Franklin x Serotonin Pickle Ball in NYC
- Date
- 2023-09-22
- Location
- Kings County, NY, USA
- Host
- Personal
About this event
Pickleball is a great excuse to meet people, but this event gives you more than an open court and small talk. Franklin x Serotonin Pickle Ball in NYC brings together movement, community, and casual networking in a format that feels easy to step into whether you come with friends or show up solo. If you like events where there is something real to do, not just a room to stand in, this is the kind of afternoon that works. You will have a built-in way to connect, a shared activity that keeps the energy up, and plenty of natural moments to talk between games. What Is This? This is an in-person social meetup built around pickleball at Kings County on Friday, September 22 at 2:00 PM EDT. The mix of tags tells the story clearly: this is part community gathering, part networking event, and part active social hangout. The format is simple in the best way. People come together around a game that is easy to follow, fast-paced, and naturally social. Instead of forcing conversation, the event creates it through play, rotation, sideline chats, and the shared experience of being in the action together. Because the setting is in person and activity-based, the vibe is likely to be more relaxed and more memorable than a typical meetup. You are not expected to perform or pitch. You are there to play, meet people, and spend time with a group that values connection in a more organic format. This kind of event works especially well in New York, where people want to build real relationships but do not always want another overly structured networking session. Pickleball gives everyone a common starting point, which makes introductions easier and conversations less forced. What to Expect Expect an afternoon centered on live play, casual interaction, and meeting new people in a way that feels active instead of formal. The social flow comes from the structure of the game itself: people rotate, watch, chat, reset, and jump back in. You can expect a mix of moments like: Check-in and arrival time to get settled, meet early arrivals, and get a feel for the group Pickleball games or court rotations that keep people moving and create natural opportunities to play with different attendees Between-game conversation where introductions happen easily without needing a scripted networking setup A community-forward atmosphere where the event is as much about who you meet as how you play If you are newer to pickleball, the format is still approachable because the social side of the event matters just as much as the competitive side. If you already play, that helps too; you will likely enjoy the pace, meet other active people, and get more out of the afternoon than you would from a standard social hour. The biggest thing to expect is a lighter, more participatory kind of networking. Instead of hovering by a drink table or trying to break into circles, you will have repeated, low-pressure opportunities to connect with people throughout the event. Why Attend There is a big difference between meeting people and actually connecting with them. Shared activity changes the quality of interaction, and that is the core value here. Playing a game together gives people something immediate to react to, laugh about, and build on, which makes conversation easier and more genuine. This event is a good fit if you want your social calendar to include more than passive attendance. You get to move, engage, and spend time in an environment that rewards participation. That often leads to stronger connections than events where everyone is mostly standing around trying to decide who to talk to. You might come for different reasons, including: To meet new people in NYC without the stiffness of a traditional networking event To expand your community through a shared interest and face-to-face time To break up the week with something active and social in the middle of the day To build professional or personal connections in a setting that feels more natural To try a community event with real momentum rather than a purely conversational meetup There is also value in the timing and format. A Friday afternoon event can feel more open and energizing than an evening commitment after a long day. It gives the gathering a more intentional, upbeat tone and can set up the rest of your day with new contacts, better energy, and a sense that you actually did something. Practical Details The event takes place in person at Kings County, USA, with a start time of Friday, September 22 at 2:00 PM EDT. This is not a virtual session or panel-style program; it is an on-site, activity-centered meetup, so plan to be present, comfortable, and ready to engage. Because the event is built around pickleball and social interaction, it makes sense to arrive prepared for movement and conversation. Think in terms of an active afternoon rather than a formal networking function. A few useful things to keep in mind: This is an in-person event, so your experience will depend on being there and participating The setting is social, which means you do not need a hard sell or polished intro to fit in The activity gives structure, so it is a strong option even if you do not love traditional mixers The afternoon start time makes it a good pick for people who want something lively before the evening rush If you have been looking for a New York event that feels easy to say yes to, this is a strong option. You get a built-in activity, a community-driven setting, and a better reason than usual to start conversations with people you did not know before you walked in.
Who should attend
This is for you if you like meeting people more easily when there is something real happening in the room. - You want to **grow your community in NYC** without walking into another stiff, all-talk networking event. - You enjoy **social events with an activity built in**, because games make introductions and conversations feel more natural. - You are **pickleball-curious or already a fan** and like the idea of spending a Friday afternoon doing something active with new people. - You work in a field where relationships matter and would rather **connect in person through shared energy** than through formal intros or panels. - You often go to meetups solo and appreciate events where the format makes it easier to **mix, rotate, and meet different people** over the course of the afternoon. - You are looking for a gathering that feels **casual, upbeat, and community-first**, with enough structure to keep things moving but plenty of room for genuine interaction. If you want an event where you can move around, talk to people naturally, and leave having actually connected with others, you will likely feel at home here.