Running
DowntownFree to join
Goodtime Bar Run Club
A Monday downtown run that ends with a social hangout; sign the club waiver before your first run.
Every Monday, 6:00 PM, from Goodtime Bar in Fountain Alley
YOUR NEXT GOOD THING
Find a group.
Make it your own.
132 adult clubs and groups across the South Bay.
Start with what you love, or something you’ve always wanted to try.
Looking for kids or family activities? See the 9 family programs. They are listed separately and are not part of the 132 adult groups below.
132 groups to explore
Schedules change. Check the organizer’s page before you go.
Running
Downtown / Coleman Ave (Guadalupe River Park)Free to join
San José FrontRunners, Walkers and Wheelers (SJFRWW)
A weekly Saturday run and walk for LGBTQ+ people and friends through Guadalupe River Park, followed by optional coffee and brunch.
Every Saturday, 9:00 AM, rain or shine
Running
Downtown / St. John StFree to join
South Bay Run Club (Esfuerzo)
A Saturday morning community run tied to the local Esfuerzo apparel brand, often finishing at a downtown coffee shop. Every pace is welcome.
Weekly, Saturday 8:00 AM
Running
Willow GlenFree to join
Willow Glen Runners
Neighborhood runners who meet early several mornings a week from Lincoln Avenue for workouts, a shop run and track sessions, plus local business perks.
Tue (park workout), Wed (10K shop run), Fri (track), around 6:00 AM
Running
Santana Row / West San JoseFree to join
lululemon Santana Row Run Club (powered by Too Legit Fitness)
A weekly run, jog or walk from lululemon Santana Row led by the Too Legit Fitness ambassador team, open to all paces and ages.
Weekly, Tuesday 6:00 PM (check-in 5:45)
Running
Santana Row and Campbell (Pruneyard)Free to join
Bay Area Runners
One of the area's largest running groups, with a Thursday night social run at Santana Row and a Saturday trail run with optional brunch in Campbell.
Thursday 7:00 PM social run (Santana Row); Saturday 8:00 AM Los Gatos Creek Trail…
Running
AlmadenFree to join
Sports Basement Almaden Run Club
A weekly 5K from the Sports Basement store in Almaden Plaza, open to runners of every level, with occasional vendor-sponsored nights.
Weekly, Wednesday 6:00 PM (run starts about 6:15)
Running
AlmadenFree to join
Persian Bay Run Crew
A social run crew that hosts 5K and 10K runs ending at local cafes, rooted in the Persian community but open to all.
Periodic Saturday 5K/10K social runs (about monthly)
Running
Varies (Campbell, Almaden, Downtown)Free to join
Bay Area Run Crew (BARC)
A large, high-energy run crew founded in 2015 that throws themed group runs with post-run socials around the South Bay.
Weekly runs plus themed fun runs posted on Eventbrite (day varies; recent events…
Running
Varies (South San Jose trails)Free to join
MILC Run Club
A trail running club built around consistency, offering runs at several difficulty levels so a range of runners can join.
Varies; check Strava
Running
Varies (Downtown, Los Gatos Creek Trail)Free to join
Run Free Run Club (RFRC)
A large, social San Jose run club mixing track nights, relaxed trail runs and coffee runs with local cafes.
Multiple weekly runs (track, social, trail); see Strava
Running
Rotates (launch run at Riverview Park, North San Jose)Free to join
The Sole Sisters Club
A new run club for women of every pace and background, with no pace groups and no judgment if you walk part of the way.
New club (recurring schedule not yet posted)
Running
PruneyardFree to join
Sports Basement Campbell Run Club
A year-round Thursday run on the Los Gatos Creek Trail with 5K and 4-mile loops and easy bail-out points.
Weekly, Thursday 5:15 PM (run starts 5:30)
Running
The Alameda (near Santa Clara University)Free to join
Santa Clara-San Jose Running Group
Runners and walkers of every speed head down The Alameda toward downtown San Jose and back, then hang out over coffee.
