Events & Adventures has genuinely been life‑changing for me. Coming from another country, building a new social circle can be overwhelming, but E&A made it feel effortless and fun. There's always something happening - from book club and cooking classes to weekend trips and active adventures like biking in the Everglades. I've met wonderful people, tried things I never would've done on my own, and I love not having to plan or drive everywhere myself. I've also made some amazing friends along the way and built friendships that are truly priceless. The variety of events keeps things exciting, and the hosts put real effort into making each outing enjoyable. If you're looking to meet people, explore your city, and add some adventure to your life, E&A is an amazing way to do it.
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Events & Adventures Reviews Summary
Positive Highlights
- Offers a wide variety of fun events and activities that help members explore new places and build friendships.
- Creates a welcoming community where many members feel comfortable and improve their social confidence.
- Hosts and organizers are often praised for their effort and responsiveness to member suggestions.
Negative Highlights
- Membership is expensive, and some reviewers feel it is not a good value when events are cancelled or poorly attended.
- Demographics can be mismatched, with older members feeling out of place and younger members disappointed by the age range.
- Billing and refund issues include high upfront costs and difficulty getting money back after joining.
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Every event I've gone to I've had a blast at and have not regretted. I wish that more were closer to where I live but the majority are within an hour of my home. The group administrators are really open to suggestions which is great because if you want to do something that you don't see in the calendar you can just tell them and ask if they can make it happen! I've met amazing people so far in the few weeks I've been a member and look forward to building lasting friendships.
I e had the opportunity to do things I never would have done on my own and meet some Wonderful people. So glad I joined this group, it has been such a great experience. Highly recommend. Everyone is very welcoming and it's such a great community.
I like going to the events at the roaring social, even though it's over an hour away from me, but almost everybody left before the event was up. Doesn't really give you a chance to meet people and it seemed like people were in their own little groups and I was excluded.
E&A has gotten me out of the house when I was getting very comfortable always staying home. I met some wonderful people and formed real connections. I've lived in the area my whole life and have seen more of DC and VA in the past 2 years than I ever have. It's a great group and great opportunity. The group provides a level of comfort because many people come in with a similar mindset in regard to social anxiety. My social skills and confidence have improved greatly since I joined! I enjoy it so much I decided to become a lifetime member!
As a lifetime member I wonder why I paid all that $$$ when former members can show up at events without paying. Certain hosts consistently show up to events with their boyfriends and an entourage of expired members who did not pay to extend their memberships. The kicker is that the event manager, an employee of E&A set the tone by bringing her boyfriend to all her events. This takes away spots that actual members can use. I have anxiety about going to events because some of these expired members bring unnecessary tension and drama to the events. The last event I attended had 18 sign ups and only about 10 were actual members.
I've been to three events so far and had fun at all three events. Not sure if the membership is worth it for me in particular because I only have time to do events that happen on Saturdays and Sundays. The calendar does not always have events on those days that I like so I'm not really utilizing it to. It's full advantage. Good group of people, though!
Every time I tried to participate it's the same handful of people. All the images posted it's the same people. I paid $2500 thinking the price point would attract semi professional people but it is just an old man boys club. None of which is not my type to make an evening worth my time. I'm very disappointed with the quality of the individual players and the website shows completely different demographics. The marketing. Strategy works then you have buyer's remorse. Now I have a big bill and nothing to show for it. I'm not going to bash the organization on social media but I was lead to believe something that's not real. Bunch of over weight boys wearing nascar T-shirts to a dinner party I'm the fool for believing your marketing tools of quality experience with semi attractive people. I can go to a dive bar and find those guys
I joined E&A when I moved to Arizona to learn the city and do activities that I enjoy. They have really helped me make the Phoenix area a home. It's also let me explore different experiences to learn new things about myself as well.
Events and adventures has been an amazing experience in the about two years I have been in the group so far. Every month we have so many fun events from dinners to hikes to activity nights there is something for everyone. Also not a lot of repeats and if there's an idea, E&A does their best to make it happen. I have met some amazing young professionals in the group I am glad to call friends I would not have met without it as it got me out of my social bubble. Seeing it grow and grow each year has been amazing and no matter what the group throws at it Gracen and Ashton have always delivered and made things happen! Plus since it is a national group and you can go to other sections I have visited a few other E&A clubs and made some friends nationwide especially with the national and international trips! Looking forward to another year of E&A fun!
