What we’re about
This is a group for Millennials/Gen Y folks who want to get out around Portland and meet more people. As one of the group's organizers (Hi, I'm Jay [they/them]!), this group has helped to create friendships and community for myself and others. Follow us on Instagram (@portlandmillennialsmeetup) for more happenings around Portland beyond our events.
I strive toward planning low-barrier and inclusive events, meaning that people of all backgrounds and abilities can participate. I look for opportunities for low cost and alcohol-free activities. Unfortunately, option can be limited by weather and venues suitable for our size group to hang out. I encourage anyone in the community who is interested in planning additional events to contact me. More organizers and more events are very welcome!
The values of this group are anti-racist and welcoming to people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and neurodivergence. I try to approach conflict with curiosity and encourage the practice of "calling in" someone in response to a prejudiced comment, but harassment or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated.
The group's age demographic provides a common ground for building community within our cohort. Please reach out if you fall outside of Gen Y and are having trouble finding meetup groups.
A few more guidelines: If you sign up for an event, please try to keep to your commitment. If your plans change at any time, you should change your RSVP status. Members who have been inactive (i.e. haven't visited the website) for 3+ years will be removed from the group, but can rejoin at any time.
Wait lists: Some events fill up fast, but please join the wait list if you're interested in coming. People often get moved off the wait list. If there's a long wait list, I'll know to host a similar event soon.
Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting out and about!
Upcoming events
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Trivia @ Batson River
Batson River Brewing & Distilling, 82 Hanover Street, Portland, ME, USUPDATE: @thetuneguru isn't hosting trivia at Za this Tuesday, so we'll go to trivia at Batson River instead.
Meet us at 6:15pm so we can get a table and settle in before trivia starts. Check out Batson's food and drink menus here. The trivia night is hosted by Sporcle aka Stump Trivia so there will be two games - one starting at 6:30pm and one at 7:30pm.
Parking: There is a small parking lot out front, but most people will have to parallel park on the street. Street parking is free and unlimited after 6pm.
I'll post a comment on the event when I arrive so you know how to find us. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
7 attendees
Board Games @ Owlbear's Rest
Owlbear's Rest, 506 Main Street, Suite 26A, Westbrook, ME, USMeet us at Owlbear's Rest at 6pm to play some board games! Owlbear's Rest is a board game cafe/bar so they have a huge game library for us to use, but you're welcome to bring a game too. There is a fee of $15/hour for a large table and we will split the fee equally so please have cash or venmo to reimburse me. Check out their full drink and snack menu here.
Getting there: Owlbear is at the center of the Stockhouse Station at 506 Main St in Westbrook, in the same building as the Stockhouse Restaurant. Come on in back door and look for our hanging tavern sign halfway down the hall (the front door locks automatically at 5pm every day, but the back parking lot door is always open when we are).
Here are more FAQs about Owlbear.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
8 attendees
Reading & Drinks @ Novel
Novel, 633 Congress St, Portland, ME, USLet's unwind at the end of the week with some books and drinks at Novel. Bring whatever book you're currently reading. We'll hang out for a little bit, grab a drink, and then do some reading. This isn't a book club with assigned reading - it's just getting together to read.
Novel has its menu online which includes all sorts of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. They also have small bites.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
8 attendees
Harvest Festival @ Pineland Farms
Pineland Farms Visitors Center - Smokehouse, 110 Valley Farm Rd, New Gloucester, ME, USMeet us at Pineland Farm for their Harvest Festival! Pre-registration is encourage, $8/person - reserve here! This event is at the Valley Farm and Family Farmyard. We'll meet at the Smokehouse Visitor's Center (110 Valley Farm Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260). The Smokehouse is a partially brick building with a tall white silo next to it. Park there and check in for your farm visit.
Celebrate the best of fall at Pineland Farms with a day full of seasonal traditions! Wander through our 5-acre corn maze, pick out the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks. Visit with our farmyard animals and experience engaging agriculture demonstrations that showcase the spirit of the harvest season.
We can grab lunch there. They'll have these food trucks: Empanada Club, Morning Moose Coffee, Cheese the Day.
This event is weather permitting. Pineland Farm is about a 35. min drive from Portland. Carpooling is encouraged.
I'll post updates in the comments, so keep an eye out for those notifications. I'll also post a comment on the event when I arrive so you know how to find us. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
9 attendees
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