Let’s explore social events in Fremont, CA 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 Fremont where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Fremont
SupportVectors Weekly Paper Reading Series
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
We are a group of applied AI practitioners and enthusiasts who have formed a collective learning community. Every Wednesday evening at PM PST, we hold our research paper reading seminar covering an AI topic. One member carefully explains the paper, making it more accessible to a broader audience. Then, we follow this reading with a more informal discussion and socializing.
You are welcome to join(…)
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Sunnyvale Bayland Park
Find your groove in this friendly and supportive drum circle!
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE? NO WORRIES! You will be gently guided into simple patterns that will have you drumming in no time.
NO DRUM? NO WORRIES! I have plenty to share, along with shakers, bells and other fun stuff 🙂
Recreational group drumming and music-making is a great practice that supports health & well-being. It’s transformatio(…)
Niles: Alameda Creek Trail
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Niles Canyon Staging Area
*Alameda Creek Trail* (out and back):
First ride of Cycling4Fun 2025 season. 22 miles total, Very light car traffic. This ride is a light duty ride suitable for beginner’s or experienced riders looking for scenic and relaxing ride.
Basically, a sea level (flat) ride.
Since this is a ride suitable for first-timers; find a friend who wants to start riding and invite them. There will be several som(…)
Hike at Alviso Marina County Park, ~4.5mi, 1.5-hour, easy hike
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Alviso Marina County Park
This hike at the serene and colorful area of Alviso Marina will repeat two Saturday mornings per month. We will hike along salt ponds, channel of the Guadalupe river and a network of levees. These easy hikes can be a way to train ourselves for longer hiking trips, and to meet your group members in person.
We will take Alviso Slough Trail. This is a flat, fast-paced hike and it can serve as a warm(…)
Propagating Native Plants at Home, a talk by Stanley Gu
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Peninsula Conservation Center
***This talk will be held in-person at the Peninsula Conservation Center and will not be available online.***
Growing native plants from seeds and cuttings is a great way to bring biodiversity to your garden, while saving money and connecting more deeply with nature. Stanley will share a few methods used to propagate plants at the Grassroots Ecology Native Plant Nursery and discuss ways to adapt (…)
January Meet
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Blackhawk Network
Join us on **Wed, Jan 22, 2025** at **5:30 PM** at **Blackhawk Network** for an evening of networking and learning. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the cybersecurity field. Don’t miss out on the chance to engage with industry experts and expand your knowledge. See you there! This meetup is in collaboration with CSA-SF
5.30 PM :- Gates open
6 PM-(…)
Wednesday Night Social Poker at Mission Peak SportsPlex in Fremont, CA
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Mission Peak Sportsplex
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♠️ WANT TO LEARN HOW(…)
Fantastic Toastmasters
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
\*\***Start Your Saturday with Growth, Connection, and Fun!**\*\*
Step into a welcoming community dedicated to personal and professional development. Our public speaking club is more than just a platform to improve communication skills — it’s a space where you can grow, connect, and thrive in a supportive environment.
Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting your journey, you’ll gain p(…)
Seed and Cutting Exchange & Plant Sale Pickup
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Peninsula Conservation Center
The Seed and Cutting Exchange will be on **Saturday, January 25 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Peninsula Conservation Center** (PCC), 3921 E. Bayshore Road in Palo Alto. This free event provides an opportunity to share and receive both seeds and cuttings of native plants. Browse the diverse offerings, ranging from easy-to-grow to hard-to-find, and go home with seeds and cuttings of new native plants! (…)
Headlight Give Away #8
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Fremont BART
Fremont BART Station east side 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Funded by Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club (ffbc.org), we will be giving away headlights to bicycle commuters who don’t have headlights. We can use your help to sign waivers, put on headlights, take photos of happy cyclists, and talk to them about cycling. Must be riding your bike to get a light. Ride your Bike!
We have Cycling Street Smarts bo(…)
Advanced Soccer Pickup with Lights!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Shoreline Athletic Fields
Bring white and dark shirts only! Advanced level, college, semi pro. We have the bigger yellow goals! If you can’t find it text or whatsapp me to 650-283-3232
If you RSVP but are late to game start your spot will be given up.
At Shoreline, check comments for updates.(…)
OPPORTUNITY: Join the event team for the 2025 PMW Mini-Conference
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Specialty’s Café & Bakery
Photo credit: Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.
**While it is possible to join this meeting remotely, it is much better to attend in person.** If you cannot attend in person, write to [email protected] for the meeting link.
**Here is an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills, add to your resume and LinkedIn profile, grow your network, earn PDUs if needed, and have fun.**
Meet with PMW mem(…)
Afternoon Movie In Union City: The Room Next Door
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Cinemark Century 25 Union Landing
**THIS EVENT IS WAITLIST ONLY, HERE’S WHY:**
**FFF>50 HAS MOVED TO A FABULOUS, NEW (PRIVATE!) LOCATION ON THE WEB. WHEN YOU CLICK TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, AN INVITE LINK TO OUR NEW HOME WILL BE REVEALED. CLICK THAT LINK TO JOIN OUR NEW-AND-IMPROVED COMMUNITY. ONCE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS APPROVED, SEARCH FOR THIS EVENT IN THE [insert your chapter name] CHAPTER, AND SIGN UP TO ATTEND. APOLOGIES FOR THE EXT(…)
Board Game Night
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Maker Nexus
Join us at Maker Nexus for board games and socializing! Bring a game to share or use one of the many we keep on hand. Meet your fellow makers and gamers!
