Let’s explore social events in Huntington Beach, 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.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Huntington Beach, California. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Huntington Beach
Speed Dating Hike in Orange County | 23-34| Orange County Singles Events
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
**MUST BUY TICKET HERE:**
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**JUST CLICKING “ATTEND” AND HAVING AN RSVP WILL NOT GET YOU INTO THE EVENT.**
Join us at the beautiful Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve for a morning of(…)
@AIM Indoor Volleyball $10 cash ONLY. NO BEGINNERS, Inter to Adv: 5 Courts
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Aim Sportsplex
ROXIE will NOT ACCEPT MESSAGES ON MONDAY.
*You must be familiar with 5-1 and 6-2 rotations to play on Monday night.
COURT AND TEAM ASSIGNMENTS LINK:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QZ45q47oxQOS4RAuBgKq5PiH6RM1BOy8CPjbjzoMFLo/edit?usp=drivesdk
RSVP’S are closed at 3 PM. If you can’t rsvp, it’s full and/or closed. Those with a good history with our group will be prioritized from the wait(…)
Reggae+ Saturday Beach Party
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: SeaLegs at the Beach
***Don’t miss The Ojai Campout! With over 200 Rsvps from multiple groups! Only $30… Click [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/orange-county-free-concerts-meetup-group/events/302470462/)***
Join us at Huntington Beach for a Beach Party featuring a live performance by reggae/ska/punk Sublime tribute! SeaLegs at the Beach is part **beachfront** concert venue, part cafe, part **adult playground**. We’ll (…)
Girl Talk
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Huntington Beach Pier
Girl Talk !! Hi ladies let’s meet at pier and grab our chairs or blankets and have some real girl talk time on beach to discuss relationship, work , family and whatever issues that you want to feel like you have a safe space to share them with other woman . We can share what is working in life for us and ask for ideas or solutions for what’s not. I feel like I have allot of knowledge and I’m a gre(…)
Sunny Weekend Paddle Around Naples Island
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Leeway Beach
Calling all paddling enthusiasts!
Grab your board (or kayak) and meet us in Alamitos Bay, Long Beach. All skill levels are welcome, and you may also bring your furry friend if they’re comfortable.
What you’ll need:
* A paddleboard (or kayak)
* A paddle (don’t forget this)
Paddle Route:
We’ll be heading into the canals for a warm-up lap and then looping around Naples Island. (approx. 4 miles)
(…)
#OCHappyHour @ Sevilla (Costa Mesa)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Note #1: If you feel sick or unwell in ANY way, please stay home. If you have a cough, cold, fever, or if you’re sneezing or have a runny nose, it’s best to stay home until your symptoms have passed.
Note #2: Please buy at least one drink and, ideally, some food as well (like appetizers, for example) while at the event. Especially during these crazy times, we are grateful to have venues willing t(…)
Taco Tuesday at Crowne Plaza in Costa Mesa
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, an IHG Hotel
Join us for our first Taco Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza IHG Hotel in Costa Mesa! This venue is a gem with a spacious Fireside Lounge Tavern, a full bar, and a cozy patio—perfect for an evening out with friends.
As always, our goal is to support local spots and have a great time together. Whether you’re looking to make friends, craving delicious cuisine, or just a drink to unwind, there’s something(…)
Board game night at Harbor House!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Harbor House Café
Come hang out, grab a bite to eat and play with fellow gamers in our nifty back room!(…)
CSULB SHARK LAB AND MARINE LAB TOUR
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: CSULB
Join us for this private tour of CSULB’s world-renowned Shark Lab and Marine lab.
This is an amazing opportunity to learn about sharks and the important work these two labs do for the ocean and the study and welfare of sharks.
9:40 AM – 11:00 AM – Meet at the Shark Lab at CSULB. Give yourself plenty of time to find parking.
CSULB Hall of Science (HSCI) room 116
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Brunch at TBD(…)
Friday Mix and Mingle @ Dave & Buster’s (The Outlets at Orange)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Dave & Busters
**Follow us on IG @ocmixandmingle for event updates and stories! Tag us with #ocmixandmingle**
Find friends to build your next social circle
Find your next business contact
Find a fun experience to fill your evening
Everyone is looking for something, someone might be looking for someone like you!
