We play too much... on PURPOSE!

Let’s Get Social Raleigh (LGSR) is a grassroots, wellness-forward organization using play and nature-based community programs to tackle the public health crisis of loneliness, burnout, and chronic stress, key drivers of depression and suicide.

Our experiences create joy-centered spaces that improve mental well-being, rebuild social connection, and foster healthier, more resilient communities.

This is more than self-care, it’s community care. With your support, we can build a future where adult loneliness and suicide are no longer silent crises.

Come outside, connect, and play with us!

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We’re More Than Social. We’re

SOULFUL!

Our kid-free experiences are intentional opportunities to disrupt the work-home-sleep-repeat cycle and strengthen the fabric of Raleigh. Through play, nature, and community, we create safe, joy-centered spaces where adults can press pause on adulting, feel seen and valued, and reconnect with their inner child and each other.

Our Major Programs:

Adult Recess – High-energy, playful gatherings that reconnect adults with the joy of play and nature.
House Party – Trivia, karaoke, and themed events designed to spark laughter and connection.
Hike & Chill – Mindful outdoor experiences that restore balance and mental clarity.
Let’s Talk About It – Guided conversations tackling stress, burnout, trauma, and mental health.
Adult Recess Festival – Multi-day celebrations of play, community, and wellness.

Every gathering is thoughtfully crafted to nourish the heart, mind, and soul. The impact extends beyond the individual: our experiences foster more engaged neighbors, energized employees, and a resilient, vibrant community where people thrive personally and collectively.

Whether you come to play, reset, or reconnect, you’ll enter a community where you are seen, valued, and embraced exactly as you are.

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Real Words From Real People

Michele created Let's Get Social Raleigh because she believes no one should have to heal alone.

She knows that everyone is fighting their own battles, and no matter how strong we are, we all need community. Michele often says, “Most of the ills that plague us as individuals and as a community can be healed if we build more bridges than walls.” For her, play, nature, and authentic connections are those bridges.

A retired Marine with 20 years of service, two combat deployments, and diagnoses of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, Michele found healing in unexpected places: nature offered calm, play brought back laughter, and authentic community gave her the freedom to live in her truth and vulnerability.

She wanted others to tap into their own healing journey—and that’s how Let’s Get Social Raleigh evolved into the grassroots organization it is today.

From Michele Paul, Founder & Wellness Advocate