Community Groups Toronto

Friends Like Family: Games, Laughs & Real Connections ( Not A Dating Event )

### 🎟️ Registration Required To attend, please create your free account and register through - https://famelee.ai/signup **Limited spots available. Come solo, leave with new friends, memories, and your new social circle.** Location will be emailed separately who signed up Tired of small talk and endless scrolling? Join us for an evening designed to help you build genuine friendships that feel like family. Whether you're new to the city, looking to expand your social circle, or simply want to meet amazing people, this event is all about fun, connection, and creating lasting memories. No networking. No awkward speeches. Just real people, exciting games, great conversations, and a welcoming community. ### 🎉 What to Expect ✅ Icebreaker Challenges Fun activities that make meeting new people easy and natural. ✅ Flip the Cup Tournament Team up, compete, and share plenty of laughs. ✅ Speed Friending Sessions Meet multiple people in a relaxed and fun environment. ✅ Human Bingo Challenge Find people with unique experiences and win prizes. ✅ Team Building Games Work together, solve challenges, and create instant connections. ✅ Mystery Partner Challenge Get paired with someone new and complete fun mini-missions. ✅ Friendship Trivia Battle Test your knowledge and compete for bragging rights. ✅ Group Social Mixer Enjoy music, snacks, and meaningful conversations. ✅ "Find Your Tribe" Activity Connect with people who share your interests, hobbies, and lifestyle. ### 🎁 Bonus * Meet people who are looking for genuine friendships. * Fun prizes and giveaways. * Photos and memories you'll want to keep. * Opportunity to join future community gatherings. ### Who Should Attend? * Newcomers to the city * Professionals looking for a social life * Remote workers * Students and graduates * Anyone wanting to make real friends and meaningful connections ### Our Mission We believe friends can become family. This event is designed to bring together positive, welcoming people who want to build authentic relationships beyond social media. ### 🎟️ Registration Required To attend, please create your free account and register through https://famelee.ai/signup **Limited spots available. Come solo, leave with new friends, memories, and your new social circle.**

AWS Student Community Day Toronto

[Register Now - AWS Student Community Day - Toronto](https://luma.com/11nchdym) Be part of history! Get ready for a high-energy day at **AWS Student Community Day Toronto**-the first-ever AWS Student Community Day in North America! Hosted by the AWS Student Builder Group at Sheridan College , this full-day event is packed with learning, fresh ideas, and plenty of chances to explore what you can build with cloud technology. Whether you want to pick up practical skills, hear from people working with AWS, or simply spend the day in a room buzzing with momentum, there will be something worth showing up for. **What to expect:** * **Expert Sessions:** Hear directly from industry leaders and experienced AWS practitioners. * **AWS Jam & Workshops:** Roll up your sleeves to build real-world cloud skills through hands-on technical workshop activities and an interactive, challenge-based AWS Jam. * **Intern Conversations:** Get actionable career advice and learn how to land your next role from students who have successfully navigated the intern hiring process. * **Food & Fun Atmosphere:** Settle in and enjoy the experience from start to finish with lunch and snacks provided to keep your energy up. * **Networking & Swag:** Connect with peers across the GTA and take home exclusive AWS giveaways and free swag! Come ready to learn, meet people, and make the most of a day built for students who want a closer look at AWS and where it can take them. **Space is limited** **You must RSVP and apply before September 12th to secure your spot!**

Belong TO Opening Event

**Looking for your people in Toronto?** * Maybe you just finished school. * Maybe you’re job hunting. * Maybe work life has been busy but a little lonely. * Maybe you’re new to Toronto. * Or maybe you’ve been here for a while, but still want real community. * Whatever your story is, you weren’t made to do life alone. Belong TO is a new regular social gathering for people in their 20s and 30s who are navigating life after uni, work life, job hunting, moving to the city, or simply looking to meet new people and build genuine friendships. This is our first gathering, and we’d love for you to come be part of the beginning. Join us for a relaxed evening with food, simple activities, good conversations, and space to meet people without pressure. You don’t need to know anyone before coming. Come alone, bring a friend, or invite someone who’s also looking for community. * This is not a networking event. * This is not a formal program. * It’s simply a space to show up, be welcomed, laugh a little, share a meal, and hopefully find familiar faces to come back to. ## **What to Expect** Snacks and drink Simple games and activities Friendly people Casual conversations A warm and welcoming atmosphere Space to connect without pressure ## **Who This Is For** This gathering is especially for people in their 20s and 30s who are: * Navigating life after university * Job hunting or starting a career * New to Toronto * Looking for friendship and community * Wanting to meet people in a relaxed, welcoming space ## **Date & Time** Saturday, September 12 6:00–9:00 PM ## **Location** Downtown Toronto, near a Line 1 subway station The exact address will be shared with registered guests after the registration! Spots are limited to 30 people for our community building purpose. (So far 18 people registered through other platform!!) ## **Ticket** $5 ticket Your ticket helps cover snacks and supplies for the night. If cost is a barrier, please DM us. We still want you to be able to come. You can e-transfer or pay with cash when you come :) ## **Stay Connected** Follow us on Instagram for updates and future gatherings: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/belongto2026](https://www.instagram.com/belongto2026) After registering, join our WhatsApp community to receive reminders and connect with others: WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GAijbCCchEE6mEXtyf6N4m](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GAijbCCchEE6mEXtyf6N4m) **Come hang out.** **Find your people.** **Belong TO.**

