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NYC Speed Dating - Quick Facts
Cost: $35-$50
Format: 5-7 minute one-on-one conversations
Matches: Typically 2-5 per event
Locations: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
Age Groups: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
WeekendDating has been hosting NYC speed dating events for over 23 years, helping thousands of singles connect, with over 88 marriages, countless relationships, and at least 17 kids brought into this world from the events.
Meet NYC singles at fun, low pressure speed dating events across Manhattan. Instead of swiping on apps, you get real conversations with real people in Midtown, near Bryant Park, Penn Station, Grand Central, and other easy to reach central Manhattan spots. Venues are chosen to be convenient by subway and train so you can get there after work and still be home at a reasonable time.
View Upcoming NYC Events
You will meet a series of singles in your age group for short mini dates. There is a friendly host on site to explain how it works, keep things moving, and help everyone feel comfortable.
At a Glance
- Where: Manhattan venues near Bryant Park and Grand Central
- Format: 8 to 15 mini dates in one night
- Timing: Most events start around 7:00 or 7:30 PM
- Matches: Emailed within 12 to 24 hours
- Hosts: Friendly, organized, and on site the whole night
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Quick Answers
- Dress code: Smart casual works best
- Age groups: Separate events for 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond
- Drinks: Available for purchase at the bar
- Arrival: Plan to check in 10 to 15 minutes early
- ID check: Proof of age required at most NYC events
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What is Speed Dating in NYC?
Speed dating in NYC is a structured singles event where participants meet a series of people through short one-on-one conversations in one evening. Most events are organized by age group and held at bars, lounges, restaurants, and social venues in Manhattan and nearby areas. It is designed to help singles meet face-to-face in a more efficient and low pressure way than traditional dating apps.
Popular Speed Dating Companies in NYC
Popular speed dating companies in NYC include WeekendDating, CitySwoon, and other event organizers that host in-person singles events throughout Manhattan and surrounding areas. WeekendDating focuses on structured, face-to-face events with friendly hosts, age-specific groups, and multiple mini dates in one night.
Voice Quick Answers
Where are NYC speed dating events held?
Most events are in Manhattan near Bryant Park, Midtown, and other easy to reach locations by subway, train, or bus.
How long does a NYC speed dating event last?
Plan for about 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on the size of the group and the age range.
How many people will I meet in one night?
Typically you will meet between 8 and 15 singles in your age group, sometimes more for larger events.
Are these events only for Manhattan singles?
No. Many people come in from Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island, and New Jersey because the venues are close to trains and transit.
When are matches sent and kind of matches.?
Matches are typically emailed within 12 to 24 hours after the event. We do the work for you. No need for you to enter your own matches online and hope the other person did theirs.
We also provide one way matches, letting you know if someone selected you, but you did not select. This gives a second chance to connect should you change your mind.
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Manhattan
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Spring/Summer Kickoff Party
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Sat
Apr
11
2026
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Spring/Summer Kickoff Party
Men 30s, 40s, 50s,
Women 30s, 40s 50,
Manhattan
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| Women: | 45-58 |
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Manhattan
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
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Thu
Apr
16
2026
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
Men 48-61,
Women 45-58
Manhattan
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Queens
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Bayside Queens Single Mingle
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Fri
Apr
17
2026
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Bayside Queens Single Mingle
Men - All,
Women - All
Queens
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| Women: | 30-45 |
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| Men: | 30-45 |
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Manhattan
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Jewish (JSC) Spring Happy Hour
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Wed
Apr
22
2026
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Jewish (JSC) Spring Happy Hour
Men 30-45,
Women 30-45
Manhattan
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| Women: | 40-56 |
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Manhattan
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NYC Speed Dating
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Fri
Apr
24
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: | 35-45 |
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Manhattan
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Younger Men/Mature Women Speed Dating
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Fri
Apr
24
2026
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Younger Men/Mature Women Speed Dating
Men 35-45,
Women 45-58
Manhattan
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| Women: | 21+ |
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Manhattan
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Rescue Me Singles Party
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Fri
Apr
24
2026
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Rescue Me Singles Party
Men 21+,
Women 21+
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
May
1
2026
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NYC Speed Dating
Men 48-65,
Women 45-59
Manhattan
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| Women: | Jewish |
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Manhattan
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Jewish Erin Davis Cinco De Mayo Shabbat
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Fri
May
1
2026
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Jewish Erin Davis Cinco De Mayo Shabbat
Men Jewish,
Women Jewish
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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Manhattan
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Speed Dating NYC
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Sat
May
2
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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Manhattan
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
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Sat
May
2
2026
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30-45 |
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| Men: | 30-45 |
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Manhattan
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Jewish (JSC) Spring Picnic
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Sun
May
17
2026
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Jewish (JSC) Spring Picnic
Men 30-45,
Women 30-45
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
May
22
2026
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NYC Speed Dating
Men 43-57,
Women 40-56
Manhattan
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| Women: | 25-41 |
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| Men: | 25-41 |
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Manhattan
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
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May
30
2026
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JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
Men 25-41,
Women 25-41
Manhattan
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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
Apr
11
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 38-52,
Women 35-49
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
Apr
18
2026
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LI Speed Dating
Men 42-57,
Women 37-54
Suffolk
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Suffolk
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Pickleball Singles Clinic/Social
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Sun
Apr
19
2026
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Pickleball Singles Clinic/Social
Men - All,
Women - All
Suffolk
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Suffolk
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Pickleball Observe
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Sun
Apr
19
2026
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Pickleball Observe
Men - All,
Women - All
Suffolk
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| Women: | 56-70 |
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Nassau
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LI Speed Dating
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Sat
Apr
25
2026
