Washington, D.C. Metro Area Events
“I hear it often from coaching clients: ‘I want to meet someone offline.’ My first question is — how many new single people that you find desirable are you actually crossing paths with each week? For most, especially those working from home, the answer is: not many. If dating is partly a numbers game, we have to raise those numbers. To make it easier, I update the local events list below monthly — no excuses not to get out there. And for my coaching clients, I’ll personally cover the cost of a singles event per month if they commit to going. If we don’t do different, we won’t experience different. Whether you're a client or not, I hope this resource helps you create more chances to connect.
~ Kate Woodward
September
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Board Game Speed Dating
September 10, 7pm in Alexandria, Virginia.
“Finding someone can be painful. But board games are always awesome. So what if you combined board games and searching for a partner?”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Singles Mixer
September 10, 7pm in Washington D.C.
“Engage in meaningful conversations and companionship, build genuine relationships, and discover your match in a tailored, curated setting!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Chaotic Singles Tailgate Party
September 12th, 8pm in Washington, D.C..
“Football season is kicking off, and so is cuffing season — better draft wisely.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Korean American Artsy Fartsy Single Girls Night Out
September 12th, 7:30pm in Washington, D.C..
“Join us for a fun night out with fellow Korean American single ladies in DC to enjoy artsy activities and make new friends!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Klockphase: Singles Mixer
September 12th, 6pm in Washington, D.C..
“DC peeps, get ready to mingle at Klockphase's Singles Mixer. This is where singles connect and sparks may fly...you don't want to miss it!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Bi+ Brunch
September 13th, 12pm in Washington, D.C..
“Join the Center Bi+ Community & Gender Queer DC every second Saturday of the month at As You Are.”
Learn more here.
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Tantra Speed Date® Ages 45+
September 13th, 5:30pm in Washington, D.C.
“Hear that? That's the sound of a long and very uncomfortable silence. And if you've ever run out of things to talk about on a first date, then it's a sound you know all too well. Which is why, here at Tantra Speed Date®, we do speed dating a little differently. You see, our trained facilitators use cutting-edge relational techniques to bring you and your dates into a mindful state of presence.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Authentic Relating
September 13th in Rockville, Maryland.
“Authentic Relating is for those who want to get beyond the surface level and connect more deeply with others in a substance-free, inclusive, and supportive environment.“
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Muslim Singles Event
September 14th, 4pm in Washington, D.C..
“At our event, you will have ten-minutes plus one-on-one chats with about twenty others. No cringey group exercises, no awkward standing around trying to break into a group.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Singles Pop Up Sip Social: A Cuffing Season Event!
September 17th, 7pm in Washington, D.C..
“Join us at Sost DC for a fabulous Singles Pop Up Sip Social, the perfect event to meet new people and maybe even find that special someone just in time for cuffing season!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Speed Dating: Gay Men
September 17th, 7pm in Washington, D.C..
“Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. We don't find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. Creating an atmosphere that is at once casual and comfortable. It's what we call cheeky-chic!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Singles Mixer
September 18th, in Laurel, Maryland.
“… found a nice place for our next singles mixer at Salsa Brava in Laurel. Great food and drinks. They are excited to have us. Salsa music starts around 9:00-9:30pm.”
Learn more here.
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Singles Event: Arcade Night (Ages 25–45)
September 18th, 7pm in Washington, D.C..
“Single in Washington, DC ? Level up your love life at Singles Arcade Night designed to spark real connections. Hosted by Jigsaw Dating.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Salsa with Silvia
Fridays, 7pm in Bethesda, Maryland.
“Looking to meet new people and make meaningful connections in a fun way Welcome to our Speed Dating Event at Salsa with Silvia Bethesda, happening every second and fourth Friday of the month!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Four Minute Speed Dating
September 19th, 8:30pm in Washington, D.C..
“Meet Dozens of New Friends or - perhaps - a SOULMATE!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Christian Singles
September 19th, 7pm in Washington, D.C..
“Join us for a night of food, fellowship + fun with other Washington, DC Christian Singles. By The Christian Singles Hub”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Washington DC Singles Event: Happy Hour Mixer (Ages 40+)
September 20th, 7pm in Washington, D.C..
“Single in Washington? Join us for Singles Happy Hour 40+, a fun, relaxed event designed to spark real connections. Hosted by Jigsaw Dating.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Neurodivergent District Event: Jackbox Gaming Night
Thursdays.
“Join us for a virtual game night. Jackbox is a fun accessible online party game with many laughs and some trivia questions. We'll be playing the following Jackbox Party Pack games through Zoom: Trivia Murder Party 2, Quiplash 3, Hilo, Tee Ko, Bracketeering (played in no particular order). Attend by joining our Zoom meeting, typing jackbox.tv into your phone browser (safari or chrome), writing in the code to play.”
Learn more and sign-up here.
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Single Adult Gathering/Fireside (Ages 35+)
September 28th, 7pm in Arlington, Virginia.
“Join us for a welcoming and uplifting gathering designed for single adults ages 35 and older. Come enjoy inspiring messages, meaningful connections, and a warm, friendly environment where you can strengthen your faith and build lasting friendships.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Transmasculine Social Hour (DC)
Multiple Dates in Washington, D.C..
