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Maryland Singles Events: Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, College Park and PG County

Speed dating and mixers in Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, College Park, and Prince George's County

Updated October 2026

Maryland singles events fit people who live in Montgomery or Prince George's County and would rather meet someone close to home than ride into the District on a weeknight. The current listings sit in Rockville Town Square, downtown Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, College Park, and Brentwood. Pick these nights when your ride home is your own car or a short Red or Green Line trip.

Start from OffApps home or browse live inventory on This Weekend and the mixer, speed dating, and activity format hubs. Bethesda has its own guide: Bethesda MD Singles Events. There is no dedicated Maryland area hub yet, so treat the event address as your source of truth. Dates, prices, and venues rotate. Verify the ticket page before you buy.

As of October 20, 2026, OffApps listed 10 upcoming Maryland singles events among 111 upcoming events across the DMV. Eight were outside Bethesda, in Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, College Park, and Brentwood in Prince George's County. That is a real calendar, just a much thinner one than DC or Arlington. Plan around specific dates, not the hope that something is on every night.

Why organizers book Montgomery and Prince George's County

For you, the case for a Maryland night is mostly logistics:

  • Close to home. A Rockville or Gaithersburg night is a shorter trip for people in Germantown, Potomac, North Bethesda, and Olney than a drive into DC after work.
  • Parking. Suburban garages and lots can be simpler than circling a DC block, but most listings do not say what parking costs, so check.
  • Red and Green Line access in a few spots. Rockville and Silver Spring have Red Line stations, and College Park has a Green Line station, which helps when a venue sits near one.
  • Weeknight and holiday slots. The current Maryland listings include Wednesday and Thursday evenings, a Halloween night party, and New Year and Valentine's season speed dating.

Think of Maryland as a logistics filter. A short drive does not promise a better room, and a quiet month in Rockville does not mean nobody hosts there.

Who this guide is for

  • People in Montgomery or Prince George's County who want a singles night without a trip into the District.
  • Singles in their 40s and 50s. Several current Maryland listings are banded 42-55 or 40s/50s.
  • Grad students and young professionals around College Park who want a speed dating night close by.
  • Anyone searching "Maryland singles events," "speed dating Maryland," "Rockville singles events," or "Silver Spring singles" who wants live OffApps links instead of an undated list of bars.

If you live in or near Bethesda or Chevy Chase, start with the Bethesda guide, then come back here for the rest of the county.

Formats you will see

Speed dating. Timed one-on-one rounds and matching after the event. In Maryland the current listings mix broad-age nights in College Park and Brentwood with age-banded sessions in Gaithersburg. Round mechanics: First Time Speed Dating in DC. Age context: Speed Dating in DC for Ages 40s and 50s, Best Speed Dating in DC for Ages 30s, and Best Speed Dating in DC for Ages 20s.

Singles mixers. Open mingling, sometimes with a host making introductions or structured intro rounds. Easier to bring a friend than speed dating. Format tradeoffs: Speed Dating vs Singles Mixers in DC.

Themed and holiday nights. A Halloween rooftop party in Silver Spring and New Year and Valentine's season speed dating in Gaithersburg are on the current calendar. Confirm what the ticket includes and any dress rules on the event page. Seasonal context: Fall Singles Events in DC.

Real upcoming examples (verify before you buy)

As of October 20, 2026, OffApps publicly listed these Maryland singles events outside Bethesda. Dates, displayed times, prices, and ticket links change. Open the live event page before you commit. Do not treat this as a standing calendar.

Rockville

  • Singles Mixer Ages 42-55 at Finnegan's Wake, Rockville at Finnegan's Wake Irish Pub, 100 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET. Weeknight mixer in Rockville Town Square, ages 42-55. OffApps displayed price $9.85-$17.85. Live page: singles-mixer-ages-42-55-at-finnegan-s-wake-rockville-eb1998914278416.

Gaithersburg

Silver Spring

College Park

  • Flirt & Fizz: Speed Dating for Singles in College Park (Oct 23) at 7356 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740. Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET. Ages 21+. The listing describes about ten three-minute dates with light refreshments. OffApps displayed price $27.50-$44.52. Live page: flirt-fizz-speed-dating-for-singles-in-college-park-oct-23-eb1989030519828.
  • College Park Mayhem Match Night at 7356 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740. Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET. Speed dating with three-minute dates; the listing says ages 25+. OffApps displayed price $24.79-$44.52. Live page: college-park-mayhem-match-night-eb91071051.

