For all lover's of Shar Pei! We will do mostly on leash walks for the purpose of socialization for our often misunderstood wrinkled bretheren. We will discuss training methods and all things unique to this special breed. We will also do free runs at local dog parks. Shar Pei tend to be very stubborn and strong minded and this is an opportunity to practice proper walking and training techniques to keep our dogs properly socialized. We have to remind our dogs that it is okay to show strangers how …

Welcome to Philly Photo Walks. Everyone,18 and older, who enjoys photography and/or visiting interesting places, may join and attend photo walks with us. This is a group in which we can all have fun socializing, taking photos, and learning from each other. Though no camera is required, all types of camera are acceptable including, box, point-n-shoot, film, and digital varieties. Whether you have an affinity for film or an addiction to digital, this is a group in which you can have fun by becomin …

TRAIL WAGGERS *ORGANIZERS* Trail Waggers Organizers is a place for the Walk Leaders of our Small Dog Walking Club to plan our upcoming walking events.  If you are would like to become a Dog Walk Leader, PLEASE click on the "Join Button" located in the Upper Right Hand Corner of this page. If you do not wish to become a Walk Leader BUT would like to join our Fabulous Dog Club EXCLUSIVELY for Toy & Small Dogs ... Please Click on the "Join Now" Button Below:

I live in the East Passyunk area and love the Christopher Columbus dog park, but just about all the people who go are part of a couple. I am looking to start a group for singles & their dogs and have dog park outtings, like dining outside in nice weather, walks in the park, trips to the beach, trips to the Bottle Shop (yep, they allow dogs!!), and letting our dogs run in the park.

Natural Lands Trust is a non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting the forests, fields, streams, and wetlands that are essential to the sustainability of life in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. We offer hikes, tree plantings, bird walks, canoe and kayak trips, educational workshops, and more. Join us to spend time with family and friends, explore Natural Lands Trust's preserves, and expand your knowledge about nature and conservation. Beginning in fall 2013, …

This group was created by Personal Trainers and friends Bernadette and Claudia for women who want to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Our activities allow healthy women to meet, exercise, and provide positive reinforcement to each other.  Some of the meet-ups that we have had in the past are listed below. Healthy Pot-Luck Dinners Healthy Cooking night Walks at the Art Museum and Rittenhouse square Hikes in the Wissahickon 5k runs/walks Workouts at someone's home or at a fitness ce …

A Social Club Exclusively For Toy & Small Breed Dogs Le Petit Chien ... the small dog! was created in 2007  to provide our tiny companions a Friendly Place to Socialize with other Dogs their Own Size.  Our club WELCOMES ALL Toy and Small Breed Dogs including Mixed Breed Dogs.  We  just ask that your dog's adult weight does not exceed 20 lbs to participate in our events. We Also Offer Social Events JUST FOR CHIHUAHUAS! Paw Scouts Dog Training Classes Organized Trail Waggers Dog Walks Our FRE …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! From beginners to expert level participants, and everyone in between! All are welcome. We will meet to explore new outdoor activities, and meet like-minded individuals! Our mission is to introduce a new place or activity, in a comfortable atmosphere, to anyone who like to try something new! All outings are led by our experts. This group will host the following activities.....Outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Walking, Nature Walks, Fishing, …

Transit-Friendly Hikes and Walks in (or near) Philadelphia are my personal focus as Organizer (as a car-free person), although carpooling is occasionally arranged.  I originally joined this group because of its low-key focus: simple local hikes, within an hour's drive of Philadelphia.   Please check our past calendar for the kinds of events we do (and may again).  Also please contact me if you have ideas for future events (especially if you are willing to work on them yourself). Thanks and see y …

This group was started because there are not many active groups in my area. I love getting outdoors! The purpose of this group is to bring together individuals with a drive to be active, get outdoors, and have fun doing it! I will be planning trips involving kayaking, hiking, biking, maybe some dogs walks, etc. Everyone from all different levels of fitness are welcome to join. Activities will vary in difficulty and location. I do have a background in Physical Training so can give home helpful in …

Attention Northwest Philly Socialites! There’s plenty to see and do here in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Germantown, East Falls, Roxborough and Manayunk. As an alternative to dealing with the crowds, the traffic, and the parking in Center City, stay local and socialize right in your own 'hood. We’ll engage in indoor activities as well as outdoor ones - anything from a Sunday brunch to a walk in the Wissahickon. Everyone is welcome to join, especially those in their 30s and 40s who’d like to make som …

The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed. FOW's Trail Ambassadors are trail guides who assist and educate people in the park, and offer guid …

Our Social Club Exclusively For Chihuahuas Has Closed To Join Our Sister Group, Which Also Holds Events Just For Chihuahuas Click On The Button Below: Is your CHIHUAHUA Always the TINIEST Dog at Other Events? Does Your CHIHUAHUA Prefer to ONLY Socialize with Other CHIHUAHUAS? Are you Looking for More than a Walk in the Park... OR a Romp In the Backyard? If You Answered "YES" to Any of These Questions... YOU WILL LOVE JUST CHIHUAHUAS! JUST CHIHUAHUAS Events were created to give our tiny comp …

Welcome to Philadelphia Urban Explorer Meetup (aka Philly UrbEx).  Meet other locals who are interested in exploring Philadelphia's legendary nooks and crannies, delving into its rich, flavorful history and discovering its best kept secrets! "Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints." Urban exploration is the the examination of the normally unseen or off-limits parts of human civilization. To capture the past and explore the lives that once walked the hallways. Every abandoned struc …

Calling all Jack Russell Terrier lovers! The winter is here and there is nothing worse than a homebound JRT. I'm looking for people and terriers who would be willing to meet up once a week to enjoy all that Philadelphia has to offer. We could walk many of the trails on Wissahickon, take them down the Towpath, have a nightwalk on Main Street where the restaurants are dog-friendly, or travel further to Fort Washington Park for some trails and picnics.