Each event will be centered around organic, free-flow socializing. No pressure, no awkward ice breaker(…)
Trust – Hernan Diaz
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: El Torito
Even through the roar and effervescence of the 1920s, everyone in New York has heard of Benjamin and Helen Rask. He is a legendary Wall Street tycoon; she is the brilliant daughter of eccentric aristocrats. Together, they have risen to the very top of a world of seemingly endless wealth. But the secrets around their affluence and grandeur incites gossip. Rumors about Benjamin’s financial maneuvers(…)
Reggae+ Saturday Beach Party [free]
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◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: SeaLegs at the Beach
Join us at Huntington Beach for a Beach Party featuring a live performance by reggae/ska/punk Sublime tribute! SeaLegs at the Beach is part **beachfront** concert venue, part cafe, part **adult playground**. We’ll hang out in the lounge chairs with mimosas while watching the dolphins playing in the surf. SeaLegs has a full food and drink menu. Did you know that SeaLegs is one of the few places in (…)
Watercolor on the Beach 🌊 🦀 BEGINNER FRIENDLY or Bring your own Craft
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Huntington State Beach
Join me for a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the beach where we will be painting together! My inspiration for this event came from [this video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9cjIi1uv68/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) ☺️
$42 due by September 6th: [Venmo](https://www.venmo.com/u/cam3329) or [Zelle](https://ibb.co/R9JJZzf)
Bringing your own craft? There is no fee, just be sure to bring your own seating,(…)
Dive Bar Takeover!
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Madeleine’s
Are you looking for a neighborhood watering hole to hang out at, on a regular basis? Let’s foster and build new/and existing friendships within the community!
Do you like shooting pool with other like-minded women at a cool dive bar? Bring your friends and your quarters, and let’s play!
Come after work and feel free to grab your dinners from the many restaurants across the street, or in the loca(…)
Bright Blue Sky at Rose Theater
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Rose Center Theater
This is running on September 11 and September 12 at the Rose Theater.
A few of us have tickets for the 12th. There aren’t any seats left next to us, but you can comment where you purchase your seat as there are a couple rows with multiple seats together still available. Link to purchase tickets below:
[https://rosetheater.booktix.com/dept/RCT/e/BBS2024](https://rosetheater.booktix.com/dept/RCT/e/(…)
Lasst uns Deutsch sprechen! Lets speak German!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Old World Beer Garden
Lets have fun and enjoy a nice chat in German. Stammtisch! FULFILL YOUR MEMBERSHIP PURPOSE RSVP “YES”!(…)
Orange County Flag Football Group (Weekly Pickup)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Russell C. Paris Park
IMPORTANT: If we don’t reach a minimum of 25 RSVPs by Thursday evening, the event will be cancelled for that week.
Hey Everyone! We are a fun and competitive group who welcomes anyone who wants to play some football. This is a co-ed 18+ group and all skill levels are encouraged! We play every Saturday year round for an average 3-4 hours or until we can’t play any more! We look forward to playing (…)
How Religious Fundamentalism Hijacks and Becomes a Parasite inside Our Brain!!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: corner bakery
Excerpt from *Psychology Today*:
Religious fundamentalism—which refers to the belief in the absolute authority of a religious text or leaders—is almost never good for an individual. It is not accurate, though, to call religious fundamentalism a disease, because that term refers to a pathology that physically attacks the biology of a system.
But fundamentalist ideologies can be thought of as menta(…)
Irvine Code and Coffee
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Hangar 24 Orange County
* We are going to meet at **Hangar 24 at 6pm**.
* **Parking is free with validation (no purchase necessary)**, just make sure to park in the lot off Von Karman or the parking garage off Gillette and grab a ticket.
* **You do not have to be 21+** to enter the brewery. They have non-alcoholic drinks and various food items if you do not drink.
* Look for all of the people wearing **blue and white nam(…)
Motor Rodeo!
