Let’s explore social events in Orlando, FL 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 Orlando where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Orlando
The Synergy Exchange Networking Breakfast
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Boston’s Coffee House
The Synergy Exchange Networking Breakfast is a dynamic weekly event every Monday where professionals from various industries come together to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships. This breakfast provides a welcoming and supportive environment for networking, allowing attendees to collaborate, exchange referrals, and grow their businesses. Whether you’re looking to expand your net(…)
Orlandopreneur Monthly Startup Happy Hour!
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Neveyah
If you consider yourself a member of Orlando’s thriving startup/entrepreneurial community (or want to join it), this event is for YOU! Meet and network with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors at our monthly networking Happy Hour events! You might even learn something.
Come see why we’ve garnered 2700+ members in the past 21 months, and average 170 attendees per Happy Hour event!
“Netwo(…)
Young Professionals in Orlando @ F&D Cantina – Thornton Park
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: F&D Cantina Thornton Park
Hey Young Professionals,
What an awesome event in October! The number of people who shared it was one of their favorite meetups was awesome and we’re so glad to bring you more!
For our next event, we’re heading over to the sister spot of our last event: F&D Cantina Thornton Park. F&D Cantina is easily one of the most aesthetically pleasing spots, conveniently located in Thornton Park next to Dow(…)
Join Us for a Special Friendsgiving Meetup at the Citrus Club!
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Citrus Club
This season, we’re bringing the spirit of Friendsgiving to our international community! Join us for a warm, welcoming evening at the Citrus Club, where we’ll celebrate connections and friendship in the heart of downtown Orlando.
**Event Details:**
📅 **Date:** November 20th
⏰ **Time:** 5:00 PM
📍 **Location:** Citrus Club, Downtown Orlando
As we gather, enjoy happy hour prices 5-7pm and discount(…)
Board games at Stardust Video & Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Stardust Video & Coffee
Hello! Join us for good coffee, snacks, and board games. We start at 9:30am and go until 1pm. Some come a little later, others leave a little earlier. I’ll have games we can play. Bring 1, or a few, of your favorites, too.
Late joiners and walk-ins are welcome.
\**Parking spots*: in the parking lot, on the street, or across the street (liquor store parking lot – at your own risk, but no one’s re(…)
LikeMinded – O-Town Real Estate Investor Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Monroe
At LikeMinded, we believe that the best deals are made when driven individuals come together. Join us to network with a vibrant community of real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are as passionate about success as you are.
Our meetups are more than just social gatherings—they’re opportunities to build lasting partnerships that can take your business to the next level. Whether (…)
Orlando Brunchfest
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Grove Park
## [Orlando Loves Brunch!](https://orlandobrunchfest.com/event-details/)
The Orlando Brunchfest features bottomless mimosas with your free souvenir cup. Local brunch specials and food trucks with $5 samples are available from food vendors. There is live music with our onstage DJ giving away cash prizes, theme park passes and promotional giveaways from our sponsors. Proceeds from the Orlando Brunc(…)
Dinner at High Tide Harry’s
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: High Tide Harry’s
Great seafood! Hope you’ll join us!(…)
Boardsgiving Potluck 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Summit Church Herndon
Thanksgiving is approaching fast and with it comes our yearly Boardsgiving celebration. Join us on Saturday, November 23rd from Noon to 7 PM at Summit Church for food and board gaming fun! (in the student center directly across from the church, this is not a church event but they were kind enough to let us utilize their space). Please spread the word and feel free to bring guests! Since this is a (…)
Tamarind Indian Restaurant
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: TAMARIND INDIAN CUISINE
A favorite Indian Restaurant of many. This restaurant is across the street from Ruth’s Chris Winter Park just off of 17-92, on the West side. It’s located next to Petco on the Ross store side. Southwest corner of the Parking lot. I usually enter from where 17-92 intersects with Webster. Then turn to the left. I’m looking forward to seeing a good group here. This restaurant has made special accommo(…)
19th Hole Golf Networking
