For The Girls: The Rise Of Women’s Social Clubs In Singapore
Who run the world? Girls – and now there’s a club for every single one of us to gather and make new friends over wholesome activities.
Girls, rise up. We all know that making friends as an adult is harder than it should be – between work and everyone’s packed schedules, friendships seem to take a backseat in our lives. Let’s not even begin to talk about meeting new people, which can feel almost impossible.
Enter the new wave of clubs in Singapore, exclusively for the girls. Women are carving out intentional spaces to return to girlhood, with carefully curated group activities rooted in care and collective joy. Think evening runs, scrapbooking and junk journaling sessions, or even trips abroad, surrounded by fellow like-minded ladies.
For 22-year-old Janika van Soestbergen, it’s all about creating a space that’s genuine and welcoming to all – one that she felt she personally needed while navigating her early twenties. “Through activities like coffee dates, movement events and creative workshops, girls can try new things and meet like-minded people in a way that feels easy,” she says. “More than anything, I want it to feel like a space where girls can come as they are, without any pressure, and leave feeling a little more connected and less alone.”
So whether you’re a runner in search of your pack or a crafty girlie chasing inspiration, there’s a space waiting for you. Read ahead and you’ll be sure to find a girls social club worth joining.
GIRLS SOCIAL CLUBS IN SINGAPORE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS
1. Singapore Sosh
Founded by: Calista Battista, 26, creative entrepreneur. She started Singapore Sosh with her friend Nim in early 2025, but has been running it solo since the start of the year.
While sharing snippets of her life as an expat in Singapore online, Calista found herself fielding messages from women — many of them new to the city — looking to connect. Spotting the overlap between most of the women she’d met, she organised her first event for everyone to come together and it completely sold out. The rest simply followed naturally.
What to expect: At Singapore Sosh, it’s all about real connections rather than shallow networking. Their monthly calendar is always stacked: think a guided museum tour with drinks after, financial workshops, and all-levels pickleball games. They’re also kickstarting a brand new curated group trip series – aptly titled Out of Office by Sosh – with a three-night stay in Bali this June. The trip will be capped at ten women and chock-full of fun events: a welcome dinner, beach days and group activities, where attendees will hopefully make lifelong friends.
What makes it special: According to Calista, it’s anything but a typical networking event. Every iteration is intentionally capped at 20 to 30 women, creating space for real conversations. “By the end of the night, people are swapping Instagrams and making plans. That’s the whole point,” she shares.
How to join: Instagram
2. Everyday Girl Club
Founded by: Janika van Soestbergen, 22, third-year student at Nanyang Technological University.
Janika started the Everyday Girl Club in January 2026 after realising just how difficult it was to build meaningful friendships after high school. Having studied in international schools for most of her life, she found herself caught in a liminal space when she stayed in Singapore for university – she was often seen as too international in local circles, and vice versa.
“It’s the kind of space I know I would have needed too – a place where girls can come as they are, and feel less alone in their twenties.”
What to expect: A rotating calendar of thoughtfully curated events spanning wellness, movement and creativity – all designed to feel welcoming and approachable, even if you’re attending solo. Upcoming events range from outdoor pilates followed by a picnic, a session at wellness space Shelter, to monthly reflection dinners for girls to unwind and reflect together.
What makes it special: Rooted in Janika’s own search for belonging, the club’s events are meant to feel personal and approachable. For young women, part of the draw might also be its accessibility – in a city like Singapore, Janika says a lot of experiences can feel out of reach for many young women. She’s intentional about keeping events affordable, ensuring the space never feels too exclusive.
How to join: Instagram and Whatsapp
3. BB Craft Club
Founded by: Joie Tan, 31, singer-songwriter and content creator.
The idea for a crafts-focused gathering came about while Joie was livestreaming a few years ago – she recalls “gushing about journaling, scrapbooking, beading and all things crafty” with her audience. She suggested organising a meet-up to craft together, and the idea for BB Craft Club was planted. Their first event took place this past December.
“As an only child, I’ve always wanted to be in a space to just craft with people, kinda like parallel play. Now as young adults, we can do that and also split the cost of materials which can sometimes be expensive, or not make sense to purchase for just one craft project,” she explains.
What to expect: As you would expect, BB Craft Club’s events are all about… crafting. These aren’t just any ol’ crafty sessions though, as Joie aims to bring a more holistic lens to her events: think journaling as a tool for reflection, or punch card-making for habit-tracking. Each event also includes a sharing session where participants talk through their goals and motivations, where they often find unexpected points of connection in the process.
What makes it special: It’s an especially intimate affair at BB Craft Club, because Joie personally vets every participant to create the safest environment for all attendees. Don’t expect to just rock up and get crafting – not everyone gets accepted!
For Joie, crafting is almost just an entry point into finding a sense of community. “I think that female friendships are integral especially in our transition to adulthood. While some of us find it easy to find them, others might not have access to or are afraid to start or have anxiety around going to mixers alone,” she explains. “With crafting as the main focus, it takes away the stress of needing to relate or make friends, and the process becomes more organic. Plus, you will already share a love for crafting as a common interest!”
How to join: Instagram and Telegram
4. Happy Pace Club
Founded by: Sofie Chandra, 43, co-founder and director of boutique marketing and creative agency, Studio 155.
She founded Happy Pace Club in 2022 when she noticed a gap in the local running community for a truly safe and inclusive space for women. Its inception was inspired by her experience as a founding captain of Adidas’ With Women We Run movement, which pioneered safe spaces and allyship for women globally, as well as similar groups like Girls Run NYC.
What to expect: As its name suggests, a weekly run club whose sessions promise to be “happy, easy and inclusive”. For Sofie, Happy Pace Club aims to cultivate a safe space for women to get together and run, just as they are. Apart from their regular “Chit Chat Easy Runs”, the club also frequently hosts events in partnership with an array of brands and gyms.
Runs take place every Tuesday, departing from The Kallang.
What makes it special: It’s not about hitting any goals – unlike any other run club you might have heard of, there’s no pace groups or set distance with Happy Pace Club. Their core philosophy is to never leave anyone behind, so runs (typically 45 to 50 minutes long) start and end as a full group.
How to join: Instagram and Whatsapp