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See Hudson Valley Friendly Events
Hudson Valley speed dating is a fit for singles who are done with long drives into the city and tired of staring at apps. If you live near the river, off the Taconic, or anywhere around towns like Beacon, Peekskill, Newburgh, Nyack, or Cold Spring, these events are built with you in mind.
You show up, check in with the host, and get a quick explanation of how it all works. Then you move through a set of short, timed conversations. No awkward hovering, no wondering when to walk away. The structure does the work so you can just talk and see who you click with.
Who Shows Up At Hudson Valley Events
- Singles from Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Rockland counties
- People who work in the city but live up the line
- Locals who would rather meet face to face than swipe all night
- Singles open to dating within a reasonable driving radius
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What The Nights Are Like
- Roughly 8 to 15 mini dates in one evening
- Clear instructions before the first round starts
- A friendly host keeping the pace and energy up
- Matches sent after the event so there is no pressure on the spot
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Common Questions From Hudson Valley Singles
Do I have to live right in the Hudson Valley to attend?
No. If the event location is a realistic drive for you, you are welcome. Some people come from a little farther out if the age group or date works better for them.
Is this only for people in their 20s and 30s?
No. There are events for different age ranges. You will see nights geared toward 30s and 40s, 40s and 50s, and sometimes even older. Check each listing for the exact ages.
What if I am a little shy?
You do not have to be the life of the party to do well. The questions are short, the rounds are timed, and the host keeps things moving. After the first couple of mini dates, most people relax.
Are these nights different from Westchester or NYC events?
The basic format is similar, but the crowd is more Hudson Valley based. You are more likely to meet people who also like trees, small towns, and shorter commutes.
How will I know if I matched with someone?
After the event, you mark who you would be open to seeing again. When there is a mutual yes, you get each other's contact details by email, usually within about 12 to 24 hours.
Hudson Valley Friendly Upcoming Events
Here is where you will find events that work well for Hudson Valley singles, including in person nights that are not a crazy drive and online events you can join from your couch.
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| Upcoming Events |
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| Women: | 40-54 |
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| Men: | 43-57 |
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Connecticut
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Speed Dating CT
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Thu
Jan
15
2026
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Speed Dating CT
Men 43-57,
Women 40-54
Connecticut
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| Women: | 50-65 |
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| Men: | 56-69 |
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Connecticut
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Speed Dating CT
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Thu
Jan
22
2026
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Speed Dating CT
Men 56-69,
Women 50-65
Connecticut
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Other
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Speed Dating Westchester
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Sat
Jan
31
2026
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Speed Dating Westchester
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Other
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| Women: | 50-65 |
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| Men: | 56-69 |
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Other
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Speed Dating Westchester
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Thu
Feb
19
2026
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Speed Dating Westchester
Men 56-69,
Women 50-65
Other
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| Women: | 25+ |
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| Men: | 25+ |
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Manhattan
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NYCs New years eve Singles party
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Wed
Dec
31
2025
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NYCs New years eve Singles party
Men 25+,
Women 25+
Manhattan
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| Women: | 45-59 |
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| Men: | 48-65 |
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Manhattan
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NYC Speed Dating
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Fri
Jan
9
2026
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NYC Speed Dating
Men 48-65,
Women 45-59
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Manhattan
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Speed Dating NYC
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Sat
Jan
10
2026
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Speed Dating NYC
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Manhattan
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
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Sat
Jan
10
2026
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan
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| Women: | 25-45 |
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| Men: | 25-45 |
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Manhattan
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Jewish (JSC) Winter Happy Hour/Pizza
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Tue
Jan
13
2026
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Jewish (JSC) Winter Happy Hour/Pizza
Men 25-45,
Women 25-45
Manhattan
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| Women: | 40-56 |
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| Men: | 43-57 |
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Manhattan
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NYC Speed Dating
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Fri
Jan
16
2026
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NYC Speed Dating
Men 43-57,
Women 40-56
Manhattan
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| Women: | 45-58 |
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| Men: | 48-61 |
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Manhattan
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
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Thu
Jan
22
2026
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
Men 48-61,
Women 45-58
Manhattan
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| Women: | - All |
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| Men: | - All |
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NYC
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Matchmaking Date Database-Comp
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Sun
Feb
1
2026
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Matchmaking Date Database-Comp
