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Events in
Northern California

From mixers to workshops, our events are designed to create real opportunities for connection — with guidance from caring matchmakers every step of the way. Join us for an upcoming event!

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A very special thank you to Open for sponsoring Find Love Safely events in Northern California!

Open's focus is creating opportunities for children and adults to be involved in their communities. They facilitate monthly activities that encourage kindness, compassion, and connection.
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Upcoming Events

DSCBA

East Bay Area Speed-Dating Event with DSCBA

Speed Dating

09 August 2025 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Danville, CA

Join us this summer for this speed-dating event in the Bay Area! This event is open to both members and non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Virtual meeting

Find Love Safely Info Session

Info Session

23 January 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT Zoom

Join Find Love Safely Founder and your local Matchmaker for a 60-minute information session (30-minute presentation, 30 minutes for Q&A) to learn about how Find Love Safely supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through personalized matchmaking, education, and coaching.

 

During this session, you will:

- Learn about the safety measures and supports we provide for members and families

- Discover how our service works and explore our three programs: Core, Essentials, and Concierge. We’ll also explain how caregiver involvement is customized during intake based on each member’s preferences and support needs.

- Get answers to your questions in a welcoming, supportive space


Whether you’re an individual with IDD, a parent, caregiver, or professional, this session will help you understand how Find Love Safely can empower healthy connections.

 

Cost: Free to all

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Find Love Safely Social

Community Event

22 February 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT Walnut Creek (exact address sent closer to event date)

We're excited to invite you to our first Find Love Safely Social in Northern California! This event is open to Find Love Safely members and non-members. Come meet other Find Love Safely members and enjoy a relaxed evening.

 

Light appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be served.

 

Families are welcome to attend. Register to save your spot today!

 

Cost: Free for all current members and their families; $20 for non-members (families of non-members are welcome for no additional fee). Registration is required for members and non-members.

Fireside chat

Let’s Talk Dating: Real Questions, Real Answers for Neurodivergent Adults

Virtual Workshop

12 March 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT Zoom

Join Find Love Safely and the My Best Social Life team for a live, one-hour "Fireside Chat" focused on the real-world dating questions that neurodivergent people and their families are actually asking right now.

We'll explore hot topics like online dating hazards, avoiding first-date missteps, and what healthy relationships can really look like for neurodivergent adults.

Jeremy and Ilana Hamburgh of My Best Social Life will be joined by Katherine Gyolai, founder of Find Love Safely, for a thoughtful discussion and Q&A that you're not going to want to miss.

 

Cost: Free to all

ALC

East Bay Area Speed-Dating Event with ALC

Speed Dating

06 August 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Concord, CA

Join us this summer for our first speed-dating event in the Bay Area! This event is open to both members and non-members. Pre-registration is required.

DSCBA

East Bay Area Speed-Dating Event with DSCBA

Speed Dating

09 August 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Danville, CA

Join us this summer for this speed-dating event in the Bay Area! This event is open to both members and non-members. Pre-registration is required.

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South Bay Area Speed-Dating Event with SFASA

Speed Dating

10 August 2025 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Sunnyvale, CA

Join us this summer for this speed-dating event in the Bay Area! This event is open to both members and non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Past Events

Check out this feature from our Valentine's Day speed-dating event!