19. Become a regular at garage (yard) sales

16. Join a book club

At times, finding friends in a new city requires a bit of creativity. You may love reading books but has it ever occurred to you to join a book club in order to meet people who are also avid readers like you? Hopefully, now it will.

Reading books is an amazing pastime – it has the power to create infinite new worlds just for you, it’s fun, plus it’s good for the brain and your overall emotional health. Just look for book clubs in the new city and join some of them to be able to discuss your favorite books with random strangers who may actually become good friends along the way.

As a bonus, joining a book club is a guarantee that you’ll never wonder again which book to start reading next.

17. Visit nearby national parks

If you love nature and you enjoy spending time surrounded by it, then you may be in luck as far as making new friends is concerned. Nature lovers tend to have great support for each other, and you know how easy it is to strike a conversation with the people you meet on the trail.

The city you just relocated to may be close to one of the 58 national parks in the United States. And if that is the case, then you can seriously consider getting the America the Beautiful Pass that will give you immediate access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. As a nature lover and a passionate hiker, you’ll get multiple benefits by purchasing that pass as it will actually cover the entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges.

18. Go to farmers’ markets

It’s good to know that many towns and cities organize farmers’ markets where local producers sell their healthy and tasty produce. As you know, anyone who shops locally from such markets supports the community, so you can also become one of those smart shoppers.

If you enjoy healthy eating, then visiting farmers’ markets in the new area will become a great way to meet new friends in a new city. You’ll probably see some of your own neighbors there too, and you’re likely to have fascinating conversations with the local producers.

Ultimately, it’s the diversified group of people who attend farmers’ markets that will give you a real opportunity to meet and befriend some great people there.

Wouldn’t you love to get your hands on some real bargains and meet new people in the city at the same time? Of course that you would. Going to local garage sales will give you the perfect opportunity to get to meet the locals while having the perfect excuse – hunting for some forgotten treasures.

Just go to a few yard sales whenever you can spare the time, browse the item put up for sale and most importantly, be courageous enough to start casual conversations with the sale organizers. The thing is that you never know who you might meet and possibly befriend at such garage sales.

20. Become a non-profit/charity volunteer

Without a doubt, the noblest way to make friends in a new city is to volunteer at non-profit organizations or charitable organizations in the area. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, and it’s definitely one of the most rewarding and satisfying things a person can do in life.

There are many ways you can volunteer your time depending on your interests and beliefs. Pick a cause you’re passionate about – only then will you be able to make a difference through volunteer work.