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Dubsdread Golf Course
$30 per person – Collected at sign-in (includes 9 holes plus 2 drink tickets and includes free range balls – payment is taken at the clubhouse at time of arrival – Cash or Credit)
3:30pm Tee Time – Shotgun Start- Foursomes will be randomly selected prior to start – Scramble format
Closest to the Pin Contest & Longest Drive Contest – Prize
Networking at Ollie’s Public House after Golf
Please RS(…)
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER GENERAL MEETING – Bonnie Philp
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Leu Gardens
**Central Florida Chapter General Meeting – November 21st**
**Leu Gardens – Magnolia Room**
**6:30pm \- Social Time \| 7:00pm \- Presentation Begins**
Join us for our monthly meeting at Leu Gardens! We’ll kick off with some social time at 6:30pm, so feel free to bring a snack to share with the group. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
This month’s speaker, ***Bonnie Philip*** *is an active en(…)
Technically It’s Tuesday Evening Club Practice
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Orlando Dragon Boat Club
\*\*\*NON-MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:\*\*\*
Non-Members will be sent a link to pay in order attend a practice. With the recent spat of no-shows we are forced to begin to charge for practices. This amount will be credited towards your yearly membership once you join. Thank you for your understanding
CURRENT PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS DURING POST-COVID:
1. We are filling boats to capacity. If we have more th(…)
(The Back Alley) Murder Mystery Book Club
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Smoke and Donuts
“Glamorous, gripping, absolutely heaps of fun. I loved this.”—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Paris Apartment
“Unexpected delights await on every page of Ram Murali’s impressive and captivating debut. Crisp as a gin and tonic and delightfully wicked, this smart, smart novel delivers a sophisticated, subversive murder mystery set in the highest stratosphe(…)
BotC night at Hourglass Brewery at the Hourglass District
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Hourglass Brewing at Hourglass District
Join us at Hourglass Brewery for our next social game night! We plan to play games throughout the evening with small games and grabbing a drink from the bar and good from the nightly food truck.
Official time is 7PM-11PM. Feel free to come early and get a drink or a bite at a local restaurant. Hourglass closes at 11PM.
We play small board games from 6-7.
We look forward to meeting and playing w(…)
Volunteer at the Prince of Peace Food Pantry!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Prince of Peace Lutheran Prsch
Update: No sign up required. Check in with Barb upon your arrival, and say you are with Meetup/Kiwanis. 🙂
Volunteer roles include taking bags of food to a guest’s car, helping direct traffic in and out of our campus, and taking required information from guests upon arrival.
Closed toe shoes are required as well as any red shirt to designate you as a volunteer. We promise that you will have a re(…)
Dads Night Out: The Commission Beer Chamber
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Commission Beer Chamber
It’s back by popular demand! Let’s put some hops in Hip Hop at this throwback craft beer joint. Every Wednesday they do Wu Wednesdays to honor hip hop legends Wu Tang Clan. The last meetup we had here was a blast, we look forward to seeing you!(…)
November Veggie Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Plantees
Plantees (www.planteesburgers.com) features vegan food.(…)
Let’s Talk Toastmasters
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Tulip Nails
Greetings Fellow Toastmasters and Honored Guest.
Join us every Monday evening at 7PM for an exciting Toastmasters meeting where you can hone and improve your public speaking skills. #toastmasters#tmd84#toastmastersd84
Publicspeaking(…)
Monday Night Tennis with SWOT (11-18-24)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Lake Cane Tennis Center
Come play tennis with the SWOTTERS!
If you’re looking for some Monday night fun, which may include sweating, laughing, cheering, running, making new friends, and even playing a little competitive tennis, followed by good eats and drinks…. then SWOT is the answer!
(There will be 16 available playing spots!)
\*\*With the last 4 spots (13-16) I try to give priority first to NEW members and/or wo(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Orlando 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 Orlando on Visitorlando.com, Orlandodatenightguide.com, or Orlando.gov.
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CLASSIC MAYHEM • FLORIDA’S BIGGEST COLLEGE PARTY INVADES CLASSIC WEEKEND
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Hightide Orlando • Rooftop Bar
The Official Florida Classic After Party!
