Toronto IRL

Where to meet people in Toronto

Toronto has weekly group runs, game nights and classes, plus seasonal indoor leagues and singles events. Check age limits, dates and booking details before going.

Mondays · 7:00–8:30 PM (except statutory holidays)Social
Rainbow Toastmasters (opens in a new tab)
LGBTQ2S-focused speaking club where visitors can observe prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and constructive feedback.
Where
St. Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor St E, 2nd floor
Cost
Free guest visit
Mondays, Nov 9–Dec 14, 2026 · 6:30–9:30 PMSocial
Toronto Potters — Fall 2 pottery class (opens in a new tab)
Six Monday sessions cover hand-building, wheel work and decorative techniques. Beginners can join without Toronto Potters membership.
Where
180 Shaw St, Toronto
Cost
~US$291 class fee
Mondays, Nov 9–Dec 21, 2026 · 8:45–9:45 PMSocial
Toronto Swing Dance Society — Hustle series (opens in a new tab)
Seven-week beginner Hustle series. A partner is not required; registration closes at 7 PM the day before the first class.
Where
Beverley Halls, 206 Beverley St, Toronto
Cost
~US$56 for non-members; includes membership
Mon Oct 19 and Nov 9, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PMSocial
Toronto Public Library Adult Board Game Social (opens in a new tab)
Monthly tabletop games for adults 18+. Attendees may bring short, easy-to-learn games and share them with the group.
Where
Malvern Library, 30 Sewells Rd, Scarborough
Cost
See the library event listing
Weekdays · 9:00 AM–noon or 1:00–4:00 PMSocial
Daily Bread Food Bank volunteer shifts (opens in a new tab)
Warehouse shifts sort and repackage food or fill partner-agency orders. First-time volunteers complete online orientation; most shifts last three hours.
Where
191 New Toronto St, Etobicoke
Cost
Free; book an online info session and shift
Daily · choose a class in the live scheduleSocial
DanceLifeX open classes (opens in a new tab)
Adult drop-in classes include hip-hop, K-pop, heels and jazz funk, with Level 1 options for beginners. Book from the weekly schedule.
Where
619 Yonge St, Toronto
Cost
First-time pass: ~US$53 for six classes

Tuesdays · 6:15 PM guest arrival · 6:30 PM runFitness
Running Rats — Rat Tuesday (opens in a new tab)
Choose a 7K, 10K or 13K route if you can run 7K continuously. New guests should arrive before the start.
Where
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Level 2 Compass Rose near Alo Yoga
Cost
Free
Tuesdays · 6:30 PMFitness
Toronto Trail Runners — Tuesday night run (opens in a new tab)
Year-round 5–7 km trail run. First-time trail runners are welcome; the meeting point is posted before each run.
Where
Toronto trailhead announced on Instagram
Cost
Check the run listing
Tuesdays · 7:00 PMSocial
Timeleft singles dinner (opens in a new tab)
Book on your own for dinner with four to six other singles. The app shares the restaurant about 12 hours before the meal.
Where
Downtown or midtown Toronto; venue shown in the app
Cost
Membership in app; meal and drinks extra
Tuesdays, Oct 27–Dec 8, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PMSocial
The Second City — Improv 1 (opens in a new tab)
Seven-week beginner improv course built around group games and scene work. No prior experience is required; register in advance.
Where
The Second City Training Centre, 1 York St; student entrance at 110 Harbour St
Cost
~US$278 + HST