Tuesday 10AM Morning Feather Birdies Badminton Meetup

**Cost :** **$9** per person, **included 1 new standard feather** **birdie** or **$6 + 1 new standard feather birdie** from the player. **Racquets :** Bring your own racquet. Rentals are available at the club if needed. **Shoes :** Please bring indoor gym shoes and change into them at the club before entering the courts. **Join us for some weekday 2 hours morning badminton fun at Tiger Badminton (one of the courts can play to 12:30pm). Whether you're looking to get some exercise, meet new people, or just have a good time, come swing by and get in a game or two. Free sign up and all levels are welcome!!**

✂️ Creative Collage Evening

Join us for an evening of creativity, light conversation, and artistic experimentation! We’ll start with a short introduction to the art of collage, then move into a hands-on session where we’ll explore materials, imagery, and associations while creating our own pieces. **This format is perfect if you’d like to spend time in a calm, creative atmosphere.** All materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own cutouts, photographs, or textures to add something personal to your collage. During the event, drinks will be available to order at the bar (not included in the ticket price), and afterwards you’re welcome to stay and enjoy live music. **⏳ Duration:** 3 hours **👩‍💼 Host:** Monika, designer and guinea pig enthusiast Contact number for the host, exact meeting spot, and other details will be shared with you right after registration, in the comments of this event. If you have any questions — feel free to message us! 💙

Belong TO : Mocktail and Mingle Night!

# **Belong TO: Mocktail & Mingle Night** Mocktails, funny drink challenges, and good conversations in downtown Toronto. Join us for Mocktail & Mingle Night — a casual Belong TO gathering where we’ll make our own mocktails, try a few fun drink challenges, and hang out with people who are also looking for connection and community. You don’t need to know anyone before coming. You also don’t need to be good at making drinks — the funny attempts are part of the night haha. Come alone, bring a friend, or invite someone who wants to meet people in a relaxed and welcoming space. Belong TO is a regular social gathering for people in their 20s and 30s navigating life after uni, work life, job hunting, moving to Toronto, or simply looking for real community. This is not a networking event or a formal program. It’s just a space to show up, be welcomed, laugh a little, and hopefully find familiar faces to come back to. ## **What to Expect** * Make-your-own mocktails * Funny drink challenges * Casual conversations * Simple group activities * Friendly people * A welcoming space to connect without pressure ## **Date & Time** Saturday, September 26 6:00–9:00 PM ## **Location** Downtown Toronto, near a Line 1 subway station Exact address will be shared with registered guests after ticket purchase. ## **Ticket** $5 ticket Your ticket helps cover snacks and supplies for the night. If cost is a barrier, please DM us. We still want you to be able to come. You can e-transfer or pay with cash when you arrive. ## **Stay Connected** * Follow us on Instagram for updates and future gatherings: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/belongto2026](https://www.instagram.com/belongto2026) * After registering, join our WhatsApp community to receive reminders and connect with others: WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GAijbCCchEE6mEXtyf6N4m](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GAijbCCchEE6mEXtyf6N4m) **Come mix,** **sip,** **and mingle.** **Belong TO.**

🩸 Volunteering: Blood Donation

We invite you to join our blood donation initiative! Your contribution could help save someone’s life. ❤️ Donating blood might seem complicated at first, but good news, we’ve already figured everything out for you and reserved comfortable chairs and the friendliest nurses for our group. 😊 ❗ **Important!** To participate, **your English level must be at least Intermediate.** You need to be able to understand basic health-related questions in English without Google Translate, which will be included in the questionnaire. **Register on [TryToronto website](https://trytoronto.org/events/blood-donation-sep)** 📋 **What you need to do:** 1. Follow the link and check if you’re eligible to donate: [https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/eligibility-quiz](https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/eligibility-quiz) 2. Create an account on the website in the top right corner. 3. Be sure to register for the event using the button below; we’ll send you a notification with the pickup location and other details. ✅ **Important before donating blood:** * Eat a hearty breakfast * Drink plenty of fluids * Take your ID card ❗ * Avoid strenuous physical activity 2–3 days before and after ❌ **You cannot donate blood if:** * You attended a party with alcohol yesterday * You’ve recently had anemia (take care of yourself first!) * Your doctor has advised against it **Let’s make the world a better place together!** ⏰ **Duration:** 10:00 AM to 10:35 AM (please arrive a little early) 💬 **Coordinator:** Kate 💜 **Participation is free** ⚠️ **Only 5 spots available. register on [TryToronto website](https://trytoronto.org/events/blood-donation-sep)**

