Atlanta IRL

Where to meet people in Atlanta

Join a run along the BeltLine, sign up for Piedmont Park kickball or book a night at the High Museum. Atlanta also has speed dating and board-game dates for specific age groups.

6:30 PM RecommendedFitness
Atlanta Run Club — Ponce City Market (opens in a new tab)
Free runs with short and long routes, open to all paces and walkers. No sign-up needed. Stay with the group at The Shed afterward.
Where
Ponce City Market Green Space, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Cost
Free
EveningFitness
Central Rock Gym Atlanta (opens in a new tab)
Climbing and bouldering at the former Stone Summit gym. Join a class or work on routes alongside other climbers.
Where
3701 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30340
Cost
Membership or day pass

7:00 PMEvent
Dirty South Trivia at Ormsby's (opens in a new tab)
Weekly pub trivia. Bring a small group or ask to join an open team; most conversation happens among teammates.
Where
1170 Howell Mill Rd, West Midtown
Cost
Buy food or drinks
7:00 PMEvent
Dirty South Trivia at New Realm Brewing (opens in a new tab)
A team pub quiz at the brewery. Bring a team or ask the host if another group has room for you.
Where
550 Somerset Ter NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Cost
Buy food or drinks
Class and tasting dates varyEvent
Vino Venue — wine or cooking classes (opens in a new tab)
Wine tastings, classes with a sommelier and hands-on cooking lessons. Book an open group class to join other guests.
Where
4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Cost
Varies by class
Class schedule variesFitness
Highland Yoga or CorePower Yoga — group classes
Group yoga classes in Virginia-Highland and Midtown. Leave conversation for before or after class.
Where
Virginia-Highland and Midtown
Cost
Class or studio membership

Dinner time; confirm the Atlanta time in the app RecommendedSocial
Timeleft — dinner with strangers (opens in a new tab)
Dinner with a small group of strangers. The app matches the guests and reveals the restaurant before you go.
Where
Rotating Atlanta restaurant
Cost
Ticket and your meal
6:27 AMFitness
November Project ATL (opens in a new tab)
A free group workout on the BeltLine. Look out for coffee and other social plans with the group afterward.
Where
North Avenue bridge on the BeltLine, between Ponce City Market and Kroger
Cost
Free
Seasonal; check league calendarFitness
GO Kickball — Piedmont Park co-ed league (opens in a new tab)
Adult co-ed kickball with weekly teammates and post-game bar trips. Sign up as a free agent if you need a team.
Where
Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Ave NE
Cost
Season fee; current listing was $75
Weekly; see event ticket for the dateFitness
Pickleball Social Club — open play (opens in a new tab)
Open-play doubles with players paired up at the session. Book a drop-in ticket; outdoor play depends on the weather.
Where
Peachtree Hills Park, Peachtree Hills Ave NE
Cost
Drop-in ticket
7:00–9:00 PMEvent
Fetch Park Old Fourth Ward — Ales, Tails & Trivia (opens in a new tab)
Pub trivia at a dog park and bar. You can join without bringing a dog.
Where
520 Daniel St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Cost
Free trivia; buy food or drinks
7:00–9:00 PM · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 RecommendedNewEvent
SpeedAtlanta Dating — ages 25–39 (opens in a new tab)
Hosted speed dating for ages 25–39, with 8–12 local singles, five-minute dates and time to mingle before and after.
Where
Establishment Midtown, 1197 Peachtree St NE, Suite 517, Atlanta, GA 30305
Cost
Ticketed; see event page

Meet 6:15 PM; run/walk starts 6:30 PM RecommendedFitness
Atlanta BeltLine Run Club (opens in a new tab)
Free 2- or 4-mile group runs and walks for different paces. Meeting points and brewery stops change, so check the route before leaving.
Where
Rotating BeltLine locations; confirm the weekly meetup point
Cost
Free; food or drinks after are optional
Seasonal Thursdays, 5–7 PM; 2026 season ended Sep 24Social
Cocktails in the Garden (opens in a new tab)
Summer evenings in the gardens with live music and lawn games. The 2026 season has ended; wait for next season's dates before booking.
Where
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Cost
Ticketed
Happy hour 4–6 PMBar
Barcelona Wine Bar — Inman Park (opens in a new tab)
Wine and tapas with patio and bar seating near the BeltLine.
Where
240 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Cost
Buy food or drinks
Open play every Thursday; check current hoursSocial
Battle & Brew — open-play gaming (opens in a new tab)
Open-play gaming and shared tables at a game bar in Sandy Springs. Reserve a gaming station if you want a guaranteed spot.
Where
5920 Roswell Rd, Suite A120, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Cost
Gaming reservation or food and drinks
7:00–9:00 PM · Thursday, October 8, 2026 RecommendedNewEvent
Quirk Events — Board Game Speed Dating, ages 25–39 (opens in a new tab)
Board games and short dates for singles ages 25–39. The event may be canceled if fewer than five tickets per gender sell by the day before; check its status before going.
Where
Ormsby's, 1170 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
Cost
$25–45 per player

