{"id":170553,"date":"2025-05-12T21:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T01:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=170553"},"modified":"2025-05-12T22:44:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T02:44:16","slug":"where-to-meet-people-bergen-county-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/where-to-meet-people-bergen-county-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Make Friends + Meet New People in Bergen County"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">friends<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s fast-paced world, balancing personal duties with unpredictable weather and an ever-growing reliance on technology can make it challenging to meet new people. Expanding a social circle or settling into a new area often needs purposeful effort. Bergen County provides a wealth of activities organized to encourage face-to-face connections. From trivia nights to fitness classes and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wellness-spots-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chatting at the nail salon<\/a>, numerous ways exist to engage with others. <\/span><b>Explore our list of 10 ways to meet new people in Bergen County, New Jersey.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-170577\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Run Around: Join a Running Club or Train for a Race<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those interested in running while meeting others, joining a running group has become increasingly popular. Runners can keep a steady pace and enjoy conversations, making the miles feel more effortless. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Club\/NJ\/Demarest\/PalisadesRunningClub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Palisades Run Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> welcomes runners of all ages + skill levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Pedal Your Way to Friendship: Join a Cycling Club<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSsN2RxL59f\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSsN2RxL59f\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Bicycle Touring Club N Jersey (@btcnj)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along the scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/palisades-interstate-park-new-jersey-history\/\">Palisades<\/a> Parkway, it\u2019s common to see groups of cyclists enjoying the ride. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/btcnj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a great opportunity to stay active, form friendships, and experience scenic biking tours. The Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey also hosts happy hour events, creating an admirable chance to socialize after a rewarding ride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/the-filling-station-westwood-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Filling Station Opens Its First North Jersey Location in Westwood<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Head to a Dog Park<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-170570\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/fort-lee-dog-park-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"fort-lee-dog-park\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/fort-lee-dog-park-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/fort-lee-dog-park-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/fort-lee-dog-park-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/fort-lee-dog-park-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/fort-lee-dog-park-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/fort-lee-dog-park-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/fort-lee-dog-park.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Danielle Raskin<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fortleenj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Lee Dog Park<\/a> | 519 Stillwell Avenue, Fort Lee<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us\/861\/Dog-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wood-Ridge Dog Park<\/a> | 1 Passaic Avenue #22, Wood-Ridge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog lovers often find common ground, making dog parks outstanding places for meeting fellow dog owners. Bringing a furry friend to a park can lead to conversations and the possibility of planning doggy playdates.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Fort Lee Dog Park<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a magnificent spot that frequently hosts events such as \u201cPaws in the Park\u201d and Halloween costume contests for pets. Additionally, the <em>BG<\/em>-approved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood-Ridge Dog Park<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a cozy option, ensuring a welcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-parks-bergen-county-nj\/\">environment<\/a> for pets without overwhelming them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Move + Grove: Take a New Fitness Class<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-170571\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-bergen-county-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"impact-bergen-county\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-bergen-county-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-bergen-county-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-bergen-county-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-bergen-county-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-bergen-county-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-bergen-county-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/impact-bergen-county.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding shared interests can pave the way for new friendships. With various fitness options available in Bergen County, trying a new class provides an opportunity to strike up conversations with fellow attendees, which could lead to friendships, or perhaps a post-class cocktail or mocktail. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-fitness-spots-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a list of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-approved fitness classes in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Flex that Brain Power: Participate in Local Trivia Nights<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHGb_HBxSIV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHGb_HBxSIV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by MacMurphy&#8217;s Irish Pub (@macmurphys)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tommyfoxs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tommy Fox\u2019s<\/a> | 32 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangelantern.