌶 @ PEPPERCORN STATION 🇨🇳

Elk Ravine Farm Adventure

**MUST REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND [https://joinoutsiders.com/events](https://joinoutsiders.com/events)** Trade the city for the countryside and spend a cozy fall day among some of the friendliest animals in the Hudson Valley. We're heading up to Elk Ravine Farm, a family-owned, 90-acre working farm tucked into the rolling hills of Amenia, NY, for a private, hands-on tour you won't forget. Home to more than 100 animals, Elk Ravine is best known for its herd of fluffy Scottish Highland cattle, but you'll also meet water buffalo, Belgian draft horses, yaks, miniature donkeys, Kune Kune pigs, Nigerian pygmy goats, and even white peacocks. Our visit kicks off with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the property before we get up close for hands-on animal encounters, plenty of photos, and yes, the famous "cow cuddles." It's a peaceful, joyful, one-of-a-kind escape, and a chance to see how this family's conservation-first approach is healing the land. **EVENT TIMELINE** * 10:00 AM: Meet at The Standard Biergarten (Meatpacking) * 10:30 AM: Depart NYC * 12:30 PM: Arrive at Elk Ravine Farm and begin the guided tour * 12:45 PM: Horse-drawn carriage ride through the farm * 1:15 PM: Meet the animals and hands-on time (Highland cattle, water buffalo, yaks, goats, and more) * 2:30 PM: Tour wraps, farewell to our new furry friends * 3:00 PM: Head to a local eatery for lunch and drinks * 5:00 PM: Depart back to NYC * 7:00 PM (approx.): Arrive back in the city All timing is approximate and may vary based on group pace and traffic. ## **WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET** * Round-trip transportation from NYC * Private guided farm tour with a horse-drawn carriage ride * Hands-on animal interactions and "cow cuddles" with the Highland calves * Complimentary beverages on the ride home * OUTSIDERS host on-site ## **WHAT TO BRING** * Closed-toe shoes or boots you don't mind getting muddy (a must on a working farm) * Warm layers and weather-appropriate clothing (November farm days run cold) * Hat and gloves * Water bottle * Camera or phone (photos are encouraged!) * Cash for any farm goods you may want to take home ## **IMPORTANT NOTES** * Our adventures are full-day experiences. We do not recommend scheduling other activities that day, as return times can vary. * This is a real working farm. Dress for mud, uneven terrain, and cool weather. Proper closed-toe footwear is required. * Unsafe or unsuitable attire may result in denied participation for safety reasons. * If you have any medical conditions or injuries that might affect your ability to participate, please consult your physician beforehand. * A signed waiver is required to join the trip. Come meet the herd, soak up the countryside, and cuddle a Highland calf or two. Spots are limited, so reserve yours now.

Urban Hiking: Long Island City to Lower East Side