Wednesdays · 6:30 PMFitness
Toronto Trail Runners — Wednesday night run (opens in a new tab)
Year-round 8–12 km trail run. New trail runners may join; the club recommends its shorter Tuesday route for a first run.
Where
Toronto trailhead announced on Instagram
Cost
Check the run listing
Wednesdays · 6:00–9:00 PMSocial
Toronto Boardgamers at 401 Games (opens in a new tab)
Choose games in advance through the event survey, then play at the store.
Where
401 Games Downtown, 431 Yonge St, Toronto
Cost
Free
Wednesdays and Fridays · 7:00 PMSocial
Timeleft dinner (opens in a new tab)
Book solo for dinner with four to six people matched by the app. Timeleft chooses the restaurant and shares the address about 12 hours before.
Where
Downtown or midtown Toronto; venue shown in the app
Cost
Membership in app; meal and drinks extra
Wednesdays, Nov 4–Dec 9, 2026 · 6:30–8:30 PMSocial
Create Art Studio — Intro to Pottery (opens in a new tab)
Six-week adult introduction to wheel throwing and hand-building, followed by glazing. Materials and firings are included.
Where
1801 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Cost
~US$280 course fee
Wednesdays, Oct 21, 2026–Jan 20, 2027 · 8:00–11:00 PMFitness
Toronto Ultimate Club — Wednesday Parity League (opens in a new tab)
The adult indoor league uses 6-on-6 mixed parity teams. Individual players can register through open-matching and female-matching pools.
Where
Monarch Park Stadium, 1 Parkmount Rd, Toronto
Cost
~US$207 per player
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 PMEvent
Single in the City — professional singles speed dating (ages 28–39) (opens in a new tab)
Speed dating for singles ages 28–39, with three- to five-minute conversations. Book through the organizer.
Where
Toronto; check event page for the venue
Cost
Ticket price listed on the event page

Thursdays · 7:00–11:00 PMSocial
For The Win — weekly board game night (opens in a new tab)
The café has a board-game library and staff can explain the rules. Beginners are welcome.
Where
For The Win Boardgame Cafe, 3216 Yonge St, Toronto
Cost
Check the Meetup listing for admission costs
Thursdays · 7:00 PMSocial
Timeleft drinks (opens in a new tab)
Book alone for drinks with four to six people matched by the app. Venue details arrive about 12 hours before the meetup.
Where
Toronto bar; venue shown in the app
Cost
Membership in app; drinks extra
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00–10:00 PMEvent
Flare Events — Toronto speed dating (ages 30–39) (opens in a new tab)
Hosted speed dating for straight singles ages 30–39, with an icebreaker and eight-minute conversations.
Where
Mossop's Social House, 56 Yonge St, Toronto
Cost
~US$27 early bird; ~US$30 regular

Second Fridays · doors 7:00 PM, lesson 7:30 PM, dance to 11:00 PM; Oct 9, Nov 13 and Dec 11, 2026Event
Toronto Swing Dance Society social dance (opens in a new tab)
Monthly social dance with a short lesson included. No partner or dance experience is required.
Where
Beverley Halls, 206 Beverley St, Toronto
Cost
~US$7 non-members; ~US$3.50 members

Saturdays · 9:00 AMFitness
Downsview parkrun (opens in a new tab)
Free timed 5K run, jog or walk for all ages and abilities. Register once with parkrun before your first visit.
Where
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York
Cost
Free; one-time registration
Every other Saturday · 6:00 PMSocial
Belong TO — young adult social gathering (opens in a new tab)
Gathering for people in their 20s and 30s, with a group activity and conversation. You can come alone.
Where
Downtown Toronto; Oct 10 meeting at 333 Queen St E
Cost
~US$3.50 per event
Saturdays · run or walk 10:00 AM; coffee 1:00 PMSocial
Timeleft Saturday run, walk or coffee (opens in a new tab)
Choose a group run or walk at 10 AM or café coffee at 1 PM. The app matches four to six people and shares the meetup location before each event.
Where
Toronto; venue shared in the app
Cost
Membership in app; food and drinks extra

Sundays · 10:00 AMFitness
Rock On Climbing — Bouldering 101 (opens in a new tab)
One-hour bouldering lesson covers safety, falling technique and reading routes. Class size is capped at six; booking is recommended.
Where
Rock On Climbing, 474 Front St E, Unit 4, Toronto
Cost
~US$35 + HST; rental shoes included
Sundays, Oct 18–Dec 13, 2026 · 5:00–6:00 PMSocial
Toronto Dance Salsa — Salsa Nightclub Level 1 (opens in a new tab)
Nine-week beginner salsa course. No partner is needed; the class meets at the studio beside North York Centre station.
Where
Toronto Dance Salsa, 5095 Yonge St, 2nd floor, Toronto
Cost
~US$140 + HST

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