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We moved and didn't know anyone - I mostly asked co-workers and then just driving around. I also checked out the local chamber of commerce site.

I never moved to a new city, but different borough in NYC. For me finding an online parent's forum helped me find great restaurants and shops we can visit. It also helped me connect with the neighborhood because I was able to find events they were holding and meet ups.

We found a few by driving past and stopping on a whim. But mostly, just from asking random people. Asked a new coworker for a dentist rec, then asked the dental hygienist for restaurant recs, then asked the server at the restaurant for the best parks nearby, and so on. Most people love to share their favorite places, you just need to ask!

Online parent groups (to then meet people IRL), google, city guides if it is a larger city, maybe yelp too? I just ask random people too, especially if I see that they have a product or a shopping bag from a particular store.

We have moved so many times over the last 6 years! My best advice is to find a neighborhood/parenting FB group or two (or 10). When we moved to Denver recently, I joined about a dozen different groups. I left most of them after I learned more about the vibe of the members, but I found a few that I like! One in particular is a neighborhood families page, and they do informal toddler play dates once a week--that's been a great way to meet other moms.

Going to parks, classes, etc where other moms/families hang out is helpful, too. I think it takes a good while to really find your place if you don't already know anyone (at least, it does for me because I'm pretty introverted).

I know how it is to not have the co-worker connection, since I stay at home and DH mostly works from home. It definitely makes things harder.

Good luck, mama! Where are you moving??