Let’s explore social events in Luton, 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.
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 Luton where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Luton
Monthly Conscious Living Group Night #5
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Holy Trinity Church Church Room
This group is developing very nicely and we’re having some very good evenings in which people are serving themselves well by caring to get more life out of their choices and self-awareness across the four main areas of life; mind, body, relationships and prosperity.
The opportunity to explore, feel and talk in a safe space is the basis of real value and benefit that we’re now starting to see in o(…)
Book Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: White Horse
This month’s book is “Caught” by Harlan Coben and has been chosen by Maggs.
17 year-old Haley McWaid is a good girl, the pride of her suburban New Jersey family, captain of the lacrosse team, headed off to college next year with all the hopes and dreams her doting parents can pin on her. Which is why, when her mother wakes one morning to find that Haley never came home the night before, and three(…)
A Complete Unknown @ Cineworld Hemel Hempstead
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Cineworld
Join us for a film & a chat before hand.
Film is 19:20 meet from 19:00 in Starbucks.
We have booked seat numbers J11 – J14
Please check to see what seats we’ve booked. Once you have booked, RSVP & then post your seat numbers in the comments, so we know where our group are sitting & can book seats near each other, either in the same row or in front/behind us.
**Website** https://www.cineworld.co.(…)
Saturday Walk: The Red Lion, Marsworth to Wilstone
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Red Lion
This is an idyllic 6 mile route that takes us from the delightful Red Lion Pub in the village of Marsworth, on to the nearby village of Wilstone, along the reservoir and on to Marsworth via the canal paths – a walk with delightful twists and turns and a bit of everything. Walking time approx. 2 hours.
The price for the walk is £2 to cover costs.
After the walk there’s the option to stay for a ch(…)
Monthly boardgames meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Linslade Community Hall
Our regular scheduled monthly session.
This will be a physical, in-person event in Linslade Community Hall.
Please sign up so we can comply with limits on numbers in the hall.
See our website for updates and details. https://www.lbboardgames.org.uk/
Come along, bring some games if you’d like. Newcomers always welcome!
£6.00 for the day, to cover the hall hire. Free for first-time attendees, a(…)
Walk Around Harpenden
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Harpenden Car Park
Meet at: Baa Lambs Car Park , St Albans Road , AL5 2JF , you need to pay to park, unless you arrive earlier and find another spot to park.
The walk is 3.5miles that will take around 80-90mins.
**Cost to attend the event**
If this is your first event with us, then you do not have to pay to attend, it’s on us.
Otherwise, its £5 to attend as a one off **OR** you can pay £10 annual membership and a(…)
Mid-week Quiz & Social @ Steamcoach – Boxmoor
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: The Steamcoach
Everyone is welcome & you don’t have to be good at quizzes to attend. Enjoy a fun & social quiz evening. Maximum of 6 per team, so we will split into teams depending on numbers on the night. **Cost is £2 per person, please bring cash with you.** Cash prizes. The function room/restaurant area at the back of the pub has been reserved for us from 8:00pm, if anyone fancies having dinner or drinks & a (…)
Friday night meal at Bill’s
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Bills, St Albans
Enjoy s bite to eat at this popular city centre bar/restuarant.
Please ensure you are committed when you sign up to the event as there is a table booked for us.(…)
Thirsty Thursday
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: THE ALBERT INN
Thursday is the new Friday! Come along to the Albert anytime after 7:00pm for drinks and to make some new friends! There’s a quiz starting around 7:30pm.
Bring £2!(…)
Wednesday Night at The Drapers Arms
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: The Drapers Arms
Seeing as Wetherspoons is temporarily closed, I have decided to do an alternate venue for Wednesday night.
We are at the Drapers Arms in Stevenage Old Town from 7pm.
The Drapers Arms (Stevenage Old Town)
76 High Street
Stevenage
SG1 3DW
Look forward to seeing you then!(…)
Madness and The Specials Tribute – with a discount for us!
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Berkhamsted Civic Centre
Note that I will not be attending and marked as Host merely for admin purposes…. We have a discount code for these events. RSVP and buy your own tickets with the code BSOCIAL10 to get 10% off the ticket price [here](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/berkhamstedentertainment?) and to check details. Use the Comments section to arrange to meet there.
\*\*INSTRUCTIONS: To get discount with no book(…)
Roleplaying at Marshalswick Library
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Marshalswick Library
Join us at our new venue at Marshalswick Library for all manner of roleplaying fun! We run one-off sessions using various different systems. Whatever your experience level everyone is welcome – no prior knowledge of any system is required, just turn up and play! Entry is just £4 and we hope to see you there.
There is free parking either in the car park between the library and Marks and Spencers, (…)
Midweek Walk: ASHRIDGE HOUSE, Golden Valley and Berkhamsted Common
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Ashridge House
I’d be very grateful if members could make a £1 donation towards Meetup costs. For anyone who has gone ‘cashless’, please transfer payment to the KROO Bank Meetup account:
Martin Jones
04-07-09
#00779315.
Otherwise, it’s possible to make a payment through PayPal using paypal.me/MartinJ1986 and choosing the friends and family option.
Thank you!
Discover The Golden Valley, a hidden gem of the Ashri(…)
Coffee morning: Nena Craft Bakery, Berkhamsted
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Nena Craft Bakery
This is a relaxed coffee morning from 10.30 to 12.30. You can join is at any time.
Nena Craft Bakery is a family-run business in the heart of Berkhamsted. The address is 214 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AG.
The best option for parking is the Canal Fields car park which we often use for walks and it is free. However, this can be busy so other options are the car parks next to Tesco or Waitrose wh(…)
Bimonthly Meeting @ Asda Stevenage
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Asda Stevenage
This is our regular meeting at Asda Stevenage, held on the 1st Friday of every month.
