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.
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 Orlando, Florida. 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 Orlando
NextGen Orlando: Connect. Network. Give Back. (Happy Hour)
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: Lobos Coffee Roasters
The February Happy Hour was absolutely AMAZING! I’m so grateful to everyone who came out, brought your energy, and made our second event such a success. Your enthusiasm and support made the night unforgettable!
Thanks to you, we were able to give back to the Marine Discovery Center and contribute to their mission of restoring and protecting our waterways. It’s incredible what we can accomplish to(…)
Orlando Tech + Startups Social in Downtown🍸🎉
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Fixtion Restaurant & Bar
Join us for the Orlando Tech + Startups Social at the Downtown 🍸🎉
We host Tech Socials in a fun and welcoming social atmosphere.
**Join The Community:** **[https://www.techandstartups.com](https://www.techandstartups.com/)**
**About Us:**
Launched in 2023, we are a community of 10,000+ Startup Founders, Tech Professionals, and Investors. We are active in NYC, Miami, Boston, DC, Atla(…)
Young Professionals Network (YPN) Connect
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: UnionWest at Creative Village
**Are you between the ages of 18 – 39? If so, you’re invited to join us for a laid-back evening at First Thursdays YPN Connect!**
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind, have fun, and build meaningful Kingdom relationships with fellow young professionals. Experience genuine connections, great conversations, and a unique opportunity to blend faith and business.
**What to Expect:**
* **6(…)
March Kickoff: a World Cafe @ Purple Rock Scissors
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Purple, Rock, Scissors!
For our first event of 2025, we’re gonna keep it light and enjoy the creative vibes of one of downtown Orlando’s cool venues – [Purple Rock Scissors](https://purplerockscissors.com/about-purple-rock-scissors).
There will be food, drink and merriment for sure, but also sonic rhythms, digital interactive stations courtesy of [Chris Sell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersell3/) and [Chelsea S(…)
March Coffee Social
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: Hourglass Social House
Join us for a social networking event at Hourglass Social House.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dev come meet others that are interested in the same things as you!
We will be hanging out in the patio weather permitting.(…)
Sip Into Spring at Ivanhoe Village!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street
Come join us as we sip into spring at Ivanhoe village!!!
Out with the old, in with the new! As spring approaches, indulge in an evening of drinks, dining, and discovering local treasures! Take part in our sip and stroll event from 4-8 p.m., with glasses available for just $10 if purchased before March 1st. Participating businesses will have sips of wine, beer, cocktails/mocktails, or other specia(…)
Orlando Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: undefined
Orlando SMB/ETA Community!!
Come by Great Southern Box Company at 2105 N Orange Blossom Trail
and meet some amazing small business owners, buyers, builders, and acquirers in Florida.
And hosted by Eric Pacifici with [SMB Law Group](https://www.smblaw.group/) and Rand Larsen with [SMB Community](http://smbcommunity.co/)
The purpose of this evening it to have fun and meet other business owners an(…)
Board Game Night at Ivanhoe Park Lager House
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Ivanhoe Park Lager House
Board games, card games, party games! Join us for a night of social fun! Feel free to bring any games you would like. Don’t worry if you don’t have any, there are always games to play. So join a table, learn a new game, and enjoy the night.
Please support Ivanhoe Park Lager House by purchasing food or drinks. If you don’t want to purchase anything, then please consider leaving them a donation or (…)
GOBN Networking Weekly Meeting
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: First United Methodist Church of Orlando
Join us at The Greater Orlando Business Network to leverage your network to gain quality referrals, boost your sales, and grow your small business. and a successful B2B referral pipeline. Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, this Networking group will provide you with valuable insights and tools to take your business to the next level.
Connect with like-minded individ(…)
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: UCF Executive Development Center Downtown
If you love and support entrepreneurship and small business, there’s no better place to be on Wednesday mornings! We meet every week to support and learn from each other and entrepreneurs around the country.
Created by the Kauffman Foundation (one of the largest philanthropic, entrepreneurial & venture capital organizations in the world), we host a weekly educational meetup where entrepreneurs ed(…)
VegCF First Thursday Vegan Potluck
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: First Unitarian Church of Orlando
Please join us the first Thursday of every month for a vegan potluck! Everyone is invited! This is a GREAT way to introduce your veg-curious friends to the delights of homemade vegan cuisine. Join us with a covered vegan dish in the community room (library) of the First Unitarian Church of Orlando. There is no cost if you take a dish, but we ask for a $10 donation if you do not take a dish.
Pleas(…)
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: Lazy Moon Pizza
**Board Game Boxcar – Please support us at patreon.com/boardgameboxcar** We want you to join us every Monday at Lazy Moon for our weekly board game night. Have a nice craft beer or non-alcoholic drinks from our host location and enjoy great games! They also have pizza and other options for food.
PARKING: They have a big parking lot in front of the location.
***There’s a minimum one purchase rule(…)
Friday Night Games!
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Coliseum of Comics
We have weekly meetups at Coliseum of Comics (East Colonial location) every Friday from 6-10 PM where you can play new board games and meet new people.
Feel free to share your experience with the hobby and join in on the discussion!
To make sure everyone has a safe and great time at our events, please observe and adhere to our guidelines / group rules
1. Be Kind and Courteous
We’re all in this t(…)
Joybreak at 64 North! ✨
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: 64 North
Stressed from the week? Come take a Joybreak.
If you enjoy games, wellness, or a mix of both, we are happy to have you!
