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🌟EuroMeet: Connecting with International Friends in Brussels Every Friday🍻🎉
✨ **Meet new people in Brussels** **in a friendly, relaxed and international atmosphere.** The ambience is relatively quiet, calm and sober for easy-going casual conversation, with no chaos and loud party music in the background!
🍻 Large selection of drinks and food available
🌍 Internationals, expats & locals welcome
👨👩👧👧 Over 10,000 members overall in our Brussels community! The event was also covered in a recent article from Brussels Times: [https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network)
😀 Our events usually attract **30–40 attendees**, with an age average of around 35 years old and good gender balance (the event announcement is relayed across multiple social media, not just on this page)
💪 Organized weekly since early 2025
🩷 **Safe, respectful environment, and zero tolerance for any harassment!** The organizer is always present all evening in case of problems. You can also leave any anonymous feedback about the event here under this form: [https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form](https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form)
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Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:30** **and until at least 23h** **at** **the** **“Quartier Leopold”** **brasserie**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, food, spontaneous conversations, and great vibes**! 💛
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📍 **Location**: “Quartier Leopold” brasserie, Pl. du Luxembourg 9, 1050 Ixelles
📌 **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8) (don't worry if you see the bar marked as "closed" on Google Maps for the Friday nights, they will always be open for us!)
**🌐 Website of the venue**: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en)
📸 **Pictures gallery from previous events:** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing)
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✨ **Why you’ll love it**:
✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups!
✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables
✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card!
✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available**—the square in front of the bar is quite pedestrian-friendly, and we have a private large room reserved entirely for the Meetup participants at the back of the bar!
✅ Possibility to have **dinner at the brasserie** during the meetup (until 22h), thanks to its comprehensive selection of dishes available in the menu: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0)
✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center.
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💬 **Stay connected with our Community**:
▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival:[ ](https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/)[https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/)
▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
▶️ We are also active on **Telegram**: [https://t.me/euromeet_meetup](https://t.me/euromeet_meetup "https://t.me/euromeet_meetup")
▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels:[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet)
▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/)
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Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀
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📧 Got questions? Reach out to the **organizer**: **[gabriele.mogni@gmail.com](mailto:gabriele.mogni@gmail.com)**
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👉 Please **RSVP on Meetup** if you would like to attend our next event, so that we can plan accordingly.
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Wanted: Meetup Event Hosts
(If you are interested in hosting, we would love to hear from you. Please write a quick message to Dan at +44 7715705005 and let's chat.
Are you someone who is local (or a westerner who has lived in the city for a while, understand the local culture and speak the local language) and are confident when meeting new people of different backgrounds and cultures?
We’re looking for a lively friendly host to manage some of our weekly Fastfriends meetups in your city.
As a host, your role would be to:
✨ Welcome members and make them feel comfortable
✨ Encourage conversations and help people connect
\- direct and manage our fastfriending socialising format
✨ Keep the energy positive and the fast friending event flowing smoothly
\- manage the event relationship with the venue
What is in it for you?
\- this is a volunteer role but we give you an expense allowance to cover some of your expenses\.
\- you get exposure to the local and international community and can make a positive contribution
\- you get experience with meeting new people\,running social events and managing groups\.
We would love to hear from you. Please write a quick message to Dan at +44 7715705005 and let's chat.
Wanted: Meetup Event Hosts
Are you someone who is local (or a westerner who has lived in the city for a while, understand the local culture and speak the local language) and are confident when meeting new people of different backgrounds and cultures?
We’re looking for a lively friendly host to manage some of our weekly Fastfriends meetups in your city.
As a host, your role would be to:
✨ Welcome members and make them feel comfortable
✨ Encourage conversations and help people connect
\- direct and manage our fastfriending socialising format
✨ Keep the energy positive and the fast friending event flowing smoothly
\- manage the event relationship with the venue
What is in it for you?
\- this is a volunteer role but we give you an expense allowance to cover some of your expenses\.