Weekly, Saturday 9:00 AM
Games & D&D
Downtown (SoFA)Free to join
Bay Area Root Gaming Group (San Jose sessions)
Fans of the board game Root meet to play it, including regular sessions at Guildhouse in San Jose.
Regular Sunday 3:00 PM sessions in San Jose
Games & D&D
Downtown SJ and MilpitasFree to join
Serious Board Gaming
A small group for players who like older, highly interactive strategy games and trick-taking card games, meeting at cafes in San Jose and Milpitas.
Several weeknights a week, 5:30 PM
Games & D&D
Downtown (SoFA)Free to join
Board Games at Guildhouse (Wednesday group)
A weekly Wednesday group at the Guildhouse game bar that leans toward medium and heavy strategy games but always has lighter options.
Weekly, Wednesday 6:00 PM
Games & D&D
Downtown (SoFA)Free to join
"Board to Death" Gaming
A board gaming crew running since 2013 that now plays most Saturday afternoons at Guildhouse.
Weekly, Saturday 3:00 PM
Games & D&D
East San JoseFree to join
Board Game Day (East San Jose Carnegie Library)
A volunteer-led hour of family-friendly board games at the East San Jose Carnegie library; bring your own all-ages game or use theirs.
3rd Sunday monthly, 1:00 PM
Games & D&D
BerryessaFree to join
Games On for Older Adults (Berryessa Library)
Board games, card games and mahjong for adults 55 and up at the Berryessa library, mixing strategy and luck.
Monthly, Tuesday 1:00 PM
Games & D&D
West San Jose (Calabazas)Free to join
Calabazas Library Adult Game Club
A monthly adults-only game club at the Calabazas library: learn something new or bring a favorite to teach.
1st Tuesday monthly, 4:30 PM (2 hours)
Games & D&D
MilpitasFree to join
Board Game Day at Milpitas Library (with Fremont Board Gamers)
An all-day adult board game session in the Milpitas library auditorium, run by the Fremont Board Gamers; bring a game or learn new ones.
2nd Saturday monthly, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Dec 19 in 2026)
Games & D&D
Downtown CampbellFree to join
South Bay Game Boarders
A big, social board game night at a Campbell bar and grill, with food and drinks alongside the games.
Weekly, Tuesday 6:30 PM
Games & D&D
Downtown CampbellFree to join
Ready Player Fun
An adult game group that plays everything from silly party games to strategy titles at a Campbell coffee shop.
About monthly, Saturday 3:00 PM
Games & D&D
Varies (San Jose)Free to join
Dungeons & Dragons of the South Bay
A hub for South Bay tabletop RPG players that helps people find tables, runs intro sessions for newcomers and hosts social meetups.
Multiple events monthly (games, intro nights, writing and book club meetups)
Games & D&D
Campbell / variesFree to join
Bay Area Girls Who Game
A welcoming community for women who play board games, tabletop RPGs or video games, with learn-to-play nights for new games.
Several events monthly
Games & D&D
MilpitasFree to join
Dungeons & Dragons Winter Campaign (Milpitas Library)
A drop-in D&D campaign at the Milpitas library for ages 13 and up; grab a premade character or bring your own.
Saturdays, 2:00 PM (winter campaign, 4 sessions from Nov 7)
Games & D&D
Downtown (SoFA)Free to join
Blood on the Clocktower at Guildhouse
A weekly night of the social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower, similar to Werewolf but with more roles, run by Guildhouse.
Weekly, Tuesday 7:00 PM
Games & D&D
Downtown (SoFA)Free to join
Casual Commander (Magic: The Gathering) at Guildhouse
A weekly casual Commander night for Magic players, hosted by Guildhouse.
Weekly, Friday 7:00 PM
Games & D&D
CambrianFree to join
Bridge Card Game (Cambrian Library)
Weekly bridge practice at the Cambrian library for adults who already know the game and want regular play and company.
Weekly, Tuesday 10:15 AM
Games & D&D
North San JoseFree to join
Chess in San Jose
A relaxed weekly chess meetup at a North San Jose Panera for beginners through advanced players.
