Submitted by forgettablepuff t3_z0e9z0 in ColumbiaMD
Hi! I've recently moved to this area from out of state. Any suggestions on how to meet new people? I'm 24 f btw. Are there any good places that host events or any clubs or anything? Not sure how to find new friends 😅
I'll check it out! Thanks
Dance was always my social outlet. There’s a good Swing community locally. Salsa was my poison :-) the promenade is fairly close and offers lessons if you want to learn
If you like board games check out Omnihedral. Folks come to play Saturdays as well as some other days.
Thank you! Is this something I can just show up to informally?
Absolutely. There is also a Lookingforgame channel on the discord
When I was in my twenties, I went to a lot of shows in Baltimore. Theres a pretty cool local music scene there.
If you like craft beer Black Flag Brewery has Game nights.
This sounds promising! Thank you
Hysteria is a nice place, I've met some cool folks there.
Do you just go hangout or are there special events?
There usually something going on last event I went to was for MS they had prize drawings, there was a band the place was pretty pack and everyone was having a great time, and if there's not an event you're guaranteed to see the same locals. Next to hysteria there's lost ark a distillery they usually have some type of event going on. Actually Columbian has a couple of breweries and distilleries close .
I moved here in my early 30s and did a terrible job at meeting people. Having kids worked wonders - but if I did it again:
I'd show up to howard county striders (running group) every week and hang around for bagels after. They are out there literally every week, and a great group. Alternatively, there are a bunch of sports leagues and exercise classes out there worth checking out. Some (like Barre) attract younger people, where as the kettlebells class I did with my wife, we were the youngest by at least a decade or two.
Check out Columbia Associate AND Howard County Parks and Rec to see what types of classes are offered. There is a bunch of stuff targeted at adults that could be fun and a great way to meet people.
There are a lot of volunteer groups too. Find something you care about and show up every week.
Howard county community college does have classes available for reasonable prices that aren't college centered (art, photography etc).
A friend of mine travels from a few towns over to be part of the Howard County Orchestra... granted, you need some real talent.
You could always consider getting a part time job at a brew pub or seasonal job at retail in the area.
I second doing a volo league
Hey! I’ve been here for just over 2 years and I’m also a 24 y/o female!
Martell2647 t1_ix5vaqa wrote
You should sign up for a volo league in Baltimore!