Events

This is one of our most breathtaking hikes!  Challenge your sense of adventure as you work your way to the top of the Spring Farm Trail Head as the hustle and bustle of the city gives way to quiet, forested paths and 360 degree views of the valley and the famous Gunks Mountain range near New Paltz, NY. Enjoy an invigorating day out of the city with other fun members of our group as you will be treated to some of the most spectacular views of the Hudson Valley as the fall foliage shines brilliantly. ...read more...

Enjoy a fun filled day out of the city and experience all that the Hudson Valley Has to offer with a fun group of NYSN members and friends.   Your day will begin with the spectacular trip up the famous Hudson River Line on Metro North or you can drive to meet the group. We'll enjoy lunch at The Culinary Institute of America, a easy to moderate hike at The Black Creek Preserve, a visit to a local winery and farm stand and go apple picking! ...read more...

Forget paint nights!   Why not try your luck at something that you will really use like a coffee mug or plate that you can personalize or give to someone as a gift!  They also have tons of Halloween themed items that you can choose from. Join us for this fun night of creativity and socializing at Color Me Mine in Tribecca.  We will have tables set aside for our members and friends to socialize and create! ...read more...

Try something a little different on a Thursday Night. Join us for Happy Hour at Grand Central's Great Northern Food Hall Bar and Grill  then set out to solve the mystery!  You don't need any special skills for this activity which is designed for making friends, learning a little history and finding out things about Grand Central that you never knew before.  ...read more...

Grand Central Terminal is one of NYC's most iconic landmarks.  It is filled with history & cool hidden secrets.  Join us for this fun evening of socializing, learning & exploring.  The group will meet at the newly opened food hall in the Vanderbilt Hall Waiting room called The Great Northern Food Hall at the grand entrance to Grand Central off 42nd street for socializing then set out for a journey through the past present and future! A small portion of the tour will take place outside.  During the course of the evening we will visit places you never knew existed in Grand Central. ...read more...

Join us as we present another of our age specific mixers on a Saturday evening!  This time around we invite all members 50+ to join us for an evening of conversations and cocktails at The Independent near Time Square.  There appetizers, drink specials and fun activities to get you to meet as many at the party as possible. ...read more...

Join dozens of NYSN members and friends as they get into the Halloween Spirit and set out onto the streets of the Financial District; the site of graveyards, hauntings and some of the grizzliest deeds ever done!  It will be a fun and informative way to explore, learn and socialize.  We'll set you up on teams and give you everything you need to know to help find the clues. How it works:

• Arrive at the registration point at 5pm sharp.  If you come alone we will set you up on teams of 4-6 people.
• Enjoy socializing and a cocktail before you set out to find the answers.
• Each team will have 90 minute to find as many of the clues that we give you.
• When finished each team will return to a set location for socializing food and drinks
• Prizes are awarded to those finding the most clues. (all clues are part of the geography, buildings, history of the area.  We don't plant any clues)

We have a block of 30 tickets to see the J-E-T-S  Football Game VS The Dallas Cowboys at Met Life Stadium for the 4:30pm kickoff that includes a traditional all inclusive tailgate party before the game, PLUS  go onto the field for the halftime show!  No other group has an offer like this!  If you are a fan or not, seeing a live NFL football game in person is an awesome experience!  Check out photo's from a past game HERE: Photo's ...read more...

Join NYSN Founder Dave Cervini for a special Group dinner at Flame Hibachi; a culinary experience like no other!  This will be a fun night where you will enjoy a delicious meal prepared inches away from you on the master grill be a very theatrical Japanese Chef! (Video).  Space is limited to 15 People.  You will also have a chance to ask questions and make suggestions regarding our events! ...read more...

Let's face it even through Speed Dating can be a little corny, it is a great way to meet a ton of potential dates in a short period of time.  Why not take that concept and apply it to making friends and connections in other ways?  Join us for this fun and interesting evening where you will meet more people in 60 minutes than you could meet in a whole month on your own! Our Speed Socializing Party is designed to be perfect for people who are new to the city, tired of their current social circles, looking for new friends and connections, share common interests or maybe even make business connections.  The night will feature ice breaker games with prizes and several rounds of speed socializing. The age range for this event is 30's and 40's. ...read more...

Join dozens of NYSN members and friends as they get into the Halloween Spirit and set out onto the streets of the Financial District; the site of graveyards, hauntings and some of the grizzliest deeds ever done!  It will be a fun and informative way to explore, learn and socialize.  We'll set you up on teams and give you everything you need to know to help find the clues. How it works:

• Arrive at the registration point at 7pm sharp.  If you come alone we will set you up on teams of 4-6 people.
• Enjoy socializing and a cocktail before you set out to find the answers.
• Each team will have 90 minute to find as many of the clues that we give you.
• When finished each team will return to a set location for socializing food and drinks
• Prizes are awarded to those finding the most clues. (all clues are part of the geography, buildings, history of the area.  We don't plant any clues)

Ladies if you are looking for a fun and interesting way to meet other Professional Females in and around NYC for business, friendship and idea sharing  please join us at The World Bar.  This event is for our female members and friends only!  The night will feature drink specials  and several structured activities designed to bring you together with other like minded Female Professionals. ...read more...

The New York Social Network is the only social/networking group to offer a Bartending/Mixology  class where you get to go behind an actual bar and mix drinks with the real stuff!  Belly up to the bar with a small group of NYSN members and friends and learn how to make your favorite drinks in a fun and casual setting.  ...read more...

