About us
Welcome to Singles in the DMV!
This group is for singles 25 and up! We have a great mix of genders, ages and races. This is a great alternative to the dating apps and allows us to meet organically over time at various events. We have a lot of fun together. All events are on the events calendar. Check out all our photos from past events under the photos tab as well.
*******PLEASE NOTE- We welcome all members, however before signing up, please ensure you are providing at least your first name and an updated picture of yourself. Fraud is a problem on Meetup and we want to make sure we are interacting with real individuals. Thanks!
Featured event
Summer’s Last Hurrah: Virginia Beach Oceanfront Getaway ☀️🏖️🍹
🌊 Singles in the DMV
Virginia Beach Getaway Itinerary
September 10–13, 2026
🏨 Host Hotel:
Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach North 37th Street
🌴 Thursday • September 10
Check-In & Beach Time
⏰ 3:00 PM
Arrive, settle into your oceanfront room, relax on the beach, or explore the boardwalk.
🌴 Thursday Kickoff — Ocean Eddie’s + Bands in the Sand 🎶🌊
🍹 4:00 PM — Ocean Eddie’s Meet & Greet Happy Hour
📍 Ocean Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant
1415 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Come grab a drink, enjoy the ocean views, and meet the group! 🥂🌴
🎶 Bands in the Sand — Pablo Cruise Concert
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy a free oceanfront concert under the stars! Concert is at the fishing pier where
Ocean Eddie’s is located! Join in right after meet n greet happy hour!
🌊 Friday • September 11
🚶 Morning Boardwalk Walk
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Meet in the hotel lobby
Enjoy a relaxing walk from the Courtyard Marriott on 37th Street down to 17th Street and back while taking in the beautiful ocean views.
🐬 Virginia Beach Dolphin Cruise
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Virginia Aquarium Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure.
🔗 https://tickets.virginiaaquarium.com/#/AdmissionCategory/BoatTours
Rudee’s Cabana Bar&Restaurant- Happy Hour after Dolphin Cruise
3:30PM-5:30PM
Address : 227 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
https://rudees.com
🎤 Karaoke Night @ Central Shore
⏰ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
An evening of singing, laughter, food, drinks, and great company!
🔗 https://centralshoredrive.com
☀️ Saturday • September 12
🚶 Morning Boardwalk Walk
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Meet at Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach North 37th Street
Start your morning with a walk along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, enjoy the ocean breeze, take photos, and connect with the group.
🍷 29th Annual Fall Virginia Beach Wine Festival
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy Virginia wines, live entertainment, local vendors, and a fun afternoon with the group.
🌇 Orion’s Roof Dinner, DJ & Dancing
⏰ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
🔗 https://orionsroofvb.com
👗 Dress Code: Dressy Casual / Resort Chic
Join us for an unforgettable rooftop evening featuring ocean views, delicious food, cocktails, music, dancing, and great conversation.
******************We will do the gift card raffle drawing at dinner where four lucky members will receive a spa or restaurant gift card ($25 value for each) as we celebrate hitting a 10k member milestone! Must be present to win!*******************************
☀️ Sunday • September 13
Breakfast, Final Beach Walk & Free Time
Enjoy breakfast, one last beach walk, shopping, or free time before checking out and heading home.
🍽️ Dining & Happy Hour Information
I know everyone has different budgets, meal preferences, and times they prefer to eat. Therefore, I will not have structured meal times planned except for the group dinner on the last day!
Feel free to coordinate dining times and happy hours among yourselves, or we will share in the group chat where we will be dining, having happy hours, and gathering each day.
Thank you!
🌊 Optional Activities Throughout the Weekend
☀️ Relax on the beach
🚲 Walk or bike the Virginia Beach Boardwalk
🍹 Rooftop happy hours
🍽️ Oceanfront restaurants
🛍️ Shopping
🎶 Live entertainment
📸 Sunset photos
🤝 Meet new friends and make lasting memories
🎯 MORE OPTIONAL EVENTS — (Not listed under official itinerary)VIRGINIA BEACH************************************************
⛳ King Neptune’s Mini Golf — $8
- King Neptune’s Mini Golf
- 📍 213 25th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- Hours 10:00am-10:00pm daily
- 💰 $8 per person
- 🎯 Indoor blacklight/3D mini golf
- Great inexpensive option for singles to mingle and have some fun.