“Join us for our monthly social hour on the last Thursday of every month. You must be 21+. Friends and partners welcome.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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You & I : The Singles Connection ages 40+
September 28th, 12pm in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
“Brunch bites • Mingling games • Personalized match connections powered by Match.Box.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Late Diagnosis, Lifelong Growth: Adult Autism
Multiple Dates.
“Unmask, process, and reconnect with yourself in a space designed for adults discovering—or rediscovering—their autistic identity later in life. In this weekly session, Elena Carroll offers a supportive, judgment-free circle for those navigating the emotional, social, and identity shifts that often follow a late diagnosis.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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The Feels: Queer Edition
September 29th, 6:30pm in Washington, D.C..
“The Feels mixes time to meet and connect casually, with a 90 min facilitated portion. the format was built in partnership with Columbia University; it blends positive psychology, mindfulness, non violent communication + somatic awareness practices. Data shows that 70% of all attendees walk out with the contact info for someone they're excited about + that 'the feels' is 2x more effective than a typical singles event.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Shuffle Speed Dating
Various dates & locations.
“How it works. There is no host … Show up and follow personal instructions we provide directly to your phone … We notify you what time your date starts and ends – you find them! We give you a prompt to guide your conversation each round. You input Match or Pass for each date. You receive match results the next day via email.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Foodies + New Friends Reston: Dinner with Strangers
Multiple dates in Reston, Virginia.
“City life can be lonely when you’re surrounded by so many people. Take the opportunity to meet other locals over dinner!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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The Feels: ed 22
September 30th, 6:30pm in Washington, D.C..
“The Feels mixes time to meet and connect casually, with a 90 min facilitated portion. the format was built in partnership with Columbia University; it blends positive psychology, mindfulness, non violent communication + somatic awareness practices. Data shows that 70% of all attendees walk out with the contact info for someone they're excited about + that 'the feels' is 2x more effective than a typical singles event.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Art in the Park
Sundays, 6pm in Alexandria, Virginia.
“Join us every Sunday afternoon for an art hour! Bring a project, work on a puzzle, or do a coloring page. Bring a friend or make a new one!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
October
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Flirt & Fizz: Singles Speed Dating Adventure for Singles
October 1st, 5pm in Riverdale, Maryland.
“Come mingle with other DMV singles for a fun night of speed dating and real connections.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Lock & Key Party
October 9th, 7pm in Baltimore, Maryland.
“Woman gets locks, men get keys, unlock & meet your match! New friends, Romance, maybe the LOVE of Your Life! The ORIGINAL TRADEMARKED EVENT.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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NOVA Singles Meetup - Animal Lovers Night!
October 9th, 7:30pm in Alexandria, Virginia.
“Paws-itive Vibes Only: A Singles Night for Animal Lovers (27–45)”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Dating Virtual Meet
October 10th, 6pm. Virtual.
“Why this gathering: Online dating is a lot of work and hit and miss, why not meet a bunch of people at once and interact with them in real time, so you really get to know them? How much work would it be to meet a bunch of curated, growth oriented, authentic relating people on your own? On zoom so you don't have to leave home or dress up.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Neurodivergent District Event: Jackbox Gaming Night
Thursdays.
“Join us for a virtual game night. Jackbox is a fun accessible online party game with many laughs and some trivia questions. We'll be playing the following Jackbox Party Pack games through Zoom: Trivia Murder Party 2, Quiplash 3, Hilo, Tee Ko, Bracketeering (played in no particular order). Attend by joining our Zoom meeting, typing jackbox.tv into your phone browser (safari or chrome), writing in the code to play.”
Learn more and sign-up here.
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Salsa with Silvia
Fridays, 7pm in Bethesda, Maryland.
“Looking to meet new people and make meaningful connections in a fun way Welcome to our Speed Dating Event at Salsa with Silvia Bethesda, happening every second and fourth Friday of the month!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Shuffle Speed Dating
Various dates & locations.
“How it works. There is no host … Show up and follow personal instructions we provide directly to your phone … We notify you what time your date starts and ends – you find them! We give you a prompt to guide your conversation each round. You input Match or Pass for each date. You receive match results the next day via email.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Foodies + New Friends Reston: Dinner with Strangers
Multiple dates in Reston, Virginia.
“City life can be lonely when you’re surrounded by so many people. Take the opportunity to meet other locals over dinner!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Flirt & Fizz: Singles Speed Dating Adventure for Singles
October 29th, 5pm in Riverdale, Maryland.
“Come mingle with other DMV singles for a fun night of speed dating and real connections.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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HALLOWEEN LOCK & KEY SINGLES PARTY Age 24-60
October 31st, 6:30pm in Arlington, Virginia.
“Woman gets locks, men get keys, unlock & meet your match! New friends, Romance, maybe the LOVE of Your Life! The ORIGINAL TRADEMARKED EVENT.”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Art in the Park
Sundays, 6pm in Alexandria, Virginia.
“Join us every Sunday afternoon for an art hour! Bring a project, work on a puzzle, or do a coloring page. Bring a friend or make a new one!”
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
