Let’s explore social events in Philadelphia, PA happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Philadelphia where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Philadelphia
Social Pickleball at Moorestown Tennis Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Moorestown Tennis Club
**NEW TIME IS 11:30 – 1:30**
Come out to have FUN in an accepting social environment with Higher Beginner and Lower Intermediate players. Meet new people and build friendships in this group where play is easier with no bangers, slammers or court hogs. All you need is a paddle, and a pair of court shoes. Come ready to have fun.
This is NOT A LEARN TO PLAY. THIS IS NOT DRILLING. JUST FUN PLAY! You(…)
(almost) Full Moon! Night Hike (no headlamps) – (about) 7 miles
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ Where: Mount Airy Tap Room
This is not the night of the actual full moon but I picked this night because
Moonrise is 3:30pm so it should be high in the sky by the time we start hiking
Will hike in snow but will cancel for rain/bad driving conditions
(if there’s snow on trails, make sure you have proper hiking boots)
actual full moon does rise early enough to work for us
If you want to get food/drinks first, arrive at Mount(…)
Chesnut Hill mostly urban hike, little off trail night hike…7 miles
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: ACME Markets
\*\*6:15pm SHARP DEPARTURE\*\*
Join me as we cruise through the streets of Chestnut Hill at about 3.2-3.5 mph passing by some pretty amazing homes as well as passing through the shopping and restaurant district located on Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill. We will mostly be on the streets to visit some impressive neighborhoods , but there is some off trail mixed in to this adventure.
Gear: Sneaker(…)
Intermediate Pickleball @ Moorestown Tennis Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Moorestown Tennis Club
This session is for intermediate play. We currently have 4 courts for 2 hours (with the ability to expand) and need 17 players to hold this session. First game: winners stay and split, losers sit. After first game, play 2 consecutive games.
We ask players to be mindful to update their RSVP at least 2 hours prior to the meetup. We will closely monitor the “going” list. If you sign up, *please* sho(…)
Intermediate Pickleball @ Moorestown Tennis Club
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ Where: Moorestown Tennis Club
**WE ARE BACK AT THE TENNIS CLUB AND THE TIME IS NOW 11:30 – 1:30**
This session is for intermediate play. We currently have 4 courts for 2 hours (with the ability to expand) and need 18 players to hold this session. First game: winners stay and split, losers sit. After first game, play 2 consecutive games.
We ask players to be mindful to update their RSVP at least 2 hours prior to the meetup. We(…)
3.5 Level at River Road Courts(ONE TIME EVENT)
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: River Road Courts
Please never ever ever use metal shovels to clear courts of snow or leaves.Please be aware that throughout the fall, winter, and spring, players may need to bring blowers and brooms to clear leaves off these courts. These are outdoor courts.
This event is for 3.5 rated players or better. We are here to have fun but to also be competitive . There will be some hard hitting, fast play, and strategic(…)
Afternoon Tyler Trek – 6 – 7 miles
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: TYLER STATE PARK BOATHOUSE
Join us for an afternoon hike at picturesque Tyler State Park. We will hike 6 – 7 miles on both the wooded and paved trails of the park, travelling along Neshaminy Creek and the brook that feeds into it. Moderate/Brisk pace, anticipated hike time 2 – 2.5 hours. Terrain on the wooded paths is mostly flat with a few short climbs and the paved paths have some rolling hills which afford great views. R(…)
7-Day Sugar-Free Challenge – Starts March 10, 2025
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ Where: undefined
**Are You Tired of Feeling Stuck in the Sugar Trap?**
JOIN THE 7-DAY CHALLENGE HERE: [https://bit.ly/7DayNo-SugarChallenge](https://bit.ly/7DayNo-SugarChallenge)
🍭 Do you constantly crave sugar, even when you’re not hungry?
😴 Are you always tired, sluggish, and struggling to stay focused?
⚖️ Do you feel like no matter what you do, you just can’t lose the weight?
🔥 Do you experience bloating(…)
Pennypack Trail – starting from Pine Rd (4 miles)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Pennypack Trail Parking
This is a paved trail that runs alongside the Pennypack Creek. There are several short but steep hills. We’ll walk about two miles one way, then turn around. Total distance will be four miles.
If the parking lot is full, it’s ok to park on the street.
The parking lot is on Pine Road across the street from Fox Chase Farm.
We’ll meet near the entrance to the parking lot at the start of the trail.(…)
Double Nickel
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Double Nickle Brewery
Hope you guys are able to make it(…)
Come join us at NTFC for Pickleball. $20/person -Unlimited play 330-530pm
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: 405 Richboro Rd
Come join us for Pickleball. $20/person -Unlimited play 330-530pm. Pay at the door. No walk-ins – only meetup signups. If you cannot attend, you must cancel online 24 hours in advance. We reserve the right to charge you $20 at your next event, if you do not cancel 24 hours in advance, or are a no show.
