Events & Adventures

Events and Adventures talks about how you are going to end up being so much more active and you will meet people. The fact is that you can go to
and meet a ton of people for free. Events and Adventures charges a lot of money and then you have to also pay for each event you go to. Do yourself a favor. Go to
and click on whatever interests you. You will meet a lot of people who have similar interests to you.

This business actually operates under «Your Social Life» and all of these reviews are totally true. I signed up to get more info about this, against all my better judgment and my instinct not to participate in things like this — but I haven’t been single in over a decade, all of a sudden I find myself single, and figured it might be a good way to meet people.
I get a phone call from Florida after inputting my information online. i almost didn’t answer it. They mention NOTHING about this being a «membership» with a cost, dues, and event prices. They tell me that they «screen all their members, for my benefit» so I have to haul my ass all the way out to the end of the green line in Newton for an «interview». In my head I’m thinking, what could they possibly ask me in an interview?
To their credit, they are super friendly and seemingly understanding of different people’s needs for this type of service, over the phone.
I show up to the interview, some bleach blonde lady in her 50s with way too much eyeliner tries to snowball me into putting money down right then and there for this «service».
This place is a legitimate scam, I’m not sure how they are still in business, or how many people are actually part of this ridiculousness, despite the «hundreds of new members a month» that this lady insisted was a reality. I tried to keep a straight face and a polite air about me when she was explaining to me how their club works, but I wanted to get up and walk out the second she started talking about money, and asking how much money I came in with. The answer was none, nobody told me that this cost any money, therefore, no, I didn’t come prepared to put down thousands of dollars to go to a restaurant now and then with strangers.
Thousands of dollars, locked into a membership for a year minimum, MONTHLY DUES, and the cost of whatever event you are attending. What in the hell is the membership covering then? As I said, I tried to be polite during the interview, but they absolutely blindsided me. Obviously they don’t tell people that it costs money over the phone, or people just wouldn’t show up to the interview, where they try and sleaze their way into a sale on the spot. It was desperate, worse than a used car salesman, and completely insulting that they are trying to exploit people who are looking to meet others.
NO THANKS. zero stars. Don’t be fooled.

TOTAL SCAM!!! Don’t do it! Especially if you are in your 20’s or even 30’s. It’s targeted for the older adult. You pay $ 2000 and on top of that have to pay for every single event which is not cheap. Do yourself a favor and avoid this headache. I am pissed at myself for not reading all these reviews and signing up for the biggest rip off of my life! And once they have you reeled in they don’t give a crap because «you initialed» all the fees. They don’t even deserve a measely one star! UGHHHH So pissed.

So, I want to preface this review that it is not necessarily a reflection on any of the members I have come across while being a member of E&A, but rather how the ‘business’ side of how Events and Adventures is run. I have met some very solid people and even formed some really nice friendships. There are also some incredibly socially awkward and lonely people too though, so be warned!
The pricing is absolutely ridiculous. When I went to sign up, I was given a pitch that would have embarrassed a used car salesman. $ 2,000 for 18 months, a monthly membership fee and pay for most of the events! Also, the pricing for events themselves is a bit ridiculous ($ 20ish for a mixer where all you are getting is a somewhat decent appetizer buffet).
There were many times where I went to an event and saw a new member in their 20s and they totally got creeped out by the 50+yr old people hitting on them (can’t say I blame them). Needless to say that I never saw them again.
If you are in your 20s or early to mid 30s — SAVE YOUR MONEY! When you go to the interview in Newton, they will only tell you what they want you to hear because they only want your money.
If you are single and in your 40s+ (and you have the money to spend), then this club may be for you.

This has to be the biggest waste of money EVER. Anyone who joins simply doesn’t know any better. It is very expensive and doesn’t even provide what the terrific Meet ups (
) provide for free namely group activities at no cost except for the cost of the event. Here you are paying 100.00 a month or more simply to show up! and then the cost.
There is very little age segregation and even then it is 35 or up/​down – the meetup groups are 40+ or 50+ or 20s/​30s. Who wants to go to a toga party as a mature individual. The event leaders do simply nothing in terms of introductions – I’ve been to dinners where they chatted and ate as if they were one of the participants. great job for them – but meaningless for us. Everyone introduced themselves. Same at trivia contest etc. There are very few truly cultural events – it caters to a younger and somewhat less educated crowd, think Umass Lowell, not Harvard. They change the costs based on the person – so I’ve talked to different people all of whom paid something different. Some pay monthly dues in addition to the 1800 – 2000 join up fee !
Do yourself a real favor and check up the meet up groups –you could dozens of activities each day, all of your choosing– with the age group you prefer. I would love to see them out of business.

