Vegan & Veg kids want to meet & play with others who share the feeling - we're friends of animals on the land, sea, & air. :) A social and support group for vegan and vegetarian children and their parents living inNew York City. Let's celebrate with get-togethers, holidays, birthday parties and picnics - all veg! Many groups are veg, but don't have many kids or kid-friendly activities. Other groups are kid-friendly, but animal-filled (not in the nice way)! This special group will help your k …

Have you thought about a vegan (or vegetarian) lifestyle, but had so many questions you just got overwhelmed? Or perhaps you've had a trial run but eventually fell off the wagon onto a big steak? If you're ready for a first or second try at a plant-based diet, or even if you're just "vegan-curious", this Meet-up will help you easily achieve your goals while having fun with new friends! All your questions will be answered, in the company and camaraderie of other transitional omnivores. It's a gro …

Do you love trying new vegetarian & vegan restaurants?  Do you enjoy the company of fellow vegetarians & vegans?  Are you occasionally frustrated that your meat-eating friends "don't get it," and do you wish to dine with others that have the same enthusiasm for vegetarian and vegan food that you do? Welcome to our group.  What I am especially proud of is all the wonderful members we have.  We seem to attract some of the very nicest, most thoughtful people in New York.  Given the focus of our gro …

NYC Vegan / Vegetarian Eating and Events! NYC Vegans was started by Daphne Cheng on March 15, 2011.  On Oct. 15, 2012, after 19 fantastic months of her leadership, she stepped down.  I am now organizing the group. Thanks to Daphne for all her excellent work!  Below is Daphne's original group description.  New York has so many excellent vegan / vegetarian restaurants and resources.  I look forward to builiding on Daphne's legacy of success, with excellent events for NYC Vegans. -David Greene Don …

Have you asked yourself, "Where are the individuals rocking vegetarianism, veganism and very cool ideas in the Mile Square City and the JC?" If you have, welcome to V Rock! The Hoboken + Jersey City Vegetarian + Vegan Meetup where men and women rock connection over conscious, delicious cuisine to create positive change for ourselves, our cities, animals and Earth. We're a tribe from all walks of life - V-Rockers - vegetarians, vegans and the very cool - who strive to be conscious and compassio …

This group is for anyone who is single and passionate about being vegetarian enough that they would prefer their partner to be as well. I noticed there are lots of vegetarian/vegan groups and lots of single groups but no groups for vegetarian singles. Join our Facebook Page. Check out our website.

Seeking part or full time vegetarian or vegan! No experience necessary. Just join us for lunch or dinner or event whenever you like and meet like-minded people. If you think you are away from the city and have less choices to eat out because you are vegetarian then you need to join this group!

Welcome to the Long Island Raw Vegan Food Meetup Group! Come to our potlucks and events to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss raw diet benefits and health issues. ANYONE interested in the raw food diet and lifestyle is WELCOME! By joining our meetup group you are becoming a part of our vibrant, caring, and supportive community. We promote healthy raw food in its natural state, not processed or purified, and stay away from 'junk' foods loaded with trans fats, artificial chemicals, sugar …

I decided to start the group's because I would like to meet other veg/vegans. The group's purpose is for sharing experiences of being veg./veg while most of our peers are not. We could offer support to each other and aspiring veg/vegans, socialize, share recipies, veg/vegan restaurants,etc. We would also plan outreach strategies for those that have an interest in veg/veganism. The members would be single seniors within the 5 bouroughs of NYC. The group would consist of vegetarians, vegans, …

Are you the only vegetarian or vegan in your Midtown office? Let's grab lunch at vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants in Midtown where we can share a variety of tasty dishes.

I decided to start this meet-up group because I've noticed that Hoboken is not as vegan/vegetarian friendly as it could and should be. However, I strongly believe that there is strength in numbers and the first step is to find each other. If you live in Hoboken (or spend time here) and would like to see more vegan/vegetarian options around town, plus explore the ones that do exist, and get to know other vegans/vegetarians in the area, then this is the group for you! (and veg curious folks are we …

I want to bring local vegans living in the Northern NJ area together to bring awareness to the plight of animals living in the US. and globally. Serious issues regarding the mistreatment of animals being raised for food in the farming industry. Animals held captive and skinned alive for their fur. Dogs and cats still being gassed to death in gas chambers all over this country. How ag-gag laws could affect the future of reporting violence against animals in factories. I would like to enlighten th …

What is this group about? The name says it all. Gather with the girls and enjoy a vegan lunch and a little conversation. Think "girls night out" only daytime and without the crowded dance floor. Now, a hangover is still very much a possibility. On occasion, members may gather to volunteer at a shelter, take a field trip to a rescue farm, or do a little Vegan Shopping. Who can join this group? Currently our members range from ages mid 20's to mid 40's. We are students, business women, and moms. I …

Do you love climbing and other outdoor adventures?  Do you love challenging yourself, and leaning over the edge of your comfort zone?  Do you find it hard to separate your love of nature from the environment you wish to preserve or the creatures you wish to let live?  Do you wish you could share this with others who "get it"? Welcome to Vedge.  I am truly grateful for the friends I have made through this meetup and the adventures we have shared.  We seem to attract some of the nicest, most thoug …

