Cold weather makes us all want to hibernate under a blanket on the couch, but we still need human connection. For those new to Pittsburgh, young adults or anyone in a more solitary career path, making and keeping adult friendships can be difficult. Especially since the pandemic, many of us no longer go to a physical place on a regular basis to make friends based on proximity.
Fortunately for friendly Pittsburghers, there are plenty of groups, activities, classes and more where you can meet like-minded individuals.
Classes Remember where you met some of your current friends? Odds are at least one of them is from your school days. Looking to improve your culinary skills while meeting new people? Learn how to prepare a stunning charcuterie board, craft French desserts, make Cajun soul food and more.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens also offers a culinary arts program that features lessons on how to make a classic quiche, veggie korma and more. Or, embrace your inner bookworm and join a book club. Different branches meet on different days, and some meet virtually. Photo courtesy of Nerd Nite Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Sports League soccer game in spring Pittsburgh Sports League PSL has leagues for basketball, bowling, broomball, cornhole, darts, dek hockey, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, running, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
Many spring leagues begin on March Volunteers at Free Store Wilkinsburg. Volunteering One reason that making friends as an adult can be challenging is that it can be tough to know if your values will align with others right away. Find a group of like-minded people by volunteering your time at a local nonprofit organization that means something to you. Pittsburgh Cares is a great place to begin if you are new to volunteering — the website and volunteer portal collect information from all kinds of organizations and house it all in one place.