The events have been very disappointing. If they are not cancelled due a lack of people signing up, there are few people attending. This is supposed to be a way to meet single people. I have not met a single person that I would be interested in dating. A lot of money for a poorly run organization.
I am in the Seattle events and adventures, and have been to one event because they all seem to be targeted to a younger crowd. I am 60, and was hoping to meet some older people. Very disappointed, and would not join again.
They advertise themselves as a fun social group for young people with the intention of meeting other singles and dating. If that is what you are looking for then turn away. No young people, no dating. This is basically BucketListers for people over 50. There is low value in E&A and would not recommend to other people.
There aren't as many activities as I thought there would be. Metro Atlanta is a big place and with work and traffic it can be difficult to get to venues, especially after work. While I have met some very nice people and have enjoyed getting to know them better, there don't seem to be many members and no way to connect outside of the events. A membership directory would be nice.
Determined to make sure I got value out of my E&A membership, I sign up for as many events as I can. My criteria is... is this event something I can do, and wouldn't mind doing? That sounds like a low bar, but the events themselves are only to get you in the door. The best part of E&A is the welcoming feeling you get from all the members. I go to the events to spend time talking with my local chapter and slowly making new friends. The fact that many of the events are enjoyable and fun is just a bonus.
Awesome group well established. I am so glad that I made this decision. I feel it has changed my whole outlook on life. These peeps are great
The PAID Group Organizer never returned my phone calls or text messages when I was attempting to contact her about where a group was meeting. I never heard from her at all. Group id too Expensive and they want all the money up front. I needd to set up a monthly payment plan for an unlimited membership and my request was rejected. Events are primarily organized around expensive bars and high end restaurants Events are attended only by members in their 30s and 40s. I need to have older people in my social group - 50s and 60s.
Have participated in a variety of events and activities. Nice group of people. Enjoy finding new places and things to do in the area
I was a paying member of Events & Adventures for approximately four years and volunteered as a host for roughly three of those years. I invested a significant amount of time, money, and effort into the Phoenix club, so this review is not based on one disappointing event or a brief interaction. It reflects years of firsthand experience with the membership, events, local management, and upper management. To be fair, I met some wonderful people through the club and formed relationships that I value. However, those positive experiences came from the members themselves—not from the company's leadership. Over time, I watched the organization become increasingly dysfunctional, retaliatory, and disconnected from the people paying its substantial membership fees. One of my biggest concerns was the behavior of an upper-level manager who took control during a period of leadership turnover. Her management style came across to me as a power trip. Constructive criticism was not treated as an opportunity to improve the club; it was treated as disloyalty. After I raised legitimate concerns about how the club was being managed, I was removed from the volunteer host position I had held for approximately three years. Whatever explanation the company may now attach to that decision, the timing and surrounding circumstances made it appear retaliatory. Her hostility toward our former local manager also appeared intensely personal. The former manager was well liked by many members and had built genuine relationships within the club. When she later attended an event, upper management responded by canceling the club's recurring game night. In my opinion, that effectively punished paying members because management disliked one former employee. Rather than separating a personal dispute from the interests of the club, leadership allowed what appeared to be a petty vendetta to interfere with events members had already paid to access. From what I observed, this manager seemed more focused on demonstrating authority and diminishing her predecessor than on operating a successful social club. Her conduct appeared driven by personal hostility and insecurity about the former manager's positive relationships with members. Paying customers should not lose events or be placed in the middle of management's personal grudges. This was not an isolated management problem. Host meetings were canceled at the last minute after volunteers had already rearranged their schedules or traveled to attend. Events were removed or changed with inadequate communication. Leadership turnover was constant, and decisions often seemed arbitrary. Volunteers who donated their time were treated as disposable rather than as people helping keep the local club functioning. My most serious concern, however, involves the company's handling of safety complaints. I personally submitted statements and complaints to the owner on behalf of multiple women who alleged sexual assault, rape, or other serious sexual misconduct involving the same club member. I am not claiming that I personally witnessed those incidents or that I am in a position to determine criminal guilt. What I can state firsthand is that the women's allegations were communicated to me, I forwarded their accounts to the owner, and I retain the related correspondence. The owner's response was essentially that their statements were not sufficient evidence for him to act. I found that response deeply troubling for a company that markets itself as a safe way for singles to meet people. Even more concerning, the owner later made public statements on his podcast suggesting that the company had never received complaints or accusations of that nature. I cannot reconcile that public claim with the complaints I personally submitted to him. Whether he believed the allegations were proven is