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: undefined
Join us on a ride to watch the 52nd annual Motor Rodeo in Huntington Beach.
The Southern California Traffic Officers’ Association’s 52nd annual Police Motorcycle Training and Skills Competition is Southern California’s premier Motor Rodeo and draws officers from all over the western states.
* Individual and Team Competitions
* Top Gun Competition
* Exhibitors and Vendors
Wednesday, September 11(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Huntington Beach, you can try out Surfcityusa.com, Huntingtonbeachevents.com, or Huntingtonbeachca.gov.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Huntington Beach, California
Besties Do Disney – 2024 California Retreat
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Get ready for the ultimate GIRLS TRIP! Our 2024 Besties Retreat in Anaheim, California is one you do not want to miss!
RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Hilton Anaheim
GRID Alternatives is teaming up with WRISE and RE+ Events to provide a dedicated space for jobseekers and solar companies to connect!
Agile Open SoCal 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Donald Bren Hall at UCI
Join us for the 15th annual Agile Open So Cal!
OC Health and Wellness Practitioner Networking Event
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Flora Fauna Wellness
Come join us at the OC Health and Wellness Practitioner Networking Event to connect, collaborate, and grow together!
Sistahs in the Word 2024 Conference
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Palms Park and Community Center
Get ready for a powerful gathering of strong women diving deep into the Word together at the Sistahs in the Word 2024 Conference!
Solar Fight Night – Bring on the Fight
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: City National Grove of Anaheim
The largest renewable energy non-profit fundraiser on the planet! After the RE+ Block Party. Registration is required.
Modelo presenta Los Nuevos Rebeldes, La Septima Banda y Decreto Norte
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
Modelo Presenta Los Nuevos Rebeldes, La Septima Banda y Decreto Norte
The Business of Dentistry: Elevate your practice!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: UCI Research Park
Learn how to take your dental practice to the next level at “The Business of Dentistry” event!
24th Anniversary of The G.R.E.E.N Foundation
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
Black Tie Dinner Affair to celebrate and to raise funds for cancer patients.
2024 Envision Summit & Book Expo
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Grand
It’s a book fair with a twist, so we’re calling it an expo!
A Great Day in the Stoke
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Huntington Beach Pier
The 3rd Annual A Great Day in the Stoke is the largest gathering of Black surfers in history! REGISTER NOW!
Wilson High School Class of 2004 – 20th Reunion
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Grey
Hey, Wilson High School Class of 2004! Let’s catch up, reminisce, and make new memories at our 20th reunion!
Orange County Integrative Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, an IHG Hotel, Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Join us at the OC Integrative Meetup for a night of connecting, learning, and embracing integrative approaches to health and wellness
The Paradise Room Comedy Nights W/ Jerry Garcia, J Valentino + More
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Yost Theater
Comedy Nights Inside The Paradise Room with special guest comics every week!
Orange County Tech & Finance Networking Event
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Mesa
Meet Established Professionals In Tech & Finance!
09.14.24 | VIBRA! LONG BEACH’S ULTIMATE REGGAETON BOAT PARTY
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Catalina Classic Cruises
Get ready to dance the day away at our Latin & Reggaeton Boat Party in Long Beach! Purchase tickets early before it SELL’S OUT.
Vibez on the Bay – Reggae Benefit Concert
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 250 N Marina Dr
An unforgettable evening of music and purpose at the first “Vibez on the Bay” festival, in the city of Long Beach.
USC Marshall Alumni OC: Back 9 & Breakfast Strawberry Farms Golf Club 9/13
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Strawberry Farms Golf Club
Kick off your Friday morning with fellow Marshall & Trojan alumni at our Back 9 & Breakfast at Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Irvine! Fight On!
OCTLC’S CHARITY LUAU AT NEWPORT DUNES
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
Come join us at the beach for food, friends, dancing, silent auction items and fun. You can’t miss this event. Newport Dunes delights!
CASE Summer Baseball Series (Los Angeles Angels)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Angel Stadium
Get ready for an epic summer of baseball with the CASE Summer Baseball Series featuring the San Francisco Giants!