Weekly, Tuesday 6:00 PM
Games & D&D
Tully/South San JoseFree to join
Mahjong Club (Tully Library)
Adults and seniors learn or refresh Taiwanese mahjong by playing at the Tully library.
Weekly, Tuesday 11:00 AM
Games & D&D
Seven TreesFree to join
Mahjong Club (Seven Trees Library)
A weekly Hong Kong style mahjong group at the Seven Trees library that teaches beginners and gives experienced players a regular table.
Weekly, Thursday 10:00 AM
Games & D&D
East San Jose (Hillview)Free to join
Chess for Beginners (Hillview Library)
A drop-in chess session at the Hillview library for brand-new and intermediate players of any age; boards and sets are provided.
Weekly, Monday 4:00 PM
Games & D&D
BerryessaFree to join
Mahjong for Beginners (Berryessa Library)
A beginner mahjong session for seniors at the Berryessa library that covers setup, tiles and how to win.
Monthly, Tuesday 1:00 PM
Book clubs
Rotates (San Jose)Free to join
South Bay Book and Social Club (Co-ed)
A newer co-ed club that discusses the monthly pick at a different local restaurant or bar each time and adds social outings in between.
Monthly book meeting plus social outings
Book clubs
Tully/South San JoseFree to join
Santa Clara County Book Club Meetup (Tully Library)
A long-running monthly club that alternates fiction and nonfiction and meets at the Tully library; it also keeps a public reading list with member ratings.
3rd Saturday monthly, 10:15 AM
Book clubs
Blossom Hill/VinelandFree to join
Vineland's Evening Book Club
An after-work fiction club at the Vineland library that posts its picks months ahead and actively welcomes new faces.
3rd Wednesday monthly, 6:00 PM
Book clubs
Japantown/NorthsideFree to join
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club, Joyce Ellington
No shared reading list here: bring any book that fits the month's theme and swap recommendations and quick reviews with other readers.
Monthly, Wednesday 5:30 PM, themed
Book clubs
Willow GlenFree to join
Reading on the Avenue Book Club (Willow Glen)
An evening club at the Willow Glen library that alternates fiction and nonfiction and openly invites newcomers.
4th Wednesday monthly, 7:00 PM (no December meeting)
Book clubs
Evergreen (Village Square)Free to join
Friends of Village Square Library Book Club
A Saturday morning book club at the Village Square branch in Evergreen that alternates between fiction and nonfiction.
1st Saturday monthly, 10:30 AM
Book clubs
West San Jose (Calabazas)Free to join
Calabazas Library Book Club
A weekend midday book discussion at the Calabazas library, a good option for people who work weekdays.
2nd Saturday monthly, 12:00 PM
Book clubs
Downtown CampbellFree to join
Unbanned Book Club @ Books Inc Campbell
A bookstore-run club that reads only books that have been banned or challenged, from classics to recent novels.
Monthly, Sunday 2:00 PM (usually last Sunday)
Book clubs
Los GatosFree to join
Cookbook Club (Los Gatos Library)
Each month has a food theme; members cook a recipe from the library collection and bring it to share and talk about.
Monthly, Wednesday 5:00 PM (themed)
Book clubs
CampbellFree to join
Campbell Library Book Club
The Campbell library's monthly evening book club, often tied to heritage months and timely themes.
1st Monday monthly, 7:00 PM
Book clubs
MilpitasFree to join
Milpitas Library Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
An evening sci-fi and fantasy club at the Milpitas library with a reading list already set well into next year.
2nd Monday monthly, 7:00 PM
Book clubs
Los GatosFree to join
Informed Community Book Club (Los Gatos Library)
Reads and discusses books on social, economic and political issues, with an eye toward civic participation.
Monthly, Saturday 2:00 PM
Book clubs
Mission Branch Library (Old Quad)Free to join
Romance UnBook Club (Santa Clara City Library)
An 'unbook' club with no assigned reading: come talk about the romance novels, tropes and authors you love.
First Tuesday of the month, 5:30 to 6:45 PM
Book clubs
Blossom Hill/VinelandFree to join
Silent Book Club (Vineland)
An hour of quiet reading by the Vineland library fireplace, followed by an optional round of sharing what everyone is reading.