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LI Speed Dating
Men 58-78,
Women 56-70
Nassau
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Nassau
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Long Island Comedy
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Apr
25
2026
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Long Island Comedy
Men - All,
Women - All
Nassau
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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: | 45-58 |
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Suffolk
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Long Island Speed Dating
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Sun
May
3
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 48-61,
Women 45-58
Suffolk
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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
May
9
2026
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Speed Dating Long Island
Men 27-43,
Women 27-43
Nassau
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| Women: | 50-63 |
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| Men: | 53-65 |
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Suffolk
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Long Island Speed Dating
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Sat
May
9
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 53-65,
Women 50-63
Suffolk
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| Women: | 37-54 |
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| Men: | 42-57 |
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Nassau
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LI Speed Dating
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Sat
May
16
2026
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LI Speed Dating
Men 42-57,
Women 37-54
Nassau
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Nassau
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Pickleball Singles Social/Lessons
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Sun
May
17
2026
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Pickleball Singles Social/Lessons
Men - All,
Women - All
Nassau
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Nassau
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Pickleball hangout Observe
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Sun
May
17
2026
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Pickleball hangout Observe
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
May
22
2026
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LI Speed Dating
Men 58-78,
Women 56-70
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
May
23
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 38-52,
Women 35-49
Nassau
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| Women: | Late 30s, 40s, 50s |
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| Men: | Late 30s, 40s, 50s |
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Nassau
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Elevated Singles Mixer
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Thu
May
28
2026
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Elevated Singles Mixer
Men Late 30s, 40s, 50s,
Women Late 30s, 40s, 50s
Nassau
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| Women: | 45-58 |
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| Men: | 48-61 |
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Nassau
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Long Island Speed Dating
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Fri
May
29
2026
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Long Island Speed Dating
Men 48-61,
Women 45-58
Nassau
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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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| 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
Apr
14
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
Apr
21
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
May
12
2026
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Online Speed Dating
Men 30s & 40s,
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
May
19
2026
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Online Speed Dating
Men 42-57,
Women 37-54
Online
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| Women: | 30s, 40s 50, |
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| Men: | 30s, 40s, 50s |
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Manhattan
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Spring/Summer Kickoff Party
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Sat
Apr
11
2026
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Spring/Summer Kickoff Party
Men 30s, 40s, 50s,
Women 30s, 40s 50,
Manhattan
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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
Apr
16
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Speed Dating Westchester
Men 56-69,
Women 50-65
Other
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| Women: | 30-45 |
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| Men: | 30-45 |
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Manhattan
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Jewish (JSC) Spring Happy Hour
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Wed
Apr
22
2026
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Jewish (JSC) Spring Happy Hour
Men 30-45,
Women 30-45
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30s & 40s |
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| Men: | 30s & 40s |
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Connecticut
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Speed Dating CT Ages 30s & 40s
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Sat
Apr
25
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Speed Dating CT Ages 30s & 40s
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Connecticut
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| Women: | Jewish |
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| Men: | Jewish |
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Manhattan
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Jewish Erin Davis Cinco De Mayo Shabbat
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Fri
May
1
2026
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Jewish Erin Davis Cinco De Mayo Shabbat
Men Jewish,
Women Jewish
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
May
2
2026
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Speed Dating NYC
Men 30s & 40s,
Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan
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| Women: | 30-45 |
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| Men: | 30-45 |
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Manhattan
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Jewish (JSC) Spring Picnic
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Sun
May
17
2026
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Jewish (JSC) Spring Picnic
Men 30-45,
Women 30-45
Manhattan
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People Also Ask About NYC Speed Dating
How much do NYC speed dating events cost?
Prices vary by venue and night. Check the event listings above for the exact price for each date and age group.
What should I wear to NYC speed dating?
Smart casual is perfect. Think neat jeans or pants with a nice top, or whatever makes you feel confident and put together.
Can I come by myself?
Yes. Most people attend solo. The host explains everything at the beginning and helps break the ice so you never feel out of place.
What if I am nervous or out of practice?
That is normal. The structure makes it easier because you only talk for a few minutes at a time and you always have a new person to meet.
Do you offer NYC singles events that are not speed dating?
Yes. In addition to classic speed dating, there are singles mixers, trivia nights, and other themed events listed on the main events calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do NYC speed dating events really lead to relationships?
Yes. Over the years, many couples who met at these Manhattan events have gone on to long term relationships, engagements, and marriages.
Are there different NYC events for different ages?
Yes. Events are grouped by age ranges, such as 20s and 30s, 30s and 40s, or 40s and 50s, so you meet people who are close to your stage of life.
Is there a drink or item minimum at the venues?
Some venues have a one or two item minimum. The event listing will show the details for that specific night so there are no surprises.
Can I switch to a different NYC age group?
If you are close to the cutoff and have questions, contact Jay before the event. In some cases it may be possible to move to the most suitable group.
From Jay, Your Host
I started WeekendDating.com back in 2003 because I wanted singles to have a real way to meet each other without all the pressure and frustration that comes with dating apps. Over the years I have seen friendships, relationships, and more than 80 marriages happen from these events.
If you ever have questions about which event is right for you, or if you are feeling a little unsure about attending, just reach out. I am always happy to help guide you so you get the best experience possible.
Hope to see you at an event soon.
Jay R.
Founder, WeekendDating.com
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