This meetup is for people in the Silver Spring, MD area who enjoy being outdoors and want to participate in a variety of activities. Focus is on outdoor activities of short duration (1-5 hours) and within an hour trip (car or metro) from Silver Spring. Examples would be biking in Rock Creek, a walk around the arboretum, a paddle (kayak) on the Potomac or a potluck picnic in a park.

This club was created to help kids build relationships with other kids and maybe, find their best friend(s) for life. As parents, I believe helping children build healthy relationships with each other is important in so many ways. And here at Friend Zone, we’re committed to being that building block. Friend Zone is open to any child (ages 1-12), whose parents are looking for them to be a part of something special! As adults, we get together with our friends to catch up and enjoy the social times …

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels.    All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and …

This group is for families that want to get outside with other families. We camp, hike, bike, swim, kayak, explore, and adventure with our 2 boys ages 4 and 5. Sometimes Mom comes and sometimes not. It would be great to have some other families that would get out with us. Our favorite places are The Shenandoahs VA, Western MD, Northern DE, etc, but we have been all over. We love going to new places. We make good use of public campgrounds but try to avoid the really crowded ones. The state and na …

This group was created primarily for Christ-followers who are passionate about God and the outdoors, though non-Christians are certainly welcome as well! All skill levels are welcome, as one of the main missions of this group is to educate and bring city slickers into a better understanding and appreciation of the outdoors and all it has to offer. For information, training, and other online resources visit: http://www.facebook.com/ripleysventures and click "like" Generally, it is expected tha …

The Washington Area Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy by fostering informal gatherings at local star parties, public observatory nights, astronomy lectures and other astronomy-related programs. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. The free evening "star party" meetups posted here are hosted by local astronomy clubs and organizations that welcome public participation. These groups offer fun, safe ways to explore the ni …

Kickstands up meet-up is not club but people who want to ride with other motorcyclist when time permits.  Riders who want to keep their kickstands up more than down. If this is you, WELCOME! If you are unable to join us at the beginning of the ride we will have meet-up locations along the route.  You must RSVP if you plan to ride to ensure we know how many people will be riding.  We will not avoid traffic or city driving as part of improving our safe riding habits.  We will ride through D.C., Ma …

This group was started because, in 2009, two people got interested in cycling as a recreational activity and decided to make recumbent bicycles their ride of choice. At first, we found the closest Rail Trail, but then realized the fact that there are great biking opportunities all over the place! We soon became aware that they were a little "different". One DF cyclist chided us with the remark "that looks like a birthing chair." We realized we had the last laugh - at a "rest stop"  we walked p …

Interested in a SPA? Not just the hair and beauty kind? THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! We go to.... SPA WORLD IN VA LOCAL MARYLAND AND MIDATLANTIC SPOTS !FOR THIS SUMMER! AND SELECTED EVENTS ALL YEAR ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY! We're visiting some great locations with OUTDOOR SWIM, SPA AND BANYA FACILITIES WITH OUR SPONSOR MEETUP! marnacamp.org! Wilkommen! DCMDNOVABANYAandSPA/ Unsere Gruppe umfasst Erholung Bräuche aus Deutschland und anderen europäischen Ländern! As you know, going international …

Are you interested in connecting with others who are eco-friendly, wants to live a "greener" life with their family, eat more local food, enjoy the local outdoors, and just get to know more people that enjoy the same lifestyle.  It’s for all ages, for families, singles and anything in between. We can grow our group and activities - as a group and as a community as we enjoy sustainable living!

A laid back informal ultimate frisbee game at Blueberry Hill Park - 1 walkable mile from the Shady Grove Metro station, Sunday mornings at 9.  We welcome veterans, people who haven't thrown a frisbee before, and everyone in between. Best of all, it's free to play and we're nice people who take water breaks!  We've been playing since 2009.  Not all of our players are on Meetup.com to RSVP. Inclement Weather In case of rain the night before or the morning of play, check this site to see if we're …

DC's best Meetup for global adventure! This group is for people who enjoy events in the Washington DC area such as: international travel, embassy events, hiking, museums, festivals, kayaking, meditation, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, sports, spa visits, concerts, films, trips to the beach, ice skating, hot air balloon rides, and/or making friends while doing all of these things. YOU ARE: Single, married or in-between...young, old or in-between....students, professionals or in-between.... …

Recreational Athletics Sports League (RASL or "razzle") offers co-ed sports for adults (over 18 years old) . Our leagues and tournaments play in Montgomery County, MD with players hailing from Rockville, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Silver Spring, DC, VA, and other locales. We provide fun and organized environments for people to participate in various sports for exercise, competition, and socializing We are more than just the typical Meetup group. We are actually a well-oiled and professi …

SEE OUR CALENDAR! THROUGH JUNE '14! marnacamp.org !FOR THIS SUMMER! AND SELECTED EVENTS ALL YEAR ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY! Keep  July 12th and August 9th Weekends FREE! July 12th : World Record Skinny Dip Events  marna@marnacamp.com August 9th: AvalonFest, contact AVALON directly in WVA ALSO Invite only events, for MARNA members, and weekends arranged by individual members that will be shared , held at AANR resorts ONLY: marna@marnacamp.com BOOKMARK THIS EVENT LINK! See you May 18th …

NetSAP DC’s mission is to serve as the unequivocal voice for the South Asian Diaspora by developing and engaging a cohesive network of professionals to benefit the community. Our mission is to be more than just a networking forum. We also aspire to be the facilitating vehicle used by South Asian professionals to improve and enhance the communities in which we work and live. NetSAP DC lays the foundation for the best and brightest to forge cohesive relationships to work together for a lifetime. W …

Recess Coed Kickball League, LLC (RECESS) was born in January 2010.  Founded by Gina Carethers, an advent athelete who started playing kickball in 2003 and fell in love with the game.  The league has expanded and added other games such as all female kickball, coed dodgeball and volleyball.  RECESS had a name change in 2011, we are now Recess Coed Sports League, LLC. RECESS is a league that was created for lovers of kickball, the hardcore, the socialites, the newbies and those that love to come o …

The Chesapeake Audubon Society works in the Maryland region to promote the stewardship of natural ecosystems through conservation, restoration, education, and advocacy. We schedule hikes, canoe trips, and educational events throughout the year to help members and guests learn about birds, plants, and the natural world around them. Beginners are welcome!

Welcome to Scenario Paintball! We are a band of local woodsball players that have pulled together for the sole purpose of organizing and promoting “objective based, timed woodsball events” in the metro DC & surrounding areas. Our members come from various backgrounds and have played – Renegade, outlaw, speedball, neighborhood pickup games, regional and/national scenario events throughout the world. We now want to have the same fun, energy, and excitement cultivated on to the local circuit. Come …

Welcome to the Meetup group exclusively for residents of the Aspen of Alexandria, Virginia! Only residents may join, but all are encouraged to bring friends or family to any Aspen Meetup events. I set up this Meetup group so I could get to know my neighbors. I want us to do whatever the other residents want to do. I suggest movie night, pool parties, dinners and potlucks, Alexandria neighborhood events like parades and First Night Alexandria and outings to The Birchmere. The group settings curre …