Monthly, Saturday 11:00 AM
Book clubs
East San JoseFree to join
Silent Book Club (East San Jose Carnegie)
Bring a book and read quietly alongside others in the East San Jose Carnegie library's quiet room. Low pressure and good for introverts.
Monthly, Saturday 12:00 PM
Book clubs
West San JoseFree to join
Persian Book Club (West Valley)
A monthly book discussion held in Persian at the West Valley library, open to adults and seniors.
2nd Saturday monthly, 3:30 PM
Book clubs
Washington/GuadalupeFree to join
Queer Readers' Cafe (Biblioteca Latinoamericana)
A relaxed queer reading hangout at Biblioteca Latinoamericana: read what you like, chat, and trade recommendations rather than discussing one assigned book.
Recurring program (frequency not stated)
Book clubs
Los GatosFree to join
Cafecito Book Club (Los Gatos Library)
A monthly club that reads and discusses books entirely in Spanish.
2nd Thursday monthly, 10:00 AM
Book clubs
Central Park Library (Homestead Rd)Free to join
ESL Book Club (Santa Clara City Library)
A monthly book club for adults practicing English, reading award-winning novels, nonfiction and American classics at Santa Clara's Central Park Library.
First Friday of most months, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Book clubs
BerryessaFree to join
Berryessa Book Club
A daytime monthly discussion group at the Berryessa library, with picks that lean toward classics and well-known titles.
3rd Friday monthly, 2:00 PM
Book clubs
AlmadenFree to join
Readers' Book Club (Almaden)
An Almaden branch club that picks thought-provoking adult fiction across genres and welcomes readers of all ages and backgrounds.
Monthly, Wednesday 1:00 PM
Book clubs
West San JoseFree to join
West Valley Book Club
A small monthly discussion group meeting in a West Valley library study room.
1st Tuesday monthly, 4:00 PM
Book clubs
Willow GlenFree to join
Willow Glen Library Book Club
A daytime monthly club at the Willow Glen library with a full-year reading list and an open door for newcomers.
1st Wednesday monthly, 1:00 PM
Book clubs
Los GatosFree to join
Monday Morning Book Club (Los Gatos Library)
A weekday morning club focused on prize-winning and literary novels.
2nd Monday monthly, 11:00 AM
Book clubs
MilpitasFree to join
Milpitas Library Adult Book Discussion Group
The Milpitas library runs each month's book twice, a weekday morning and an evening, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule.
Monthly, two sessions: Wednesday 11:00 AM and Thursday 7:30 PM
Book clubs
Central Park Library (Homestead Rd)Free to join
Central Book Club (Santa Clara City Library)
Santa Clara City Library's general book club for adults, reading a mix of fiction and nonfiction, with a casual monthly discussion at Central Park Library.
Fourth Monday of most months, 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Book clubs
OnlineFree to join
Rose's Book Club (virtual)
A monthly online book club run through the Rose Garden library that reads a different title each month, with the year's list posted in advance so you can plan ahead.
2nd Tuesday monthly, 6:30 PM (online)
Book clubs
OnlineFree to join
Pearl Avenue Book Club (virtual)
A monthly online discussion run by the Pearl Avenue branch; register to get the Zoom reminder on meeting day.
Monthly, Wednesday 5:30 PM (online)
Book clubs
OnlineFree to join
Access Book Club (virtual)
An online library book group created for adults with disabilities to build friendships through shared reading. Members keep each other's information private.
Monthly, Friday 10:00 AM (online; check calendar)
Book clubs
Midtown / DowntownFree to join
Women's Book Club, Wine, and Snacks
A large women-only book club that meets over wine and food at a local restaurant, with a virtual session each month for people who cannot make it in person.
Monthly, two sessions (in person Wed 7:15 PM, online Thu 7:15 PM); plus poetry…
Book clubs
Rose GardenFree to join
Full Bloom Book Club (Rose Garden)
A weekday afternoon club at the Rose Garden library with a published reading list and the option to join remotely.
