Seattle IRL

Where to meet people in Seattle

In Seattle, try a Capitol Hill pub run or games at Mox Boarding House. Seattle Social Club has singles events for ages 21–40; individual events may have narrower age ranges.

Class times varyFitness
barre3 Ballard (opens in a new tab)
Instructor-led barre classes in Ballard.
Where
5711 24th Ave NW, Ballard
Cost
Class packs and drop-ins; see booking page
Monday track sessions; confirm current start time RecommendedFitness
Seattle Green Lake Running Group (opens in a new tab)
Group runs and track sessions with morning and evening options. Check the event for the route and meeting point.
Where
Meetup point varies; see the event listing
Cost
Free
Open play and events; see calendarSocial
Mox Boarding House (opens in a new tab)
Board games, tabletop role-playing games and tournaments for new and experienced players. Choose an event that welcomes drop-ins.
Where
5105 Leary Ave NW, Ballard
Cost
Varies by event or game
Class dates varyEvent
The Works Seattle (opens in a new tab)
Craft and cooking classes at a West Seattle studio, plus occasional pop-ups.
Where
4540 California Ave SW, West Seattle
Cost
Paid; varies by class
Selected dates; next listed Mon, Oct 19 at 6:00 PMSocial
Silent Book Club Seattle (opens in a new tab)
Introductions followed by quiet group reading and optional conversation. Bring a book and stay to talk if you like.
Where
Friday Afternoon Tea, 4228 Stone Way N (Oct 19 listing)
Cost
Free; purchases at the host venue are optional
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00–8:30 PM RecommendedNewDating
Le Love Club Seattle: Spark Sessions (opens in a new tab)
Hosted speed dating for singles ages 24–32. Meet 7–10 people through short dates and receive mutual matches afterward.
Where
Skål Beer Hall, Ballard
Cost
Ticketed; current price on event page

6:00 PMFitness
Capitol Hill Running Club (opens in a new tab)
A group run with a six-mile route. Check the meeting point before joining; the club also has a shorter Thursday pub run.
Where
Capitol Hill; check the club listing for the start point
Cost
Free
6:30 PM TuesdaysFitness
Seattle Pub Runners (opens in a new tab)
Run 3–5 miles from a different pub each week, then stay for a pint. All levels welcome. Groups can be small; check the RSVP list before joining.
Where
Rotating North Seattle pubs; see Meetup
Cost
Free; drinks are extra
Evening; gym and event schedules varyFitness
Seattle Bouldering Project (opens in a new tab)
Indoor bouldering with classes and hosted meetups.
Where
Seattle locations; confirm the location on the current listing
Cost
Day pass or membership; see current rates
Tuesdays · trivia 7:00–9:00 PMEvent
Skillet & Vine Bistro Tuesday Trivia (opens in a new tab)
Team trivia over several rounds at the bistro. Bring a group for a game over food and drinks.
Where
2800 E Madison St, Madison Valley
Cost
Free to play; food and drinks extra
Volunteer shifts Monday–Saturday; reserve aheadSocial
Food Lifeline (opens in a new tab)
Sort and repack food in the warehouse with other volunteers. Individuals can register for a shift; volunteers ages 10+ are welcome.
Where
815 S 96th St, Seattle
Cost
Free; advance registration required
Tuesday; next listed Capitol Hill trivia Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30–9:00 PMEvent
Head in the Clouds Trivia at Stoup Capitol Hill (opens in a new tab)
Hosted pub trivia at Stoup Capitol Hill. This location's game is Tuesday; Monday trivia is at Stoup Ballard.
Where
Stoup Capitol Hill, 1158 Broadway, Seattle
Cost
Check the current event listing

Wednesday evening; exact time in the app RecommendedSocial
Timeleft (opens in a new tab)
Dinner with a small group of strangers at a restaurant revealed before the meal. Book through the app; no specific age or gender mix is promised.
Where
Rotating Seattle restaurant revealed before dinner
Cost
App subscription may apply; pay for your meal
Wednesday evening run; current listing at 5:30 PMFitness
Seattle Green Lake Running Group (opens in a new tab)
Group runs with changing routes and start points. Check the meeting point for your date.
Where
Meetup point varies; Oct 7 listing is at Black Diamond Brewing, Fremont
Cost
Free
Selected Wednesdays · 6:30–8:30 PM; next listed Oct 14Social
Silent Reading Party Seattle (opens in a new tab)
Bring a book for a ticketed reading party with live piano and breaks between quiet reading.
Where
Fireside Room, Hotel Sorrento, First Hill
Cost
Ticketed; advance reservation required
Seasonal Wednesday league; next listed start Oct 28 RecommendedFitness
Underdog Sports co-ed volleyball (opens in a new tab)
A 21+ co-ed volleyball league with free-agent registration. Play with a team over several weeks; roster rules require women and cap the number of men.
Where
First Baptist Church of Seattle, Capitol Hill
Cost
$135 current individual registration; confirm before booking
Selected dates; check the current Seattle event page RecommendedEvent
Skip the Small Talk Seattle (opens in a new tab)
Timed one-to-one conversations with question prompts. Check the event's age range and book a ticket.
Where
Venue announced per event listing
Cost
Ticketed; see current listing