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Orange Lantern<\/a> | 15 East Firehouse Lane, Paramus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macmurphys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MacMurphy\u2019s<\/a> | 8 Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trivia nights offer a fun way to engage with friends or meet new faces. The competitive spirit can unite individuals, with events hosted at venues like<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tommy Fox\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Bergenfield, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Orange Lantern<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Paramus, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MacMurphy\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-breakfast-spots-ridgewood-new-jersey\/\">Ridgewood<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Start or Join a Hiking Group<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-170578\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/walk-Where-to-meet-people-Bergen-county-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Facebook communities in many <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/bergen-county-events-may-2025\/\">Bergen County<\/a> towns make creating a hiking group easy. A quick post asking for fellow hikers can ignite interest in outdoor adventures. There is also the already formed Bergen County Hikers Facebook group, which one can easily join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/134688780466848\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Try a Creative Class<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7weInWMAyU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7weInWMAyU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by From Scratch Ridgewood (@fromscratchridgewood)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromscratchridgewood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From Scratch<\/a> | 44 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ridgewood Art Institute<\/a> | 12 E Glen Avenue, Ridgewood<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking an uncommon <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-fitness-spots-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\">class<\/a> alone or with friends fosters connections. At <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Scratch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cooking classes provide a memorable opportunity to meet others while creating delicious dishes. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ridgewood Art Institute<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also has engaging classes, from oil painting techniques to mastering watercolor art, with monthly schedules posted online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Make a Difference: Volunteer Locally<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteering presents a special way to connect with others and contribute to a local community. Dedicating time and energy to various causes can build friendships and make a positive impact. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergenvolunteers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bergen County Volunteers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> organizes multiple events throughout the year, providing numerous chances for involvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mani\/Pedi + Chit-Chat<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170572 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/belle-nails-bergen-county-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"belle-nails-bergen-county\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/belle-nails-bergen-county-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/belle-nails-bergen-county-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/belle-nails-bergen-county-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/belle-nails-bergen-county-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/belle-nails-bergen-county-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/belle-nails-bergen-county-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/belle-nails-bergen-county.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bellenail.ramsey?igsh=MWJzenE0OXpxcTc1Ng%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belle Nail Ramsey<\/a> | 21 Interstate Shop Center, Ramsey<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horizonnails.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horizon Nail + Spa<\/a> | 505 River Road, Edgewater<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uninails.spa\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uni Nail + Spa<\/a>\u00a0 | 10 Sylvan Avenue #1FL, Englewood Cliffs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it may seem bizarre, visiting a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wellness-spots-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\">nail salon<\/a> can encourage social interactions and help individuals set aside their devices. Many connections have flourished in salon chairs (trust us \u2014 we know from experience), as unexpected conversations can lead to new friendships. <em>BG<\/em> recommended spots include<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Belle Nail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Ramsey, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horizon Nail and Spa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Edgewater, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uni Nail and Spa <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Englewood Cliffs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/farmers-markets-hoboken-jersey-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Farmers\u2019 Markets in Hoboken + Jersey City<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Connect with Fellow North Jersey Locals \u2014 Join Our Facebook Group<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/926644191412909\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The North Jersey Locals <em>The Montclair + Bergen Girl<\/em> Insiders\u2019 Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Facebook is an awesome platform to connect with locals from <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/blue-laws-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\">Bergen County<\/a>. This resource delivers useful information on local news, events, and more. Because the community is constantly growing, it\u2019s a good way to stay up-to-date and build relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/category\/lifestyle\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120157\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-800x240.jpg\" alt=\"read more lifestyle button\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-800x240.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-585x176.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>friendsIn today\u2019s fast-paced world, balancing personal duties with unpredictable weather and an ever-growing reliance on technology can make it challenging to meet&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":389,"featured_media":170575,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9720,9490,764,7997,7998,690,8818,8358],"tags":[9706,9702,9674],"class_list":["post-170553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bergen-county-towns","category-fashion-beauty","category-food-drink","category-lifestyle","category-people","category-pets","category-shopping","category-volunteering","tag-food-drink","tag-lifestyle","tag-pet-friendly"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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