4th Thursday monthly, 1:00 PM; in person + Zoom
Book clubs
Santa TeresaFree to join
Body, Mind & Page Book Group (Santa Teresa)
Reads fiction and nonfiction about health and well-being, then talks it through at the Santa Teresa library or on Zoom.
4th Monday monthly, 2:00 PM (3rd Monday in Dec); in person + Zoom
Book clubs
Blossom ValleyFree to join
Science Fiction Book Club (hybrid, Pearl Avenue)
Sci-fi fans meet monthly at the Pearl Avenue library, with a Zoom option for anyone who cannot make it in person.
4th Monday monthly, 4:00 PM (in person + Zoom)
Book clubs
OnlineFree to join
Cambrian and Pearl Mystery Book Club (virtual)
A joint online mystery and crime fiction club from the Cambrian and Pearl Avenue branches, covering everything from cozy mysteries to darker thrillers.
Monthly, Wednesday 6:00 PM (online)
Book clubs
OnlineFree to join
Evergreen Book Club (virtual)
The Evergreen branch's monthly club meets on Zoom and welcomes new members at any point in the year.
1st Wednesday monthly, 6:00 PM (online)
Book clubs
Santa TeresaFree to join
Santa Teresa Book Club (Hybrid)
A two-hour afternoon discussion of general and historical fiction at the Santa Teresa library, with a Zoom link sent the day before.
2nd Thursday, Jan to Nov, 1:00 to 3:00 PM; in person + Zoom
Book clubs
Los GatosFree to join
Mystery Lover's Book Club (Los Gatos Library)
A librarian-led mystery club you can join in person or on Zoom.
2nd Wednesday monthly, 5:00 PM; in person + Zoom
Book clubs
Los GatosFree to join
Tuesday PM Bookclub (Los Gatos Library)
An early-evening librarian-led discussion with a Zoom option.
3rd Tuesday monthly, 5:00 PM; in person + Zoom
Hiking & walking
Regional (based in San Jose)Free to join
Bay Area Hiking And Anything Fun
A very large San Jose-based group for hikes, walks, rides and other outings around the Bay Area.
Several events weekly
Hiking & walking
Regional (based in San Jose)Free to join
San Jose Mid-Week Hikers Group
Organized weekday hikes for people with flexible schedules, retirees or anyone off midweek, usually 5 to 7 miles.
Several weekday hikes per week
Hiking & walking
Regional (based in San Jose)Free to join
South Bay Hiking and Travel Meetup
A San Jose-centered hiking group that explores parks around the region, with mileage and climbing posted for every outing.
Weekly weekend hikes plus trips
Hiking & walking
Regional (some San Jose hikes)Free to join
Bay Area Active & Social (20s, 30s & 40s)
A very large Bay Area social group for people in their 20s to 40s that runs hikes, coffee meetups and outings, some in San Jose.
Many events weekly across the Bay Area
Hiking & walking
Downtown / variesFree to join
San José Bike Party
A huge, free monthly themed night ride through San Jose streets, with music and costumes, organized by volunteers.
Monthly themed night ride (usually third Friday, 7:30 PM) plus test rides and…
Hiking & walking
South Bay (rides in San Jose parks such as Calero)Free to join
Mere Mortals Mountain Biking
A relaxed-pace mountain bike group that welcomes riders of every skill level, including San Jose rides at Calero.
Weekly Thursday evening rides plus weekend rides
Sports & pickleball
Sharks Ice, South 10th StreetPaid activity
Sharks Ice Adult Hockey League (SIAHL)
San Jose's big adult ice hockey league, with 13 divisions from former pros to pure beginners and games at Sharks Ice.
Fall/Winter season September to March (24 games plus playoffs); beginner…
Sports & pickleball
Citywide (Downtown, North SJ, Evergreen, Santa Clara)Paid activity
Volo Sports San Jose (includes former ZogSports SJ)
Adult social leagues and pickup games in volleyball, soccer, kickball, pickleball and more; you can sign up solo and get placed on a team.