No cost, but a donation to support the makerspace is greatly appreciated.(…)
🗣️ In-person – Toastmasters Meetup – Public Speaking Club
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: ICC
Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career?
Learn to give Impressive speeches and presentations in English to the public, media or in the office.
Who We Are
We are an open, friendly, and supportive group of folks focused on improving our communication, leadership, and public speaking skills. In every meeting, you’ll have a chance to improve on seve(…)
Board Game Playtesting at Games of Fremont
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Games of Fremont
Come to Games of Fremont to playtest some games in development!
This event is for open playtesting for board / card / tabletop games. Meet local designers, get feedback on your protoype, and come to play! Designers and interested players welcome, no experience needed.
Point of contact and organizer: Sean
* COST – Free! Consider buying something at the store if you’d like, though not required.
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TBD – Awesome Multi Family content
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Unitek College
We will update specific content 2-4 weeks before each Meetup. Save the evening in your calendar.
These meetings are open to all and are for networking and education.
All content is geared to enhance multi-family understanding and investing.
See you there :-)(…)
In Person Intermediate Chinese/English Conversation Group面对面中级汉语/英语会话小组
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Milpitas Public Library
If you believe you can already converse in Mandarin/English, but you would like to improve your skills, then this is the Meetup event for you! We plan to meet in person twice a month. Each meeting will be 1 ½ hours long. We plan to spend part of that time practicing Mandarin and another part practicing English.
NEW EVENT/NEW LOCATION:
Our Saturday January 25 meeting will be at 10AM in the Milpitas(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Fremont 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 Fremont on Patch.com, Fremont.gov, or Web.fremontbusiness.com.
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Songs of Splendor: The Bay Area Persian Choir
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Memorial Church
Join us for an evening of enchanting choral and solo/duet renditions of classic and new Persian songs at the Stanford Memorial Church.
Linfinity ‘Fest 2025 by Link Multifamily
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Hilton Santa Clara
Join Linfinity ‘Fest 2025 in the Bay Area! A 2-day event of networking, market insights, workshops, and fun. Fly into SJC. RSVP now!
Bay Area – Cyber Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summit
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Fremont Downtown Event Center
Join us at the Bay Area Cyber Leadership & Entrepreneurship for a Master Class on AI Security, Cyber Entrepreneurship & Data Breach Response
JAN 24| BOLLYWOOD NIGHTOUT | BARBIE THEME PARTY| SAN JOSE
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Myth Lounge
Let’s bring Barbie Party back ! Girls, dress up in fabulous shades of pink and let’s glam it up in true Barbie style! Book Free Pass Now !
2025 Chinese New Year Gala
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Stanford Memorial Auditorium (MemAud)
It’s that time of year again! We’re celebrating the Year of the Snake with a gala that has it all—dance, music, and memories!
Out in Tech SF South Bay x Synopsys: Pride and Purpose Panel
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: 675 Almanor Ave
Empowering LGBTQ+ Advocacy Through Unity
Beautify the Bike Path: Stevens Creek Trail
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Red Rock Coffee
Spend a morning on bikes with SVBC, Grassroots Ecology and Friends of Stevens Creek Trail keeping our waterways clean and beautiful!
AACSA’s 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon Presented by Amazon
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: San José State University Student Union Ballroom
Join us at AACSA’s 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon, presented by Amazon, to honor the legacy of Dr. King on January 20, 2025
The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: The Guild Theatre
Get ready to break the taboo and talk openly about menopause at The M Factor event – let’s shred the silence together!
Kloud K-Pop | 1/25/2025 Photocard Trading Night
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Kloud K-Pop
Bring your binders, your photocard wishlists, and your friends to Kloud K-Pop for our monthly photocard trading night!
Silicon Valley Career Expo 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Mountain View Senior Center
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with leading professionals from a variety of fields and gain insights into today’s industries.
BACK TO OUR ROOTS PT.2
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: TIKI PETE
Let’s reconnect with our cultural heritage at BACK TO OUR ROOTS PT.2 – a celebration of our traditions, music, and community!
Event Full – The Cleanup of a New Generation! – Olinder Dog Park
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Selma Olinder Dog Park
Come help us clean the Coyote Creek and Trail on MLK Day!
Night with the Artist: Laurus Myth at the Triton Museum
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Triton Museum of Art
Join us for an evening with the talented artist Laurus Myth at the Triton Museum – it’s going to be a night to remember!
MBEIC Presents: Motown Magic Fundraiser 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Elliston Vineyards
Join us for a night of Motown Magic at our 3rd Annual Fundraiser in the Bay Area from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
SANTA CLARA Platonic Touch Workshop: JANUARY 25th Edition
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 95054
FIVE hours of communication, consent, and cuddles, oh my!
Stanford/Langmore FEES Course 2025
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Stanford Center for Academic Medicine
Beginner to intermediate FEES course to provide information in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders using endoscopy.
Timely Book Talk On US-China Business Dealings
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: DLA Piper
Long-time SVB leader Ken Wilcox tells why keeping eyes wide open in China (and anywhere) is so smart but may get even tougher in 2025.
January Tour of Elizabeth Gamble Garden: Inspired by Water
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Step back in time to explore the life of Elizabeth Gamble and her historic gardens.
Moffett Field Museum • LUNCH & LEARN with Loreen Gibbons
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Moffett Field Museum
Join us Jan 22 at Moffett Field Museum for a Lunch & Learn with author Loreen Gibbons and a signing of All Eternity Lies Before Me.