PLEASE REMEMBER – LESSONS ARE SEPERATE FROM OPEN PLAY….. Thanks, Mike Kusters/NTFC(…)
GLOW IN THE DARK PICKLEBALL PARTY
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Kennedy Center
KGR Pickleball presents it’s first…
GLOW IN THE DARK PICKLEBALL PARTY
Come enjoy the latest and super fun craze in pickleball.
There’ll be food, music, fun & lots of Dinks.
See you on 3/15/25(…)
Geronimo’s Peruvian Cuisine BYOB
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Geronimo’s Peruvian Restaurant
Join us for what we hope is a delightful evening of delectable dining and exquisite wine as we dine at Geronimo’s Peruvian Cuisine. Geronimo’s has been nestled in the Ambler PA area since 2021. This cozy establishment highlights their passion for market-fresh ingredients, authentic cuisine, and an enjoyable atmosphere. The menu features a selection of dishes, all made in-house by their team of tal(…)
PICKLEBALL-COMPETITIVE W/ CHALLENGE COURT (OUTDOOR)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Horsham Pickleball Courts, Outdoor
**BRING BALLS, MONITOR THE WEATHER AND THE COMMENTS.**
**COMPETITIVE:**
This session is for players with more advanced pickleball skills.
Suggested guidelines for playing in this group include the following:
1. Do you understand the rules of the game and are you familiar with the game strategy?
2. Are you familiar with and can use in a game some of the basic shots in pickleball – drive, volley, d(…)
Moorestown – 3.5+ Competitive Pickleball8:00am Start Time
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ Where: Moorestown Tennis Club
* ***The fee is $13.00 for 2 hours. Payment will be collected by the host at the venue.***
This session is for 3.5+ advanced competitive play. Players should be highly skilled in all phases of the game, i.e., third shot drops, dinking, strategy, etc. First game: winners stay and split, losers sit. After first game, play 2 consecutive games.
A challenge court(s) will be instituted if we have a mi(…)
Road/Trailside Bike Repair: How to Fix It and Get Home
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Twining Valley Park Clubhouse
**Update as of 2/24/25: This workshop is now full, but we are accepting people on the waitlist. Please see the info in the text below. Thanks!**
Does your lack of bike repair knowledge worry you when you’re on a ride? Take this hands-on class to learn about your bike’s key mechanical systems and practice basic “field” repairs to get yourself back riding in the case of a road- or trail-side mechan(…)
PICKLEBALL-ALL LEVELS (OUTDOOR)
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Horsham Pickleball Courts, Outdoor
**BRING BALLS, MONITOR THE WEATHER AND THE COMMENTS.**
**LET’S PLAY!** Our meetups will have 6 courts to play on (courts #1 through #6) with 40 players per session. Courts #7 and #8 will be reserved for public use at all times. If no one is playing on those courts, we can use them as part of our Meetup session. However, if people not in the Meetup session show up to play, we must vacate the public(…)
PICKLEBALL-ALL LEVELS (OUTDOOR)
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Horsham Pickleball Courts, Outdoor
**BRING BALLS, MONITOR THE WEATHER AND THE COMMENTS.**
**LET’S PLAY!** Our meetups will have 6 courts to play on (courts #1 through #6) with 40 players per session. Courts #7 and #8 will be reserved for public use at all times. If no one is playing on those courts, we can use them as part of our Meetup session. However, if people not in the Meetup session show up to play, we must vacate the public(…)
PICKLEBALL-ALL LEVELS (OUTDOOR)
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Horsham Pickleball Courts, Outdoor
**BRING BALLS, MONITOR THE WEATHER AND THE COMMENTS.**
**LET’S PLAY!** Our meetups will have 6 courts to play on (courts #1 through #6) with 40 players per session. Courts #7 and #8 will be reserved for public use at all times. If no one is playing on those courts, we can use them as part of our Meetup session. However, if people not in the Meetup session show up to play, we must vacate the public(…)
March Blood on the Clocktower at EPGS!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Oxford Valley Mall
***Blood on the Clocktower*** is a social bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 20 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. Will the Good townsfolk successfully deduce and execute the Evil demon before it’s too late?
Are you a fan of other social deduction classics like Mafia, Werewolf, The Resistance and Avalon? Blo(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Philadelphia is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Philadelphia on Allevents.in, Ticketsonsale.com, or Visitphilly.com.