Ok. So obviously no one likes this company. I have set up a Facebook page from which we can organize events. No membership fees!

I was thinking of joining, and I am relieved that I came across these Unilocal reviews. I have enough friends, but I always end up doing what interest them. If I suggest an activity, I get no response or an excuse as to why they are not interested. Anyway, I have so many interest such as live music, bowling, wine tastings, movies, miniature gulf, and the list could go on. It would be nice if someone developed a free membership site where people all over Massachusetts could arrange there own meetings/​activities. I would, but I only have design, marketing, event planning experience, no programming. Anyway, just a thought.

Like everyone else said, total sleazeball place. Went in for an «interview» last night. Classless place, pushy and rude salespeople. The information they ask for up front is nothing short of appalling in this day and age — mailing address, birth date, income, employer? No way. And the cost is unreal.
Sure, I’ve been having little to no luck on dating sites, but for $ 2,000 (Two. Thousand. Dollars.) a year, plus per-​event costs? I can get heavier into the hobbies I already have. Thanks but no thanks, Newton-​office Nancy. Super rude.

Well, thanks for all the reviews posted here, now i don’t feel alone in this.
I am a 33 yr old engineer who decided to inquire about this program. The idea seemed great to me, especially to meet friends and explore new activities so i decided to go for what i thought would be the initial interview.
The lady who «interviewed» Me was member «director» (???) according to the card she provided and her name was kerry. All went ok until 2 things that showed complete unprofessional-​ism happened. I personally get turned off easily by lies and when people try to manipulate my thoughts!!!
1 when i told her i need time to think about such a commitment she all of a sudden showed me a different list of higher than the initial pricing that will go in effect on Monday. We are on Thurs now and they don’t take appt on Fridays. So basically i have no time other than NOW to decide and the money is at least 500 more. Very unprofessional and proof of a money-​hungry company. This list of pricing will not go on effect on mon, they just use it to pressure people or for the people they don’t want to join. First turn off.
2 when I asked her if i can respond by Sat, she replied that sat are usually full and it is impossible to book an appt for that day but she can still schedule something. And this is the confusing part, she said i can schedule u for sat but if u come in i don’t guarantee that i can take u. So i was like wait a min, if u schedule an appt how can u not guarantee, isn’t it that what people do to guarantee a time to meet with u. And this is the cheesy part when she kept saying this is what i am trying to explain to u (but u r not getting it, u idiot) u have to decide NOW. And that was it for me. Completely unclassy, unprofessional and totally idiotic. Any educated person would not accept to sell his product by undermining their buyers!
So how can i confine my money and my fun time to a program represented by someone like Kerry!!!
I still think the idea is great but i am totally turned off but her unprofessional-​ism, and when i read the reviews here i knew this is not for me. Too bad, i was really excited!

I have been with E&A for two years now as we are in the holidays season I am grateful I joined the E&A Boston Club. Being a Boston transplant and my family living out of town I am grateful for the friends I have made at Events & Adventures and the activates we do. It helps make a what could be a lonely holiday season better. Liz the Event Director planned the December calendar very well with the holidays and what I refer to as holiday orphans like me in mind. In her usual outstanding planning way we had Ice Skating on Christmas eve so there weren’t two days without activates which I appreciated. There was also a Hot Chocolate social the day after Christmas that was well attended. We also had an outstanding well planned holiday party. There is also a formal event for New Years Eve. If it wasn’t for Events & Adventures Boston, Liz and all my E&A friends this would have been a boring and lonely holiday season. Happy Holiday’s

