Pick a Date with Friends

Create a group session or join an existing one to find the perfect date together!

How to Use the Group Date Picker

The Group Date Picker is your collaborative scheduling tool for finding the perfect date when multiple people need to coordinate. Input all proposed dates, invite participants, and watch as the tool randomly selects the event date from available options. Eliminate endless email chains and scheduling debates with transparent, fair date selection that everyone accepts immediately.

Propose Multiple Possible Dates

Start by suggesting several potential dates for your group event. Create 3-5 date options that work for most participants—a weekend range, multiple weekday evenings, or dates spanning several weeks depending on your needs. Input all proposed dates into the Group Date Picker. Each date should be clearly labeled (e.g., "Saturday, March 15," "Wednesday, March 18," "Saturday, March 22").

Share the Date Picker with Your Group

Send a link or screenshot of the Group Date Picker to all participants in your group. Everyone can see the proposed dates and knows the selection will be random and fair. This transparency eliminates concerns that the organizer is manipulating the decision. Participants understand they're committing to accepting whatever date the wheel selects.

Spin to Randomly Select the Event Date

At an agreed time, click the spin button to initiate date selection. Watch as all proposed dates rotate around the wheel. Each date appears as a segment on the wheel, visible to everyone in your group. The spinning builds collective anticipation—everyone waits together to see which date gets selected for your event.

Celebrate Your Selected Date

The wheel stops on your randomly selected event date, displayed prominently with celebratory animation. This is now your official event date. Because the selection was random, fair, and transparent, everyone accepts it without argument or negotiation. The date is decided, and no one feels like their preference was overruled.

Coordinate Event Details and Send Confirmations

With the date officially selected, finalize remaining details: time, location, what to bring, transportation, and other logistics. Send calendar invitations with the confirmed date to all participants. Everyone is now committed to attending on the selected date, with no ambiguity about when the event happens.

Popular Use Cases for the Group Date Picker

Friend Group Gatherings: Friend groups coordinating dinner dates, game nights, or weekend hangouts use the picker to eliminate the "when should we do this?" debate that often prevents events from happening.
Family Event Planning: Families trying to coordinate reunions, holiday gatherings, or extended family celebrations use the picker to find dates that work for most people without endless compromising.
Wedding and Event Planning: Couples or event planners use the tool to select dates for ceremonies, receptions, or celebrations from a set of availability options that work for key dates.
Workplace and Team Gatherings: Managers coordinating team outings, company picnics, or department celebrations use the picker to decide dates fairly without office politics influencing the outcome.
Sports League Scheduling: League organizers use the Group Date Picker to randomly select event dates from proposed options, ensuring no team gets systematically better or worse dates.
Online Community Events: Discord communities, gaming groups, and online clubs use the picker to coordinate meetups, raids, or virtual events at specific times across different time zones.

Why Use Group Date Picker?

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Visual Calendar

See everyone's availability at a glance with an intuitive monthly calendar interface

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Fun Wheel Spinner

Turn scheduling into a game with a synchronized spinning wheel that everyone sees

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Real-Time Sync

Everyone sees updates instantly as participants select dates and mark ready

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No Account Needed

Just create a session and share the code. Simple, fast, and private

Perfect For

🏢 Team Offsites

Find dates that work for the whole team without endless email chains

👥 Friend Gatherings

Coordinate get-togethers without endless group text messages

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Events

Plan reunions and celebrations that everyone can attend

📚 Study Groups

Schedule sessions that fit everyone's busy academic schedule

Frequently Asked Questions About the Group Date Picker

What if someone can't attend on the selected date?

The Group Date Picker works best when all proposed dates are acceptable to most participants. However, circumstances change—people get sick, emergencies happen, or unexpected conflicts arise. If someone becomes unavailable after selection, coordinate with them directly. The Group Date Picker solves the "let's find a date everyone can make" problem, not inevitable conflicts.

How many dates can I add to the picker?

The Group Date Picker typically supports 3-10 proposed dates. Most groups find 4-5 date options sufficient. If you include too many options, the wheel becomes cluttered and selection becomes ambiguous. Stick to a reasonable number of truly viable dates that most participants can accommodate.

Can I include time in addition to just the date?

Yes, depending on your implementation. Most versions allow you to input dates as "Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 PM" or include both date and time in your date labels. This is essential if your time selection matters as much as the date selection—like avoiding morning times for night owls.

What if participants disagree about which dates they're available?

The Group Date Picker assumes you've already vetted all proposed dates and they're acceptable to participants. If people claim they can't make dates they previously accepted, that's a coordination issue outside the picker's scope. Use this tool after confirming rough availability, not before.

Can I view previous Group Date Picker results?

Most versions don't permanently store results unless you create an account. However, you can take screenshots of your selected date for reference and sharing. Some advanced implementations may allow you to save selections for future reference or event tracking.

Is the date selection truly random?

Absolutely. The Group Date Picker uses random selection algorithms to give each proposed date equal probability of being selected. Each date has an equal chance regardless of its position on the wheel or when it was proposed. The randomness is mathematically verifiable.

Can I use the Group Date Picker for multiple events with the same group?

Yes! You can run the picker multiple times for different events. Each selection is independent. If your friend group has monthly hangouts, you can use the Group Date Picker each month to select that month's event date. Participants get used to accepting the random decision method over time.