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Erin Express St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Philadelphia
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Misconduct Tavern
Join us for one of the Nation’s Longest Running Bar Crawls! The Erin Express is legendary. Join us and make your own story.
The Millennials Reunion PHILLY | DANCE PARTY | Strictly 28+ {Sat Mar 15}
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Roar
Millennials Reunion Party Series 1981 – 1997 | Stay Off Your Phones; Be Ready to Dance
REWIND/ Club Dances Reunion
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: 218 W Chelten Ave
Rewind Remembering the time Club Dances , 923 , 1310 , Winners , Elmwood Skating Rink , super Sunday No School Monday .
The Philadelphia Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Artist and Vendor Reservations)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Underground Arts
This ticket page is for ARTIST AND VENDOR RESERVATIONS ONLY. To purchase general admission tickets please visit the venue’s website.
Delco Irish Festival ☘️
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: The Ridley House
Get ready to celebrate all things Irish at the Delco Irish Festival ☘️, with Live Band, Beer Pong & Baggo, Multiple rooms & DJs, Irish Food
ISLAND VYBEZ
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: FringeArts
THE VYBEZ YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR HAVE RETURNED!!!!!!
Sistas In Suits: Who’s That Girl Women’s Empowerment Brunch!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Braid Mill
Get ready to brunch, connect, and empower each other at the Sistas In Suits Women’s Empowerment Brunch: I am Women! event!
The Chosen Ones: Entertainment Networking Event
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: The Fire
The Chosen Ones: Entertainment Networking Mixer
Date: March 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: The Fire, 412 Girard Ave, Phila, PA
Holi in Philly, Bollywood Day Party March 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Roar Nightclub
Holi Color party in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 15th at Club Roar. Doors open at 2PM (DAY PARTY) see below for more details.
Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Wicked Wolf
Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl is back and better than ever on Saturday, March 15th 2025! Pub Crawl at the best bars in Philly!
PAL Designer Bag Bingo
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: North Penn VFW
The Police Athletic League will be hosting a 16 Game, Designer Bag BINGO! $30.00 in Advance, $40.00 at the Door.
Kiss Me, I’m Irish: Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl (2 Days)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: 254
Barcrawlerz is taking over Philadelphia this St. Patrick’s Weekend!
Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Beat The Bomb Philadelphia
Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl on March 15th! Pub Crawl at the best bars in Philadelphia!
Darkness Dancing to Pieces – SATURDAY 3/15 @8pm
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: FringeArts
You’re invited to Koresh Dance Company’s 2025 Spring Home Season at FringeArts, with the world premiere of Roni Koresh’s latest work
An Evening with the Holy Post – Philadelphia Area
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Wayne United Methodist Church
Join Kaitlyn Schiess, Shane Claiborne, and HP Producer Mike Stralow with Holy Post community members in the Philadelphia area!
We Need Your Art, an evening with Amie McNee
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Head House Books
An evening celebrating author Amie McNee’s new book, “We Need Your Art”
Women’s Month Spring Social
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: barre3
Join us for a Spring Social celebrating our community and women-owned businesses. Snacks, Drinks, Giveaways, Vendors & More!
PHILADELPHIA, PA – UNLOCK PHILADELPHIA 2025 (1 DAY ONLY)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
It is time to get UNLOCKED, and PHILADELPHIA is the place. Revival, miracles, healings, deliverance, & prophecies will be abundant!
BarCrawl.com Presents :Philadelphia Leprechaun Lap- Philly’s Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: ladder 15
Philly loves to go GREEN for St Patrick’s Day at the Leprechaun Lap where shamrocks and shenanigans, are celebrated!
The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Philadelphia
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Raven Lounge
Join us for the ultimate St Paddy’s Bar Crawl in Philadelphia, where good vibes, green drinks, and festive fun collide this March 15th!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Theatre Series Spring 2025-OBJECTION – Improv BYOB Event
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
Come out and Join me for this Fun and Fabulous Musical. If you please contact me directly and we can make sure you get a ticket with the group. My number is 856-5362635. Tix are about $25 a piece, depending on the number of participants.
Here is a Synopsis of the Show!!
Court is back in session for Objection! An Unscripted Courtroom Comedy. Based on a suggestion of something that isn’t a crime b
Events for Professional Women Empowerment
Breakfast in the ‘Burbs at Founding Farmers: A Conversation About Expectations
Join us for breakfast at Founding Farmers, where the coffee is strong and the connections are stronger. This month we’ll have A Conversation About Expectations led by Lauren Yellin Weinberg.
Philadelphia In Person Meetup: Unwind in Center City
Come unwind with us in Center City. We’re getting together at the Franklin Mortgage & Interest Co. to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Let’s help each other get through the week!