About us
NewFriendsMKE has been bringing people together in the Milwaukee area for over 10 years. With more than 1,000 events hosted, our goal has always been simple: to create fun, welcoming opportunities for people to meet each other, make friends, and try new things.
We host a wide variety of events, including game nights, hiking, volleyball, meet-and-greets, festivals, and other social activities around the city.
All NewFriendsMKE events are free to attend. Whether you’re new to Milwaukee, looking to expand your social circle, or just want something fun to do, this group is a great place to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Everyone is welcome. Come join us, try an event, and meet some new friends in MKE!
Have an idea for an event? Reach out to Tommy at [TommyNFM@gmail.com](mailto:TommyNFM@gmail.com)
as we’re always open to new ideas and ways to bring people together.
Want to support the group? Donations help us keep NewFriendsMKE active and make it easier to organize fun events for the community. You can donate through Venmo: NewFriendsMKE or PayPal: [NewFriendsMKE@gmail.com](mailto:NewFriendsMKE@gmail.com). Donations are appreciated but never required.
Upcoming events
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Hike and Beer Garden - Gordon Park (August 15th)
Gordon Park, 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, USOn Saturday, August 15, at 1:00 PM, we’ll meet at Gordon Park for an approximately two-mile hike along the Milwaukee River.
Please note: We will be taking a different route from the hike scheduled for August 8.
The Traveling Beer Garden will also be at Gordon Park that weekend. After the hike I am sure many people will stick around for some food, beer, board games, and socialization.There is a parking lot right next to our meeting location, so parking and finding the group should be easy.
The hike will be of medium difficulty. You do not need to be a regular hiker, but we will be walking through the woods for part of the route, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Come alone, bring a friend, or bring your dog! It should be a fun afternoon, and I hope to see you there.Age range: Our hikes regularly attract people of all ages, generally from their early 20s through their 60s. The group is welcoming, and people of all ages should feel comfortable attending.
—Tommy Baker
NewFriendsMKE
TommyNFM@gmail.com
414-702-9892 — Text preferred50 attendees
Game Night! (Meet, Drinks, Food in Reserved Room)
Red Rock Saloon, 1225 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, USCome join NewFriendsMKE for a night of games, socializing, drinks, food, and more!
This is one of our most popular events and a great event for new people. Whether you’re brand new to the group or have been to several events before, this is a fun and easy way to meet people in a relaxed setting.
To help break the ice, we’ll have games like Giant Connect Four, Giant Jenga, Cards Against Humanity, Apples to Apples, Operation, and many more.
We will have our own reserved area on the entire second floor of Red Rock on Water St., along with our own bartender.
This event usually brings a great mix of regular NewFriendsMKE members and people attending for the first time.A few things to know:
- Red Rock has a great food menu if you want to order dinner or snacks.
- You do not have to arrive right at 7:00. We are usually there until around midnight.
- If you are new, it is completely okay to show up alone! We all had a first event at some point, and this group is full of welcoming people who are there for the same reason: to meet new people.
- I will have plenty of games, but feel free to bring one of your own to share.
- We will be easy to find. We have the upstairs area reserved. When you enter Red Rock, turn left and head upstairs.
This is a free event!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
I will provide updates as the date approaches.
Thank you!
—Tommy, Text: 414-702-9892
Want to support NewFriendsMKE? While our events are free to attend, there are still costs involved in keeping the group active and organizing events like this. Donations help with things like Meetup fees, supplies, games, event materials, and other group expenses. If you would like to contribute, you can donate through Venmo: NewFriendsMKE or PayPal: [NewFriendsMKE@gmail.com]
Donations are always appreciated but never required. The most important thing is that people feel welcome and have a good time.57 attendees
Past events
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