Men - All,
Women - All
NYC
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| Women: | 48-64 |
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| Men: | 56-70 |
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Manhattan
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NYC Speed Dating
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Fri
Feb
6
2026
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NYC Speed Dating
Men 56-70,
Women 48-64
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Manhattan
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Speed Dating NYC
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Sat
Feb
7
2026
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Speed Dating NYC
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Online
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Online Speed Dating
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Sat
Feb
7
2026
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Online Speed Dating
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Online
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| Women: | 25-39 |
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| Men: | 25-39 |
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Manhattan
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
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Sat
Feb
7
2026
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
Men 25-39,
Women 25-39
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Online
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Online Speed Dating
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Tue
Jan
6
2026
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Online Speed Dating
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Online
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| Women: | 25-39 |
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| Men: | 25-39 |
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Online
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Jewish Virtual Speed Dating
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Tue
Jan
13
2026
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Jewish Virtual Speed Dating
Men 25-39,
Women 25-39
Online
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| Women: | 37-54 |
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| Men: | 42-57 |
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Online
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Online Speed Dating
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Tue
Jan
20
2026
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Online Speed Dating
Men 42-57,
Women 37-54
Online
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Online
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Online Speed Dating
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Tue
Feb
3
2026
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Online Speed Dating
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Online
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40 |
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Online
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Jewish Virtual Speed Dating
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Tue
Feb
10
2026
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Jewish Virtual Speed Dating
Men 30s & 40,
Women 30s & 40s
Online
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| Women: | 37-54 |
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| Men: | 42-57 |
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Online
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Online Speed Dating
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Tue
Feb
17
2026
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Online Speed Dating
Men 42-57,
Women 37-54
Online
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| Women: | - All |
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| Men: | - All |
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Nassau
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Long Island Singles New years Eve
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Wed
Dec
31
2025
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Long Island Singles New years Eve
Men - All,
Women - All
Nassau
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| Women: | 27-43 |
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| Men: | 27-43 |
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Nassau
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Speed Dating Long Island
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Sat
Jan
3
2026
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Speed Dating Long Island
Men 27-43,
Women 27-43
Nassau
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| Women: | 35-45 |
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| Men: | N/A |
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Nassau
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Bachelor Alert-LI/Queens
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Wed
Jan
7
2026
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Bachelor Alert-LI/Queens
Men N/A,
Women 35-45
Nassau
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| Women: | 50-63 |
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| Men: | 53-65 |
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Nassau
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Long Island Speed Dating
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Sat
Jan
10
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 53-65,
Women 50-63
Nassau
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| Women: | 25-33 |
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| Men: | N/A |
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Nassau
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Bachelor Alert-
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Wed
Jan
14
2026
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Bachelor Alert-
Men N/A,
Women 25-33
Nassau
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| Women: | 45-58 |
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| Men: | 48-61 |
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Suffolk
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Long Island Speed Dating
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Sat
Jan
17
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 48-61,
Women 45-58
Suffolk
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| Women: | 35-49 |
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| Men: | 38-52 |
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Nassau
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Long Island Speed Dating
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Sat
Jan
17
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 38-52,
Women 35-49
Nassau
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| Women: | 56-70 |
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| Men: | 58-78 |
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Nassau
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LI Speed Dating
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Sat
Jan
24
2026
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LI Speed Dating
Men 58-78,
Women 56-70
Nassau
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| Women: | 37-54 |
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| Men: | 42-57 |