**What to expect during a *Joybreak***
* A break from the journey of everyday life as a creative
* Casual conversation
* You can meet other designers, builders, and creators
* A relaxed atmosphere
* No pressure to network and no agenda
This week, our friends at Jurassic Sunset(…)
Relaxed Pace Cranes Walk at 7pm
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: AMC Altamonte Mall 18
This walk will be at a relaxed pace – 20 Min per Mile
We will meet at cranes for 7pm to Start the walk. Park at the AMC lot across from park AMC Altamonte Mall 18
Meet at the restroom building across from Murano’s for 6pm.We will start the walk by 7:05
Walkers may walk at different speeds so group with walkers at your own pace.
We will walk 3 miles so if you want to do less you can meet us whe(…)
Pickleball at Cady Way park
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: Cady Way Park (Ward Park)
Pickleball(…)
March Monthly Meetuo
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Total Wine and More
**We will be meeting in a new location this month. Dennis James secured the private conference room at the Total Wine Store on East Colonial Drive in Orlando for our group.**
**This month we will discuss the Iron Condor strategy which can be an ideal strategy in choppy or range bound markets. In addition to covering the basics, we will discuss**
**Various ways to enter these types of trade**
**H(…)
Singles 31+ Indoor Volleyball – LDS & Friends
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
***Volleyball Rules and Expectations – Updated for 2025***
**We have a lot of people who want to play! Please read the following updated information….**
**You must be on the “Going” list in order to play. And please don’t be a no-show!**
**If you can’t make it please cancel 24 hours or more before the event. I know sometimes there are emergencies. Emergencies should not be a regular occurrenc(…)
Survival 101 at REI Winter Park
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: REI Winter Park Store
Survival 101 is a basic class that could save your life. It covers the two essentials of survival – staying warm and staying dry and how to do this in the harshest of environments. You will learn about finding food and water, building shelters, how to build and start fires, navigating without a compass and much more. The class is run by Don Philpott, who has taught survival techniques for more tha(…)
Cocktails and Chess 03/05-Eola Wine Company
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Eola Wine Company
Grab a cocktail, some food, and play some chess :)(…)
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 Orlando, you can try out Visitorlando.com, Orlandodatenightguide.com, or Orlando.gov.
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RAVENSCOON Glass Orchid Tour – Part Two
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: The Vanguard
The Vanguard Presents
The9amBanger Presents: Reggaeton at 9am Orlando
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Celine Orlando
Join us for The9amBanger Presents: Reggaeton at 9am Orlando! See you on the dance floor!
SNL (GROWN FOLKS NIGHT)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Beacham
GROWN FOLKS NIGHT RETURNS! (Saturday Night Live)
Seersuckers & Sundresses 2025 (PART 1) at The Vanguard
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Vanguard
The legendary day party continues at a new venue The Vanguard! We are inside now we set the bar!
BLOOM The Orange Day Party
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Tier Nightclub
Saturday March 8th Bloom is back again but in Orange
Brain Drains: Neurological Threats and Interventions
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Rosen Shingle Creek
Quicksilver Scientific invites you to an exclusive, all day seminar featuring Chris Shade, PhD, Todd Lepine, MD, & Davis Brockenshire, DC.
Art After Dark 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: CityArts
Back by popular demand, Art After Dark returns March 8, 2025.
HBCU, D9, AND FRIENDS DENIM AND BLING PARTY FEATURING DJTRON AND EPERIOD
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
Come party with us at the HBCU, D9, and Friends Party featuring DJTron and EPeriod – it’s gonna be lit!
Retirement Planning University – UCF Rosen – March 2025
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Retirement Planning University is a 2-night educational course designed to reveal the “Big Picture” of your retirement.
Rudy Francisco Live in Orlando
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Orlando Event Venue
As seen on Jimmy Fallon
Gorgeous Orlando – Where Classics Play and Style Shines
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Blue Martini Lounge Pointe Orlando
Gorgeous Orlando is going down Friday,March 7th! Enjoy live music, DJs, Food, and cocktails! Music for the mature crowd!!
Spring Gala 2025 & Charity Event
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Orlando Racket Sports
Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and giving back at the Spring Gala 2025 Charity Event – let’s party with a purpose!
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training – In Person Orlando
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: UF IFAS Extension Orange County
Join us for training on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to gain, or build upon, the theory and strategies of ACT for all diagnoses!
Caffeinated Creatives @ Citrus Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Citrus Club
This coffee meetup invites ad agencies and freelancers to connect, share insights and discover the latest trends in advertising.
Rodeo Rave w/ VAVO | 03.07.25
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Celine Orlando
Join us for our Rodeo Rave w/ VAVO | 03.07.25! See you on the dance floor!
Spoken To Evolve Gracefully Presents (Peculiar Women) All White Interlude
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center
Get ready for a night of empowerment and elegance as Spoken To Evolve Gracefully presents (Peculiar Women) All White Interlude – a gathering
Italian Wine Tasting by Russo Wine Company and Terroir Selections
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Eola View
Sip and Swirl Six Italian Wines paired with Italian Charcuterie! Plus, Guest Star, Queen of the Opera D’Andrea Pelletier will sing Opera!
MAI THAI’S BANGIN’ BRUNCH! RATED AS #1 BRUNCH PARTY IN ORLANDO!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Mai Lounge AKA Mai Thai Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Mai Thai’s Bangin’ Brunch – The Best Brunch Party in Orlando! Eat, Drink & Party!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Hike Timucuan Preserve Spanish Pond Trail
◦ When: Sunday, Mar 9th
***The event originally set for February 16 has been rescheduled due to stormy weather conditions.*** Please join us at the Spanish Pond Trail in the Theodore Roosevelt Area of the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve for an approximately four (4) mile hike through this thickly wooded and yet peaceful nature trail. Named for the pre-Columbian Timucua Indians, the Preserve encompasses a 46,000-a