✨ Volunteering: Food Bank

We’re hosting a volunteer event with the Daily Bread Food Bank 💛, one of **Toronto’s largest charities**, which supports people facing difficult circumstances every day. We’ll be **sorting food** 🥕🥫📦 and, if needed, helping to prepare it for distribution. This is hands-on help that directly impacts someone’s daily life. **No special experience or skills are required.** All that matters is your willingness to get involved and donate a few hours of your time. ⏰ **Time:** 9:50 AM to 12:00 PM 💬 **Coordinator:** Kate 💜 **Participation is free** ⚠ Age requirement: 15 and older ❗ Before participating, you must **review the mandatory form from Daily Bread.** You can sign it on-site, but it’s important to read the document in advance. We’ll send the link via the bot after registration. **Register on [TryToronto website](https://trytoronto.org/events/food-bank-sep)**

Coffee & New Friends Meetup

**📅 Sunday, August 24, 2026** **📍 Second Cup Café, 415 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5P 2W3** **🕐 Time:** 6 PM Looking to make some new friends and enjoy a relaxed coffee together? Come join us for a casual meetup where the goal is simple: **good coffee, good conversation, and new friendships.** ☕😊 **What to expect** 💬 Easygoing conversations ☕ Coffee and café vibes 🤝 Meet new people 😊 Make new friends 🌟 A welcoming atmosphere for everyone Come by yourself or bring a friend. No pressure and no formal activities - just a chance to chat, laugh, and meet some new people. **Everyone is welcome!**

Avengers’ Saturday Cafe for the Homeless

Note: You may be removed from the attendance list if you've participated in the previous week's event. This allows for more people to experience this Meetup. Avengers put your costumes on and let’s go and save the world!
Well we can’t save the world (yet), but we aim to try to play a small part in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by making their day a bit better!
Description: Before the event the organizer will post a list in the comment section of the attendees and what they are responsible to bring (food/drink, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies). We normally ask each attending member to bring approximately $15-20 worth of ingredients/supplies to our event. We will use the items to prepare and serve food/drink at The Meeting Place.
Timeline: We will meet on location at 11:00 am, with lunch served between 12:30-1:00 pm.
Membership Dues: Membership dues are $2.00 for the calendar year. Membership dues go towards paying for food/supplies incurred by no-shows. Membership dues are due at the first meetup of the year that you attend.
No Shows/Late Un-RSVP: We’re relying on members who RSVP to bring key ingredients for recipes! Please try your best to show-up or alternatively change your RSVP early so another member may fill the empty spot.
\*\*\* If you are on the waitlist, keep checking as you may be moved into attendance to replace someone. We will try to message you to confirm your attendance in advance.
Donations will be assigned before the event.

Soul Guided Psychedelic Movie Night, Potluck & Sharing Circle

**Overview** Gather in conscious, like-minded community to fill your cup and nourish your soul. Potluck, Movie + Discussion. Join us for an evening of nourishing food, shared stories, and a film related to plant medicine that will inspire and connect us all. We are inviting those who are well seasoned or simply wanting to learn more & share their experiences about working with plant medicines in a therapeutic way. Your host's Chris Dub & Jennifer Polansky have a combined experience of over 20 yrs offerings psychedelic medicine in a ceremonial way, offering group plant medicine ceremonies monthly. We feel it is important to offer these space for everyone to share their experience, so we gain in wisdom and build like-minded community. We invite you to gather with us for a special evening where community, creativity, and good food come together. Whether you've connected with the Soul Guided Network already, or are new to the community, this is a welcoming space to be your true self! Bring your favorite dish to share, your authentic self, and your curiosity. We’ll start with a potluck feast, followed by a movie that will spark reflection, leading to a post-film discussion conversation, and an overall sense of togetherness. **\- Flow For The Evening \-** 6:00pm = Arrival 6:00 - 7:30/45pm = Community Connection & Potluck 7:30/45 - 9:00/9:15pm = Thought-Provoking Movie 9:15 - 10pm = Sharing Circle & Discussion 10pm = Departure 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 (fish and eggs are fine), 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. (𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗽, 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱, 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁, 𝗩𝗲𝗴 & 𝗗𝗶𝗽, 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗮 𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗵, 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗵, 𝗗𝗮𝗮𝗹, 𝗲𝘁𝗰.) 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Soul Sanctuary, in Leslieville \- Street Parking Available 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: Free or By Donation Suggested Donation: $10 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 6:00 - 10:00 PM 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: RSVP through eventbrite or email soulguided@soulguidednetwork.com Click to [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1998457167184?aff=oddtdtcreator) register on Eventbrite ***This offering happens every month or two.*** The Soul Sanctuary is a welcoming, peaceful, and caring space brought to you by Chris Dub, Jennifer Polansky, and the SG Team of the Soul Guided "Community Empowerment Network". We started this movement because we saw a need for spiritually centered spaces where practitioners, seekers, and like-minded souls could gather in community, and feel welcomed. This is a growing Ontario Based community that stands on the pillars of Integrity, Compassion, and Freedom. Come join us :)

Colouring and Chill: Village by the Grange