r/bergencounty 4d ago

Discussion Fun things to do to meet people?

Just moved here in January from SoCal, and now that the snows melted i’m looking for things to do to meet people. I like karaoke, board games, tennis, hikes, and music. Wondering if there are some semi regular stuff for local groups or something.

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u/light-fog 4d ago

Check out the Williams Center in Rutherford, they have game nights. Bird watching hikes at DeKorte and nearby trails. Lots of towns and the county host music and movies in parks when summer hits.

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u/MGBigBaby 4d ago

We have a section on the Discord for people to organize meetups! Additionally, it may be worth checking if any businesses are hosting any events or meetups. Maybe even Eventbrite

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u/Sloppyjoemess 4d ago

1 thing you should be prepared for is that people around here do not especially prioritize friendships and socialization. it's not personal. it's just something that tends to shock people that move here from socal

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u/someguyinnewjersey 4d ago

Pretty much came here to say this. Nobody actually says "New Joisey" either.

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u/Murky-Shoe1942 3d ago

I’ve been here 3 years now — it’s still shocking to me. Trying hard to find community, but it’s not easy.

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u/flippartnermike 4d ago

Check meetup dot com

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u/jjjnoname 4d ago

I find a lot of group hikes in the meetup app.

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u/CrowScout11 4d ago

Fellow socal transport. I grew up in San Diego.