Where to meet singles
Not every first meeting starts online. These are real places and groups where people get talking.
Book clubs at the Tempe Public Library
The Tempe Public Library at 3500 S. Rural Road hosts adult book clubs, including Friends of Dorothy, an LGBTQIA+ inclusive club that meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Newcomers are welcome even if they have not finished the book.
Source: Tempe Public Library: Friends of Dorothy Book Club, checked 9 November 2026
Pickup volleyball by Town Lake
Four volleyball courts sit on the north bank of Tempe Town Lake, just east of Mill Avenue, on a first come, first served basis. Turn up on a cool evening and ask to join a game.
Source: City of Tempe: Tempe Town Lake paths, parks and recreation, checked 9 November 2026
Tempe City Hall Farmers Market
Tempe Tourism lists the Tempe City Hall Farmers Market at City Hall Plaza from November 1 to December 27. Chatting with vendors and regulars is an easy way to meet people in the cooler months.
Source: Tempe Tourism: Free things to do, checked 9 November 2026