Hard pressed to find adventurous, active people to do stuff with? Let's band together and have some F-U-N! Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like climbing, hiking, kayaking, camping, canoeing, adventure racing, running, etc. In addition, this group will serve as a social group for outdoors folks who want to be around fit, active, like-minded people. Activities can include but are not limited bike rides, board games, cookouts, camping, races, philos …

Create positive connections with other northern Illinois families who educate their children at home! Welcome to Positive Connections ! We are an inclusive and member-driven group.  Our primary purpose is to GIVE HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES A WAY TO SHARE ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER HOMESCHOOLERS.Doing fun things together gives us all more opportunities to establish meaningful connections, support each other, and build community. This group relies on the members to schedule real-life events and activitie …

If you like to play 2 on 2 or 4 on 4 volleyball, and are looking for competitive games, and are anywhere in the burbs, you should join! Plus, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/vballintheburbs). We are looking for indoor options as cold weather is approaching, so all of you indoor players should keep up and make suggestions for indoor. If you are new to volleyball, or looking for more of a "recreational" format, the Chicago Fun Group has Tuesday and Thursday volleyball that is probably a b …

Welcome to the Fox Cities Social Activities Group! The local, premiere event group for everyone of all ages! Singles, married, couples, 20's to 50's and beyond… it doesn't matter! If you want to get out of the house and meet new friends here in the Fox Cities, Oshkosh, Green Bay, and surrounding areas while having a lot of fun, then THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU! Any fun activity will do... dining out, outdoor activities, sporting events, comedy clubs, festivals, dance clubs, pub crawls, art/galle …

This group is for any outdoorsy people in the Northern Illinois area who would like to get moving and have some fun with like-minded others. There will be a mix of meetups, from easy-going activity to full-blown adventures: camping, backpacking, running, wallking, hiking, biking, inline skating, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing... all ideas are welcome.

For kayakers in and around the Fox Valley area . If you are looking to get out and meet others that share your passion for kayaking (and canoeing), join Fox Valley Yakkers. Together we can explore the Fox Valley area waterways. Everyone is welcome to join, no matter how much experiece you have. So if you have a kayak sitting around, grab it, load it and lets start having fun.  If you have any questions or concerns, call or email the leadership team. We are happy to meet new people that share our …

The Wisconsin Outdoor Group is for recreational enthusiasts who enjoy exploring Wisconsin. Our excursions are meant to introduce adventurers to new places, unique experiences and wild inhabitants of our beautiful state. As we explore our trails, parks, forests and natural wonders, we learn from one another about outdoor activities and conservancy practices that help to preserve these precious resources.

A group for LGBTQ people, their friends, families and allies to come together and enjoy outdoor activities. These can include hiking, walking, running, biking, skiing, camping, backpacking, paddling and other outdoor recreational and social activities with people interested in the outdoors.  This is a great way to experience the outdoors with other people who share your interests. Members can suggest ideas for meetup activities, so feel free to share your ideas.  If you want to be an organizer, …

This group was started because we've found that although he may have his "guy friends" and she may have her "girl friends", it's nice to hang out as couples sometimes too.  Maybe you're new to the area or you're finding it harder to get together with friends due to family obligations or what not - whatever the reason, this group is a perfect place to meet new, normal, fun people who love to laugh and have a good time.  This group is geared towards those in their twenties/thirties. Here's a sampl …

ADVENTURE, ACTIVITIES & BUCKET LIST EVENTS ✔ Chicago & Burbs was created because there are so many things to do, see, taste and experience while meeting new fun friends! This group is for singles and couples, who range in age from mid 20's to the late 50's. We all have one thing in common. we love to have fun! We created a Bucket List of Fun Things to Do, Interesting Things to Learn, and Cool Places to Go; biking, concerts, dining out, comedy clubs, happy hours, hiking, paint ball, outdoor acti …

Join us in riding the unpaved trails at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine.  This is like mountain biking without the mountains. There are plenty of hills, which makes for great exercise. This is mostly non-technical riding but there are areas that you have to pay attention to what you are doing. The trails are crushed limestone and some singletrack dirt trails. The typical ride will be about 1.5-2 hours and about 10 miles. This is a great ride thru beautiful forest but without the technical …

We're a group of people in our 20s and 30s who are connected to Bethel Lutheran and who enjoy food, movies, exploring Madison, chatting... Organized by 20/30 from Bethel, it's open to anyone in their 20s and 30s - we hope you join us (by the way - singles, couples, and children are all welcome)!

The Milwaukee Running Group is a dynamic and diverse group of runners who not only like to run but also motivate their fellow runners to meet and exceed their running goals. This group is perfect for runners of all skill levels; from beginners to pros. We run irrespective of how warm or cold it is, and from weekday morning runs, evening runs, road and trail runs, and last but not the least… social get together's, there is something for everyone. Membership fee is $5 per year and is due at time o …

This site is for people who enjoy paddling, biking, adventure racing, trail running, hiking, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities (skiing, climbing, whitewater rafting, etc) with other people who enjoy the outdoors. Many of the events will be focused throughout the stateline area that will allow people new to the area and those who have lived her a short or long time to get together in the great outdoors and enjoy nature and new friendships. We are fortunate to live in an area that …

I started this group because I absolutely love being outdoors!  I'm always looking for new sports and activities to try, and a few to keep as hobbies as well.  Unfortunately, I currently do not know many people who are in to these types of activities, and am looking to meet more!  If you are interested in outdoors activities...anything from skiing, running, obstacle course races, hiking, rock climbing, golf, kayaking, camping, to whatever else you can think of, this group is for you!

