Women’s groups in Westchester County — what is out there and how to find the right one

If you have searched “women’s groups near me” from Yonkers, White Plains, Scarsdale, or anywhere else in the county, you are not alone. It is one of the most common things our members tell us they googled before finding Club West.

The good news is there are options. The not-as-good news is that finding the right one takes some digging. Women’s groups, social clubs, networking organizations, and fitness communities are scattered across different platforms, different towns, and different formats. Some are online only. Some meet once a month. Some have been inactive since 2021 but still show up in search results like ghosts.

Here is a rundown of what exists across Westchester County, what each type is good for, and where the gaps are.

Facebook groups

There are a handful of women’s Facebook groups covering Westchester. Some are active. Some posted last in 2022. The active ones tend to be good for recommendations — restaurants, dentists, that kind of thing — but less good for actually meeting people in person. You can ask a question and get 40 responses, but nobody is organizing a dinner.

A few worth knowing about:

• Westchester Moms — large group, mostly focused on parenting but some general lifestyle posts
• Westchester County Women’s Network — mix of professional and personal content
• Women of Westchester — smaller, posts range from restaurant recs to local event announcements

The pattern with Facebook groups is the same almost everywhere: high volume of questions, low volume of actual meetups. If you are looking for information, Facebook groups work. If you are looking for friendships that go past the comments section, they are a starting point at best.

Meetup groups

Meetup.com has some women’s groups in Westchester, though the selection is thinner than what you would find in the city. Most are organized around a single activity — a hiking group, a dinner group, a book club, a running group.

The advantage is that you are showing up to an actual event and meeting people face to face. The disadvantage is fragmentation. If you want variety, you end up joining five or six different groups and managing five or six different calendars. And some groups post events inconsistently — a flurry in September, then nothing until March.

A few Meetup groups to look at:

• Westchester Women’s Hiking Group — organizes trail walks across the county, usually weekends
• Westchester Social Events for Women — dinners, happy hours, occasional day trips
• Book clubs — several exist on the platform, varying in activity level

Meetup works best when you already know what activity you want. If you are still figuring out what kind of social life you are looking for, it can feel like assembling furniture without the instructions.

Professional and networking organizations

There are women’s professional groups in Westchester — chambers of commerce chapters, industry-specific networking groups, and organizations focused on women in business. These are great if you are building your career or your business, but the vibe is professional, not personal. You might make a business contact. You probably will not make a friend you text on a Tuesday.

Some established organizations:

• Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) — based in White Plains, offers training, mentoring, and networking for women entrepreneurs
• Westchester Women’s Bar Association — for women in the legal profession
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Westchester — networking and advocacy for women business owners
• Women United (United Way of Westchester) — philanthropic focus with networking events
• Business Council of Westchester Women’s Leadership Council — leadership development and mentoring

If your goal is professional growth, these are strong options. If your goal is having someone to meet for wine on a Thursday, you are probably looking in the wrong place.

Moms’ groups

If you have kids, there are established moms’ groups across the county. MOPS chapters, library story time groups, school-connected parent organizations, town-specific Facebook groups just for local moms. These can be great for meeting other moms, but they are obviously limited to parents.

Some specific groups and resources:

• MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) — chapters in several Westchester towns, focused on mothers with young children
• Westchester County Moms Facebook groups — town-specific groups for Scarsdale, Rye, Larchmont, Pelham, and others
• Local library programs — the Westchester Library System runs programs across 38 libraries in the county, many with parent groups
• School PTA/PTO organizations — active parent communities attached to most public and private schools

A lot of women tell us the friendships they make through kids’ activities fade when the kids change schools or age out of the program. The social life is tied to the kids’ schedule, not yours. And if you do not have kids, or your kids are older, these groups are not built for you.

Religious and cultural organizations

Churches, synagogues, mosques, and cultural centers across Westchester have women’s groups. If you are part of a faith community, these are worth looking into. They tend to have strong retention because the community already has a shared foundation — you are not starting from scratch every time someone new shows up.

