Let’s explore social events in Leeds, UK 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 Leeds, UK. 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 Leeds
JavaScript Horror Stories
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: BJSS
Colin Wren loves a bit of horror, he also knows about running JS in production through loads of projects delivered through his years of experience software engineering. He is currently working at Glean. Colin along with others will share about their production experience and how you can run JS at scale in mission critical and enterprise level systems.
**Schedule (• timings subject to change)**
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Saturday Women Only Social
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Head of Steam
Our second monthly women only monthly social which takes place on the weekend instead, any questions let the host(s) know.
**Venue subject to change due to number of RSVPs and other unforeseen circumstances, check back here before setting off**
The end time is a rough estimate to allow you to also attend a mixed event we are running that afternoon, if there is one. Depending on demand the group (…)
Tuesday lunch at The Fox
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: The Fox, Menston LS29
I have not been here for quite a while, but recent reviews look good so let’s try it!
Table is booked in my name in the restaurant for 1pm.(…)
Baildon – circular walk
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Baildon towngate
Baildon and the Curlew cafe circular.
Meet at Baildon Towngate for 10.45 start.
Goes to Tong Park and past the Dam via the War Memorial. Continue to cross Bradford and Hollings Hall golf courses towards Lunds Farm and Willow Lane Track towards Tranmere Park. The route continues Thorpe Farm where you turn left and follow a farm track towards Hillings Lane. Option to visit Curlew Cafe or continue to(…)
LGBT+ Squash @ Kirkstall
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Kirkstall Leisure Centre
For newbies and regulars alike, join us at our classic weekly Kirkstall Leisure Centre session!
We have everything you need to play all included in the price and we’re happy to show you how to play!
**Active Leeds cardholders now play for free as part of their membership when they bring their valid card.**
Travel is easy with free on-site car parking and public transport nearby.
Drop us a mess(…)
Bingley Bash
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Main Street Car Park
Welcome to Leeds Mountain Bikers (LMB). We meet regularly for adventurous and challenging off-road rides and our aim is to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere in which to enjoy our sport, with all the benefits of riding in a social group.
We welcome new members, but please understand that while many of our riders have a lot of experience, we do not hold any formal qualifications and we a(…)
Christian Social: Coffee and Chat
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Starbucks Coffee Co.
Hey everyone. I thought it would be great to do this again as a lot of people enjoyed it. Join me for coffee and chat at
Starbucks Coffee – 11 King St, St Paul’s St, Leeds LS1 2HL
It would be nice to have meet and talk to people in a relaxed environment.
We’ll be meeting for 11am.(…)
Halloween Rock and Roll Bingo Quiz
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Myrtle Tavern
Come join me, Diane and Nuala for the Halloween Rock and Roll Bingo Quiz at the Myrtle.
We have already bought tickets and have been told that they are going quick, if you wish to come please see if you can buy a ticket first and if you get one join the event. Please be aware that it is likely there won’t be any tickets left on the night so you won’t be able to just show up and come in.
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Writing Meetup and Social at The Soap Factory
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: The Soap Factory
**Please note – this event will be at The Soap Factory, 4 Whitehall Quay**
**Leeds, LS1 4HR. A short walk away from Leeds Train Station. It is a requirement to buy something from the venue when attending.**
*HOW WE WORK*
Time to write!
For the first half (from 6.00pm to 7.30pm), we work on our own material before drifting into more of a social! We work on our own projects, from novels to screen(…)
LIFF 2024: How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Cottage Road Cinema
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies has been a box office smash across South-East Asia where audience’s emotional reactions to the tear-jerking comedy drama went viral on TikTok. Thai megastar Billkin plays M, a college dropout who becomes full-time caregiver for his irascible, cancer-stricken grandma as he vies for her substantial inheritance with the rest of her dysfunctional family. But M (…)
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Leeds
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: 188 Woodhouse Ln.
Hello 👋🏼,
Welcome to Sahaja yoga meditation in Leeds
We have in person meetings on wednesdays from 7.15pm to 8.30pm
188 Woodhouse Lane,
Leeds LS2 9DX
http://www.leedsquakers.org.uk/meetings/central-leeds
We will start with an introduction for new joiners followed by meditation and video extracts of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga meditation.
