Portland Millennials

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About us

This is a group for Millennials/Gen Y folks who want to get out around Portland and meet more people. As one of the group's organizers (Hi, I'm Jay [they/them]!), this group has helped to create friendships and community for myself and others. Follow us on Instagram (@portlandmillennialsmeetup) for more happenings around Portland beyond our events.

I strive toward planning low-barrier and inclusive events, meaning that people of all backgrounds and abilities can participate. I look for opportunities for low cost and alcohol-free activities. Unfortunately, option can be limited by weather and venues suitable for our size group to hang out. I encourage anyone in the community who is interested in planning additional events to contact me. More organizers and more events are very welcome!

The values of this group are anti-racist and welcoming to people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and neurodivergence. I try to approach conflict with curiosity and encourage the practice of "calling in" someone in response to a prejudiced comment, but harassment or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated.

The group's age demographic provides a common ground for building community within our cohort. Please reach out if you fall outside of Gen Y and are having trouble finding meetup groups.

A few more guidelines: If you sign up for an event, please try to keep to your commitment. If your plans change at any time, you should change your RSVP status. Members who have been inactive (i.e. haven't visited the website) for 3+ years will be removed from the group, but can rejoin at any time.

Wait lists: Some events fill up fast, but please join the wait list if you're interested in coming. People often get moved off the wait list. If there's a long wait list, I'll know to host a similar event soon.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting out and about!

Upcoming events

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Trivia @ Bissell Brothers
Thu, Jul 23 · 5:40 PM EDT
Bissell Brothers, 38 Resurgam Pl, Portland, ME, US
Bissell Brothers is hosting trivia at its Thompson Point taproom. Meet us at 5:40pm so we can grab tables and settle in before trivia starts. Team limit is 6 people. If there's a big wait list we can start a second team. This Jeopardy! Bar League trivia.

Bissell serves mostly beer but they also have soda, cider, wine, and hard seltzer. Food served until 7:30pm, menu here.

Transportation: Bissell Brothers is at Thompson Point which is walkable, bikable, or bus-able from the peninsula. If you drive, please note that Thompson Point is 24/7 paid parking managed by a private company (they will ticket). This link has everything you need to know about parking: https://www.thompsonspoint.com/parking

I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
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Beach Day @ Crescent Beach State Park
Sat, Jul 25 · 11:00 AM EDT
Crescent Beach State Park, 109 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME, US
It'll (probably) be hot and sunny out, so let's go to the beach. Crescent Beach is a state park, so a day pass is $6/Maine resident. Recommended to bring beach chair, towel, and a picnic lunch (but beware of sea gulls). Beach/yard games are welcome if you feel like bringing something.

"The mile-long crescent shaped beach is popular with families due to its gentle surf and its easy walking and sunbathing. The Park also has a snack bar, picnic tables, bike racks, restrooms, cold water showers, lifeguards, and plenty of parking."

No pets are allowed on State Park beaches between April 1 and September 30.

Finding us: I'll post a comment on the event when I arrive so you know how to find us. We'll meet near the beach restrooms before finding a spot to sit. DM me if you can't find us.

This event is weather permitting. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
13 attendees
Reading Picnic @ The Eastern Prom
Mon, Jul 27 · 5:45 PM EDT
Eastern Prom, Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME, US
Join us for a picnic and reading hang out. BYO blanket/chair, snacks, drink, and a book. We'll chat for a bit and then do some reading before the sun sets around 8pm. We'll meet at 5:45pm and sit on the grass behind the Cleeves and Tucker Memorial at the end of Congress St.

I'll post a comment on the event so you know how to find us. This event is outdoors and weather permitting. Stay home if you're feeling sick or exposed to someone sick.
10 attendees
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Read Harder Challenge:A gothic novel published in the last 10 years
Mon, Jul 27 · 6:00 PM EDT
Another Round, 549 Congress St, Portland, ME, US
We're completing the Book Riot's 2026 Read Harder Book Challenge. The challenge is simple - there's a list of 24 objectives ranging from genre types to books written by diverse authors and you try to complete as many objectives as possible.

As a group, each month we choose one task to complete. Each person gets to pick their own book - and the following month, we'll discuss the books we chose and pick our next objective as a group.

This month's chosen objective: Read a gothic novel published in the last 10 years.

Second and optional objective: Read/try a recipe from a cookbook about a culture whose food you've never eaten

The goal: Finish all 24. Yes, books can 'complete' more than one objective if you choose well. Feel free to discuss books in the comments.

You can track your tasks completed on a PDF.

It's a book club without the assigned book - you only read the books you choose!

I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
4 attendees