Making Friends Is Hard Club

Where: Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI

Who: Adults 21+ (zoo rule) — bring ID

Cost: Buy your own ticket on the zoo site (likely limited; grab in advance)
i will put a comment on this event when they go on sale. Tickets are usually $25/person. If you're not a drinker but still want to come, they usually have a discounted dd ticket. This is a fundraiser for the zoo.

Where to buy: https://ppzrectrac.ingham.org/webtrac/web/search.html

Scroll down to find the tickets for this event. Make sure to check first that you've selected this event.

Vibe: Cozy, goofy, zero pressure. Come as you are. Leave when you want.

From the website: Get ready to bundle up and experience the magic of the season in a whole new way. This special evening, exclusively for our 21+ guests, offers a delightful happy hour-style gathering that combines holiday cheer with a touch of wildlife wonder.

We’ll meet at the main entrance at 6:00PM for quick introductions. Then we’ll wander the lights together. Feel free to engage or simply walk along with the group.

Sensory & Accessibility Notes
• Bright lights, music, and crowds possible. Warm layers encouraged.
• Paths are paved and mostly flat; check the zoo’s accessibility page if you need specifics.
• We’re ND-friendly. Need a quiet minute? Use the phrase “I’m grabbing a cocoa” and the host (Kirsten) will step out with you.

Safety & Comfort
• Consent + kindness are our house rules. Ask before photos; masks welcome.
• This is a 21+ event hosted by the zoo in a happy-hour style environment. Please drink responsibly.
• Severe weather plan: we’ll post by noon if we cancel/reschedule.

Spots are limited. If plans change, update your RSVP so someone else can join. You’re also welcome to host your own MFHC event...just message me!

Big parties, crowded bars, loud countdowns… not everyone’s thing (at least not mine lol).

Join the me for a virtual New Year’s Eve hangout. We will chat, play a few simple games, and do a countdown to 2026. Cameras and talking are always optional.

Feel free to pop in late, leave early, or hang out for just a few minutes.

Rough Plan (all optional)
• 10:30–10:45 PM – Arrive, get settled, say hello in chat
• 10:45–11:15 PM – Light icebreakers that are actually bearable (polls, “two good things from this year,” or show-and-tell of something near you).
• 11:15–11:50 PM – Chill games and conversation
• “Would you rather: new year edition”
• Future-self questions
• 11:50 PM–12:05 AM – Countdown, cheers, and intention setting for the new year
• 12:05–12:15 AM – Gentle goodbye time for anyone who wants to decompress for a minute before logging off
You can participate by voice, by camera, by chat only, or just lurk and listen.

It is okay to step away without explaining, or to leave without saying goodbye. There's absolutely no pressure to share personal details

Group Guidelines Reminder:
• Be kind and respectful
• No pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with
• Hate, harassment, or creepy behavior = not welcome, ever

Making friends as an adult is…a lot. So let’s hang out in the dark where we don’t have to talk if we don’t want to.

Join me for a chill movie night to see the 40th Anniversary screening of Labyrinth at Regal Lansing Mall & RPX.

You'll want to purchase your tix from either Fathom or Fandango. I’m in Seat E12 if you want to sit nearby, but feel free to pick whatever works for you. When you get your ticket make sure to comment where you'll be sitting.

https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/labyrinth-40th-anniversary/

This is a low-pressure event. You can come early and chat, or arrive right at showtime and skip the small talk. It’s totally okay to be quiet. Leaving early or heading straight out after the movie is 100% acceptable.

After the movie, anyone who wants to can stick around to talk or grab a bite.

Group Guidelines Reminder:
• Be kind and respectful
• No pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with
• Hate, harassment, or creepy behavior = not welcome, ever