 If you love really good wine and socializing then let us be your host for this great night out where the focus is on introducing you to great wines and other fun people!   We have teamed up with several social networking groups to bring you a fantastic upscale wine tasting event for people who love wine and those who know nothing about it!   It is a fun way to spend a Thursday evening in a classy yet casual atmosphere. The wine will be free flowing and you can fill your glass as many times as you would like if you love a particular one!! ...read more...

For the last 14 years NYSN has been bringing people together in New York City and beyond for networking events, adventures, classes, and activities that make our big city (and the world) seem just a little smaller and friendlier!  We have people who are members from all over the U.S. and around the world!  Join us on this special night where we welcome our newest international members to come out and mingle with the vast melting pot of members from both the U.S.A and around the world.  We'll have fun games with prizes too! ...read more...

The Headless Horseman Hayride has been voted the #1 haunted attraction in the country for several years!  The experience takes place over hundreds of acres of farmland that has been converted into a scary Halloween Must Do!  The hayride features hundreds of actors  in amazing makeup, professionally crafted sets, the hayride, 3 haunted houses, a corn maze and a fun haunted village.  This will get you in the Halloween Spirit for sure and enjoying it with a group makes it even better! Interested, read on... -The entire hayride experience takes place on the farm.  You will be outside much of the time. -The scary stuff is meant to be fun not disgusting. -Yes in some cases people will jump out of corners but they will never touch you -The group will take the 11:55am Metro North Train from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie where your guide will pick you up. -From the train station we will head to a local pumpkin farm to pick up jack-o-lanterns, apples and more. -We will visit a local winery -After the winery we will enjoy a catered buffet dinner near the Hayride. Dishes will include:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.  We are offering an additional experience to the Headless Horseman Hayride day trip. If you plan to stay overnight sign up here (not on the day trip option) ...read more...

The Bohemian Beer Hall in Astoria is a legendary landmark in NYC!  They have been serving up great food and brews since 1910!  They are even more famous for their outdoor beer garden.  Celebrate Oktoberfest in a whole new and fun way with our Oktoberfest Beer Garden Scavenger Hunt! It is a unique way to meet new people and  get in the fall spirit!  Come alone or bring friends, we will set up teams on site. ...read more...

Our Glow Party Singles Events are a clever and unique and new way to navigate the singles party scene. We use our glow bracelet color coding system as just one of the ways for you to identify and instantly connect with others who have the same interests as you, that saves a lot of  time on conversations that wind up leading nowhere!  We'll  also have several fun activities that will get you you mix and mingle with over 100 NYC Professionals just like you! We'll have members from over 20 different social networking groups participating so you can find out what else is going on for NYC Professionals across the city. ...read more...

 Dim Sum is a traditional Chinese breakfast/brunch meal which features small portions of a variety of foods, including an assortment of steamed or fried dumplings, meats, fish and pastries.  Join a fun group of members and friends for this tasty Chinese meal where the conversations are always lively.  You will enjoy veggie, meat and fish selections that will fill you up for the day!  Our Dim Sum host will do the ordering for you (in case you are a novice) and accommodate any special requests you have.  ...read more...

We have a block of 50 tickets to see the J-E-T-S vs The New England Patriots at Met Life Stadium for the Monday Night Football Game 8pm kickoff that includes a traditional all inclusive tailgate party before the game, PLUS we will bring you onto the field to hold the huge flag for the National Anthem!  No other group has an offer like this!  If you are a fan or not, seeing a live NFL football game in person is an awesome experience!  Check out photo's from a past game HERE: Photo's ...read more...

Ready for a little friendly competition?  Join us for this fun night of conversations, cocktails, food, drinks and goofiness as we come together to play some fun interactive games based on popular TV game Shows! We'll have several rounds of games where you can win prizes! No experience is necessary and you don't have to be a know it all to participate! If you don't have a team we will create teams at the event and switch you around for each round so that you get to socialize and meet with even more people!  ...read more...

Heidelberg German Restaurant has been serving up German specialties since 1936.  It is one of the only remaining businesses from the once thriving Germantown section of Manhattan.  Join us for an authentic German dinner, socializing and beer in an atmosphere that will make you think that you are in Munich! ...read more...

Blood Manor is back to scare the wits out of the Big Apple. A hit every year since 2005, it all takes place in the heart of New York City's Hudson Square District. This premier haunted attraction features a host of fright-filled environments, including the Fog of Death, Vestibule of the Undead, the Rue Morgue, Steampunk, Frozen Alive, the Banquet of Torture and Laser Spectacular, as well as all-new attractions Jungle Terror, Carnival of Souls and the Shocktorium, where the experiment's beginning ... and you are the subject! With dozens of cutting-edge animatronics, scores of state-of-the-art props and an average of 37 gallons of blood spilled each night, Blood Manor is bound to fulfill your darkest Halloween nightmares. ...read more...

Who doesn’t love a pizza party?!  When you think about childhood birthday parties, there’s always one that comes to mind: PIZZA!  Just because you’re *technically* a grown-up now doesn’t mean you can’t throw it back with a pizza party of your very own!  But now you can add adult beverages! NYSN is throwing a pizza party at Rocky’s Pizza Bar and Restaurant!  Rocky's is a spacious spot with a fantastic bar so there’s plenty of room to drink, mingle, and nibble on some great pizza by the slice or share a pie with your new friends!  It is pay as you go/run your own tab.  There’s a full bar that is extending their Happy Hour prices just for us!    ...read more...