I have been a member of Events & Adventures for more than two years now and it has provided me with great opportunities to enjoy the activities I like to do and meet singles in the New England area.
I initially joined the club to get out of the house as many of my friends either lived far away and/​or were married.
The club has certainly allowed me not only to get out off the couch, but also to do multiple events that I never would have been able to do on my own. These include activities like waterfall rappelling, swing dance lessons, and indoor skydiving.
The members are really nice and many go out of their way to ensure everyone is having a good time. I have met hundreds and hundreds of the members and it’s reassuring that there is a large group of people with similar interests and that have the same intentions to being a part of the club.
The best part of the club is the planning is already done for you! With events like pub crawls, kayaking, and mixers, all members have to do is show up. The Event Planner for Boston is exceptional and very receptive to new event ideas.
In response to some of the reviews on this site, the sales reps try to do their best to sell you the club’s services. Potential members should go into a face-​to-​face meeting with them knowing this. I will be honest that I did think about not signing up because of financial reasons. However, I am more than 100% glad that I did not cancel as the club has given me great memories and a group of people who I always have a fantastic time with. The club did also work with me so that I could afford them financially.
I have tried dating sites like eHarmony and
, but this club allows you to meet the actual person initially instead of their profile. The club encourages me to be more of myself also.
As I stated before, I initially joined for the activities, but I have stayed on for the people and would encourage anyone to join.

Awful. Huge Scam. They try to tell you how wonderful the club is and that try to make you feel like if you don’t join you’re just not good enough for the club. Wicked expensive. I went to a couple events to try it out… 60% girls 40% guys… yeah, right. More like 90% girls at most of the events. Don’t join if you’re a girl. Try
— it’s not a dating club, but is an awesome social club where you can meet some pretty cool people as you play sports or go skiing… and not feel like you’re fighting over the 1 or 2 kinda-​ok guys like you would with E&A. As someone else said, look at BBB reviews — all F’s across the board in every city but 1 that they operate in. Stay away.

I signed up for this because I thought participating in fun events, in a group a environment, would be a good way to meet someone. It seemed like a better alternative to meeting someone at a bar or through a dating service, which can be awkward.
I agree with the others who have said the first meeting is very high pressure. They don’t discuss the pricing on the phone, so you have to attend an in-​person meeting to get the information to decide if you want to join. They do ask you questions about your salary and try to get you to sign up on the spot, which I did. I will take accountability and say I did not ask enough questions… like what their cancellation policy is, etc.
I was excited at first and signed up for a few events right away. I was EXTREMELY disappointed. They told me I would probably never run into the same people because they have so many members and events. The same exact people were at the first 4 events I went to. Not only that, but there was basically no one my age at any of them (I was 25 at the time). It was mostly 40yr old women at each event (including 1 event that involved playing Wii at a bar). They also had to cancel 1 event because not enough people signed up for it. Despite my immediate dissatisfaction, I was going to continue to try a couple more, but then one of the event leaders started calling me. He had obtained my contact information off the list from the event and called to ask me out. I felt very uncomfortable with this and decided to not attend any more events.
After making this decision, I looked into the cancellation policy, which I believe is something like 24 hours. The timeframe basically doesn’t even allow you to attend 1 event to figure out if you like it or not, which seems ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS! I spent close to $ 2,000 on this, thinking it was going to be so much fun and that I was going to meet a bunch of great people. I feel like I was taken advantage of and that my money was wasted. The staff was extremely rude to me when I asked about a refund and when I asked to discuss it with a manager, they said one would call me back. I never received a call and got no where when I tried to follow up.
Needless to say, I do not recommend that anyone sign up for this. I also wish we could get a group of people together to take action against them. Also, I looked them up on the BBB website and they have had 52 complaints in the past 36 months (as of today, 1÷3÷11).

