With Kindred, you have friends in every city.
Meet up with other local or visiting Kindred members by attending member-hosted events. These meetups are gatherings with no agenda or formal structure. All you have to do is show up and enjoy each other’s company - on us!
Join the #meetups channel in Slack to get notified when new events are listed
Host a meetup in your city! DM @Emily Maher on Slack with the following information:
- Proposed date and time
- Proposed activity and location
- Targeted # of people you’d like to attend
- Proposed budget for the meetup
- Short description of what the meetup is: what can people expect?
Want to host a meetup but need some ideas? Here are some thought starters for you!
- Get outside: enjoy a picnic, hike, beach day, backyard BBQ, group run or walk
- Cheers to you: happy hour, brewery or winery, fireside/backyard wine & cookies
- Like locals: Find a local event happening in your area, like a concert in the park
I'm more than happy to brainstorm some more ideas with you!
Meetup calendar
Member meetup FAQ
Pro Tips: Hosting a Member Meetup
Before the event
Choose a date 🗓️
- We’ve hosted events Wednesday-Fridays so far and have had great turn out!
- Try to plan 2-3 weeks in advance
Choose a location 📍
- Some ideas: coffeeshops, bars, restaurants, breweries, cafes, parks.
- Try to select a venue that will allow for great conversation and centrally located.
- Plan ahead by making a reservation.
Attendees: we’ll add you to the Luma event page, so you can view who is coming ahead of time 🙂
We’ll confirm the budget approved to be used for the meetup. You can use your card to cover drinks and food for the group to be reimbursed later.
Make a reservation if needed for the group.
During the event
- Arrive early! (We recommend ~15 mins before the start)
- Let your server know your budget so they can flag if/when you’re approaching
- Introduce yourself with a photo of you/the location you can be found at in the Slack channel so members can find you easily!
- Order food for the group around 30 mins in - depending on the size of the group, it is usually easier to have a family-style or appetizer selection
- Take some photos/videos to share in slack and on social 🙂
- Don’t forget! Take a photo of your receipt, we’ll need this to reimburse you!
After the event
- Fill out this form to get your reimbursement started.
- Connect with those who attended on Slack and/or social!
Can I be notified when a new meetup is listed?
Yes! Join the Slack channel here to get notified when a new event is listed.
I’m attending my first meetup, what should I expect or do next?
Yay! We’re so excited for you to connect with some amazing people. If you’re new, feel free to introduce yourself in Slack before the event with a little info about yourself. Don’t be shy, everyone is super friendly!
How do member meetups work?
- Upcoming meetups are shared here and in the #meetup Slack channel. We will also send a monthly email for upcoming planned meetups!
- RSVP for a meetup using the link above to the event
- The day of the event, show up ready to have a good time!
Note: Meetups are hosted by Kindred members in most cities. It isn’t always promised that a Kindred team member will be in attendance. Have feedback you’re dying to share? let us know in the #feedback channel or emailing me at emily@livekindred.com
How do I host a Member meetup in my city?
We’d love to have you host a meetup! All you have to do is DM @Emily Maher on Slack and follow these simple steps:
- Provide a proposed budget for food and drinks
- Share the targeted location, date and time
- We’ll chat further about the details of the meetup
- Once approved, Emily will create an event page for the meetup and RSVPs
- Together, we will set an attendee goal.
- The day of the event, arrive early and help those who attend have a great time!
- Still having fun and want to hang out longer? After the approved budget is reached, we kindly ask that you close out the tab and cover any additional purchases for yourself. Thanks for understanding!
- Take photos and/or videos to share with the team and on social (we LOVE to see these!)
What is a Kindred member meetup?
A Member Meetup is an informal gathering for members to meet and connect with one another. We are a collective of people who share a passion for travel and experiencing new things. Member Meetups are an opportunity to make new friends in your city or a city you’re visiting in - so you can have Kindred friends in every city. Most meetups are hosted by a Kindred Members and paid for by Kindred.
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