Meet People and Make Friends in New York
Make friends in New York at run clubs, meetups and social events you can join solo. ID-checked hosts on public events, guest ID checks on by default. Hosts of public and members-only events are ID-verified, and guest ID checks are on by default for people who sign up through the event page; a private event can go live before its host is verified. The exact address is shared only with approved guests.
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What to expect from social events in New York
New York's legendary nightlife offers something for everyone. From rooftop parties in Manhattan to underground club nights in Brooklyn, find verified events across the five boroughs.
Most social events in New York run in Williamsburg, Lower East Side & Bushwick.
Every listing carries its date, price and a live count of verified guests attending, so you know exactly what you're walking into. Hosts of public and members-only events are ID-verified, and guest ID checks are on by default for people who sign up through the event page; a private event can go live before its host is verified. The exact address is shared only with approved guests.
Organizers list social events in New York free of charge — no platform fee, no commission, 100% of ticket revenue stays with the host.
How to make friends in New York
Making friends in New York as an adult mostly comes down to showing up to the same thing more than once. A group that meets every week puts you next to the same people each time, and that is how small talk turns into plans.
Run clubs: 10 clubs run on a fixed weekly schedule in New York, among them North Brooklyn Runners, daily in Williamsburg and Greenpoint; Prospect Park Track Club, Wednesday and Saturday, plus weekday runs in Prospect Park; and Front Runners New York, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday in Central Park and Prospect Park. The full list, with start times and meeting points, is on the New York run clubs page.
Meetups: groups in New York gather around SoHo, Brooklyn and Flatiron, and range from startup founder circles and pitch nights to tech and product community meetups.
On Event Flo you can request a spot at a New York house party, meetup or run without knowing the host. Hosts of public events verify their government ID, and guest ID verification is on by default, so unless a host turns it off, the strangers who join through the event page are verified rather than anonymous. A private event can go live before its host is verified.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find meet people in New York?
Event Flo lists verified meet people in New York at event-flo.com/find. Hosts verify their government ID before a public or members-only event is published, and guest ID verification is on by default, so a guest who signs up through the event page is confirmed only after their ID is verified. A private event can go live before its host is verified.
Are meet people in New York safe?
Every event listed on Event Flo runs an ID-verified guest list by default (hosts can turn it off per event). Hosts blacklist bad actors, guests review events afterwards, and there are no anonymous RSVPs when verification is on. Safety is the core product.
How much do meet people in New York cost on Event Flo?
Most events are free to discover and many are free to attend. When hosts charge for tickets, Event Flo takes 0% platform fees — the host keeps 100% of ticket revenue.