a separate issue. Saying or implying that no such allegations were ever reported is inconsistent with my direct experience and the written communications I retain. My criticism is not that the owner was required to declare anyone guilty based solely on an allegation. My criticism is that multiple serious reports deserved a responsible, transparent safety response—not dismissal followed by a public portrayal that such reports had never been made. Prospective members deserve to know how the company actually responds when women bring serious safety concerns to its attention. I also believe the sales presentation is misleading about the financial value of membership. Prospective members are told that the club receives group discounts on activities and that these discounts help justify the extremely high membership fees. In practice, I observed events for which members were charged more than the publicly available or direct cost of participating. Based on the prices I compared, the club appeared to add a markup to individual events rather than simply passing along a group discount. That means members may pay thousands of dollars for membership and then pay additional event prices that include a profit margin for the company. Anyone considering joining should ask for specific examples of actual retail prices, the club's negotiated prices, and the amounts charged to members. Do not rely on a vague promise of "group discounts." The business model felt predatory to me: a high-pressure sales presentation, an exorbitant long-term membership cost, additional charges for events, questionable pricing transparency, and limited accountability once the contract is signed. The social possibilities are emphasized during the sales process, but the organizational dysfunction, management retaliation, event markups, and handling of safety complaints are not. There are good people in the club, and members can absolutely build friendships. But those friendships do not excuse the conduct of the company running it. In my experience, the value came almost entirely from the other members, while the company collected substantial fees, marked up activities, tolerated chaotic leadership, retaliated against criticism, and failed to handle serious safety allegations in a manner I considered responsible. Based on my four years as a member and three years volunteering as a host, I cannot recommend Events & Adventures. Anyone considering joining should carefully read the entire contract, investigate cancellation and refund provisions, compare event prices independently, ask exactly what safety screening is performed, and demand clear answers about how misconduct complaints are investigated before paying anything.
I joined Events and Adventures many years ago as a lifetime member, not because I planned to be single for the rest of my life, but because it was a good deal, and it's been worth every penny. I was newly divorced and had no single friends, so I always felt like a fifth wheel. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Not only have I enjoyed all the fun, interesting, and exciting events and trips, some that I didn't even know existed, I've met my best friends in the club. I've been fortunate to participate in many of their international trips and meet people from other clubs around the US and Canada, so I now have friends everywhere! All I have to do is look at our monthly calendar of events (sometimes even 2 a day to choose from) and trip offerings, choose what I want to do that fits into my schedule and budget, and show up. They do all the work! Another amazing thing is that there's new people at every event, so the more I go to, the more friends I make, and even though I didn't join specifically to date, I've had some great dates and relationship experiences that I never would have otherwise. What some people don't understand is that it is what you make it. You may not get along with every person you meet, but you keep showing up, putting yourself out there, and find the people and experiences you enjoy and make the best of it.
Events and Adventures handles all the details. All you have to do is logon, look at the calendar of events, decide which ones you want to attend, sign up and show up! There's dining (casual and fine,) Athletic (various skill levels,) Travel (domestic & international) and so much more. Mingle with other singles - make friends - get out of the house and DO SOMETHING! I've got memories I never would have had if I hadn't joined E&A.
Good variety of options. Events can be pricey and locations are not always convenient for those that live in the suburbs. I'm very disappointed in this as when I was "interviewed" two years ago I was told that events are all over southern NH and eastern MA. What I am seeing and hearing now is that this is Boston proper focused, which leaves out a whole bunch of us. The good news is I've made a wonderful group of friends through E&A and we are able to do our own thing as a group in locations more convenient to where we all live.
My year and a half I have been a member and I have enjoyed the events I attend and I have made great friends along the way.
Exorbitant membership fees and then they charge extra for most events and up charge whenever they feel like it. Venues are garbage. Don't waste your money!
"Where there is smoke there likely is fire" is as applicable to Events & Adventures as one could sadly imagine. You might want to carefully heed serious caution and reconsider going into any type of business arrangement with this incredibly inadequate and financially fraudulent company. Take the time to closely read up on E&A's Better Business Bureau report (it's filled with quite disturbing warnings) as well as the number of class action lawsuits filed against them over the last few years, if you'd like to spare yourself the headache of "getting in bed" with them. To say "E&A is beyond incompetent from the top down and should not exist as a business" is putting it in extremely gentle language for you. Good luck and please take the time to find the RIGHT company for your in-person social networking fun, regardless of your age. E&A does not deliver quality services and knowingly loses no sleep about screwing its customers over. Don't say you missed all the huge red flags about them. A fraudulent business through and through.