Our goals are to help the needy, the homeless, as well as visit those who are sick and shut in. We also raise are involved with charity events, such as the Breast Cancer Walk, March of Dimes Walk, MS Walk, and many more. Philly Love is a Charity Community Outreach Organization. Our goals are to help the needy, the homeless, as well as visit those who are sick and shut in. We also raise are involved with charity events, such as the Breast Cancer Walk, March of Dimes Walk, MS Walk, and many more. …

Hiking Around Philly is different from most hiking groups because we hike off the beaten path. We hike in the woods and the city. We go places that won't be found on any hiker's map. The events are usually within a 1.5 hour drive from Philly, though we sometimes visit NYC or the Jersey shore. Once each year we go to Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the best places in the world to hike. We sometimes participate in a conservation work party in a area we hike. And, we do a lot more than hike; …

Mix at Six™ is the new way to making business networking events more successful. We have all been to networking events where it is hard to meet or talk to everyone in the room and walk away from the event really feeling like you found anyone that would be a good match for developing a business relationship. With Mix at Six, let your worries be gone! We try to create a relaxed atmosphere where you can meet people to develop quality connections to Build Your Network. No pressures, just good 'ole e …

Meet other local people who are interested in visiting local Museums, Art Galleries, historical sites and other places in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. There are so many places in this great city of ours! Taste the foods in Reading Terminal Market, see the Thinker up close, make a wish at Swann fountain, walk on cobblestone streets that Franklin and Washington walked on, listen to live music at great venues with LOCAL musicians, dine on some of the finest cuisine...or a cheesesteak. …

This is a long standing hiking club in the greater Philadelphia area since 1931. We are primarily a mature, friendly club, but certainly all ages are welcome. Please note that if you join us on a hike, you will be required to sign a waiver and abide by our hiking club guidelines. You are expected to   follow the leader and remain with the group throughout the hike. The leaders work hard to scout and plan their hike and want everyone to enjoy it.  Each hike description includes a numerical classi …

Come fellowship with local, like minded Christians who love the Lord! Join us in some fun. We will meet up to engage in such activities as: dining out, bowling, game night, movie night, discussion sessions, Bible study etc. Let's grow in the likeness of Christ by engaging in fun social fellowship, while encouraging each other in this daily walk.  We look forward to fellowshipping with you!! Isa 40:28-31  "28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of …

We Love to Dance, We love to scare people, we love to Compete for Best Halloween Costume, in Philadelphia and the Surrounding Burbs. We are from all walks of life, ages 21 and older. We are costume designers, make-up artists, hair dressers, dancers, Djs, Gay, Straight, Bi, we all love Halloween! This event was a massive success in 2011 and we can't wait till October 26th, to walk the Dead Carpet. Peter Sterling has over 12 years of hosting and managing some of the largest conventions and Party's …

This MeetUp is designed to foster friendship, camaraderie, chick-bonding and good times; doing fun things together and expanding our horizons. We all play another role (or a few other roles) in our lives. A professional, a wife, a girlfriend, a mother, a sister, a daughter, or whatever it may be. No matter what, though, we all need to have a core group of female friends who serve as our true go-to *girls*. This group is designed to be the one constant HUB where people can go to meet others and m …

Calling all WOMEN, who are Lesbians, Queer, Bisexual and LateBloomers, *35 years old and above* from Mt. Airy and the Philadelphia area!  We know you're OUT there! We see you at Weavers Way Co-op, walking dogs in our groovy neighborhood, and in the Wissahickon, your rainbow & HRC flags! Maturity is a bonus here...singles, couples, ALL are welcome. ALL respected. *This is NOT a dating site, but if singles happen to get together, great!* ALL interests welcomed...athletes, readers, artists, moms, t …

Welcome to the MOMS Club® of Philadelphia, a social group for moms in the Philadelphia area! MOMS = MOMS Offering Moms Support. MOMS Club of Philadelphia is run by a dedicated group of Center City moms who believe in the benefits of a mothers club. We know it's hard being a mom. We know you may have felt lonely or isolated at one point or another. While happy to dedicate your time to raising your children, you may still long for friendship and adult conversation. MOMS Club understands these need …

- Never ran a long race before or looking for a new challenge? - Does the thought of running a Full or Half Marathon scare and excite you? - Concerned about your form or getting injured? - Don't take it on alone, train better together. Join Team Philly Race Training now for the Half or Full Marathon in training and get the best running coach and premiere race training program in the Philadelphia area. PROGRAM DETAILS: Team Philly Race Training is affiliated/endorsed by the City of Philadelphia' …

Welcome to the Philadelphia International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Philadelphia area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other ad …

This group is for laid back mommas who want some social time for their kiddo and themselves! The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. I formed this group because I was hoping to gain some friendships with other moms who have similar interests. Group meetups vary between local library events, in-home play dates, parks, playgrounds, indoor fun centers, walks, zoos, community activities, parades, appearances, Makin' Music, free classes, etc. All are welcome. If you are hoping to find some other mo …