Meet with other outdoor enthusiasts to go camping, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking or exploring other adventures!! We've got a fun group that is growing fast and we've got many camping trips booked this coming year, some to Wisconsin, some to Michigan and we've got hikes posted monthly. We also do socials once a month to welcome new members so they can ask questions and learn if they think they will like our group. We always have a great time and hopefully you will too.

We welcome anyone interested in outdoor fitness. We attempt to do meet-ups from the Chicago land area and outward to the furthermost points that members are willing to travel to accomplish our goals of brisk outdoor exercise and fun. Members of the Wandering Nomad Group bike, hike, walk and most anything in outdoor activities for health, fitness and enjoyment of the beauty of the nature around us. Some members are into historical music as well. We plan accordingly. We all enjoy pleasant socializ …

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Unknown “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost --------------------------------------- Do you love Hiking and Adventures? Welcome to the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Meetup Group. We strive for adventures, fun, and friendships. This group is for people who en …

We are an all inclusive group of paddlers. All ages! All ability levels All are Welcome! We LOVE BEGINNERS FAMILIES SINGLES....We welcome ALL Paddlers of all abilities. We help beginners get started by paddling right along with you and giving you some pointers. It's not hard! It's great fun! If you also share a love for the Illinois river, Mazon river, I & M Canal / Towpath then you have also landed in the right place. We will be putting together trips that involve either paddles, pedals, campin …

Welcome to Chicago’s fun and active rock climbing group! We’re a varied group of rock climbers,  ice climbers, and boulderers of all ages and skills. We have regular rock climbing events at various climbing gyms throughout the city, as well as outdoor trips to crags near and far.   We organize clinics and guided trips as well as impromptu unguided trips. Here is a great way to meet other local rock climbers to belay, share tips, discuss gear, and plan trips. Whether you’re new to rock climbing …

Looking for a place to play tennis without the commitment of a full season? We offer pickup games, weekly tournaments, fitness classes and lessons in the wonderful city of Chicago. Or, if you're new in town and looking to meet other tennis players, this is a great way to get out and make new friends! You'll love the group of fun and friendly people who just want to get out and play like you do. We welcome all levels of players including beginner, recreational, intermediate, and competitive. Our …

For parents and their young children who love to camp, hike, bike, cross-country ski, snow shoe, canoe, kayak, roam around, and explore the world. We'll take day trips in and around Chicago as well as weekend adventures a bit further away as we instill in our children a love for the outdoors. Plus, we'll discuss adventures we have had and ones that we want to take, learning from each other how best to travel and explore with our families. We'll help each other overcome any fears that we have …

ADVENTURES, ACTIVITIES & BUCKET LIST FUN ✔ was created because there are so many Fun Things to Do, Interesting Things to Learn, and Cool Places to Go in Chicago, Suburbs, and Beyond while meeting new people! FUN FOR ALL BUDGETS We often use group discounts, Groupons, Living Socials, etc. to do as many fun things as possible! biking, cooking classes, comedy clubs, dining out, festivals, free movies, happy hours, hang gliding, hiking, kayaking, outdoor activities, paintball, road trips, scavenger …

Outdoor Movie Nights! When Chicago's warmer summer weather allows it, we set up an outdoor movie night each month to take advantage of the season (generally May - Sept). In October, when it gets a bit too cold for movies, we set up a haunted house and pumpkin patch. The lawn space opens early for people to spread out their picnic blankets, mingle with their friends and neighbors, and grab a bite to eat. Before show time - we grill out and BBQ for a few hours while we wait for dusk. People are e …

There are two parts to our Chicago Suburban Fishing Club. One part is the social fishing group - Chicago Suburban Fishing Club We meet, gather and fish outings - fun, fish-catching & great outdoors spots around the Chicago area. Meet the greatest people of all - fishers! Our club will also hold an evening meeting monthly in Westchester (this Fall). We'll gather, talk fishing, do a tackle swap have raffles, share fishing stories, have a few laughs etc. Join the club for $35 annual and meet the …

Sports Monster FC provides fun, friendly, competitive and organized soccer to the Schaumburg, Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Naperville, Elgin, and Palatine areas. Whether you've been playing all your life, or you're a little rusty, we create an environment that gives everyone a chance to compete. In addition to pickup games and weekly tournaments, Sports Monster also offers leagues and clinics. For more information about our leagues, email Lynn: Lynn@sportsmonster.net. Or click here for more info a …

Looking for a place to play soccer without the commitment of a full season? We offer pickup games and weekly tournaments in Chicago every week. Or, if you're new in town and looking to meet other soccer players, this is a great way to get on a team or form a new one! You'll love the group of fun and friendly people who just want to get out and play like you do. We welcome all levels of players including beginner, recreational, intermediate, and competitive. Our Sports Monster staff love running …