Thursday evenings; run time and venue in current postFitness
Frelard Run Club (opens in a new tab)
A group run for all abilities around Ballard and Fremont, starting and ending at local breweries. Check which brewery is hosting that week.
Where
Rotating Ballard and Fremont breweries
Cost
Free; drinks are extra
6:00 PM ThursdaysFitness
Capitol Hill Running Club pub run (opens in a new tab)
A short social run followed by a pub stop. Check the weekly meeting point and route before joining.
Where
Capitol Hill; check the current club listing for the start point
Cost
Free; drinks are extra
Event dates vary; see calendar for weekday and weekend listings RecommendedDating
Seattle Social Club (opens in a new tab)
Singles and friend-making events for ages 21–40, including speed dating, Pitch a Friend and board games. Individual events may have narrower age ranges.
Where
Rotating Seattle venues; verify the event listing
Cost
Ticketed; see event listing
First Thursday monthly; next listed Nov 5Social
Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk (opens in a new tab)
A free, self-guided art walk through neighborhood galleries. Use the participating-gallery list to plan your stops.
Where
Pioneer Square; participating galleries vary
Cost
Free
Evening; open nightly 5:00 PM–midnightBar
Needle & Thread (opens in a new tab)
A 21+ cocktail bar above Tavern Law with just 24 seats. Reserve up to seven days ahead or ask downstairs about walk-in space.
Where
Upstairs at Tavern Law, 1406 12th Ave, Capitol Hill
Cost
Drinks and food priced individually

Late afternoon or evening; open dailyBar
La Dive (opens in a new tab)
A Capitol Hill natural-wine bar and shop serving food.
Where
721 E Pike St, Capitol Hill
Cost
Menu-priced food and drinks
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PMDating
Chaotic Singles Party: Seattle Halloween Party (opens in a new tab)
A Halloween party for singles with a DJ and themed activities. Book the October 30 general event; the separate October 23 party is sapphic-only.
Where
Capitol Hill; use the event listing for exact venue
Cost
Ticketed; check the listing for age and price
Open Wed–Sun from 5:00 PMBar
Canon (opens in a new tab)
A small restaurant and cocktail bar for ages 21+, limited to parties of four or fewer. Walk-ins welcome; reserve for peak times.
Where
928 12th Ave, Capitol Hill
Cost
Menu-priced food and drinks

Sat, Oct 10 · 7:00 AM; check future datesFitness
Seattle Green Lake Running Group — Saturday run (opens in a new tab)
A morning group run with pace and distance options. Choose a route that suits you and check the meeting point before leaving.
Where
Green Lake Boat Ramp, 5000 Green Lake Trail (Oct 10 listing)
Cost
Free
Weekend work parties; dates and locations varySocial
Washington Trails Association work parties (opens in a new tab)
Trail maintenance with a volunteer crew. Register for an adult work party and check transport and equipment requirements; some projects are for youth and families.
Where
Trail locations around the Seattle region; see signup calendar
Cost
Free; registration required
Class and dinner dates vary; see calendarEvent
The Pantry (opens in a new tab)
Hands-on cooking classes and family-style dinners at communal tables. Book ahead.
Where
1417 NW 70th St, Ballard
Cost
Paid; varies by class or dinner
Sat, Oct 10 · 3:00–5:00 PMDating
Jigsaw Dating: Coffee Shop Speed Dating (ages 22–30) (opens in a new tab)
Hosted coffee-shop speed dating for singles ages 22–30, with introductions and short rounds.
Where
Goldvine Coffee Bar & Gallery, 2125 Western Ave, Seattle
Cost
Ticketed; current price on event page
Nightly 5:00 PM–2:00 AMBar
Bathtub Gin & Co. (opens in a new tab)
A compact cocktail bar spread over several levels in the Humphrey Building's former boiler room.
Where
2205 2nd Ave, Belltown
Cost
Menu-priced drinks

9:00 AM–2:00 PM SundaysSocial
Ballard Farmers Market (opens in a new tab)
A year-round neighborhood market with food, produce and local vendors.
Where
Ballard Ave NW and 22nd Ave NW
Cost
Free entry; purchases vary
Sunday brunch; open 8:00 AM–7:00 PMCafé
Oddfellows Cafe + Bar (opens in a new tab)
A neighborhood café and bar with a large dining room and daily brunch.
Where
1525 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
Cost
Menu-priced
Sunday league schedules vary by seasonFitness
Underdog Sports Sunday co-ed leagues (opens in a new tab)
Adult co-ed sports leagues with individual registration on some teams. Choose a Sunday league and sign up for the season.
Where
Seattle gyms and fields; see the current league calendar
Cost
League fee; varies by season
Workshops and six-week sessions; dates varyEvent
Seatown Pottery (opens in a new tab)
Pottery workshops and six-week courses. Public Open Studio sessions are available at Green Lake and Madison Park; Capitol Hill has workshops but no public Open Studio.
Where
Multiple studios; Capitol Hill workshops at 1900 E Aloha St
Cost
Paid; varies by workshop or session

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