Prince George's County (Brentwood)

Bethesda, for comparison

Two current Bethesda listings: a 50+ mixer at The Barking Dog on Friday, October 23 (live page) and a late 20s/30s happy hour at ON St. Elmo on Thursday, November 12 (live page). More in the Bethesda guide, and date ideas nearby in Best 5 Bethesda Date Spots After a Singles Event.

Browse live filters when you want more than these pins:

If Maryland is empty the week you search, check Bethesda first, then citywide daytime options in Daytime Singles Events in DC. App-free overview: How to Meet Singles in DC Without Dating Apps.

Getting there and home

Most Maryland singles nights outside Bethesda are drive-first. Plan parking before you leave: confirm whether the venue uses a public garage, a shopping center lot, or street parking, and whether it validates. Do not assume parking is free unless the listing says so.

Metro helps at a few venues. Rockville Town Square and downtown Silver Spring both have Red Line stations nearby, and College Park has a Green Line station. Check the walking distance from the station to the exact address and the last-train time before you rely on Metro home. The Gaithersburg venue on Shady Grove Road and the Brentwood food hall are easier by car or rideshare.

If you plan to have a drink, price the ride home in the app before you go, or pick a start time that leaves room to drive after you stop drinking. Leave time for traffic too: a 6:30 PM start in Rockville or Gaithersburg overlaps evening rush on I-270 and the Beltway.

Maryland vs Bethesda, Northern Virginia, and DC

Pick the area you can leave without stress.

No area guarantees better matches, and OffApps does not publish match rates. What happens depends on who is in the room that night and how you show up.

What to check on the event page

Before you buy a Maryland ticket, confirm:

  1. Age band. Some Maryland nights are banded 42-55 or 40s/50s, while College Park and Brentwood nights are open to ages 21+ or 25+ depending on the listing. Pick the room that fits you.
  2. Ticket link and price. OffApps may show a flat price or a range. Verify the current price and tier on the ticket page.
  3. Exact venue and city. A College Park listing may give only a street address, so open the map pin before you go.
  4. Format. Speed dating, mixers, and holiday parties have different check-in flows and run times.
  5. Parking and exit plan. Garage, lot, validation, and how you get home if you have a drink.

FAQ

Are there speed dating events in Maryland near DC?

Yes. As of October 20, 2026, OffApps listed upcoming speed dating in College Park, Gaithersburg, and Brentwood in Prince George's County. Inventory changes weekly, so check the speed dating format hub for current dates.

Are there singles events in Montgomery County outside Bethesda?

Yes, on the current calendar. OffApps listed a 42-55 mixer in Rockville, a Halloween singles party in Silver Spring, and two speed dating nights in Gaithersburg as of October 20, 2026.

Are there Maryland singles events for people over 40?

Yes. The Rockville mixer is banded 42-55, the January Gaithersburg speed dating night is for 40s and 50s, and Bethesda had a 50+ mixer listed. See Speed Dating in DC for Ages 40s and 50s for what to expect.

Can I take Metro to singles events in Rockville or Silver Spring?

Often. Rockville and Silver Spring have Red Line stations close to their downtowns, and College Park has a Green Line station. Not every venue is a short walk from one, so check the exact address against the station map and the last-train time.

Why does OffApps show fewer events in Maryland than in DC?

Most of the 111 current listings sit in DC and Arlington, which are denser and have more organizers. That is a snapshot of the calendar as of October 20, 2026, not a permanent ranking. Re-check This Weekend and the format hubs each week.

Does OffApps publish match rates for Maryland events?

No. OffApps does not publish match rates, sell-through numbers, or survey rankings. Use format, age band, venue, and your exit plan to choose.

Next step

Browse This Weekend for live Maryland and citywide inventory, open the event page for age band, price, and the exact address, and compare Bethesda when the rest of Maryland is thin that week. When you want a Thursday or Friday shortlist in your inbox, join the OffApps email list from the capture form on this page.

This weekend's DC shortlist

Format, venue, and price in your inbox before you buy a ticket.