Where To Make Friends in Salt Lake City

It’s hard to make new friends as an adult. But the good news: Salt Lake is booming with social clubs. Here are some for you to try!

Terina Ria
Terina Ria
Table tennis.
Pick up a new hobby, maybe table tennis, and meet new people. (Dragon Images/Getty Images)

It’s hard to make new friends as an adult. But the good news: Salt Lake is booming with social clubs based on shared interests, a convenient way to meet like-minded peeps. Here are some for you to try!

SLC Dog Run Club

Make friends with other dog parents. The next trail run is on Tuesday, April 21. If you’re not much of a runner, no sweat, they also host occasional dog walks.

SLC Stitch Club

A place to meet fellow needlepointers, crosstitchers, and embroiderers. Join them for a night of mahjong and stitching on Thursday, April 23 at 21 Mercantile. BYOP (bring your own projects).

Melanin in Motion

A social bike club for women of color. It’s beginner friendly and they meet every other Saturday. The next event is Saturday, April 25.

Silent Book Club

This one goes out to the book-loving introverts. This month is a great time to join, they’re having a potluck on Saturday, April 25 at Fairmont Park.

Salt Lake City Table Tennis Club

Move over tennis and pickleball, it’s time for table tennis. Don’t miss their very first USA Table Tennis-sanctioned tournament on Saturday, April 25 in Millcreek.

Do you have a social club you think we should know about?