Indianapolis IRL
Where to meet people in Indianapolis
Join a run or walk in Broad Ripple, Carmel or Greenwood, play board games downtown or try a beginner pottery class. Check each listing for age limits and registration details.
Monday, Today
A group run and board games downtown
2 options
Fleet Feet Carmel Run Club (opens in a new tab)
The Monday run or walk follows the Hagan-Burke Trail from the Carmel store, then ends with a social hour at Crafters Pizza and Drafthouse.
- Where
- Fleet Feet Carmel; Hagan-Burke Trail, Carmel
- Cost
- Free
Indy Board Game Nomads at St. Joseph Brewery (opens in a new tab)
Play Codenames or Catan in a reserved section of the brewery. Newcomers can ask other players about the rules.
- Where
- St. Joseph Brewery, downtown Indianapolis
- Cost
- Free to attend; food and drinks extra
Tuesday, Today
Pickleball and speed dating
2 options
Adult Open Pickleball at Christian Park (opens in a new tab)
Adult-only open play on three gym courts at Christian Park.
- Where
- Christian Park Family Center, Christian Park, Indianapolis, IN
- Cost
- $5
FIND Speed Dating, ages 24–40 (opens in a new tab)
Meet singles ages 24–40 through five-minute dates. Select matches on your phone; FIND follows up by email.
- Where
- The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Cost
- Ticketed; drinks extra
Wednesday, Today
Trivia and a doubles pickleball league
2 options
Hambone's Trivia at Sun King Downtown (opens in a new tab)
Hambone's hosts free team trivia with new questions and prizes each week. All ages may attend.
- Where
- Sun King Brewery Downtown, 135 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Cost
- Free to play; food and drinks extra
CCA Indoor Pickleball League at West Indy Racquet Club (opens in a new tab)
Eight weekly doubles matches in recreational or intermediate divisions. Individual registration is open to adults 19+; booking is required.
- Where
- West Indy Racquet Club, 4458 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
- Cost
- $78 individual registration
Thursday, Today
A group run, dancing and dinner
5 options
On The Run Indy (opens in a new tab)
Free Thursday group run from Broad Ripple; runners at any pace can join.
- Where
- 1426 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
- Cost
- Free
Naptown Stomp: Stomping Grounds (opens in a new tab)
Weekly social dancing for Lindy Hop, Charleston and other vintage swing styles.
- Where
- Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Cost
- $10 nonmembers · $6 members · $5 students
Latin Dance Party at The Jazz Kitchen (opens in a new tab)
The Thursday Latin dance party includes a free salsa or bachata lesson at 8:30 PM.
- Where
- The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
- Cost
- Lesson free; check event calendar for admission
Indy Young Professionals Game Night (opens in a new tab)
Play board and card games at Sun King downtown. Nearby vendors sell food.
- Where
- Sun King Brewery Downtown, 135 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Cost
- Free event; food and drinks extra
FIND Plates and Mates at Macizo (opens in a new tab)
Dinner with four to six strangers; the $10 reservation includes an appetizer. Food and drinks are paid separately.
- Where
- Macizo Restaurant, 6335 Intech Commons Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46278
- Cost
- $10 reservation; meal extra
Friday, Today
A pitch show and speed friending
1 option
FIND Pitch A Single Friend (opens in a new tab)
Friends pitch 10 single people on stage, followed by group speed friending.
- Where
- The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Cost
- Ticketed; see event page
Saturday, Today
Running, Pokémon and pottery
4 options
Indy Runners and Walkers Long Run (opens in a new tab)
Weekly long runs cover 3–10+ miles, with pace and distance options. New guests can try a month before deciding on annual membership.
- Where
- Broad Ripple Station Shopping Center, 1079 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
- Cost
- First month free; then $35/year
Good Games Weekly Pokémon Tournament (opens in a new tab)
Weekly Pokémon tournament at the downtown game store; packs are awarded as prizes.
- Where
- Good Games Indianapolis, 111 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
- Cost
- $10 entry
Yellow Door Ceramics Intro to Wheel (opens in a new tab)
This eight-week beginner wheel class includes clay, studio glazes and firing. Adults 18+; booking required.
- Where
- Yellow Door Ceramics, Milkyway Complex, Indianapolis
- Cost
- $340 · ages 18+
FIND Super Picnic Social and Talent Show (opens in a new tab)
The picnic includes games, free yoga, a farmers market scavenger hunt, speed friending and a talent show. Adults 18+; it is not a singles event.
- Where
- Garfield Park Farmers Market, 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46225
- Cost
- Ticketed; see event page
Sunday, Today
Running, ballroom dancing and volleyball
3 options
Fleet Feet Greenwood Run/Walk Club (opens in a new tab)
Choose a 1.5- or 3.1-mile run or walk on the Freedom Springs path.
- Where
- Freedom Springs path, 850 W Stop 18 Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143
- Cost
- Free
Continental Dance Club Sunday Ballroom Dance (opens in a new tab)
Sunday ballroom dancing starts with a beginner or intermediate lesson. Guests may attend solo.
- Where
- Starlite Ballroom, 5720 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
- Cost
- Admission; intermediate lesson +$5
Greenwood Adult Coed Volleyball League (opens in a new tab)
Eight-game coed season ends with a single-elimination tournament. Ask Greenwood Parks to add you to its free-agent list.
- Where
- Greenwood Community Center, Greenwood, IN
- Cost
- $300 per team; contact Parks about free-agent placement and cost
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