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How Gathering works

Gathering is built for real life — not another endless feed. Discover in-person events near you or around the world, meet people face-to-face, and turn shared experiences into community.

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Discover

Browse trending events below or search a city on the map. Filter by date in the hero to find gatherings that match your vibe.

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Join

Tap Join on events you like. Exact locations stay private until you're in — so hosts can share safely with people who commit.

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Show up

Check in when you arrive, share photos with other attendees, and keep the momentum going after the event ends.

Trending events

Popular gatherings happening now — pick one and tap Join.

Sunset loop — Lake Artemesia

Free3 people joined

Easy paved trail around the lake, beginner friendly. We meet at the gazebo, walk about 45 minutes, optional boba after on Route 1.

Open study — McKeldin Library lawn

Free1 people joined

Outdoor tables if weather is nice; otherwise we migrate inside McKeldin. Quiet chit-chat only—headphones welcome for deep focus blocks.

Coffee & code — The Board and Brew

Free1 people joined

Low-key coworking for students and locals. Bring a laptop; we share the big table near the window. First coffee is on whoever arrives latest.

Terp watch party — Varsity Sports Grill

Free0 people joined

Maryland basketball on the big screens, plenty of seating. Wear black and gold; food specials until tipoff. RSVP by showing up early.

Farmers market morning stroll

Free0 people joined

Walk through the Sunday market, sample pastries, and grab produce for the week. Meet at the main entrance arch at 9 sharp.

Route 1 trivia night

Free0 people joined

General knowledge, pop culture, and one impossible UMD history round. Teams of up to four; winners get gift cards from the venue.

For hosts & organizers

Boost your event visibility

Great events deserve an audience. Gathering surfaces what people actually want to join — and gives hosts tools to reach more of the right people.

Events with more joins rise in trending. Hosts can extend reach through paid promotion — attendees never see a “paid” badge, only better placement while a promotion is active.

Trending rank grows with real joins, not vanity clicks.

Active promotions lift placement naturally in discovery.

No loud ads — just better visibility for great events.

  • Write a clear title and description so people know what to expect.
  • Share your event link with friends and communities early.
  • Pick the right category and date so filters surface your event.