Find authentic, offline connections with other singles near you

We want to help you get off of dating apps and into real conversations.

They say it’s as simple as swiping but…

Singles Event in Loveland, Colorado

I’ve been using dating apps off and on for years with no success - but an infinite amount of frustration. I've been the person downloading and deleting them.

Trying to meet someone online can be an exhausting experience. Dating profiles make it easy to be diminished down to just a few qualities that don't even begin to scratch the depth of your personality, which only makes it harder to meet someone you’ll connect with!

I searched for other options, but I didn't feel there was anything that resonated with me and how I'd like to meet someone. After attending a few other singles events, I finally decided there had to be another way.

Chance Encounter was created to be a space where authentic connections are made, with every aspect of every event curated to help you meet whoever it is you’re looking for. Thank you for letting us be a part of your story.

did you know?

79% of college students and other Gen Zers say they are forgoing regular dating app usage and opting for in-person interactions instead.

We want to bypass the digital barrier and give people FUN, unique opportunities to meet in-person.

At Chance Encounter, we create events where you can have fun while meeting other singles in your area. Each event is built to help you forge connections without the stresses of online dating.

There are no membership fees, no contracts, and no hidden fees.

FAQs

  • Definitely! We offer "bring a friend" discounted tickets at most of our events.

  • This is always listed in the event FAQs on Eventbrite. Some events are open to everyone, and some events will be specifically tailored to straight or LGBTQ events.

  • We include an age recommendation to help increase your odds of finding a match. We host a variety of events with different age recommendations currently ranging anywhere from 21-55 (with plans to expand this range soon). Keep in mind, this is only a recommendation!

  • We love to hear your ideas!

    Fill out the form on our contact page.

Meet the Team

matchmaker and dating events host

Katherine Freed, CEO & Co-founder, Certified Matchmaker, IAP

Katherine moved to Colorado in 2018, and though she only planned to stay for one year, she couldn’t bring herself to leave. When she’s not working, Katherine spends most of her time reading fantasy books, going on adventures with friends, and playing with her dog. 

Katherine is a hopeless romantic and has never enjoyed online dating. She found herself downloading and deleting apps every few days, and other options for meeting local singles were extremely limited. Chance Encounter was born in the hopes of making dating a little easier and a lot more exciting for everyone looking to find their “person.” And who knows? She just might find her own chance encounter love story along the way.

local singles event host

Makayla burwitz, CMO & Co-founder

MaKayla moved to Colorado from Texas in 2020 and quickly fell in love with all the state has to offer. On the weekends you’ll catch her snowboarding, hiking with her dog Gamora, or playing board games at a local craft brewery. She and her husband, Hans, met back in college. Both student athletes who were introduced by friends, they share a chance encounter story of their very own.

MaKayla became instant friends with Katherine and wanted to help bring her vision of Chance Encounter to life. The two founders love trying new things together and now organizing adventures for others to enjoy!

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