Leagues (6 to 8 weeks) on weeknights and weekends; daily pickup games
Sports & pickleball
CitywidePaid activity
TennisSanJose.com (San Jose Tennis League)
A league and partner-finding service that pairs tennis players for matches on courts around the South Bay.
Seasonal flex leagues plus a non-competitive partner program
Sports & pickleball
Almaden, Downtown and moreFree to join
South Bay Area Soccer (pickup)
A large co-ed group that schedules no-commitment pickup soccer around San Jose, focused on fun and safe play.
Multiple pickup games weekly
Sports & pickleball
Downtown (Arena Green)Paid activity
Southbay Tennis and Pickleball
Weekly intermediate pickleball by SAP Center plus tennis sessions; a small annual fee covers group costs.
Weekly, Saturday 9:30 AM
Sports & pickleball
DowntownFree to join
San Jose Pickup Volleyball
A new group to help people find pickup volleyball around San Jose and meet other players.
Occasional events
Sports & pickleball
Santa ClaraFree to join
Santa Clara Casual Volleyball
Friendly grass volleyball in Santa Clara parks for beginners and intermediates who mostly want to play and meet people.
Weekly, Saturday 9:00 AM plus extra sessions
Sports & pickleball
MilpitasPaid activity
South Bay Ping Pong
Open table tennis nights where stronger players help newer ones; bring a paddle or borrow a loaner.
Indoor open play most weeknights, 8:00 PM
Social & creative
The AlamedaFree to join
Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center
San Jose's LGBTQ+ community center, hosting support and discussion groups, bingo, karaoke and a 50+ older adult program.
Many weekly programs: discussion groups, Rainbow Bingo (Wed), older adult…
Social & creative
DowntownFree to join
Make Friends San Jose
Small-group brunches and dinners for people in their 20s to 40s who want real friendships, not big mixers.
Weekly, Sunday 12:30 PM brunch
Social & creative
South Bay (events in San Jose, Cupertino, Los Gatos)Free to join
South Bay Indoor / Outdoor Activities Group (SBIO)
One of the largest South Bay social groups, with a full calendar of hikes, bowling, music nights and more.
Many events weekly (hikes, bowling, live music, volunteering)
Social & creative
Downtown San Jose and downtown Mountain ViewFree to join
MV to SJ Downtowners 20-40s
A big, casual weekly social group for people in their 20s to 40s that alternates between downtown Mountain View and downtown San Jose.
Weekly casual meetups
Social & creative
South Bay (based in San Jose)Free to join
55+ South Bay Active Group
A free group for active people 55 and over who hike, walk, catch live music and share potlucks.
Several events monthly
Social & creative
The Alameda / CampbellFree to join
Shut Up & Write! (San Jose sessions)
Part of a global writing community: short check-in, an hour of silent writing, then optional chat.
Weekly sessions; Sunday 10:30 AM in San Jose
Social & creative
Willow GlenFree to join
Third Thursdays Poetry Night (Willow Glen Library)
A monthly poetry night at the Willow Glen library with featured readers and open mic slots, run with Poetry Center San José.
3rd Thursday monthly, 7:00 PM
Social & creative
Blossom Hill/VinelandFree to join
Crochet & Knitting Club (Vineland Library)
Weekly yarn crafting at the Vineland library; bring a project or learn the basics.
Weekly, Tuesday 11:00 AM
Social & creative
AlmadenFree to join
Write & Brew (San Jose Writers Club)
A casual Sunday session where writers grab coffee and put in focused time on their books side by side.
Weekly, Sunday 12:00 PM
Social & creative
Rotates (many recent dinners in downtown Campbell)Paid activity
Timeleft (dinners with strangers)
A paid app that books you a seat at dinner, drinks, coffee or a walk with four to six strangers matched to you.
Dinners Wed and Fri 7 PM; singles dinners Tue 7 PM; drinks Thu 7 PM; coffee Sat 1…
Social & creative
East San JoseFree to join
The Literary and Writing Club (East SJ Carnegie)
An hour of close reading of short stories, poems and essays, with participants writing their own responses.