First Friday RecommendedSocial
HIGH Frequency Friday (opens in a new tab)
Art, cocktails, gallery tours and music at the High. Advance registration required.
Where
High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St NE
Cost
Ticketed
Second Friday · 7–11 PM RecommendedSocial
Fernbank After Dark (opens in a new tab)
A 21+ museum night with live music, bars and hands-on demonstrations. Each month has a different theme.
Where
Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
Cost
Ticketed; 21+
Third Friday; seating opens at 6 PMSocial
Friday Jazz at the High (opens in a new tab)
Live jazz with access to the galleries. Seating is limited and first come, first served.
Where
High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St NE
Cost
Ticketed
Evening; confirm hoursFitness
The Overlook Boulder + Fitness (opens in a new tab)
A West End bouldering gym where you can work on routes and talk with other climbers between attempts.
Where
1030 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Cost
Day pass or membership
Friday, 5–7 PM · Fall 2026 dates Sep 25–Oct 30 RecommendedFitness
JAM Sports — social mixer sand volleyball (opens in a new tab)
An 18+ sand volleyball league with a social-mixer format. You can register solo, though fall free-agent spots are waitlisted.
Where
John Howell Park, Virginia-Highland
Cost
$40 current season listing
Evening; check current hours and tasting datesBar
VinoTeca, Ticonderoga Club or Little Spirit (opens in a new tab)
Public wine tastings at VinoTeca. Ticonderoga Club and Little Spirit are nearby for cocktails afterward.
Where
Inman Park and Krog Street Market area; confirm the venue address
Cost
Buy drinks; tasting prices vary

8:00 AM RecommendedFitness
Atlanta Run Club — Ponce City Market (opens in a new tab)
A 1–5 mile group run with walkers welcome and no sign-up required. Leave time for coffee or breakfast afterward.
Where
Ponce City Market Courtyard, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Cost
Free
Scheduled volunteer shifts; many Saturdays RecommendedSocial
Trees Atlanta — planting and tree-care projects (opens in a new tab)
Plant trees, care for green spaces or help at the nursery alongside other volunteers. Choose a group shift and sign up in advance.
Where
Rotating Atlanta neighborhoods
Cost
Free; registration may be required
8:30 AM–12:00 PMSocial
Freedom Farmers Market (opens in a new tab)
A year-round farmers market with food vendors, coffee and occasional music. Runs rain or shine.
Where
The Carter Center, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE
Cost
Free entry
8:30 AM–12:00 PM · Mar 7–Dec 19, 2026Social
Peachtree Road Farmers Market (opens in a new tab)
More than 70 vendors, live music and chef pop-ups at this seasonal farmers market. The 2026 season runs through December 19.
Where
Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Cost
Free entry
Seasonal dates; check the Conservancy calendarFitness
Yoga in Piedmont Park (opens in a new tab)
Outdoor yoga in Piedmont Park, including free classes. Events are on selected dates; check registration before attending.
Where
Piedmont Park; location varies by event
Cost
Free or ticketed, depending on event
Late morningCafé
Ladybird, 9 Mile Station or Pancake Social (opens in a new tab)
Patio, rooftop and brunch seating near the BeltLine.
Where
BeltLine and Ponce City Market area
Cost
Buy food or drinks
Class dates varyEvent
MudFire — adult pottery classes (opens in a new tab)
Adult pottery classes and open-studio memberships. Pick a group class if you are coming solo; date-night sessions require a pair.
Where
175 Laredo Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Cost
Varies by class
Choose a dated group shiftSocial
Hands On Atlanta — volunteer projects (opens in a new tab)
Group volunteer shifts on food distribution, community programs and events.
Where
Projects around Metro Atlanta
Cost
Usually free; registration required for many projects

9:00 AM RecommendedFitness
Atlanta Run Club — Cam Kirk Studios (opens in a new tab)
A 1–4 mile group run from Cam Kirk Studios. Walkers are welcome and no sign-up is needed.
Where
Cam Kirk Studios, Atlanta
Cost
Free
Seasonal; select Sunday in the league calendar RecommendedFitness
GO Kickball — Piedmont Park co-ed league (opens in a new tab)
Sunday co-ed kickball with weekly teammates and post-game social time. Free-agent registration is available if you need a team.
Where
Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Ave NE
Cost
Season fee; current listing was $75
9:00 AM–1:00 PMSocial
Grant Park Farmers Market (opens in a new tab)
A Sunday farmers market at The Beacon.
Where
The Beacon, 1040 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Cost
Free entry
Late morningCafé
Little Tart, Muchacho or East Pole Coffee (opens in a new tab)
Cafés with outdoor seating and shared tables for a coffee stop after the market or a run.
Where
Grant Park, Summerhill and nearby Atlanta neighborhoods
Cost
Buy coffee or food
Evening; confirm current hoursBar
Joystick Gamebar — East Atlanta Village (opens in a new tab)
Arcade games and drinks at Joystick's new East Atlanta Village location. The old Edgewood space has closed.
Where
485 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Cost
Buy food or drinks

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