This meetup is for those people interested in sponsoring and joining a vegan based health, fitness, wellness, and social community center. The planned center will feature: - A full gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. - Group Pilates, yoga, aerobics, weight training, martial arts, meditation, and other classes. - Dancing classes to include ballroom, jazz, and tap. - Educational classes and speakers on nutrition, cooking, fitness, health, and plant-based lifestyles. …

What is Long Island Vegan Family Network? We are a community of families who get together to provide our kids with a safe, relaxing, and fun environment where they can be themselves, and where they know the food will be vegan. Our kids deserve a place where they can feel nurtured and validated by others who share their values. And guess what? We parents need that too! So please join us. Let's meet at least once a month, build community and foster new friendships. We were inspired by the success …

Welcome! This group is for Vegetarians and Vegans who live in and around Astoria. As of this writing, there aren't any veg-only restaurants in Western Queens, but there are still great food options for us. We just have to find it and eat it! Our dinners will be small casual events. Most likely 6-8 people at a time.

Welcome raw/vegans, those interested in healthy food and lifestyle, chefs, artists, and the peculiar! We are an enthusiastic bunch of creative, health conscious, loving individuals eager to share the raw vegan lifestyle. We are committed to community, facilitating raw food education, potlucks, field trips, exploring local restaurants, and more, sharing innovative, high-vibe, healthy gastronomy. We are pushing the boundaries with raw vegan cuisine, mixing exotic flavors, making gourmet plates, pl …

Bringing together the low fat raw vegan community in NYC every 2 weeks for potlucks a.k.a. "Fruitlucks" and possible dance parties! Come meet with other positive, healthy like-minded people or come just to hang out and learn more about the lifestyle. Bring your favorite low fat raw vegan dish, salad, fruit, even cut up veggies with your favorite raw vegan dip! Message me: Vegan/plant-based and raw speakers, athletes, stand-up comedians and food demo champions encouraged to share their experience …

Raw / living foods retain are nutrient and enzyme rich, and have been effective in promoting wellness as well as reversing disease. I have been enjoying raw / living foods for several years, and want to share the delicious lifestyle with others. I will be hosting dinner parties in various Long Island locations where I will demo the preparation of a full gourmet raw vegan gluten-free dinner. We will then dine together and enjoy delicious food and delightful conversations. Everyone will go home wi …

Welcome to Veggie Social--where vegetarians, vegans, and friends come to eat great healthy food, swap recipes, and participate in veggie and non-veggie activities. We are based in Northern NJ and dedicated to both vegetarianism and having fun. We welcome the new, the practicing, the experimenting, and those with questions. While we believe in food justice and sustainability, this group is specifically for social gathering and making new friends based on social interest (no judgement here).

FOR VEGANS - VEGETARIANS - AND THE VEG CURIOUS!!! The focus of this group is to have fun socializing while supporting vegan groups, communities, businesses, blogs, and lifestyles. It is about creating a vegan friendly network of friends. This group will also focus on Vegan Cooking and Nutrition. You don't need to be Vegan to join, just have an interest and respect for the wonderful aspects of this wonderful, delicious, and kind way of eating. Stay tuned I have so much planned such as Pot Lucks …

I am a vegan and I am an outdoors person. I love sleeping under the stars in the middle of nowhere and hanging out by a fire grilling vegetables. I have for years led adventures all around the world and the one thing that has lacked has been other vegans or even vegetarians. Very few in the five years I have been organizing outdoor trips. I love to hike, mountaineer, raft, ice climb, backpack, cross-country ski, you name it and I want to meet other vegans and vegetarians who share my love for ad …

I want to create a group that is pretty local to Brooklyn where a group of mid 20 to mid 30 somethings can get together pretty regularly and share food, drink, laughs and our lives. I'm new to Brooklyn and have already heard of fun not mainstream vegan places and would love if a group of people new to Brooklyn could get together with seasoned Brooklyn vegans and share what makes this such an amazing place to live! Ideally, drinks or a dinner (either at a local vegan spot or a potluck at one of o …

Single Yogi? Healthy minded? Tired of the bar seen? Looking to meet like minded people in a healthy environment? Well then, this group is for you. If you are not a Yogi, its okay, just have a passion for health, fitness or nutrition. You must be willing to at least try yoga.  I hope to have monthly meet ups with activities such as Yoga, walks, hiking, Healthy restaurants including vegetarian and vegan.

Peace Advocacy Network (PAN) promotes a peaceful existence through veganism, social justice, and respect for the Earth's inhabitants and resources. PAN, founded in 2010, is a grassroots group completely run by volunteers that strives for the absence of violence in the lives of people and animals by eliminating oppression and inequality.

Hi! Veggie Lover, We would like to make this group a place for anyone who is interested in a plant-based lifestyle.Come and join us in a local Vegetarian/Vegan Meetup, enjoy delicious meals, share your favorite recipes, walking in the city and make new friends! Sincerely, Lorina & Jimmy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Veggie Fonders, Since I no longer live in NYC, I would like to step down as organizer of FUN NYC Vegetarian Dining-out Group.  It's been a pleasure meet …

Long Island has a great group called Vegan Long Island hosted by Jennifer Greene. I'm starting this group as a supplement to the Vegan group. The purpose of this group is for all types of Vegetarians to socialize together at Vegan and Vegetarian friendly establishments, in each other's homes and for fun activities. The main goal is for everyone to go out and have fun with like minded individuals. Feel free to join this group if you are Vegetarian, Vegan, Veggie friendly, aspiring to become Veget …