Monthly, Saturday 12:00 PM
Social & creative
Downtown/The Alameda areaFree to join
San Jose Writer's Block
Mostly amateur writers meet most Sundays to discuss craft and help each other improve their work.
Most Sundays, 2:00 PM
Social & creative
East San JoseFree to join
Knitting, Crocheting, Tatting and Bobbin Lace Club (East SJ Carnegie)
A busy twice-weekly needlecraft circle at the East San Jose Carnegie library where you can learn, get help or just work on a project with others.
Twice weekly: Monday 4:30 PM and Wednesday 5:00 PM
Social & creative
Willow GlenFree to join
Willow Glen Library Knitters / Santa Clara Valley Knitting Meetup
A weekly afternoon knitting and crochet circle at the Willow Glen library, also organized on Meetup by the Santa Clara Valley Knitting group (around since 2004).
Weekly, Tuesday 2:00 PM
Social & creative
Rose GardenFree to join
Peninsula Rug Makers Guild (Rose Garden Library)
The Peninsula Rug Makers Guild meets at the Rose Garden library and invites anyone interested in rug making to learn from experienced members.
Monthly, Thursday 10:00 AM
Social & creative
East Foothills (Mt. Pleasant)Free to join
Crochet Together (Mt. Pleasant Library)
A volunteer-run crochet session at the Mt. Pleasant library that teaches beginners; bring your own materials if you have them.
Weekly, Saturday 10:00 AM
Social & creative
West San Jose (Calabazas)Free to join
Calabazas Library Adult Crafts Club
A monthly adult craft club at the Calabazas library for people who want to try new projects with others.
3rd Tuesday monthly, 4:30 PM
Social & creative
Downtown and Willow Glen areaFree to join
San Jose Stitch and Sip
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and other fiber crafters stitch together over drinks at local bars and taprooms.
About twice monthly, 6:30 PM
Social & creative
North Santa Clara (Mercado/Rivermark)Free to join
South Bay Knit & Crochet
Casual knit and crochet meetups at coffee shops where you can work on, learn or show off fiber projects.
Weekly gatherings on Sat, Sun and Wed
Social & creative
Cupertino Library (Civic Center)Free to join
Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library
A social knitting and crochet circle for adults at Cupertino Library. Start a new project, finish an old one, and meet other makers.
Fridays, 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Social & creative
Rotates (South San Jose)Free to join
The South Bay Ladies Lunch Club
A small group of older women who try a different local restaurant every Tuesday, usually 8 to 12 people.
Weekly, Tuesday 11:30 AM
Social & creative
RotatesFree to join
San Jose Singles 60s and Beyond
Single people over 60 meet for a relaxed weekly dinner at a different local restaurant.
Weekly, Friday 5:30 PM dinner
Social & creative
VariesFree to join
Black Women of the Silicon Valley
A community for Black women in the South Bay to meet over coffee, outings and cultural events.
Several events monthly (coffee socials, after-hours meetups, outings)
Social & creative
South BayFree to join
Breaking Boundaries
Accessible social outings for adults with limited mobility, roughly ages 25 to 55, plus online hangouts.
Several events monthly, in person and online
Social & creative
North San Jose / variesFree to join
Bay Area Social Club (20s & 30s)
A friendly group for young professionals to meet people through coffee meetups, hikes, brunches and game nights.
Several events monthly
Social & creative
Cupertino Library (Civic Center)Free to join
ESL Conversation Club (Cupertino Library)
A weekly English conversation group at Cupertino Library where adults practice listening and speaking and learn about each other's cultures.
Weekly, Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Book clubs
San Jose (Vista Center)Suggested donation
Vista Center Book Club
A monthly in-person book club at Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Jose, held on a weekday afternoon.
4th Wednesday of the month, 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Book clubs
San JoseCheck cost
Southbay Lesbian/Bi Book Club
A San Jose book club for lesbian and bi women, with meetups posted on its private Meetup group about once a month.
About once a month; dates posted on Meetup
Book clubs
Santa ClaraCheck cost
Santa Clara Women's Book Club
A women's book club in Santa Clara that posts several meetups a month on its private Meetup group.
