What we’re about
This is a group for young professionals looking to bond with cool new friends over quirky, fun activities. We're less about the happy hours and meeting over drinks (though they're bound to happen informally) and more about the strange, fun things you've always wanted to try doing (Mario Kart in real life, anyone?).
Activities can range from the casual (hikes, game nights, karaoke nights, etc.) to the more offbeat (puzzle hunts, obstacle courses, murder mysteries, real life games, etc.). If this sounds right up your alley, come join us for some random fun!
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Join our Offbeat Fun Discord server: https://discord.gg/E9sauzUGYK
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FAQ (If you have other questions, contact the organizers)
• How often are there events?
There are events whenever an organizer has an event to host. So it varies and depends on our organizers' schedules. Most of our events are "offbeat" in nature, so they also tend to take more planning (and therefore might not occur that often). Generally, we try to have on average at least one event each week. Most events fall on the weekends and sometimes on weeknights.
You can see a list of all of our upcoming events on our calendar:
https://www.meetup.com/Offbeat-Fun/events/calendar/
We update the list rather sporadically, so we encourage members to check our calendar weekly for fun things to do! We also try to announce events 1-2 weeks in advance, so also look out for email notifications about those.
If you'd like to see more events, consider hosting some! Contact Michelle and/or Peter about hosting events. We're happy to help you get started!
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Have ideas for events? Want to host events and make fun happen?
Consider becoming an organizer! (Or if you want to just create one-off events, click on the "Suggest a New Meetup" button.) New ideas are always encouraged! As long as it's fun, we'll do it.
If you're interested in becoming an organizer, contact Michelle and/or Peter about hosting events. We're happy to help you get started!
Let's build a community of people who take action and make interesting things happen!
Location:
Most activities will center around the Peninsula and South Bay to bring more fun to the area. Occasionally, we may expand our reach as fit.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Scavenge at the Santa Clara Annual Cleanup Campaign (weekend 2 Saturday)Somewhere in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
The City of Santa Clara does a thing where residents can put stuff which is not normally accepted by garbage/recycling on the street and the City takes it away. But you can also take stuff out of the piles! You can find amazing stuff and help reduce waste!
https://www.santaclaraca.gov/recreation-community/events/annual-clean-up-campaign
If it sounds like fun to you, it will be. If you are wondering why anybody would want to do this, it is probably not for you :)
We will scavenge on the streets outside my house so we have a home base to rest, clean, cool off, organize. I set the event to be three hours but you can stay as long as you want.
It might be hot today. There will be little shade so you should bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and water. Wear closed-toe shoes comfortable for walking. I will provide gloves.
You should bring bags to carry the things you find. If you have a wagon or rolling cart, please bring it for us to use!!
FAQ
- What can you find? Literally anything
- Isn't it mostly garbage? Yes, that's what makes it fun
- Is it dangerous? No
- Is it dirty? Yes
- It is legal? Yes
- Scavenge at the Santa Clara Annual Cleanup Campaign (weekend 2 Sunday)Somewhere in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
The City of Santa Clara does a thing where residents can put stuff which is not normally accepted by garbage/recycling on the street and the City takes it away. But you can also take stuff out of the piles! You can find amazing stuff and help reduce waste!
https://www.santaclaraca.gov/recreation-community/events/annual-clean-up-campaign
If it sounds like fun to you, it will be. If you are wondering why anybody would want to do this, it is probably not for you :)
We will scavenge on the streets outside my house so we have a home base to rest, clean, cool off, organize. I set the event to be three hours but you can stay as long as you want.
It might be hot today. There will be little shade so you should bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and water. Wear closed-toe shoes comfortable for walking. I will provide gloves.
You should bring bags to carry the things you find. If you have a wagon or rolling cart, please bring it for us to use!!
FAQ
- What can you find? Literally anything
- Isn't it mostly garbage? Yes, that's what makes it fun
- Is it dangerous? No
- Is it dirty? Yes
- It is legal? Yes
- Scavenge at the Santa Clara Annual Cleanup Campaign (weekend 3 Saturday)Somewhere in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
The City of Santa Clara does a thing where residents can put stuff which is not normally accepted by garbage/recycling on the street and the City takes it away. But you can also take stuff out of the piles! You can find amazing stuff and help reduce waste!
https://www.santaclaraca.gov/recreation-community/events/annual-clean-up-campaign
If it sounds like fun to you, it will be. If you are wondering why anybody would want to do this, it is probably not for you :)
We will scavenge on the streets outside my house so we have a home base to rest, clean, cool off, organize. I set the event to be three hours but you can stay as long as you want.
It might be hot today. There will be little shade so you should bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and water. Wear closed-toe shoes comfortable for walking. I will provide gloves.
You should bring bags to carry the things you find. If you have a wagon or rolling cart, please bring it for us to use!!
FAQ
- What can you find? Literally anything
- Isn't it mostly garbage? Yes, that's what makes it fun
- Is it dangerous? No
- Is it dirty? Yes
- It is legal? Yes