\- you get exposure to the local and international community and can make a positive contribution
\- you get experience with meeting new people\,running social events and managing groups\.
We would love to hear from you. Please write a quick message to Dan at +44 7715705005 and let's chat.
Bright Brussels: Magical Light Walk & Night Market ✨
Let’s chase away the winter blues and explore Brussels at its most luminous! We’re heading to the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Bright Festival. The city will be transformed by over 20 massive light installations, immersive projections, and interactive art.
We will follow a curated route through the Royal Quarter and European Quarter, stopping to admire the highlights including the light shows at the Mont des Arts and the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula.
Highlights of the Night:
* The Light Trail: 20+ never-before-seen works by international artists.
* Bright Food: For the first time ever, a "Culinary Village" featuring local Brussels chefs and producers. We'll stop here for a bite or a warm drink! 🍲🍷
* Bright Market: A 300m² night market dedicated to vintage and refurbished lighting (perfect for those who love unique design).
* Atmosphere: It’s a 10th-anniversary celebration, so expect the city to feel more vibrant than ever.
Itinerary
* 19:00 – 19:15: Meet and greet at Royal Park.
* 19:15 – 20:30: Walking the main light trail through the Royal Quarter to Mont des Arts.
* 20:30 – 21:15: Break at the Culinary Village for street food and drinks.
* 21:15 – 22:30: Final loop through the European Quarter and the Night Market.
* 22:30+: Optional social drinks at a nearby pub for those who want to stay late!
Practical Info
* Cost: The festival is completely free! (Bring cash/card for food and drinks).
* Weather: This is an outdoor walking event. Please wear warm layers and comfortable shoes.
* Route Length: Roughly 3–4 km at a leisurely photo-taking pace.
RSVP: Please keep your status updated so we know how many people to wait for at the start!
See you under the lights! 💡✨
Meet and make new friends in Brussels.
Making new friends in a new city doesn’t need to be a struggle at all.
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Saturday Morning Coffee, 10:00 @Château Modern
Hi everyone,
This coffee morning event is @ **Château Moderne**, on Saturday, is 14 February 2025, from 10:00 - 13:00.
**Château Moderne is changing its name to Radio Moderne!**
1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there.
2. When you enter the place, you will see a long table that is set up for the event.
3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join!
4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join!
5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
**As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!**
https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
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**THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:**
* I post the event on Saturday/Sunday for the following Saturday.
* I send out a reminder as an email or a comment on the event page on Thursday/Friday.
* There is sometimes a waiting list.
* **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday.
* **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.**
**IMPORTANT:**
* When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often.
* If you have any questions then, message me.
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**A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
*In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.*
*Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.*
*I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.*
*In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.*
**THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY!**
**LOCATION:**
Château Moderne
Mont des Arts 1
1000 Bruxelles
🎧 Music Lovers Listening Session - Valentine's Day 📆 Sat 14 FEB 8PM - 11PM
🎧 Music Lovers Listening Session - Special Valentine's Day
🏡 @romeo.bar.brussels
📆 Sat 17 JAN 8PM - 11PM
🎺 Soul, Jazz, R&B tunes. Selection curated by Dusty Fingers & surprise guest DJ Romeo Bar Brussels will host
• a groovy listening session featuring Soul, Jazz, and R&B music played exclusively on vinyl records.
• dedicated session for vinyl enthusiasts focused on deep grooves and soulful rhythms in a 70s-inspired setting.[Romeo Bar](https://mix.brussels/romeo/)
**Free entrance** \- Please register\, we will soon be offering certain benefits to pleasant people\. \(mention if you change lind & will not come please\)
Bright Brussels Festival 2026
Bright Brussels Festival ✨ est de retour du 12 au 15 février 2026 pour sublimer la capitale européenne au creux de l’hiver.
Au programme, un parcours féérique à travers le centre historique de Bruxelles magnifié par près d’une vingtaine d’installations artistiques originales venues d’ici et d’ailleurs.