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Suffolk
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LI Speed Dating
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Sat
Jan
24
2026
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LI Speed Dating
Men 42-57,
Women 37-54
Suffolk
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| Women: | - All |
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| Men: | - All |
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Nassau
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Pickleball Singles Social/Lessons
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Sun
Jan
25
2026
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Pickleball Singles Social/Lessons
Men - All,
Women - All
Nassau
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| Women: | - All |
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| Men: | - All |
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Nassau
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Pickleball hangout Observe
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Sun
Jan
25
2026
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Pickleball hangout Observe
Men - All,
Women - All
Nassau
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| Women: | 27-43 |
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| Men: | 27-43 |
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Nassau
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Speed Dating Long Island
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Sat
Jan
31
2026
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Speed Dating Long Island
Men 27-43,
Women 27-43
Nassau
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Manhattan
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Jewish Singles NYC Mingle
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Sat
Jan
31
2026
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Jewish Singles NYC Mingle
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan
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| Women: | 50s |
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| Men: | 50s |
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Manhattan
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Jewish Singles NYC Mingle
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Sat
Jan
31
2026
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Jewish Singles NYC Mingle
Men 50s,
Women 50s
Manhattan
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| Women: | 50-63 |
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| Men: | 53-65 |
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Nassau
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Long Island Speed Dating
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Sat
Feb
7
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 53-65,
Women 50-63
Nassau
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| Women: | 35-49 |
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| Men: | 38-52 |
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Nassau
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Long Island Speed Dating
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Sat
Feb
14
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 38-52,
Women 35-49
Nassau
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| Women: | - All |
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| Men: | - All |
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Nassau
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Vday Single MINGLE - Jays 22 Yr
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Sat
Feb
14
2026
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Vday Single MINGLE - Jays 22 Yr
Men - All,
Women - All
Nassau
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| Women: | 56-70 |
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| Men: | 58-78 |
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Nassau
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LI Speed Dating
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Fri
Feb
27
2026
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LI Speed Dating
Men 58-78,
Women 56-70
Nassau
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| Women: | 27-43 |
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| Men: | 27-43 |
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Suffolk
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Speed Dating Long Island
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Sat
Feb
28
2026
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Speed Dating Long Island
Men 27-43,
Women 27-43
Suffolk
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| Women: | - All |
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| Men: | - All |
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Suffolk
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Prince of Egypt (Babylon)
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Sun
Apr
26
2026
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Prince of Egypt (Babylon)
Men - All,
Women - All
Suffolk
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| Women: | - All |
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| Men: | - All |
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Suffolk
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Beautiful the Musical (Babylon)
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Sun
Jul
12
2026
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Beautiful the Musical (Babylon)
Men - All,
Women - All
Suffolk
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People Also Ask About Hudson Valley Speed Dating
Are these events only in one town?
No. Events may rotate between different areas that Hudson Valley singles can reach, plus virtual events that anyone with Wi Fi can join.
How strict are the age ranges?
Age ranges are there to keep the rooms balanced and comfortable. If you are slightly outside the range, contact Jay before you register and ask what makes sense.
Will I have time to actually talk, or is it too rushed?
Each mini date is just long enough to see if you feel any spark. You are not trying to tell your life story, just get a first read on the person sitting across from you.
Can Hudson Valley singles attend Westchester, Connecticut, or Long Island nights too?
Yes. Many people mix it up and try different locations, depending on the night, the age range, and what fits their schedule.
Is there anything I should bring?
Just yourself, a positive attitude, and maybe a pen if you like to jot notes. The host will give you everything else you need to keep track of your picks.
Why Hudson Valley Singles Like These Events
Life in the Hudson Valley can be pretty spread out. You might see the same people at the grocery store, the gym, or on the train, but never actually talk. These nights put a room full of singles together on purpose, with a simple system so you can finally have real conversations.
WeekendDating has been running events since 2003 and has helped create many long term relationships and marriages. The goal is not perfection. The goal is giving you honest chances to meet good people in a way that feels normal and relaxed.
Ready To Try A Hudson Valley Friendly Night?
Pick an event that fits your age range and your schedule, grab a spot, and show up. If you are unsure which event is best for you, call or text Jay at (718) 757-6933 and get a quick suggestion before you book.
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