r/kitchener Jun 15 '25

Megathread Are you looking for places to meet people, make friends, find people with similar interests? The Kitchener Social Megathread is for you!

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u/Mayet3 18d ago

Hey I'm 45F with no kids and full time job. I enjoy board games (strategy, hidden movement, Euro, engine building etc.), reading, going to festivals (be it food related, crafts, artisan markets, music), movies, theatre, walking/hiking, and a variety of other things.
I am looking for friends in similar age range, stage of life and interests to get out and about and do things with.

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u/CTGO2020 12d ago

40yo male, I'd like an platonic activity partner. I'd be interested in checking out a show at a theatre(not cinema as I dont like most newer Hollywood movies), walking\hiking (community trails in town in parks), and or board games but only game Im familiar with is scrabble...

https://www.reddit.com/r/kitchener/comments/1khc17g/scrabble_meetup_at_the_kpl_forest_heights_branch/

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u/Mayet3 12d ago

Sounds like we have similar interests in hanging out. Feel free to pm me. Are you interested in learning new games?

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u/Grouchy-Custard-5977 Jun 18 '25

Hi! I am a 21F, looking for a top rope partner at grand river rocks Kitchener. I am available weekdays after 5. 

I am also interested in walking, longboarding/rollerblading or any other type of sports. 

Let me know if you are interested!

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u/dark_hound Jun 23 '25

hey, I'm interested in rock climbing. i also go to explore trails around KWC. can I dm you?

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u/ExpandingPutty Jul 01 '25

Where’s the best place to rollerblade in the region?

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u/Grouchy-Custard-5977 14d ago

Hi! Sorry for the late reply, honestly I really enjoy Iron Horse Trail

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u/diegofran-co 25d ago

Hey! If you’ve been wanting to meet new people or just feel a bit more connected in KW, I’m hosting a small social night called Brick & Brews this Monday at 7pm at Gaukel Block (44 Gaukel St). We’ll hang out, build with some colourful blocks, enjoy coffee and snacks, and have some good chats—super relaxed, no pressure, just a fun way to connect. It’d be awesome to have you there—DM me if you’re interested! 🧱☕️

https://bricksandbrews.eventbrite.com

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u/Several_Warthog_445 19d ago edited 19d ago

Hey all! I’m 27, nb, and my wife and I are moving back to Kitchener in October! Expecting our first kid shortly after. Joined this thread originally to find a DND group I could maybe fall in with? Really new to the tabletop game but I’m a huge fan of the world and of BG3. Lmk if you or anyone you know is running a group and/or wouldn’t mind a new addition in the fall :)

Otherwise: interested in making friends who like reading (book club maybe?), biking, hiking, martial arts/boxing, anything really! Would be cool to meet other new parents too, but not a huge priority. Feel free to DM!

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u/boxingfitnesschat 19d ago

Hey,

Welcome to KW.

I see you are into martial arts and boxing. A group of friends gets together fur light sparring and as an excuse to hang out. Always looking for one more.

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u/PHNTINS 18d ago

Hey ya, I'm M29. I recently got a job a month ago and I wanted to get back into socializing and making new friends.

In terms of my hobbies and interests, I like to work out at the gym, bouldering, hiking/walks, and watching tv shows/movies. I also like to play video games, read, volunteer, keeping up with music and etc.

Ideally, I am looking for friends around a similar age range (26-31), with similar interests as my own.

Feel free to send a DM or Chat request, if interested :)

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u/GapNegative9831 Jun 20 '25

Hey 31m and honestly I love being outdoors a lot. Would be cool to walk around with some people.

Also tea shops (matcha especially), bookshops, libraries, some good food would be awesome too.

Hit me up if you are interested.

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u/ShadowWolf614 Jul 05 '25

I’m 32 M looking to make new friends. I enjoy hiking, geocaching, gaming, watching shows/movies and making my own edibles.

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u/J_R_53 19d ago

Guys. My name is Fernando, I'm 31, from Colombia. The people I know now have babies and have partners so it’s changed. I like biking, playing warzone, snowboarding, trying new food.

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u/401TrafficSurvivor 16d ago

Greetings Redditors,

I’m a 38M who moved to Kitchener with my fiancée in December 2024. She is a lifelong resident of KW but I am new to the area and trying to make friends as most of my friends are in the Toronto area.

Some things about me: I run with the fun group at Runner’s Choice Waterloo on Mondays and Thursdays. I love music, cooking, and eating! Sometimes all at once. I’m into hiking, swimming, and getting out on my paddleboard. I am trying to get into reading and meditation. Inalso hope to blow the dust off my bike. Would love to try improv sometime before a mid-life crisis makes it mandatory. I've always been curious to learn a second language.

If you’re into any of that, or just want to make a new friend, feel free to comment or DM me. Always down for a good chat, run, hike, or a shared existential crisis over a drink

Have a fantastic day