Pour sa dixième édition, le festival s’offre une programmation culinaire 🍽️ avec le Bright Brussels Food.
💡https://www.visit.brussels/fr/visiteurs/agenda/bright-festival
Bright Brussels Festival ✨ returns from 12 to 15 February 2026 to once again transform the European capital in the depths of winter.
The programme includes a magical journey through the historic centre of Brussels, enhanced by nearly twenty original art installations from Belgium and abroad.
For its tenth edition, the festival will feature a culinary programme 🍽️ with Bright Brussels Food.
💡https://www.visit.brussels/en/visitors/agenda/bright-festival
De volgende editie van het Bright Brussels Festival ✨ vindt plaats van 12 tot en met 15 februari 2026.
Dan zal de Europese hoofdstad vier winteravonden lang schitteren dankzij een betoverend lichtparcours. De route loopt door het historische centrum van Brussel en wordt opgeluisterd door een twintigtal originele artistieke installaties uit binnen- en buitenland.
Speciaal voor de tiende editie van het festival is er dit jaar ook een culinair programma 🍽️ met de naam Bright Brussels Food.
💡https://www.visit.brussels/nl/bezoekers/agenda/bright-festival
Make your beaded jewel- winter collection
Come to our beaded jewel making workshop and prepare a jewellery one! :)
Materials: fishing wire, different beads, faux leather, finishes and chains
Method: we are going to prepare pieces of winter collections. Feel free to select the piece you would like to prepare from the webshop: https://www.tulipanedesign.eu/
Number of participants: maximum 7 persons
Place : in our cosy atelier (1 Rue Pierre Theunis, sonette 81, 1030 Schaerbeek). Please note: we have a cat in the atelier.
Registration: Click attend or email to tulipanedesign@gmail.com until 6 Feb 17h
More info via phone: 0484329477
Price: 25 € TTC per person that includes the material, snacks and vouchers
About the moderator
Edit, founder of Tulipane Design.
‘Raised in the Hungarian countryside, I learned sewing, crochet and traditional bead weaving. Jewellery being my main interest, I especially liked bead weaving. This passion has always been with me.
Since I have been living in Belgium, the African style fascinates me as much as the Hungarian folk style.
With my work, which manifests itself under the brand name Tulipane Design, I would like to offer a delicate mixture of Eastern Europe and Africa.
The designs are created and woven bead by bead. It is a work of patience and a kind of meditation: the beads take time to be woven.
Through my childhood trauma with an abusive father, I realised that creating is a crucial activity to find my balance and well-being and I think I am not alone with this. That's why my goal is not only to share my creations with other women but also to contribute to a social impact. Tulipane Design contributes with 1€/jewel sold to the Domestic Violence Centre in Belgium.’
More information about Tulipane Design:
Instagram or Facebook @tulipanedesign or at https://www.tulipanedesign.eu/
Singles Apero night
Want to meet new people and mingle in a cosy environment?
Come along to our singles apero night this Saturday 14th of February at 7pm.
For more details please below link:
Full Circle - SOCIAL & WELLBEING events https://share.google/qs8gyMsIflGY9MnWq
Sunday Pool Evening + Language Exchange +Pizza
A relaxed pool night and language exchange for curious, open-minded people in Brussels. Pool, drinks, and real conversation without the fake networking vibe.
This is **not** a tournament and not a “watch one guy run the table” event. We rotate games, mix people, and keep it social.
Use our whatsapp Chat also to RSVP and updates!
https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2hTxZ4TT3hHICiihX1Efy
### **What to expect**
* Casual pool
* Rotations so everyone plays
* **Language exchange**: EN/FR/NL/ES/IT (and whatever else shows up)
Switch languages anytime, no pressure
### **Food**
The venue is right next to **Dea’s Pizza**. During the night, feel free to grab a takeaway pizza and **eat it at Taverne Magnolia**.