If you are looking for a group that will give you a large variety of things to do – You have found it! We originally started with Melinda and David with different activities that they thought would be fun… Now, we have gotten bigger and added more group leaders.  If you heard of something that sounds like a lot of fun or a great place to hang out, let one of organizers know. It might turn into our next Meetup! We have done sporting events, bowling, dinner, just hanging out, game night, camping, …

I recently relocated to Illinois from San Antonio, Tx, home of the largest dog walking meet up group in the USA. I was very disappointed when I was unable to find an active dog walking group in this area and decided to start one. Anyone who loves to hike and loves their dog will enjoy this group. The plan is to explore the area's state parks with our 4 legged friends!

Out ‘n About Elgin Moms is an all-inclusive group of moms living in and around the Elgin, IL area. Working moms and SAHMs are all welcome, and we will try to plan events on different days and times in order to include everyone. We plan to hold most of our events in Elgin and the immediate surrounding towns, but also venturing out to other northwest suburbs from time to time. This group will focus on activities for the kids (play dates, lunch, indoor and outdoor activities) and incorporate some M …

Meeting every 1st and 3rd Wednesday night at Gatsby's in Arlington Heights, Ibex is a group of about 150 highly sociable people that enjoy outdoor activities. We come from numerous Chicagoland communities ranging from McHenry to Lisle, and have a broad variety of backgrounds and occupations. We offer outstanding skiing vacation trips to North American and European destinations and have an active off season schedule. Recent non-ski vacation trips some of our members have taken together include c …

We're a group of friendly, intelligent, and curious women looking to have fun and make lasting friendships. Many of our members are new to Madison, but we welcome all women looking to meet new friends. We enjoy dining out, museum and arts events, book club gatherings, and outdoor activities. Have a suggestion? Please let us know.

Ladies & Gentleman in the Geneva Lake Area (and beyond); Are you looking for a group that will offer you an opportunity to meet people, have fun and perhaps try something new on occasion? You just found that group; it’s called the Geneva Lake Area Friends Meetup Group! Have you noticed that there aren't any Meetup groups in the Geneva Lake area? That has changed, the Geneva Lake Area Friends Meetup Group just formed! Who is welcome to join the Geneva Lake Area Friends Meetup group? We invite all …

We are a group of women who love to hike, bike, ski, kayak, snowshoe, camp, and whatever fun outdoor activity you like to do. I started this group to meet other women outdoor enthusiasts and to promote healthy lifestyles for women. It is open to all women: lesbian, bi, trans, straight and questioning. We welcome all races and ages. Diversity is a good thing. We are a safe, respectful group that plays in the outdoors and understands that nature is the best medicine. Here are a few things to kee …

A group of over 250 singles and couples that enjoy outdoor activities; skiing, bicycling, camping, kayaking, music concerts. Enjoy discounted ski and snowboard winter adventures that are planned for members to destinations such as Vail and Winter Park-Colorado, Park City-Utah, Crested Butte-Colorado, Indianhead-Michigan, Cascade Mountain-Wisconsin, Telluride-Colorado, Schweitzer Mountain-Idaho, Mammoth/Squaw Valley-California and more.

The Driftless Area Outdoor Meetup was created as a local meetup opportunity for  people to get together and explore the tri-state area surrounding Dubuque, Galena, Prairie du Chien.  The area boasts many trails to trek, rivers to paddle, and conservation opportunities. The best way to learn about them is to find other like-minded folks. If you love camping, backpacking, paddling, hiking, cycling, being outdoors and meeting new people...join this group! It's FREE. Our members all share a passion …

About: The Midwest Kayak Anglers Group, MKAG, is for anyone interested in Kayak Fishing and Angling. Whether you have never tried kayaking, fishing, or combining the two activities together… this group is for you! Our objective is to have fun fishing while meeting like-minded anglers in the region to improve upon your skills, knowledge and level of comfort on streams, lakes, large rivers and even out on Lake Michigan. We will target Large and Smallmouth Bass, Muskie, and King Salmon, Brown Trout …

We are a secular group of homeschooling families living on the west side of St. Charles (Campton Hills/Lily Lake). We are just beginning our journey and looking for more homeschooling families to connect with, share information and organize fun and educational activities. Our focus is on the early years child (ages 2-8), however,  all are welcome to join us!

Parents of all kinds are welcome to join this group, but I would especially like to call on the Fathers for this one. I want this group to form for a chance for dads to come together and share a bunch of laughs.  We can make new friends who share this stage in life without feeling like we have to make a first impression or be worried about what people might think.  I want this to be a low-cost alternative that we can just turn into regular chances to hang-out; whether it is at the park, in the y …

Let's get together and organize free and/or affordable, high-energy playdates for our children several times a week at public play centers or outdoor playgrounds nearby. (In the winter / bad weather we can meet at Jump places or the McDonald's playcenter, and in the summer / good weather we could meet in various local playgrounds. Other ideas welcome.) Ideally, these meetings would: • Include at least 10 children between around the ages 2-5. • Be held for 2-3 hours at a time. • Be focused on hig …