I had my preliminary call tonight from them. Linda, or Laura, said how great it was and when cost came up, she mentioned how she could not reveal pricing but that «many single mothers of 2 can afford it» What the hell does that mean? So are all single moms on welfare? I thougth that was odd. She said how great it was and how I needed to come in to chat.
I found reviews on another site and they were brutal. Then I read one that said to check the Better Business Bureau and its amazing how many complaints they have had.
Scam

I was an E&A member around the same time as Chris S., and I gotta say, his review is spot-​on. Their prices are steep and haven’t changed at all, based on Jen H.‘s review. Even if you get a discount and are able to negotiate the price down, you’re still looking at an initial cost that’s well north of $ 1000. Then they hit you with the $ 25 monthly fee, and «oh by the way, the events are pay-​as-​you-​go». I still signed up because my social life was at a standstill and I wasn’t yet aware of
(more on that later). There were a lot of fun events organized by E&A, and I made a lot of friends through the club, but I also experienced a lot of bad events: leaders who showed up late/​not at all/​with a significant other, no reservations or tickets for our group, etc. And I did complain to the E&A management about members who were obviously not single or were abusive to to other members, and I got the same line of bull as Jen H.: you’re still single as long as you’re not married.
If I were to review E&A strictly as a social club, as a way to outsource your social calendar, then they would get a solid 2 stars. However, E&A has been made completely pointless by
. This free website does everything E&A does, without the initial + monthly costs and no-​cancellation contract. In short, stay away from E&A. There are better, easier, and cheaper ways to organize your social life.

Wow, after reading Christopher S’s review, I’m glad I listened to my gut and didn’t go any further than meeting with this place.
I’d heard the radio commercials, I like doing outdoors stuff, and I’m always up for meeting new people… I’m single… so I thought I’d check this place out. I filled out the info online and got 3 calls from people. Finally, I returned their msgs and spoke with someone on the phone. She told me a little about the company, how long they’d been in business, how many ppl were in the Boston chapter, etc etc. She said she couldn’t talk about any pricing on the phone, that I had to come in and meet with them in person because they don’t accept all candidates. Fine. She also said that there were some 4^th of July specials going on, and I should try to get in before then. Fine. She also said that there were various payment plans and options and they have members from a wide range of financial backgrounds. Fine. Ok, you got me, I’ll go in for the face to face.
I drive to Newton, and enter the building. They’re in the lower level in a small suite. It’s 6pm and no one is there except for the sales rep and a receptionist. I fill out a quick sheet of paperwork, and then meet with the sales rep. She asks me why I’m looking into Events and Adventures, tells me a bit of the background, tells me about the members, etc etc. It was such a rehearsed script, she didn’t make it her own at all, and was just spitting out the info — obviously for like the thousandth time. She asks to see an I.D. and a credit card — to prove who I am. She gives me back the credit card and leaves with my I.D. to, apparently, run a security check through their Florida office to make sure there are no red flags. I check out fine, and she gives me back my I.D. — which she has made a copy of as well for her files. She asks me how much $ I have in the bank to see if I could afford the service and make sure I’m not someone who is in debt. I’m not.
Here comes the fun part. She pulls out a sheet of laminated paper that breaks down the memberships. 1 year, 2 years, Lifetime. The one year membership costs $ 1,795 + $ 25/​mo membership fees PLUS she said that most events are going to cost about $ 20 or more. She tells me this option is going to cost about $ 130/​month. Um. WRONG. Do the math… $ 1,795 /​12 = $ 150 + $ 25 monthly fee = $ 175 just to be able to access the calendar and find out where the events are… THEN you also have to pay TO GO TO the events. Seriously? So I’m waiting for her to tell me about the 4^th of July specials the woman on the phone mentioned. She hasn’t, so I bring it up. «What about the 4^th of July promotion I was told about on the phone?» She laughs and blames it on the person on the phone for mentioning it and her not knowing, and tells me it’s $ 200 off. Okay, now $ 1,595 + memb fees + event costs.
I ask her these questions, and get these answers:
Q: What if I end up needing to move before a year is up?
A: If you move where there is no E&A we will refund and prorate any remaining balance
Q: What if I meet someone and am no longer single?
A: So long as you’re not married, you’re still able to be a member
Q: So I could have a boyfriend, but so long as I’m not married I“m okay?
A: Yes
*Thinking in my head — so this «singles» club could be a «cheaters» club, gotcha*
Q: What if I join, participate for a month, and really don’t like it, can I cancel?
A: No. There are absolutely no cancellations unless you move away, or you get married.
Q: None? Even if I don’t like it? I’m signed up for the year?!
A: Yes.
Q: And is this monthly? Or do you have to pay in full?
A: In full
Q: Always?
A: Yes. People just put it on a credit card, if they want to pay that off monthly, they can
*Thought — okay, so these people could, in theory, be paying interest on a nearly $ 2,000 service. Right. Okay. No.
Q: And how long do I have to think about this, to get the 4^th of July promotion?
A: Today
Q: Today? I’m not the type of person that would pay that kind of money without thinking about it
A: Well, okay, then Thursday, before the 4^th of July.
Also, according to Christopher S, the events aren’t well run… which I can’t vouch for, but I’d be extremely frustrated if I paid that kind of money and was with an unorganized business. Age ranges she said were between 20 – 60 with most people in the 20−40s age group. Honestly, this just feels like a more selective meetup group, and I have a feeling it’d have the same type of people in attendance. Save your thousands of dollars, and just join some other social groups. Everyone in them may not be single, but, apparently everyone here might not be either… since «single» is a relative term and in this case just means not married! I’ll keep my $$, and you should too. Stay away from E&A!