Be aware that Events & Adventures is a scam! They use high-pressure sales tactics to push you into signing up for their service. During a video call, they misrepresent what they offer and gather all your personal data and information. Before you realize what's happening, you are on the hook for over $2000.
The experience begins with a sales pitch that makes the service sound appealing and exclusive. However, the reality is far different from what is promised. Once they have your information, they quickly lock you into a costly contract. Many customers have reported feeling misled and trapped by the aggressive sales approach and the deceptive practices used by Events & Adventures.
Not only do they fail to deliver on their promises, but they also make it difficult to cancel or get a refund. The company's lack of transparency and dishonest methods have left many feeling frustrated and scammed. If you come across Events & Adventures, proceed with extreme caution or, better yet, avoid them altogether. Save yourself the time, money, and stress of dealing with a company that prioritizes profit over customer satisfaction.
Scam. Scam. Scam. Super shady business practices... I saw a digital ad for Events & Adventures on my Facebook feed, and I was curious because the marketing materials looked really great, so I signed up for an "interview." The hour long Zoom meeting I went to with one of their representatives was one really long sales pitch, and highly manipulative. What to Expect in Your Interview - Over the course of the hour, they will continually ask you to identify things that are important to you in terms of dating, socializing and activities, and then they will explain to you how E&A is the perfect fit for exactly what you are looking for in a fun and exclusive membership club. It will seem like they'll say anything to get you to sign up and that it's too good to be true. They will use high pressure sales tactics at the end of the meeting to try to force you to commit to an expensive one or two year contract right there in the Zoom meeting, based on vague information about the membership communicated orally (nothing in writing is offered). The answers I was given for specific questions I asked in the interview felt deliberately vague. For example, I pointed out a logical fallacy - If you commit to a two year contract, and then begin a romantic relationship with someone nine months in, you can't cancel your paid membership, but you also would no longer meet the criteria to be a member because you are no longer single. The sales rep brushed off my point with a vague answer about how alot of marriage engagements last as long as three years and technically those people are still single. I also asked about the diversity and demographics of their membership. I was told that the diversity of the membership in my area "looks like Chicago," even though the sales rep was in South Florida and said she had only been to Chicago one time. She also said that I'm in the "sweet spot" center of the age range for members at 45 years old, and that the gender ratio for the membership is 50%/50%. They painted a rosy picture of a demographic catered specifically to me, giving no actual evidence, facts or statistics. The activities calendar I was showed in the meeting included no pricing information for events. I asked for an estimate of additional costs beyond the membership fees. I was told that other out of pocket costs would include parking, event tickets, and food/beverages, but given no estimated dollar amount. Which begs the question, what does the $3,000-4,000 that I would be paying (broken down into a high monthly fee) actually cover? I told the sales rep that I needed to sleep on it and couldn't commit to a membership at that moment. The representative then proceeded to use bullying, guilt tripping, creating a sense of urgency and other manipulative tactics to try to persuade me to sign up right then and there. (I think they are trained to take advantage of the emotions people feel when speaking about personal things like dating, divorce, family and socializing, for sales purposes). The rep also later sent one of the most unprofessional emails I've ever seen requesting personal information like a copy of my Drivers License or Passport and the last four digits of my SS#. I was never shown a contract or any contract language, and I never received any details about a background check. I sent the sales rep an email response letting her know that I wouldn't be moving forward with a membership because of the negative reviews and information I found on the Better Business Bureau's website. I was sent this short email back (the typos are real!) - "You might want to look at Goggle comments and Consumer Affairs where to comments are verified, I think you will see a big difference. We would never be around for 37 years!" I feel very lucky to have taken a beat and done my due diligence before signing anything with E&A. Comments on the BBB's website were particularly helpful. It seems that people who actually signed the contract and tried to use the service have had even worse experiences including financial harm and terrible experiences at their events. My pre-sign up experience checks out with the other complaints I've read. My Advice - RUN, don't walk away from this company. Do not sign any contracts or give them any form of payment. Save yourself the hassle and seek out other options.