### **Cost**
* Everyone pays their own drinks and table time
* If we share tables, we split costs fairly (1 game 1 Euro)
### **Safety and respect policy (non-negotiable)**
We’ve had reports of creeps at other Brussels meetups bothering women. That does not happen at our events.
* The host will actively keep an eye on the vibe, especially **women’s comfort and safety**
* **No harassment, no sexual comments, no persistent flirting after a “no,” no invasive questions, no following people around**
* If someone feels unsafe or uncomfortable, go to the host directly. The host will intervene.
### **Meet point**
Meet inside near the pool tables at **Taverne Magnolia**. If you’re late, post in the event chat so rotations don’t start without you.
MONT DES ARTS PARTY ✩ Catch Me I M single 💘 VALENTINE’S PARTY • 14/02
**MONT DES ARTS PARTY ✩ Catch Me I M single 💘 VALENTINE’S PARTY • at Plein Publiek Bxl • SAT 14/02 ✩**
💘 VALENTINE’S DAY 2026 – BRUSSELS’ HOTTEST PARTY 💘
Les Belges Jeunesses 🇧🇪 x Plein Publiek Bxl
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\>\>\> ✩ Catch Me I M single • Mont des Arts PARTY ✩
\>\>\> PRIORITY PASS : SKIP THE LINE / VENTE FLASH https://pleinpubliek\.stager\.co/shop/brussels/events/111602117
\>\>\> FACEBOOK / https://fb\.me/e/9RTPcXShp
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Single, taken or just here to dance?
This Valentine’s Day, love meets nightlife at the biggest festive event in Brussels!
📍 Mont des Arts
🔥 Les Belges Jeunesses x Plein Publiek BXL
An iconic venue, an insane vibe, a top line-up until sunrise at the Palais de la Dynastie.
Come with your crew, your crush… or alone — you might not leave that way 😉
Love is optional.
Dancing is mandatory.
💥 Mont des Arts Party – Valentine’s Edition 2026
Come Dance – Mingle With Hundreds - Join us - Bring Friends- Dress to Impress- Arrive Early- Spread The Word – Invite Friends-Everyone is Welcome
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Info’s
→ Saturday 14th of February 2026 de 23h00 à 4h00
→ Pleine Publiek, Mont des Arts, 1000 Bruxelles & Winter Terrace
→ Easy access by public transport, bike!
→ Management reserves the right of admission
→ Minimum age: 21+
Line Up : G-Froy & Madstone > BACK TO 2000's - 2010's -2020's
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LET’S PARTY 💃🕺
Plein Publiek BXL \~ Palais de la Dynastie
Mont des Arts (Kunstberg) 5, 1000 Brussels Arts (Kunstberg) 5, 1000 Brussels
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Sunday Board Games at Land-Grant Brewing
We'll play board games at the [Land-Grant Brewing Company](https://landgrantbrewing.com/). They have multiple [food trucks](https://landgrantbrewing.com/food/) on Sundays. Ray Ray's also has coffee, and the brewery has free water (and Jeni's ice cream).
You can come late or leave early. Please just sign up so I know to expect you.
**Notes on Parking**
* You'll (probably) have to park on the street, but street parking is free on Sundays.
* There are [parking garages](https://landgrantbrewing.com/parking/) a little farther away if you want. These are obviously not free, though.
* There is a [lot next door](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'26.0%22N+83%C2%B000'40.9%22W/@39.957211,-83.0119921,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m12!1m7!3m6!1s0x88388f3efd89238b:0xc139207386232411!2sLand-Grant+Brewing+Company!8m2!3d39.9577613!4d-83.011426!16s%2Fg%2F1pzt7t9df!3m3!8m2!3d39.957211!4d-83.011347?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D) to the brewery that you're allowed to park in, but it is not free. I've never parked there, so I don't know anything about rates. (I'm told though that if you eat at Milo's Deli next door to this lot that Milo's will stamp your parking so it's free.)
