NeuroSparks Picnic at the Royal Botanic Gardens 🌿
Details
NeuroSparks Picnic in the Park (Flexible Arrive and leave anytime you feel)
SUNDAY 18th October 2026
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Cost: Free.
Join us for a relaxed afternoon with other neurodivergent adults! Chat, enjoy the gardens, play a game or simply unwind together. No pressure to participate.
Finding us: Follow the Google Maps link in our Meetup event listing. If you're having trouble locating us, copy these coordinates into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
📍 Exact Meeting Point: 37°49'43.6"S 144°58'46.7"E
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MRpjipkuwxz8naLh7?g_st=it
There are no compulsory icebreakers or structured activities (but will have some games, and you can definitely bring your own). Come on your own or with someone, drop in anytime between 1 and 4.30 pm and stay for however long suits you. Our organisers will help you settle in
Do I need to bring anything
No, you’re welcome to just bring yourself! If you can, food, snacks or water to share would be appreciated, but there’s no obligation. A picnic rug or small game is also welcome.
Getting there
Tram: Routes 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to Stop 19, Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Road.
Train: Anzac Station, served by the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, is another option.
Finding us: Use the Google Maps pin and attached map.
Comfort and facilities
Headphones, quiet time and breaks away from the group are welcome. The attached map shows nearby toilets, drinking water and The Terrace café. Bring any support you need to attend comfortable.
Meeting spot: If our spot is taken, we’ll relocate nearby and update this event’s description and comments on the day. Check those before heading over so you can find us easily.
Weather
We’ll update the listing if weather changes our plans. Please check before heading out.
🛡️ SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITY
If something feels unsafe, uncomfortable or just not right, or you notice a hazard, incident or injury, please let one of our organisers know as soon as you can. We want NeuroSparks to be a safe and welcoming space, but we can only address issues we're aware of.
Everyone is responsible for their own behaviour, belongings, personal decisions and individual support needs. In an emergency, call 000
We look forward to seeing you!
📸 Social media / photos: We may take photos and short videos to share NeuroSparks events and promote our community. Please let a volunteer know if you'd prefer not to be photographed or filmed.
❤️ Support NeuroSparks
Our events are free! Optional contributions help cover venue hire, materials and future activitie
Contribute via PayID
Any amount is appreciated, with absolutely no obligation.
🙌 Interested in volunteering
We’d love your help with events, promotion or behind-the-scenes activities! DM Nick (Admin) on Meetup and tell us how you’d like to help.