No physical exercise is in(…)
Blood on the Clocktower
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: The Tetley
Blood on the Clocktower returns! Join us for another session of lies and deceit in the town of Ravenswood Bluff!
It will be beginner-friendly, so if you’ve not played before or only played a few times, there will be a full rundown of rules, but for those who don’t know it’s a social deduction game in the same genre as Mafia and Werewolf, but with a few key differences: everyone gets a unique char(…)
Leeds Pool Squad Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Northern Snooker Centre
We want to bring together people that enjoy playing pool. We’re open to anyone at any skill level and we would love for you to join us!
Everyone can meet up around the bar area and get to know each other a bit first. Please try to arrive in the first half hour (or message me) so we can take you into account for tables. We will start the games at 19:30 and play through until 21:30. The tables will(…)
Meditative Walk around the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Kirkstall Abbey
### **Join us for a short introduction to Raja Yoga meditation and a reflective walk … 10.30 am – 11.30 am every Wednesday**
### **Next date:- 30th October**
### Meet at Kirkstall Abbey Visitors’ Centre.
### **All welcome. Event Free of Charge (Kirkstall Abbey charge may apply).**(…)
Speed Dating / Leeds / Age group: 21-35
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Chino Latino
**PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE PART IN THE EVENT UNTIL YOU HAVE PURCHASED A TICKET.** RSVP NUMBERS DO NOT REFLECT THE TOTAL NUMBERS ATTENDING, MOST OF THE BOOKINGS FOR THE EVENT COME FROM OTHER SOURCES.
To make a booking please visit our website **www.fastlovespeeddating.co.uk** . The normal price for this event is £17 per ticket, but you can get **£5 off per ticket** for you and you(…)
LeedsAcro Intermediate Partner Acro Class
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Heart Centre
Booking required: [29th October Guest Teacher class](https://momence.com/Scarlot-Robinson/LeedsAcro-Mixed-Level-Class%3A-Guest-Teacher-Alex!/103240323)
On Tuesday 29th October, Alexander Milne will be joining LeedsAcro as a guest teacher!
*The class is mixed level and suitable for anyone with a foundational knowledge of partner acro and an understanding of safe spotting.*
Having trained with Ci(…)
Mini Adventures’ Games Night – One Game Endless Fun
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Starlings Independent Beer & Coffee House
Board games night – ‘one game – endless fun’!
Welcome to the mini adventures’ board games night on Tuesday 29th October at Starlings in Harrogate, from 7pm-9pm.
Starlings has a wide variety of food and drinks you can purchase from the bar. They have kindly allowed us to use one of their private rooms upstairs to play our board games.
Our theme for this evening is ‘one game – endless fun’. We wi(…)
Thursday night indoor football/futsal (6 aside)
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Quarry House
Indoor football session Thurs 7pm.
Our football sessions aim to allow us to build connections and relationships with a diverse group of players from many different backgrounds, sharing a love of football, community and having fun.
We play a friendly but competitive game, mixing different members every week to make teams.
There is a cost of £5 for the session(…)
Free Open to Everyone Evening!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Leeds Hackspace
What’s happening?
Are you an artist, maker, hobbyist, tinkerer, engineer or someone who just likes to make things or even just discuss creativity in Leeds?
Come along and talk to like minded people and members at Leeds Hackspace, feel free to bring along a project that you’re working on or just have a chat.
So is this free? Do I have to book or something?
Yes, it is free, just turn up and one (…)
Code and Coffee
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: La Bottega Milanese
Join us for Code and Coffee on Tuesday mornings at 8am!
Code & Coffee is an informal weekly get-together in Leeds city centre. Come hang out and write some code, talk tech, or just enjoy the coffee! There is no agenda or organised activity; attendees might typically bring a laptop and hack on a hobby project, work through a tutorial, take an interest in what someone else is working on, or just im(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Leeds 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 Leeds on Visitleeds.co.uk, Rshostels.co.uk, or Leeds-list.com.