- Group rate: The venue lists $6/person for groups of 10+, so this could be an even better deal for your group.
👻 Virginia Beach OceanHaunt Walking Tour — $25
- 📅 Friday & Saturday nights
- 🕗 8:00 PM
- 📍 Meet at 22nd Street on the Boardwalk
- ⏱️ Approximately 1–1½ hours
- 💰 $25 adults
- 👻 Hear ghost stories, pirate legends, shipwreck stories, hauntings and other spooky tales of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
- 👟 Comfortable shoes recommended.
- Tickets must be purchased in advance. The tour operator confirms the $25 price and 22nd Street meeting location.
😂 Funny Bone Comedy Club — Big Jay Oakerson
- Funny Bone Comedy Club
- 📍 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- 📅 Friday, Sept. 11 & Saturday, Sept. 12
- 💰 Tickets starting at $32
- 🔞 21+
- 🍽️ Dinner is NOT included in the ticket price. The Funny Bone does have a dinner menu and full bar available through your server.
- 🎤 Big Jay Oakerson
- Friday shows: 7:00 PM or 9:45 PM
- Saturday shows: 6:30 PM or 9:30 PM
- The official Funny Bone listing currently shows tickets at $32–$42.
🎳 Bowling at Pinboy’s at the Beach
📍 1577 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
🚗 About 2 miles from the Oceanfront — use 31st Street.
Hours -11:00am-11:00pm daily
🌊 We can’t wait to spend an amazing weekend with everyone in Virginia Beach!
Upcoming events
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Harpers Ferry (HF): Strenuous 8.5 Mile Loudoun Heights Hike & HF Brewery
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, 171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, Harpers Ferry, WV, USDuring this hike you will climb to the top of Loudoun Heights and
experience breathtaking downward views of the Potomac River &
Shenandoah River along with the historic town of Harpers Ferry, WV.
Nice weather reaching 80 degrees expected for this Saturday so why not
get out for fresh air and experience hiking along the Appalachian terrain.
This event is cross posted with other Meetup groups.PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW (ACTIVITY DETAILS:, AFTER HIKE
FELLOWSHIP:, etc.)HIGHLIGHTS:
LOUDOUN HEIGHTS Trail in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park offers breathtaking Appalachian Mountain, wooded trails, wildlife and
waterways.
NOTE: There is a $20.00 Entrance Pass Fee per vehicle. Click here .AFTER HIKE FELLOWSHIP: Let's celebrate our achievement at the nearby Harpers Ferry Brewing offering food, wine & craft beer.
MEETING & START TIMES:
- Meet 9:30 am by restrooms near the visitor center & conduct
introductions. - Start after introductions.
PARKING:
- Park in the lot and walk to the visitor center.
- Use driving coordinates 39.31591356444787, -77.75665326865129 or click here .
ACTIVITY DETAILS:
- Hiking Rating: Strenuous
- Elevation Gain @ 1700 feet Mountain Class 6 Elevation.
- Multiple stops during the climb.
- Hard packed trails & grounds encompassing tree roots, rocky &
wooded areas. - RSVP only if you can maintain pace and navigate up and down hills & hike 10 miles with an elevation gain of 1700 feet - THANKS.
HIKING MATERIALS:
Suggest Hiking Boots. Hiking shoes can work.
Layered Clothing - UV protection
Hiking/activity socks.
Optional: hiking/trekking poles.
3 liters of water & healthy snacks.
Sunscreen & Insect repellant.RSVP COMMON COURTESY: Only RSVP if you intend to make the
event a priority, not just an option. Specifically, it is Not fair to take a
a confirmed spot, then cancel less than 48 hours in advance,
limiting your fellow Singles in the DMV members' in waitlist status the
potential to participate!WHY WE VOLUNTEER: Your organizers are volunteers and we are
sharing our passion for the outdoors. We organize events for fun, to
socialize, get exercise, experience nature and meet cool new people
No bad attitudes please. :)DISCLAIMERS: At all our events, please remember you are responsible
for your own safety. We cannot eliminate all risk for those attend this
this event and you must take responsibility for yourself. Our organizers
will do their best to use common sense to minimize our risks.
Most of all, I look forward to our event.QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
Questions: feel free to message me prior to event day. For last minute concerns on day of event, call 240-745-5093.11 attendees- Meet 9:30 am by restrooms near the visitor center & conduct
Past events
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