by 
By Mark A. Leon
If you’re looking to make new friends, build your professional network, or simply find people who share your interests, Meetup has become one of the best resources in the Charleston area. From outdoor adventures and women’s networking to technology, language exchange, and book clubs, there are dozens of active communities hosting events every week throughout Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, and Summerville.
Here are some of the most active and highly recommended Meetup groups to help expand your community in the Lowcountry:
Best Meetup Groups to Expand Your Community in Charleston
1. Charleston Walk and Socialize
Perfect for newcomers and locals alike, this is one of Charleston’s largest social groups, featuring weekly walks, coffee meetups, brunches, and outdoor adventures.
Meetup: Charleston Walk and Socialize
2. Charleston Women In Tech
A thriving community for women in technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, cybersecurity, engineering, and STEM careers. The group hosts networking events, workshops, and mentoring opportunities.
Meetup: Charleston Women In Tech
3. Lowcountry Ladies
One of Charleston’s most active women’s social groups, offering happy hours, fitness events, brunches, wine nights, and opportunities to make new friends.
Meetup: Lowcountry Ladies
4. Charleston Women’s Social Meetup
Created for women of all ages looking to build friendships through dinners, book clubs, fitness outings, wine nights, and community events.
Meetup: Charleston Women’s Social Meetup
5. Charleston Area Singles (40–65)
A welcoming group that organizes dinners, beach trips, concerts, trivia nights, and social gatherings for adults looking to meet new friends and companions.
Meetup: Charleston Area Singles (40–65)
6. Charleston Spanish Social
Practice your Spanish while meeting locals and international residents through relaxed conversation meetups at cafés and libraries.
Meetup: Charleston Spanish Social
7. CharlestonHacks Tech Happy Hour
A networking community for Charleston’s software developers, startup founders, designers, and technology professionals.
Meetup: CharlestonHacks Tech Happy Hour
8. Agile Charleston Meetup
Ideal for project managers, Scrum Masters, product owners, developers, and business leaders interested in Agile methodologies and professional development.
Meetup: Agile Charleston Meetup
9. Coffee and Coloring
A relaxed, low-pressure social group that combines coffee shop meetups with coloring, conversation, and creativity.
Meetup: Coffee and Coloring
10. Charleston Riichi Mahjong
Whether you’re an experienced player or a complete beginner, this group offers regular Riichi Mahjong meetups in a friendly environment.
Meetup: Charleston Riichi Mahjong
These groups are among the most active communities on Meetup in the Charleston area, covering everything from social networking and outdoor activities to professional development, language exchange, and hobby-based gatherings.
Stay connected and subscribe to Charleston Daily.