Several meetups a month; dates posted on Meetup
Book clubs
Mission Branch Library (Old Quad)Free to join
Sci-Fi and Fantasy UnBook Club (Santa Clara City Library)
A monthly evening library club for science fiction and fantasy fans in Santa Clara; there's no assigned book, so you talk about whatever you're reading.
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM
Games & D&D
San Jose / CampbellCheck cost
The Campbell Boardgames & More Meetup Group
A board game Meetup group with game meetups through the month; Meetup lists it in San Jose.
Several game meetups a month; dates posted on Meetup
Games & D&D
San Jose and SunnyvaleCheck cost
Southbay Friends: Boardgames & More
A public Meetup group that hosts frequent board game meetups in San Jose and Sunnyvale.
Frequent meetups, often several a week; dates posted on Meetup
Games & D&D
SunnyvaleCheck cost
Silicon Valley Chess Community (Sunnyvale night)
A public chess Meetup with Monday and Wednesday night meetups, many of them in Sunnyvale; some events are in San Francisco, so check each one.
Monday and Wednesday nights; dates posted on Meetup
Games & D&D
SunnyvaleCheck cost
Silicon Valley Go Club
A weekly Thursday night club for playing the board game Go in Sunnyvale.
Every Thursday, 7:00 PM
Games & D&D
Santa ClaraCheck cost
South Bay Mahjong Sundays
A weekly Sunday mahjong meetup in Santa Clara, organized on Meetup.
Every Sunday; times posted on Meetup
Games & D&D
Santa ClaraCheck cost
Pacific Mahjong League: South Bay Riichi
Riichi (Japanese) mahjong ladder nights in Santa Clara, about twice a month, from a league that also plays in Fremont.
South Bay ladder nights about twice a month; dates posted on Meetup
Hiking & walking
Almaden and Santa TeresaCheck cost
San Jose Bicycle Club
A long-running San Jose cycling club with Saturday morning group rides split by pace from two South San Jose starts.
Saturdays, 9:00 AM
Hiking & walking
The AlamedaCheck cost
Upshift Cycles Saturday shop ride
A Saturday morning road ride of 40+ miles from Upshift Cycles on The Alameda; sign the shop's waiver first.
Saturdays, 7:00 AM
Hiking & walking
Regional (some rides start in San Jose and Los Gatos)Check cost
Velo Girls
A women's cycling group based on the Peninsula that posts rides around the Bay Area, including some that start in San Jose and Los Gatos.
Rides posted on Meetup, several a month
Hiking & walking
Regional (some San Jose hikes)Check cost
Sierra Pathfinders Hiking Group
A Palo Alto based hiking group on Meetup that also schedules some hikes in San Jose.
Hikes posted on Meetup
Running
SunnyvaleCheck cost
Sports Basement Sunnyvale Run Club
A weekly Tuesday evening 5K from the Sports Basement store in Sunnyvale, organized on Strava.
Every Tuesday, 6:00 PM (5K, heads out around 6:15)
Running
Campbell / confirm locationCheck cost
Too Legit Fitness: Hammer Time track workout
A weekly Wednesday evening interval track workout from Too Legit Fitness; confirm the track location before you go.
Every Wednesday, 5:15 PM
Social & creative
Regional (listed in San Jose)Check cost
Active Asian American Community (AAAC)
A social and activity Meetup group for Asian Americans; Meetup lists it in San Jose, though many events are on the Peninsula.
A few events a month; dates posted on Meetup
Social & creative
Regional (based in Palo Alto)Check cost
Bay Area Gen X & Boomers Social Meetup
A very active Palo Alto based social group for Gen X and Boomer adults, with frequent meetups posted on Meetup.
Frequent events, often several a week; dates posted on Meetup
Social & creative
San Jose (W Younger Ave)Check cost
Santa Clara Camera Club
A photography club with monthly competition and share nights, meeting in person in San Jose; see the club calendar for dates.
Competition and share nights on the club calendar (an Oct 8, 2026 competition night started at 7:30 PM)
No groups match just yet.
Try a broader search or remove a filter. Your next favorite thing may be one click away.