Some organizations with active women’s programming:

• Westchester Jewish Community Services — social programs, support groups, and community events
• YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester — fitness, wellness programs, community events, and advocacy
• Junior League of Central Westchester — volunteer-focused with a social component, women of all ages
• Local parish and synagogue sisterhoods — many run their own social calendars separate from general congregational events

The trade-off is that these groups serve a specific community. They can be welcoming to newcomers, but the social life runs through the larger organization. If you are not part of the congregation or the cultural community, you may feel like an outsider looking in.

Fitness and wellness communities

Gyms, yoga studios, and running groups create their own social ecosystems in Westchester. Places like Orangetheory, CrossFit boxes, local running clubs, and boutique studios often have a tight-knit regular crowd. If you go to the same 6 a.m. class three times a week, you will end up knowing people.

Some spots with strong community vibes:

• November Project Westchester — free outdoor workout group, very community-oriented
• Westchester Road Runners — running club with group runs and races
• Local CrossFit boxes — gyms in White Plains, Mamaroneck, and Tarrytown with active member communities
• Boutique studios — yoga, Pilates, and barre studios throughout the county

The friendships here tend to be real, but they take time. You need to be a regular. And if you stop going to the gym, the friendships often go with it.

Volunteer organizations

Volunteering is one of the quieter ways women in Westchester meet each other. You are working alongside people, which tends to build friendships faster than just sitting across a table. A few organizations with active volunteer bases:

• Volunteer New York! — the county’s main volunteer clearinghouse, with hundreds of opportunities
• Feeding Westchester — food bank with regular volunteer shifts
• Junior League of Central Westchester — community service projects with a social element
• Local animal shelters — SPCA of Westchester, Pets Alive, and others always need volunteers

Volunteering works well if you want to do something meaningful and meet people at the same time. The downside is that the schedule can be unpredictable, and many volunteer opportunities are one-off events rather than regular commitments.

What most women’s groups and social clubs in Westchester are missing

Most of the options above do one thing well. Facebook groups handle information. Meetup handles specific activities. Professional groups handle networking. Moms’ groups handle parenting-related socializing.

But there is a gap. There was not much for women who wanted a full social life in one place — regular events across different categories, a group chat that runs all day, people to grab dinner with on a Friday, and a community that does not require you to be a mom, a professional networker, or a member of a specific faith community to belong.

Club West

That is why Club West exists. Over a thousand women have joined since we launched in September 2025. We cover 20-plus towns across Westchester. Events run regularly — fitness, brunches, happy hours, seasonal parties, volunteer days, crafting nights, professional development discussions. The Discord runs all day, every day.

Membership is $10/month. You have to live in Westchester County. Apply here — it takes about two minutes.

If you want more detail on what we do, check out our guide to making friends in Westchester or see what is happening on our events page.

Browse all of our local guides at the Westies’ Guide to Westchester County. Or read more about what Club West is and how it works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best women’s group in Westchester County?

Depends what you need. Professional networking, look at WEDC or NAWBO Westchester. Social community with regular events and a daily group chat, that is Club West. Parent-focused community, try local MOPS chapters or town-specific Facebook groups.

Are there any free women’s groups in Westchester?

Facebook groups are free. Most Meetup groups are free, though some charge a small per-event fee. Library programs, Westchester Road Runners, and a lot of volunteer organizations cost nothing. Club West runs $10/month, which covers all events and the online community.

How do I find women’s groups near me in Westchester?

Search Facebook for your specific town plus “women’s group.” Check Meetup.com for activity-based options. Look at your local library’s event calendar. If you want something countywide with regular programming, Club West is worth a look.

Are there women’s groups for people who are not moms?

Fewer than you would expect, but they exist. Professional organizations, fitness communities, and Club West are all open to women regardless of parenting status. Club West was built for women 21 and up with no requirement around life stage.

How do I join a women’s social club in Westchester?

Most social clubs for women in Westchester have different processes. Some are open to anyone, some require an application. Club West has a short application process and costs $10 a month. You can apply at clubwest.co/sign-up and usually hear back within a few days.

What is the difference between a women’s club and a women’s networking group?

Networking groups are about professional connections. Career growth, business development, mentoring. A social club is about social life. Events, friendships, community. Some Club West members make professional connections too, but that is a byproduct.