Please note by RSPV or attending all attendees have agreed to comply with Asda’s room booking policy as set out in the Message boards here:
https://www.meetup.com/Stevenage-Boardgame-Club/messages/boards/thread/53351479
A wide selection of other peoples board games are usually available to play, but feel free (…)
Weekly Baby Steps Dance Sessions , Knebworth Village Hall
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Knebworth Village Hall
These classes are run by a professional dance teacher (Michelle Mansfield) who is also a qualified Ofsted registered early years SENCO childminder with 40 years childcare and dance experience.
These classes are very relaxed, and you’re encouraged to interact with baby unless they fall asleep (it happens), sing along if you want but be warned I can’t sing!
**Cost**
The cost is £7 which can be pai(…)
Wednesday Night Board Games
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Adeyfield Community Centre
*Please use the entrance nearest the pub; turn left once inside and then right, and the club’s room is at the end of the corridor.*
Come and join us for some board games every other Wednesday night at Adeyfield Community Centre in Hemel Hempstead. Feel free to bring your own game/s or just bring yourself and play other people’s. We generally have a wide variety of games available and people ready(…)
Laser Pistol Shooting
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre
What We Do
Learn and practice:
• the skills needed to become an experienced Laser Pistol athlete,
• Laser Shooting regulations and all aspects of training and competition (including Risk Assessment),
• the responsibilities of the Range Officer, the participants and the audience,
• develop mutual respect and inspiration.
• What To Bring
Normal clothing, water bottle.
£5 [pay as you go] fee for eq(…)
Thursday: Absolute Beginner’s 3-Week SPR Course
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: One Dragonfly Studio
Join us for an Absolute Beginner’s 3-Week Reformer Pilates Course.
Reformer Pilates is a full-body workout that uses a reformer machine to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. It’s a low-impact exercise that involves precise movements and breathing techniques.
Max 3 per class
Thurs 6th March
Thurs 13th March
Thurs 20th March
£85 per person (save £5) plus get a free pair of pilates socks(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Luton 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 Luton on M.luton.gov.uk, Skiddle.com, or Wherecanwego.com.
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Annual Employment Law update
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Aubrey Park Hotel
Join us at the Aubrey Park Hotel for our regular employment law update from Debenhams Ottaway.
Sir Edwin Lutyens: Britain’s Greatest Architect?
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Dagnall Street Baptist Church
Professor Clive Aslet reveals fresh research which shows this most charismatic of architects in a new light.
International Womens Day Networking Event 2025, Stevenage, Herts
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Hotel Cromwell Stevenage
International Womens Day #IWD Women In Business Networking Event in Hertfordshire. Rewrite Your Story and Release your True Gifts
MIXX SOUL
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Shotz and potz
!!!MIXX SOUL!!! returns to Dunstable at Shotz & Potz Four more soulful Goodness
MumRise Gathering
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Waters Edge Marsworth
A relaxed evening of food, wine and great conversations with like-minded mums, all about that dirty word: ambition!
Spring Gathering UK/Europe (Leaders & Teams) 2025
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: South Hill Centre, Hemel Hempstead
Join us this March to connect, receive, be refreshed and encouraged!
The Big Family Iftar – Luton
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Grand Park Hall
An unforgettable Spiritual & Dining Experience ✨
South Africa: Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Waterkloof Estate, Stellenbosch
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Cellar Door Wines
A taste of South Africa’s finest biodynamically farmed wines from Stellenbosch.
Noize N Da Hood Presents DMANS Birthday Bash
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Fidel Gastro’s LU3 2SR Marsh House
Noize N Da Hood is BACK 8th March at Fidel Gastro’s. Come down and join us for a night full of Good Vibes Good Music #DrumAndBass
Spring Into Style
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Dalling & Co. Delicatessen
Join Karen for an evening jam packed with wardrobe wisdom as you learn how to create the perfect wardrobe for the coming season.
The Cottonmill Community Quiz Night
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Saint Julian’s Church of England
Join us at The Cottonmill Community Quiz Night for a fun evening of trivia and laughter with your neighbours! Nibbles provided!
Comedy Night
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Berkhamsted Golf Club, The Common, Berkhamsted, UK
Get ready to laugh your socks off at Comedy Night, where hilarious comedians will have you in stitches all night long!
Skinceuticals Event – Get to know your skin!
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Harpenden Skin Clinic
Join us for an exclusive Skinceuticals event where you’ll meet skincare experts and receive personalised skin assessments!
Live Wrestling in Hemel Hempstead!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Highfield Community Centre
WrestleForce presents another 2 hour action packed extravaganza the whole family can enjoy!
Meet your Business Neighbours – “How to Gain Valuable Referrals”
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: HatTech Business Centre
Raise your business profile & get noticed by like minded businesses by joining our quarterly ‘meet your business neighbours’ event.
Every Brilliant Thing
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A 7 year old boy lists the brilliant things in the world to cheer up his Mum. A solo play to raise money for Mind. Affirming and uplifting.
Viva St Albans Salsa & Bachata
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: THE HUB ON VERULAM EVENT SPACE
Come and dance Salsa and Bachata at Viva St Albans, an event full of rhythm, fun and good music!
Charity Ceilidh
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Astral Park Sports and Community Centre
Come join us for a night of dancing, music, and fun at our Charity Ceilidh – all for a good cause!
Hitchin Book Festival picture book event with local author Alice Hemming 3+
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Next Page Books
Join us for a springtime picture book event and craft. Perfect for ages 3 and up
Be a brave ‘sole’ and take on The Park MK Firewalk in aid of Harry’s Rainbow
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: The Park MK
Ready to show your bravery by walking across hot coals at The Park MK Firewalk for Harry’s Rainbow?