Get outside (October to May)
Las Vegas has some of the best outdoor space of any big city. Group hikes at Red Rock Canyon, trail runs at Mount Charleston and bike rides around Lake Mead are easy ways to meet active people. Look for local hiking and running clubs on Meetup and social media. In summer, the same groups switch to sunrise starts.
Join a run club or climbing gym
Weekly run clubs, many meeting at breweries or coffee shops, are one of the easiest ways for adults to meet people. Indoor climbing gyms are social, air-conditioned, and full of people who'll happily show you a route.
Go to First Friday in the Arts District
On the first Friday of each month, the Arts District (18b) fills with galleries, food trucks and live music. It's local, casual and easy to strike up a conversation. The rest of the month, the district's coffee shops, breweries and bars are a good spot for a relaxed drink.
Play something
Adult rec leagues for kickball, softball, volleyball and pickleball are big in the valley, and many are co-ed and social. Pickleball in particular draws a wide age range.
Take a class
Cooking classes, dance lessons (salsa and swing nights are popular), language classes and courses at CSN or UNLV put you in a room with the same people every week.
Volunteer
Animal shelters, food banks, and events like the city's festivals always need volunteers. It's a low-pressure way to meet kind people.
Use the apps, the local way
Apps are still how most couples meet now. Set your location from home, filter by age and distance, and ask early how long someone has lived here. See the best dating apps for Las Vegas locals.
Common questions
Where do singles hang out in Las Vegas?
Locals tend to meet away from the Strip: the Arts District on First Friday, Downtown Summerlin, Henderson's Water Street District, run clubs, climbing gyms, hiking groups at Red Rock, rec sports leagues, classes and volunteer groups. Dating apps are also very popular, especially Hinge, Bumble and Match.