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to hel …

Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories! We are Pet & children friendly, in fact adults, kids and pets are normally invited to any trips/activities, but PLEASE read the description of each activity &/or trip for any specific information regarding kids & pets. Always contact the organizer for that trip, if you have any questions. Please note that pets are not allowed on some trails or in some areas If you like to camp, build bonfires, grill o …

Welcome to the Chicago Kickball Club! Our mission is to provide you with the most fun, social, kickball leagues, pickup games, tournaments, etc... in the wonderful city of Chicago. What can you expect to find here? Check it out: Leagues -- Organized 9-week leagues with a playoff tournament, umpires for all games, bases and balls provided, 1-hour games, state of the art website with team photos, schedules, standings, results and even weekly articles recapping matches Pickup games -- We'll reserv …

I have decided to start this group because the weather is fine and I enjoy playing a casual game of tennis. I live within view of the South Park tennis courts on Devon Ave 1/2 block east of Cumberland, and find the courts empty often. This group will be for Adults who have the basic skills and score counting to play as many games as you and your meetup partner(s) agree upon. I am asking that each member please provide: Name you want to be called, your skill level (beginner, intermediate, adv …

I'm intend for this group to feel less formally organized by a leader/organizer. Remember when you were seven years old and you went down to the field on Saturday and people were just there and you had no difficulty finding someone to play catch with? Remember how therapeutic it felt? My sense is that there are quite a few people who like to throw a ball back and forth and, gee, wouldn't it be fun to know you can go somewhere during a particular timeframe and there'll be people who want to …

Do you like to play tennis, get exercise and have fun, but often find you don't have a playing partner/s?  This is open to people of all skill levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced players.  You will play with others of your ability.  My thought is to play as mixed doubles- We will meet up on Wed. evenings at a local High School- I will be supplying plenty of new tennis balls, a jug of water, sunscreen and bug spray-

This is not an organized team just a way to get out and kick the ball around with other soccer minded people. This is for people who are interested in soccer Males and Females aged 15-50. We will probably be playing games like World Cup, Goal and in, or other games that may be suggested by members. If we get a large enough turnout we would likely scrimmage. This group would meet at a now undetermined place in the north west suburbs.

Stay active, have fun, meet people. That's what the Willow Creek Sports leagues and meet-ups are all about. We have organized leagues where you commit for a season, and pick-up games or events where you can just show up. Stay tuned for a variety of football, volleyball, running, basketball, badminton, golf, and more. Tournaments, leadership training, and barbecues will happen too!

Meeting every 1st and 3rd Wednesday night at Gatsby's in Arlington Heights, Ibex is a group of about 150 highly sociable people that enjoy outdoor activities. We come from numerous Chicagoland communities ranging from McHenry to Lisle, and have a broad variety of backgrounds and occupations. We offer outstanding skiing vacation trips to North American and European destinations and have an active off season schedule. Recent non-ski vacation trips some of our members have taken together include c …

Bocce fanatics unite!! This group is focused on meeting up in-person. If you've never played bocce you're more than welcome to come watch a round, or just jump in and learn as you go. This is not a competitive group, and we welcome all skill levels. You just have to be willing to learn, play by the rules, and most of all, have a great time meeting others who enjoy bocce as much as you. No bocce set needed. (The group organizer will bring a set to outdoor bocce meetups, or we'll meet at facilitie …

This a group for anyone interested in hiking with a social responsibility. Not only you get to hike with other outdoor enthusiasts but also help make the world a better place. In the past two years - we have organized hiking trips to Pikes Peaks, Longs Peak, Mt. Elbert, Porcupine Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Mammoth Caves and Mt. Kilimanjaro. All skill levels are welcome. This group is not limited to Chicago.

Do you like playing sports like Whiffle Ball, Kickball, Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, and other great outdoor sports? Then this is for you!!!! We invite all Men and Women to come on out to play and meet new people and have a great time. Usual start time will be Noon sharp every Saturday. The fields will vary throughout the Chicagoland suburbs from North Riverside, Countryside, Berwyn, Lyons, Brookfield, and more. All attendees that are 21+ will be invited to join for drinks at Brixies Pub in …

!All Things Fun ! North & NW Burbs 30s - 40s Our group is focused on getting fun people together to do fun things! We are a social group comprised of singles, couples, childfree or parents of all shapes, sizes, colors and creeds,who are 30 to 40 something. Members of our group are very friendly! NO MORE seeing and doing things alone. When you attend one of our events, you'll be greeted with a smile. Some of the events we will host: Comedy Shows Cooking Classes Day Trips Dining Out Ethnic Resta …

Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

This group is your alternative to expensive sport and social corporations. Join a group of friends who meet together to play the sports they love. We will have both pick-up games and league play. Sports will include basketball, kickball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, and others. Members can make suggestions for a sport or activity they've been hankering to play.

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Wilderness Survival” Meetup, our chief aim is to help …