Top 5 Places for Adults to Make Friends in Indianapolis

Aug 28

Making friends as an adult is tough. Especially when you’re new to a Midwestern state, where most people have been friends since elementary school.

But don’t lose hope! Indianapolis has tons of hidden gems where you can meet people - yes, even when you’re queer and neurodivergent.

Here are the Top 5 to check out:

Connection Club is a mobile third space that hosts events centering activities like crafts, tea parties, ‘adult field trips’ and more!

It’s a low key way to meet like-minded folks. No need to come up with conversation topics - the activity is always a great icebreaker!

Founded by Sarah Silcox, a creative Hoosier with a vision to connect people, Connection Club is truly one-of-a-kind.

Because what’s more punk than the public library?

IPS hosts tons of free events for adults, including book clubs, language conversation circles, Dungeons and Dragons groups and so much more.

Check out their calendar webpage to learn about current offerings.

Play recreational sports leagues with other queer and Trans folks! Such a low-pressure way to connect.

Sports include everything from kickball and pickleball to trivia, just to name a few.

Learn more and sign up at their website.

With two convenient locations - one on the North side and one in Brownsburg - Books & Brews is an awesome place to meet folks!

Books & Brews hosts Bingo and Trivia nights, and provide many board games for patrons to borrow.

Don’t let the name scare you!! If you’re not a runner, Indy Runners also has walking groups.

Indy Runners also has a club and opportunities to register with local 5K’s and 10K’s.

Unfortunately you will, in fact, need to leave your house to meet people. One of the aforementioned groups is a great place to start!

And to learn how to actually make friends at those places, check out my blog post, How do I make friends as an adult?

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How do I make friends as an adult?