Food makes an especially good gift, as your neighbor will have to bring back the dish or platter when they have finished your treat. This will give you another chance to meet and make friends!

Community clubs can usually be found through postings at community centers or online through a general Internet search.

Cooking class Dance class Karate class Computer class

Chess Juggling Magic Painting Poi Ultimate Frisbee

Bring a backpack with a ball and frisbee of your own so that you can start a game of your own if you need to.

Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican day of the dead (Oct. 31). Tanabata (七夕), the Japanese star festival (July/August). [5] X Research source Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights (Oct. /Nov. ). [6] X Research source

Write down or put events into your cell phone calendar so you don’t forget and have something to look forward to. Invite along any new potential friends to come with you to these events, like your classmates, coworkers, or neighbors.

Nextdoor Meetup

Community cleanups The Humane Society Soup kitchens Youth programs, like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

It’s normal to be nervous when new somewhere. Everything is OK. There’s nothing wrong with being new to a place. People move other places all the time and are just fine. I can make new friends, too![12] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source

“Hi, I’m Tony, what brings you to this party?” “Hi, I’m Sarah, how do you know the host of the party?” “Good to meet you, Tom. I’m Sam and I just moved from New York. The host is my next door neighbor - how do you know him?"[13] X Research source

You might also talk about differences between where you are now and where you used to live, like differences in climate or geography. [14] X Research source

Always try to show interest, even if your acquaintance is on a topic you’re indifferent about. Asking questions and showing interest can help build a friendship quickly. Keep eye contact while talking and use the other person’s name to improve your connection and help you remember the new name. [16] X Research source [17] X Research source