Bossman DLow Classic Weekend Saturday Performing LIVE at Rum Jungle
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Rum Jungle
Come party with us this Saturday for Classic Weekend with Bossman Dlow performing live at Rum Jungle – it’s gonna be lit!
CLASSIC WEEKEND KICKOFF: PRETTY GIRLS LOVE DON JULIO
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Night Shade Lounge Orlando
The Litttest Event to Kickoff Classic Weekend 2k24! #PrettyGirlsLoveDonJulio
8th Annual Classic Day Party
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Legends Resto & Lounge
Orlando’s Biggest Day Party on Classic Weekend
SOULED OUT DATES
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Celine Orlando
Welcome to Souled Out Dates Orlando- Early arrival highly suggested. Cover to be expected after 10 PM.
BLAME IT ON THE DAY PARTY MEETS WHOE | THE #1 ALUMNI DAY PARTY OF CLASSIC
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Ember Downtown Orlando Restaurant & Bar
Kickoff The Florida Classic at Orlando’s #1 Day Party For HBCU Alumni & Friends! Early Arrival Highly Recommended
TRAP RNB | FLORIDA CLASSIC FRIDAY KICKOFF AT TIER NIGHTCLUB
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Tier Nightclub
Get Ready For Florida Classic
The TRAP R&B Experience is back!! Playing your favorite R&B hits ALL NIGHT LONG…
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 17th
DOOR
Florida Classic Kickoff Happy Hour 3
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: District Gastro Bar
2024 Florida Classic Kickoff Happy Hour Event, Hosted by Gee & Lee, AkbarThomas, and The Craig Firm
Finally Friday : Classic Weekend 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Caoba Restaurant & Lounge
It’s finally Friday at Caoba
Christian Service Awards & Annual Breakfast
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: First Baptist Orlando
Presented by Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. Join us for breakfast and presentation of the Christian Service Awards!
Vino & Vinyl – An Old School Party with a Vibe
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Proper Orlando
Do you love a party where you dance, sing, and vibe all night? Well, Vino and Vinyl is what you are looking for!!!
NaKed
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: 11435 Rocket Blvd #104
The Official Klassic Weekend After Party! The Return of the Most Anticipated Party Of The Fall. #FAMU vs BCU 2024
Bad Girls Club Classic Weekend Friday At Beacham
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Beacham
Get ready for a wild night of Bad Girls Club Classic Weekend Friday At Beacham
ClassicWeekendCelebrityCharityBasketballGame
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Oak Ridge High School
Get ready for a star-studded game of hoops and giving back at the Celebrity Charity Basketball Game Classic Weekend Edition
I LOVE MY HBCU DAY PARTY – THE #1 DAY PARTY OF CLASSIC WEEKEND!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Eden The Lounge
IT’S CLASSIC WEEKEND… YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!
HE$H – Anarchy Tour – Celine Orlando 11.21.24
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Celine Orlando
HE$H + beastboi. are bringing the BASS to Celine on 11.21.24 on the Anarchy Tour! See you on the dance floor!
MELO OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY BASH @ EUPHORIA DOWNTOWN –
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Euphoria Downtown Orlando
Get ready to celebrate Melo’s birthday in style at EUPHORIA DOWNTOWN – it’s gonna be lit!
Late Night Drip (Classic 2k24)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: 1201 Martin L King Dr
An interactive experience for you.
DAYJAVU (CLASSIC WEEKEND 2024)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Eden The Lounge
ANNUAL CLASSIC WEEKEND EVENING PARTY
MindTravel Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Concert in West Palm Beach, FL
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Meyer Amphitheater (on the grass)
Experience this beautiful musical journey as composer & pianist Murray Hidary brings MindTravel to Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Official Orlando – Friendsgiving @ Citrus Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Citrus Club
Join us for a memorable Friendsgiving at Citrus Club on November 20th! Gather your friends and celebrate the season of gratitude with an evening of festive drinks, good vibes, and fantastic company. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere and seasonal cocktails as we toast to friendship and make new memories together.
We are excited to see you at Citrus Club, a private club where diverse community leaders gat