25 Fascinating Meetup Groups In Sacramento
Many interesting people reside in Sacramento, and that is reflected in the diversity of the local Meetup groups organized via the Meetup.com website. There truly is something for everyone on the site, which facilitates "neighbors getting together to learn something, do something, share something."
Check out our list of 25 of the most fascinating, in no particular order:
"Arrrgh" you VERY interested in pirates? Then join this group of "scallywags" that runs a "Pyrate Skool" teaching history, as well as how to talk like a pirate. The group also does re-enactments with historically-accurate costumes.
Sacramento and Elk Grove UFO Meetup
If you are looking for an "otherworldly" Meetup group with an eye on the sky, this Elk Grove-based gathering could be for you.
Girlfriends a la "Sex and the City"
For women seeking the kind of friendships like those of the "fabulous foursome" in Sex and the City, this group provides the "easy camaraderie" of other gals to "laugh, gossip and drink Cosmos with."
Enjoy cake, sip tea and talk about death: that is the goal of this unique Meetup group, which has the goal of increasing "awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives."
The folks in this group are looking for an "escape from the Crazy Town that their lives are currently marinating in" by providing members with "a safe environment to let your hair down." If you need to get away from the surreal life and just have fun, this group might be for you.
Sacramento Hot Air Balloon Team
There's nothing wrong with leaving things up in the air if you love hot air balloons, which this Meetup believes are "beautiful, exciting, and challenging."
Are you into mountain climbing and hiking? Check out this group which offers hikes and mountain climbing with varying skill levels, from easy kid-friendly hikes to serious climbers and hikers preparing to summit Mount Everest.
The Sacramento Chihuahua & Itty Bitty Meetup Group
Is your pooch pocket size? Did he just say, "Yo quiero a Meetup group?" Then you are in luck! If you have a Chihuahua or other tiny dog, this Meetup is for you.
Sacramento Tall Club Meetup Group
Are you taller than 5'10" if you're a woman and 6'2" if you're a man? Then this Meetup where you can "discuss the differences and difficulties of looking down on the world" might be for you.
Have you ever wanted to create something Pinterest-worthy? Then Sassy Hands Sacramento is for you. Their motto is "More projects, less pinning!" and they'll give you the tools to actually finish a beautiful project.
If you are interested in the Bitcoin economy, then check out this Meetup group that hopes to bring this coin-based "exciting marketplace" to Sacramento.
Sacramento Backyard Poultry Group
Do you have an interest in raising chickens right in your own neighborhood? Then check out this "eggciting" Meetup group for "people who have small backyard flocks of poultry."
The Sacramento Original Travel Club
If you adore travel and want to converse about fascinating destinations and how to get there "inexpensively," then this group of world travelers if for you. Bon voyage!
Do you long to be the next Stephen King or J.K. Rowling? Then it's the "write" choice to join this authors' group created to encourage its members to publish "imaginative fiction."
If dancing until the sun comes up takes you to your happy place, then this group is for you.
Love jumping rope? Your love will double when you join this Meetup group that claims "it does not matter if you haven't jumped in 20 years or ever, we can help you Do Double Dutch in no time!"
Skinnydippers are welcome in this group that shares its "open enjoyment of sun, breeze, water, and good people in natural, outdoor settings, without the necessity of clothing." The group claims that people both with and without tan lines are welcome.
Sacramento Hash House Harriers
This Meetup group is a self-proclaimed "drinking club with a running problem." Members of this club run through a variety of terrains and even cityscapes (especially pubs) with the help of "plenty of beer, shenanigans, and opportunities for inappropriate fun." If you never take a drink without putting on your running shoes, this group is for you.
Girl geeks unite! This computer savvy Meetup group is designed for women who "excel in technology careers."
Ever wanted to know which plants are safe to eat in the forest? Check out this group specializing in "wild edible plant recognition."
This group was created to provide a "GLBTQ-friendly place to learn [gun] safety skills and shooting fundamentals" and especially welcomes those new to the world of firearms.
Created as a way to reject "the material side of life," this group is designed for those who are looking for "something different." With this group, that is a virtual guarantee.
If you want to "seize the day" and "take a hold of every opportunity that is out before you," then the career inspiration this vocational group provides might be for you.
What's more fun than watching movies outside? Enjoy films in an outdoor urban setting in the heart of Sacramento.
If you don't believe that relationships necessarily need to be monogamous, then this group for people exploring "open" relationships might be for you.
- Lauren Chiong, Good Day Sacramento
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