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Yeadon Cricket Club Bonfire & Fireworks Display 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Yeadon Cricket Club
The Legendary Yeadon CC Bonfire and Fireworks Display is on 2nd November. This event sells out each year so don’t delay in getting tickets.
Leeds Whisky Festival 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Royal Armouries Museum
A celebration of whiskies from across the globe
Bonfire party @ The Pledwick
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: The Pledwick Well Inn
Our yearly Bonfire party and firework display on Friday 1st Nov with stalls / food /pizza kids entertainer and lots of fun !A fab evening!
BONFIRE NIGHT
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: LS12 5ES
Let’s gather around the fire, and watch fireworks at our epic BONFIRE NIGHT event!
West Park Leeds RUFC Bonfire & Fireworks Display 2024 .
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: West Park Leeds R U F C Ltd
Stalls, Food, Bar
Starts 6:00pm
Bonfire lit at 6:30pm
Fireworks 7:15pm
The Art History of Studio Ghibli with Helen McCarthy
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: The Wardrobe
Discover more from Studio Ghibli’s art, taking inspiration from mystical qualities and traditions from Japanese culture. Followed by Q+A
Otley RUFC Annual Bonfire and Fireworks
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Otley Rugby Club
The Otley RUFC Annual Bonfire is back for another year. Come and enjoy one of best firework displays, and hospitality in the Wharfe valley.
Prestige Flowers Presents: NXT LVL Bonfire Extravaganza
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Next Level
Join us Saturday 2nd November for NXT LVL Bonfire Extravaganza! Expect Live Music, DJ’s, Funfair Rides, Food & Fireworks!
Olof Palme Memorial Peace Lecture 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Royal Armouries Museum
Guest speaker: Jeremy Corbyn, Director of the Peace and Justice Project
Colin Greenwood at Waterstones Leeds
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Waterstones Leeds
The Radiohead bassist joins us to sign copies of his beautiful visual document of the band.
Notton Bonfire and Firework Display 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Notton Village Hall
Notton Bonfire and Fireworks, one of the largest Bonfire events in the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
We Are Wakefield First Friday Networking 1st Nov – Pontefract Racecourse
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Pontefract Racecourse
We Are Wakefield members and first timers will enjoy breakfast, networking and key speaker: HM Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire
Moorlands cc bonfire and fireworks 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Moorlands Cricket Club
Get ready for a night of sparkles and warmth at Moorlands CC Bonfire and Fireworks 2024 – it’s gonna be lit!
IStructE Yorkshire Annual Awards Dinner 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: The Met Hotel
The IStructE Yorkshire Region Group is delighted to invite you and your guests to celebrate THE YORKSHIRE STRUCTURAL AWARDS 2024.
HELLE-O-WEEN III
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Oporto
HELLE-O-WEEN IS BACK. Join us across two nights as we bring you some of our favourite acts at our home: Oporto Bar.
Firework spectacular – Liversedge Cricket Club
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Liversedge Cricket Club
Get ready for a night of fun at Liversedge Cricket Club’s firework Spectacular! Come join us on Friday 1st Nov. Book a ticket now
Project House of PLAY: Autumn edit
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: Project House
Step into the warehouse of PLAY to celebrate everything autumnal. Folky, cosy, play, art and music for all ages!
Halloween Beer Club
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Saltaire Brewery
Join us for a spookily good time at our Halloween Beer Club event on November 1st .
150th Anniversary, Leeds Fine Artists
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Leeds Art Gallery
Join us to celebrate 150 years of activity – Leeds Fine Artists and historic connections with the Art Gallery, Leeds Art Fund and the city.
Pips & Profits – Autumn Edition – Trade Live With Professionals
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Leeds Marriott Hotel
Learn to trade the financial markets and put education to theory with a full day of live trading!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Leeds: Halloween at Be at One Millenium Square
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Be At One – Millennium Square Leeds
We are delighted to invite you to another fun, friendly and exciting networking event at Be At One Leeds Millennium Square, inside the Electric Press.
Come have a good time, make new friends and mingle with like-minded internationals. Join us for a beer (or two), Prosecco or juice! (Ps: there will be NO food service)
Please feel free to dress up or wear something spooky/scary (OPTIONAL). If not,