u/dora_likeontv

What is Speed Friending?

I (36F) started Speed Friending in January as a low-pressure way to socialize and get to know a variety of people 🧡💛💚💙

You don’t have to click with everyone you meet! You get to test the waters, meet people with different interests and personalities, and see who you naturally connect with.

Past Events

We usually have about 20–30 people attend each event, and everyone has been very welcoming and friendly 🤗 that’s really the only thing I ask of anyone who joins!

Most people stick around from about 2–6pm, but there’s absolutely no obligation to stay the whole time. Some people just stop by for a little while if they have other plans, and a bunch of us usually grab dinner afterward!!

Upcoming Events

📅 Saturday, August 29th
🕑 2:00pm
📍 Mess Hall Market - 1705 Flight Way, Tustin

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
🕑 2:00pm
📍 TBD

What to Expect

🍽️ Food and drinks available for purchase
🏷️ Name tags and ice breakers
🎲 Games provided (but feel free to bring your favorites!)
🪑 Musical chairs every 15–20 minutes so you can meet lots of different people

And yes, you can absolutely come by yourself! A lot of people do. 😊

Who Attends?

We have all kinds of people in the group, and we’re happy to welcome anyone interested in making new connections!! We have a mix of interests and events that we plan throughout the month, including:

🏓 Weekly pickleball
🎸 Concerts
🎤 Karaoke
🍱🧁 Foodie meetups
👾 Game nights
📚 Book club
🏟️🎥 Watch parties
🙋‍♂️ Trivia nights
🏕️ Camping trips
🥾 Hikes
…and more!!

Come as you are, stay as long as you’d like, grab some good food, and hopefully leave with a few new connections (and maybe some new friends)!! 😊

Feel free to comment or DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there!! 🧡

Hi everyone! 36F here with a reminder about our next meetup 💛

📅 Saturday, July 25th
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Mess Hall Market – 1705 Flight Way, Tustin

What is Speed Friending?
Speed Friending is all about building community 🥰 we have all kinds of people and host a variety of events, including pickleball, concerts, trivia nights, game nights, dinners, and more. Everyone is incredibly welcoming, and you're bound to find someone with similar interests. If this sounds like your kind of thing, come give it a try! Newcomers are always welcome!!

Parking:
There is free parking nearby at the dog park and near the Tesla Superchargers. Both are less than a five minute walk to Mess Hall. I’ve heard that the Mess Hall parking is free on weekends, but I’m not 100% sure.

How to find us:
Mess Hall is food court style and not too big. So it’ll be easy to spot us!! I'll be there a little early holding a big unicorn mylar balloon 🦄🎈 I'll also comment on this post once I've claimed our spot!!

What to expect:
• Food and drinks available for purchase 
• Name tags and icebreakers 
• Games provided (feel free to bring your favorites!) 
• Musical chairs every 15–20 minutes so you can meet lots of new people 

Come as you are, stay as long as you’d like, grab some good food, and leave with a few new connections (and hopefully some new friends!) 😊

Feel free to comment or DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there!!

Hi everyone! 😊 I’m 35F and wanted to share an update for anyone who missed my previous posts.

I started Speed Friending back in January because I was trying to grow my own tiny social circle 😅 I t turns out a lot of people in OC were looking for the exact same thing! My goal is to create a welcoming space where people can meet others they genuinely click with.

The only “requirements” are to be kind and open-minded. I provide name tags, conversation prompts, optional bio sheets, games, and there’s always food and drinks nearby. Most people hang out from 2–6 PM, but you’re welcome to come late, leave early, or just stop by for a bit.

We usually have 20–30 people, and it’s been amazing to see friendships grow beyond the meetups. People have gone on to do pickleball, karaoke, fitness classes, concerts, game nights, conventions, restaurants, movie nights, anime discussions, and so much more together.

I know meeting strangers from Reddit can feel intimidating, but everyone has been incredibly welcoming, and even the people who were most nervous have told me they’re really glad they came.

If you’ve been thinking about it, I’d love for you to take the leap and join us! Worst case, you enjoy some good food and conversation. Best case, you find your people. 💛

Upcoming Events

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Mess Hall Market – Tustin
(More details will be posted closer to the event.)

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 TBD

If you have any questions or just want to say hi, feel free to comment or DM me. I hope to meet some of you soon! 😊

Hi everyone! 35F here with a reminder about our next meetup 💛

📅 Saturday, June 13th
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 IKEA – 1475 South Coast Dr, Costa Mesa

What is Speed Friending?
Speed Friending is all about building community 🥰 we have all kinds of people and host a variety of events, including pickleball, concerts, trivia nights, game nights, dinners, and more. Everyone is incredibly welcoming, and you're bound to find someone with similar interests. If this sounds like your kind of thing, come give it a try! Newcomers are always welcome!!

How to find us:
Head to the 2nd floor food court. If you enter through the main entrance, take the escalator upstairs and the food court will be on your left. I'll be there a little early holding a big unicorn mylar balloon 🦄🎈 I'll also comment on this post once I've claimed our spot!!

What to expect:
• Food and drinks available for purchase 
• Name tags and icebreakers 
• Games provided (feel free to bring your favorites!) 
• Musical chairs every 15–20 minutes so you can meet lots of new people 

Come as you are, stay as long as you’d like, grab some good food, and leave with a few new connections (and hopefully some new friends!) 😊

Feel free to comment or DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there!!