Thursday | Matchbox Party (40+) | The Collective | South Lake Union

Schedule

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 03:00 am to 06:00 am

UTC-08:00

Location

The Collective Seattle | Seattle, WA

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A more intentional way to meet people in real life. No swiping required.
Join us at The Collective in South Lake Union on Thursday, January 22 for a thoughtfully curated singles night for people 40 and over who want to meet new people in a relaxed, intentional setting.
Expect good conversation, easy mingling, and an atmosphere that makes meeting others feel natural. Early in the night, you’ll answer a quick questionnaire on your phone. Matchbox works quietly in the background, looking for shared values and compatibility, then later helps surface a potential match in the room. No awkward pairings. No forced moments.
Grab a drink if you’d like, come open minded, and enjoy the night!
Designed with a 40+ crowd in mind, and welcoming guests in their mid to late thirties if it feels right.
How It Works

- Arrive and complete a short matchmaking questionnaire created by Matchbox and curated by your host

- Spend the evening meeting people and enjoying the space before any matches are revealed

- Later in the night, you will receive clues followed by your match reveal


Who It’s For
This event is for singles primarily 40 and over who are curious, social, and interested in real connection. Guests in their mid to late thirties are welcome if the fit feels right.
This is not speed dating and it is not a loud mixer. It is designed for people who enjoy good conversation, good energy, and meeting people in a thoughtful way.
What to Expect

- A friendly, social atmosphere with plenty of time to talk and connect
- Intentional matching focused on shared values and compatibility

- A room full of singles who actually showed up ready to meet people
- If your match is not love at first sight, that is totally fine. Enjoy the night, keep mingling, and see where the conversations take you.
Event Structure
This event runs on a set schedule. Please arrive on time.

7:00 PM Doors open and check in begins

8:00 PM Doors close and matching begins

Later in the evening Clues are released

Match reveal Matches are shared

10:00 PM Event wraps up
FAQ
What if matches are uneven
We aim for balanced attendance, but if pairings are uneven, some matches may be platonic. Anyone without a romantic match will receive a free ticket to a future Matchbox event valid for 60 days.
IMPORTANT INFO 
⏰ Arrival window is 7:00 to 8:00 PM
📝 Quiz closes at 8:30 PM 
🪪 Physical ID required 
🚫 No refunds 
💖 Lots of guests arrive solo and always leave with new connections

🥰 Many attendees (40%) come by themselves, so even if you’re the only single in your friendship group, don’t hesitate to join us solo. You’ll find yourself in great company.
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The Collective Seattle, The Collective Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States

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