Don't do it. It's over priced and most people aren't who they say they are. They also threaten to report you to credit bureau and don't let you opt out of a $2000 a year membership after 3 days and it's truly not worth the cost
They promised lots of events and showed me a fictional calendar during my interview. After 2 years of membership, I was never able to attend a single event: There were only 2-3 per week on the calendar they actually had on the app, and they were always full. I recommend against it. They do not provide what they promise.
This is total scam.Asking for this type of membership social number also mentioned 6month free and I didn't get chance to read because I was in zoom call with Veronica from phone.She asked me to sign and didn't mentioned before I sign anytime I can cancel.When I asked she said we don't do this type's however there is a options 3days for cancellation.But saying 6month free then total amount for 18 month and another 30 fees for what? I am glad just checked and saw all the comments which makes me nervous.I could put 0star if they have options
If you are a quiet, introvert type person, it is hard to meet people. It is hard fit in with the groups of friends already made. People are nice but tend to gather with the people the already know. Drinking seems to be a big part of events too. I have fun participating in the actual activities but meeting any friends. It has not happen yet. It has been 7 months since I joined
The planned events success depends on the Host. Belle sets the example and ensures that an ice breaker is used to put the guests at ease. Some events do not facilitate an opportunity to get to know each other, but instead just participating in the event. The best events are dinners, trivia, escape rooms, and other team events where we get to work with each other. However, the cost of some of these events are expensive ($45 for a 1 hour escape room) and quite frankly unproductive as far as getting to know new people. Perhaps more date like events like the Opera, plays, concerts, and farmers markets. Also, recurring weekly events are great, as the same group of folks show up and bond. Maybe more weekly evenst at the same place, trivia nights, bowling, softball, or pickleball leagues?
I try to attend 4 to 6 events a month, however; I could fill my calendar with many more activities that I'd love to do if I had the time! There is truly something for everyone. I've met many wonderful friends, which makes it even more fun!
I had the unfortunate experience of joining "Events and Adventures," and I must say it was a complete waste of time and money. This company promises exciting events and the chance to meet interesting people, but in reality, it's nothing more than a money-grabbing scheme.
First and foremost, the financial aspect of this service is outrageous. They demand thousands of dollars upfront, followed by a $30 monthly fee, and then some of the events charge you extra to attend. It's like they are squeezing every last penny out of their members, leaving you feeling like a walking wallet.
To make matters worse, their cancellation policy is ridiculously unfair. You have a mere three days to cancel after joining before you're roped into this financial nightmare. They are fully aware that it takes time to truly understand the value (or lack thereof) in their service, yet they purposefully trap you in a contract with very little room for reconsideration.
But the financial aspect isn't even the worst part. The people I met through "Events and Adventures" were far from the interesting, like-minded individuals they promised. Instead, I found myself surrounded by individuals I would never willingly associate with in my normal life. It was a collection of people who seemed to have nothing in common with me, and the awkwardness of these encounters was simply unbearable.
In summary, "Events and Adventures" is a company that preys on the vulnerable desire for social interaction and adventure while robbing you blind. The exorbitant upfront and monthly fees, coupled with event charges, create a financial burden that's difficult to justify. On top of that, the people you meet may not be the kind of individuals you want to spend your time with. Save your money and look for social opportunities elsewhere; you'll thank yourself later.
I am getting out of this group what I was looking for, and that is an opportunity to do things and go places I wouldn't do by myself. I haven't found any real connections there, but that wasn't my first goal. My one struggle is that I'm in an office 5 days a week in an exhausting position-so sometimes mid week events are not terribly appealing
This was definitely the highlight of my week! I had a great time.
Nice dinner at an authentic Denver Mexican diner. Lovey group of folks, ate way too much.
I've been involved quite a bit since I've joined. I've made many friends and enjoyed almost every aspect of the group. I am very disappointed that some of the events we attend cost MORE than if a person went individually. One event that comes to mind is mini golf event in late spring/early summer. I was planning to sign up for the event, but on a whim I checked the actual price on the golf course website - it was several dollars cheaper - and we didn't have the venue to ourselves. We all paid a good deal of money to join, regardless of term length, and it is illogical to pay more for ANYTHING that the general public would - when a group discount seems a lot more likely. Also, there almost always seems to be a bit of confusion on the part of the host, as if they showed up to take attendance, and have no clue as to any of the processes involved with that particular event.
Events and Adventures is a most excellent way to meet new people and expand one's horizons. I have had the opportunity to go white water rafting, and to travel to multiple cities around the globe.
