Real-Life Social Events That Help You Actually Make Friends

Because your 20s and 30s shouldn’t be the loneliest time of your life.

Let’s be honest — making new friends as an adult isn’t exactly easy. Whether you're new to a city like Ottawa or Montreal, or just tired of relying on dating apps to meet people, finding genuine connections can feel like a challenge.

That’s why we created the National Social Networking Group — to make it easier, less awkward, and way more fun to build your social circle through real in-person events.


Here’s how our events are helping 20s–30s connect, laugh, and turn strangers into actual friends — without any pressure.

🧋🎨 1. Events That Are Built for Socializing — Not Just Attending

At most bars or parties, you’re expected to just walk up and “mingle.” But at our events, everything is structured around connection. Whether it’s a Bubble Tea & Paint Night, Cocktail Mixer, or a Salsa Dancing Social, you’re given natural ways to chat, share laughs, and meet 10+ new people in one night.

Some examples:

  • 🎨 Boba & Brush Paint Nights (Hi T Lounge, Ottawa)

  • 💃 Bubble Tea & Salsa Dancing (Xing Fu Tang, Ottawa)

  • 🍸 Meet Locals Over Cocktails (Tacos Express, Montreal)

  • 🎭 Social Bingo Night (Sparks St., Ottawa)

💬 2. Designed for 20s–30s Who Want Friendships, Not Just Followers

We focus on the stage of life where you’ve finished school, work full-time, and maybe moved to a new city — but your social life hasn’t caught up.

Our events attract people just like you:
✅ Young professionals
✅ Newcomers to the city
✅ Entrepreneurs, creatives, and students
✅ People tired of being “socially stuck”

Whether you’re in Ottawa, Montreal, or Toronto, our crowd is open, friendly, and eager to meet new people — so you’ll never feel like the odd one out.

🎉 3. Every Event Is Unique (and You’ll Never Be Bored)

Here’s a small taste of what we’ve hosted in just the past few months:

  • Social Bingo Night

  • Paint & Connect Over Bubble Tea

  • Marketing Networking Workshop

  • Mini Carnival Latin Social

  • Drinks & Sketch Night

  • Trivia Socials

  • Young Professionals Networking

  • Massive Meetups with 25–40+ guests

These aren’t random hangouts — they’re curated experiences with themes, venues, icebreakers, and welcoming hosts who introduce you around. 🎯

🌟 4. What Attendees Are Saying

“I came alone and made 6 friends in one night.” – Amanda
“Way more fun and low-pressure than other meetups I’ve been to.” – Josh
“I just moved to Ottawa, and this made me feel at home.” – Nadia

We love hearing feedback like this because it proves what we already know — real friendships start with shared experiences.

🔑 5. Why These Events Actually Work

Here’s what makes our socials stand out:

  • 🧊 Built-in icebreakers to ease the awkwardness

  • 👋 Friendly hosts to help you get introduced

  • 🌆 Trendy but relaxed venues — lounges, tea bars, restaurants

  • 😄 Welcoming vibe for solo guests

  • 🎯 Focused on community, not dating, apps, or cliques

And with over 700+ events hosted across Canada, the UK, and the U.S., we’ve learned what works — and ditched what doesn’t.

🚀 Ready to Start Making Friends in Real Life?

If you're done with small talk that goes nowhere and tired of watching your weekends pass you by, it's time to show up. Our socials aren’t just fun — they’re the easiest, friendliest way to meet new people in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and beyond.

👉 Check out our upcoming events:
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🎉 Let’s turn this year into your most social one yet!

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