I’ve been wanting to write this review for a long, long time!
My membership just expired and I never felt more free from the shackles of E&A. Avoid this social club at all costs! Just by inquiring about them by phone with open the door to harassing phone calls about their «selective club.» They’ll call you back and ask for you to come to their office located on Walnut Street. More than likely the office will be an empty waiting room with a few staff members around. Whoever you speak to on the phone will tell you they have only a few appointments free but that’s just so they can lure you into the office. If you happen to go to the appointment LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! They’ll try to get you with gimmicks, ask very personal and financial questions. The line I was fed was «many people who leave an appointment with us never come back.» I wish I was one of those people. But at the time I was on my own and all my friends were married. So, my social life was at a standstill. Once they show you the membership options your jaw hits the floor! Prices are unreasonably high a 1 year membership was at least $ 1,000.00 plus $ 300.00 deposit. Some of the people I met were able to negotiable the prices down but you end up still paying a ton. The worst part is that you do have the ability to leave the group but you have to decided within 3 DAYS of signing up! ! ! WTF?! Whoever you are with that day will strongly encourage you to sign up for any event the same day to try it out. I thought that was not a great way to make a choice if you wanted to stay. The event you really could be interested in may not be happening well past the 3 day deadline.
The radio ads make it sound like you can sign up to an event and just show up. WRONG! Most of the time you end up paying your own way and can sometimes be stuck in the company of people well over your age (in their 40’s and 50’s). There is very little variety in the events they schedule and you’ll often see the upcoming calendar will display a lot of repeat events. Remember FREE doesn’t mean FREE here. It’s really not worth is when you have to drive out of your way to get to these locations, pay your own way, find it’s a bust and go home unfulfilled. Within a month I found other members who said they felt they had signed their life away. Most were just counting down the day their membership would expire.
As far as fellow members go most of the people I met were nice but there are some sociably awkward individuals who have you running for the hills. Everyone is single (apparently) but if you’re in your mid-​twenties trying to meet someone I hope you like cougars! Expect more female members than male. Sure, that may be good but in my time with the group I probably only met about 4 girls my own age. And when the guys see a young woman walk into an event they all flock to her like a cold beer! I am proud to say I was never that creepy guy! A few times members had complained to the office other member’s rude and aggressive behavior but nothing was ever done about it. Way to make us feel safe!
E&A lacks organization and never uses their common sense. Many times we were waiting a couple hours outside restaurants for an scheduled event only to learn NO reservation was made to accommodate 15+ people. Another time at a berry picking event in Weston we arrived to the location finding there were no berries to pick! BUST! I was so upset because you would think that a big organization like this, taking all that cash would spend some times getting their shit together. After most/​all events someone will say «let’s go out for lunch/​dinner and drinks.» E&A was later known to stand for «EATING and ALCOHOL.»
Don’t waist your time! Steer clear! Save your money! Don’t make the mistake I did! If you do join try to cancel your membership and if you do end up staying hang onto ALL documents and e-​mails you get regarding your account information and billing. You don’t want them to pull a fast one on you.
SUCK IT! E&A! ! !