* You're going to see odd signs on [Lucas St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'26.1%22N+83%C2%B000'40.3%22W/@39.957256,-83.0124134,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zMznCsDU3JzI4LjgiTiA4M8KwMDAnNDEuNSJX!8m2!3d39.957993!4d-83.011536!3m3!8m2!3d39.957256!4d-83.011197?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D) (saying it's a "private street") that will lead you to believe you're not allowed to park there, but you actually are.
* Columbus parking cops literally do not work on Sundays. This means that, even if you're driving a non-EV, you can park in the EV spots near the brewery.
**Games**
I do bring many games, but please bring some of your own as well.
Rhino Barn Tour @ The Wilds
**Summary**
For this event, we will do the [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at [The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/), a ten-thousand acre conservation center in Muskingum County. It is the largest such center in North America and one of the largest in the entire world.
During this tour, we'll visit The Wilds' rhino herd in their state-of-the-art heated barns and learn how The Wilds' animal management team takes care of one of the largest herds of rhinos outside of Africa and Asia.
**The date and time of this tour**
We will be doing the 1:00 p.m. [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) on Saturday, February 28. The tour is scheduled to last 90 minutes.
**What you need to do to attend**
Signing up here on Meetup will not get you into The Wilds for the tour. You must go out to The Wilds' [website](https://www.thewilds.org/) and [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour).
Please [purchase your ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour), then sign up here on Meetup so I know how many to expect.
**Attendance cap**
There are only eight total slots/tickets available for this tour. As I obviously have already bought one of the tickets, that leaves seven spaces for everyone else.
If you are interested in this event, I urge you to [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at The Wilds' website as soon as possible. Since their website is obviously public, nothing prevents other people having nothing to do with *GOhio!* from buying their own tickets, thereby potentially taking an available slot away from you.
**Additional notes on attendance**
I have now run several events at The Wilds. While the location of The Wilds and the pricing of the tickets generally leads to small turnouts, the people who have gone have all enjoyed it and were glad they went.
If you've never been to The Wilds and you like zoos or animals at all, you are likely to find any tour at The Wilds to be a rewarding experience.
**Tickets and pricing**
[Tickets](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) for this tour are $95, or $76 if you're a Wilds' member. I've posted screen shots, below, to help you be sure you're buying tickets for the correct event.
Wilds' memberships pay for themselves if you go to The Wilds at least twice a year, and [Columbus Zoo members](https://www.columbuszoo.org/membership) get a discount on memberships to The Wilds. I will always run at least two events a year at The Wilds.
Tickets for all Wilds' tours must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the actual tour.
**Cancellations and refunds**
Per The Wilds' [Cancellation Policy](https://www.thewilds.org/policies): *In order to be eligible for refund and accrue no rescheduling fees, cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of reservation. Cancellations made within 14 days of reservation will not receive a refund.*
You may [contact The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/contact) at (740) 638-5030 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or you can email them at information@thewilds.org.
**Waiver of liability**
After you purchase your ticket, you will likely be asked to fill out a waiver of liability. This is a very short document and should take you no more than two minutes to complete.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet at The Wilds, whose actual address is [14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732](https://www.google.com/maps/place/14000+International+Rd,+Cumberland,+OH+43732/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837dae07a595557:0xa1ceca93325a8bd1?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Please try to be there by 12:30 p.m. For most Wilds' tours, a shuttle bus will take you to the actual spot of the tour. So think of this as though you're going to the airport to catch a flight. It helps to be on time.
The Wilds generally asks that people arrive at least thirty minutes because the scheduled start time of their tour.
**GPS / Getting to The Wilds**
The Wilds is in a very rural area, but I've never had a problem getting there with my GPS (I have Verizon). I've also uploaded a JPG map, below, of Muskingum County.
Sometimes, though, it's hard to get a signal when you're at The Wilds and getting ready to leave. So you might want to consider downloading an offline map in Google Maps. Your cell phone should pick up a signal, however, within a few minutes after you leave.
