8 Fun Meetup Ideas - Peerspace
So much of our day-to-day interactions take place online that even the “clubs” we join can sometimes exist solely on a virtual platform. These days, there is a Facebook group for every hobby, interest, and career under the sun, and most of them never host in-person meetings (social media live streams do not count!). Fortunately, fun meetup ideas are nearly endless.
And if you want to meet up in a more private venue, then check out Peerspace. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, with stunning spaces available to you with just a few clicks and in cities across the globe. You’ll find an array of suitable options near you, from airy lofts to welcoming rooftop spaces. We’ll include information about real Peerspace venues throughout this article to illustrate diverse meetup venues that may suit you and your group.
Whether you’re a group of improv actors, artists, single parents, writers, or cosplay enthusiasts, hosting a meetup event is a great way to get your members out from behind the computer screen and interact in the real world. The perfect meetup will depend on your group’s unique interests. Getting everyone together in one place offline will allow you to network, socialize, work towards common goals, and make some magic happen! Following are several creative and fun meetup ideas to get you started.
1. Take over an amusement park
Places like Universal Studios and Disney Parks are popular places for meetups, not just for theme park enthusiasts. If you have a nearby amusement convenient for your group members to get to, take a field trip there. Suggest carpools, pick a meeting spot, book restaurant reservations in advance if necessary, and gather to enjoy a day full of fun rides and tasty food.
The time spent waiting in lines and sitting down to lunch can be an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other. And the best part is, with an amusement park meetup, you don’t have to worry about a venue, entertainment, or food — it’s all there!
You can even rent out your own personal amusement park through Peerspace! For instance, check out this sweet spot in St. Louis that provides you and your group with mini golf, ziplines, a sky deck, and tasty dining options.
2. Lend a hand together
Volunteering together is an excellent way for a group of people to bond. It’s not only a fun meetup idea but a meaningful one.
Some of our favorite options include:
- Habitat for Humanity
- Cleaning up a local green space
- Serving meals to the homeless in a local park
- Putting together care packages or holiday gifts for those in need
- Hosting an entire fundraiser like a bake sale, garage sale, or car wash together
VolunteerMatch is a great resource for finding both one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities, and this blog can provide you with everything you need to host a successful fundraiser.
If you are hosting one, choose a charity that aligns with your group’s mission if possible. For example, if you’re a group of writers, you might choose to raise money for a literacy program.
You can also book a Peerspace venue, like this FiDi presentation theater in San Francisco for your group meetup. Its proceeds benefit the Children’s Charity Northern California, so you’ll enjoy a great space while giving back!
Other Peerspace users love it, with one reviewer commenting: “Love the Staff. Love the Space. Love the Charity. This venue has become a staple in our off-site event planning.”
In the spirit of giving back, these quirky fundraising ideas will help you meet your financial targets while growing closer as a group. Check them out!
