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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Reading & Drinks @ Novel
Novel, 633 Congress St, Portland, ME, USCome get a jump on your 2026 reading goals with us 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
S’more Night @ Congress Square Park
Congress Square Park, 595 Congress St, Portland, ME, USCongress Square Park is hosting s’mores night! Let’s cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins. A suggested donation of $5+ to Congress Square Park is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Dress extra warm! This event is outdoors and weather permitting.
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.
Transportation: Congress Square Park is centrally located on the peninsula so taking the bus is an option. If you are driving in, street parking is pay-to-park and free after 6pm. Free St is probably a good place to find a spot on the street. If you don’t want to parallel park and don’t mind paying, there’s a garage just down the block on 181 High St.4 attendees
Winter Wonders Lights @ Sandy Hill Farm
Sandy Hill Farm, 34 Sandy Hill Lane, Eliot, ME, USLet's bask in the magical glow of Sandy Hill's Winter Wonder light show! This is a roughly one-mile trail winding through 14 acres of forest. Most of the trail is on gentle, rolling terrain with a few moderate elevation changes. It will take about an hour to see everything. Buy your tickets here for 6pm on Saturday January 3rd. Tickets are limited.
If we have critical mass, we can head over to the Shipyard Brew Pub afterwards.
Please check the farm's FAQ if you have questions about accessibility, cancellation policy, and accommodations. This event is weather permitting. In the event of heavy rain, heavy snow, extremely high winds, impassible and/or dangerous roads and lightning near the farm, Sandy Hill will postpone or cancel the event.
Getting There: Sandy Hill is about an hour drive from Portland. They recommend arriving 10 to 15 minutes prior to your time slot so you enough time to park and get to the trail entrance.
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.10 attendees
Trivia @ Westbrook on Tap
Westbrook On Tap, 1 Westbrook Common #5, Westbrook, ME, USMeet us at 6:45pm so we can grab tables and settle in at Westbrook on Tap for trivia. Questions start at 7pm. Team limit is 6 people. The host usually announces some of the category themes on instagram a day ahead of time so follow Westbrook on Tap there. There will be prizes for first and second place. If there's enough interest for this meetup, we'll add a second team.
Westbrook on Tap is an extension of Westbrook House of Pizza so you can get any food on their menu and a variety of alcoholic and NA beverages.
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.2 attendees
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