The Wilds' Visitor Center does have free Wi-Fi.
**Carpooling?**
If you want to carpool, I recommend discussing this in the comments, below, to this event. While I don't myself carpool, I will do what I can to help you arrange something if I can.
**The weather**
Dress for the weather. Just because the barn is heated doesn't mean it will be warm. And wear closed-toed shoes.
Wilds' tours typically run no matter what the weather is.
**After the tour**
Once we're done with the rhinos, we'll head over to the very highly rated [Y-Bridge Brewing Company](https://ybridgebrewing.com/). The brewery is about thirty minutes from The Wilds, and it will be on the way back to Columbus for most, if not all, of us. The brewery's actual address is [1417 Linden Ave Ste D, Zanesville, OH 43701](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1417+Linden+Ave+d,+Zanesville,+OH+43701/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837edd6cc50824f:0xe3a0af1ccb2aefbf?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Y-Bridge Brewing does not serve food; however, they have several [food options](https://ybridgebrewing.com/food-options). I encourage you to check these out ahead of time on their website for yourself. However, here are a few of them:
*Within walking distance -- 120 feet away*
* [Angry Bull Saloon](https://www.facebook.com/AngryBullSaloonZanesville/) (pizza & subs)
* The Corner Pub Sports Bar and Grill (classic bar food)
*Delivery options -- [Door Dash](https://www.doordash.com/)*
* [4 Star Pizza](https://fourstarpizza.com/), (740) 452-9300
* [Donatos](https://www.donatos.com/), (740) 452-7900
* [Pizza Cottage](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/), (740) 455-6000
* [Dominos](https://www.dominos.com/), (740) 455-3126
* [Papa John's](https://www.papajohns.com/), (740) 450-4100
If you live in the area or can't make The Wilds but still want to meet us at the brewery, that's fine too.
Sunday at Highbanks Metro Park
We will meet next to the restrooms at the [Big Meadows Picnic Area](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HBK_Web_1980.png). They're all the way at the back of the park, and they can be found at coordinates [40°09'06.6"N 83°02'30.2"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'06.6%22N+83%C2%B002'30.2%22W/@40.151828,-83.0423587,214m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zNDDCsDA5JzA4LjAiTiA4M8KwMDEnNDUuMSJX!8m2!3d40.1522222!4d-83.0291944!3m3!8m2!3d40.151827!4d-83.041715?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (near the playground and the zip line).
We'll hike about 5 miles at [Highbanks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/highbanks/) on the Dripping Rock and Overlook Trails. Afterward, we'll head over to [Olentangy River Brewing](https://www.olentangybrew.com/) for drinks, coffee, or food (their Sunday [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) is Venezuelan and always gets good reviews).
The actual address of the brewery is [303 Green Meadows Dr S, 43035](https://www.google.com/maps/place/303+Green+Meadows+Dr+S,+Lewis+Center,+OH+43035/@40.1551938,-83.0144045,17.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8838f395cef06c97:0xe407de61b3e30069!8m2!3d40.1551765!4d-83.0124352!16s%2Fg%2F11c26jc7j9?entry=ttu). If you can't make the hike, we should be there by noon.
**How to find our starting point in Big Meadows:**
If you are new to Highbanks, the Big Meadows picnic area is 1.5 miles into the park just after you turn into the park off of U.S. Route 23. That is, after you enter the park, drive a mile and a half into the park. You will come to a crosswalk with a yield sign in the middle of it (this is not to be confused with the first such crosswalk you come to just in front of the Nature Center, which you arrive at maybe a quarter of a mile into the park).
Just after this second crosswalk, make a left. Then make another almost immediate left into the parking lot on your left. There you will see the jungle gym and the kiddie zip line to your left. I will be just in front of the restrooms just a bit further down from the jungle gym and picnic shelter; the restroom building will also be on your left.



















