8 Meetup groups and activities to join in the Tri-Cities

Spring is in the air and it’s well past time to stop lazing around and find an activity to get you out of the house. Thanks to the mystical powers of the internet (and websites like Meetup) you can easily find activities, clubs, and social events without even leaving your couch.

If you’ve been looking for people to run with, want a bowling buddy, or you are considering crossing over to officially join Coquitlam’s underground vegan club, then look no further. We’ve scoured the Tri-Cities for the best events and coolest clubs and here’s what we came up with.

Run Step On (Learn to Run) Clinic

From our run family to yours, wishing you a happy family day! – #runnersdenpm #runningclinic #familyday #marathontraining #halfmarathontraining #asics #saucony #runningshoes

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What: A 12 week learn to run clinic that helps beginner runners achieve the goal of a 30-minute continuous run.
Where: The Runners’ Den – 239 Newport Drive, Port Moody
When: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Price: $50 in store

‘Game On’ Fun and Games Meetup

What: A group of board game fanatics who would love you to join them for an evening of fun. Games include: Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, X-Wing, and more
Where: Chez Greek Boutique – 22347 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge.
When: Bi-monthly on Fridays and Saturdays
Price: $5

Coquitlam Vegan Empowerment Meetup

Has anyone tried soba noddles before!? It’s my latest obsession, with creamy peanut or almond butter sauces mixed with whatever veg I’ve got handy. These 15 Minute Soba Noodle Bowls are fool-proof for an easy, healthy and delicious dinner for 2! The recipe is up on the blog (link in my bio) 🌱👌🏼 local ingredients from @spuddelivers #PureLifeTip of the day: check in with yourself at the end of the day. How do you feel? What from your day was negative/positive? What brought you joy? What didn’t? What are you able to change and what can you not change? What will you do differently tomorrow? Thank you for the amazing chat today Steph @happyandhealthy96 – you are truly a light / angel walking this earth.

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What: The official vegan club of Coquitlam. Go bond with other vegans while sharing food, picnicking, and discussing “compassionate models of community self-governance”.
Where: Locations vary
When: Mainly Saturdays
Price: Free

Tri-Cities Hiking Club

#hiking#view#diezvistastrail#indianarm Long time no hike!

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What: A club of over 900 hikers who get together to hike various trails around the Lower Mainland.
Where: Locations vary
When: Dates are updated frequently
Price: Free

TriCelerate Coquitlam BC Startups Meetup

What: A place for founders and co-founders of technology focused start-ups to get together, share stories, and network with like-minded individuals.
Where: Locations vary
When: Days vary
Price: Free

Coquitlam Bowling League

#tuesdate #bowling #vancitylife #vancity #lfl

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What: 5 and 10 pin bowling leagues for bowlers of all abilities.
Where: Locations vary
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
Price: $2 – $5 per game

Creating LGBT Community in Port Moody Meetup

What: An all-inclusive community who get together to foster queer-positive spaces in the Tri-Cities.
Where: Locations vary
When: Weekends
Price: Cost of that week’s activity

West Coast Mountain Bike Meetup

#theHill @iamspecialized @bikemag

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What: A mountain biking Meetup that organizes year-round cross-country and downhill riding events.
Where: Primarily around the local mountains
When: Sundays at 10 am and Tuesdays at 7 pm
Price: Free