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Fun social interactions games @ Parc Cinquantenaire
**🃏 WHAT WE PLAY**
We focus on **social interaction games** that are **fun, easy to learn, and engaging**.
* **Thursdays** and Saturday nights are for **fun, social games** like Dixit, Coup, Skull, Codenames, Colt Express, Secret Hitler, Exploding Kittens, Bang and more!… Easy to learn, quick to laugh!
* **Mondays** are for **deeper strategic games**, for players who love to plan and outthink opponents.
Of course, these are just guidelines — you’re always welcome to bring and play whatever game you love!
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**🕖 SCHEDULE**
* We meet at **7:00 PM**, with an **intro round at 7:15 PM**.
* Arriving later? No problem! Just see a host — we’ll do our best to find you a seat. You might need to wait for a game to finish before joining the next one.
**🎉 Good News! BFG is Free Again**
As of July 1st, 2025, BFG is once again **free to join**, just like last year!
The costs of running the group are now shared by the hosts. If you enjoy the events and want to say thanks, you're very welcome to **offer a drink (or two 😉) to a host** during the evening.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us financially earlier this year — you helped keep the group going, and we truly appreciate it. 🙏
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**🎒 WHAT TO BRING**
* Bring your favorite games and feel free to mention them in the comments.
* If we’re meeting in a **park**, bring snacks, drinks, and something comfy to sit on — the grass can be damp even in summer!
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**☕ IF THE VENUE IS A CAFÉ**
Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue, and pay directly at the bar.
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**✅ REGISTRATION**
Please RSVP to help us plan for space and group sizes.
**⌛ WAITLIST ETIQUETTE**
* If you can’t make it, cancel **before 7 PM the day before** to give someone else a chance.
* If you're **on the waitlist** and your plans change, cancel your RSVP so others aren't left hanging.
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**🤝 WANT TO HOST?**
Interested in becoming a host or helping out? Let us know — we’d love to have you on board!
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**💬 FEEDBACK WELCOME**
Suggestions or ideas? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always looking to make BFG even better.
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### **🌟 Let’s have fun, discover great** **games, and build and make new friends**
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Rooftop Sunset Bowling and Social at Sablon
Join us bowling and drinks at Crosly Bowling. We'll kick off the night with a few rounds of bowling on one of their 25 lanes, offering both classic and disco-themed experiences. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or a first-timer, it's all about fun and making friends.
It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and take an evening drink with other people.
The cost of the event is **15 euro**, which includes one game + shoes rental + organisational fees. Ticket is shared in the comments of this event and in the WhatsApp group.
Any additional game, drink or snack will be at personal expenses.
To come to the event you need to be a member (starting from 5€/year).
Be aware that if you are voyager or ambassador members, organisational fees are waived.
Please note that for respect of the participants, we are asking to be **on time** to the event. People that arrive late might not be able to play.
**Additional Information:**
*Crosly Bowling is located just 500 meters from Brussels Central Station, making it easily accessible by public transport.
- Feel free to invite friends or colleagues; the more, the merrier!
We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of fun, relaxation, and spectacular views!
🏋️♀️ Thursday After-Work fitness workout F45 x Sunday Vacations
Shake off the workday and train with a welcoming crew of internationals and Brussels professionals. This is a **co-hosted session with F45 Brussels**—fast, fun, and coached circuit training that fits perfectly after work.
**Why join?**
* **Community vibe:** Friendly, social, in English.
* **All levels welcome:** Coaches demo every move with **easier/harder options**.
* **Time-smart:** 45 minutes, full-body, high energy, great music.
* **Accountability:** Come with the group, leave with endorphins.
**What we’ll do**
1. Quick intro & warm-up
2. **F45 functional circuits** (intervals that mix strength + cardio)
3. Team finisher & cool down
4. Optional post workout social drink/rooftop bowling nearby (meet new people, not just new burpees 😉)
**Good to know**
* **When:** Thursday, **6:30 PM start** (arrive 6:15 to check in)
* **Where:** **F45 Brussels** (Brussels Central Station) Galeries Ravenstein
* **Bring:** Clean trainers, towel, water bottle
* **Fitness level:** Beginner to advanced (scalable stations)
* **Capacity:** Limited spots — **RSVP required**
* **Price:** Free weekly tryout
**Who this is for**
* New in Brussels and want a **friendly fitness + social** routine
* Busy professional looking for a **structured, coached** workout
* Sunday Vacations regulars who want to stay fit for hikes & trips
**About F45**
F45 = **Functional 45-minute training**: coach-led, station-based, results-driven. Expect variety, technique tips, and a positive team atmosphere.
See you on the floor at 6:30! 💪🏽✨
By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)
🎬 The Club – Summer Movie Festival (Private Garden)
Small curated movie nights in a hidden garden in Ixelles, next to Place Flagey.
A mix of:
* **cult classics**
* **recent movies**
* **international cinema**
* **comedy nights**
* **karaoke & dubbing chaos nights**
* **comfort food and summer vibes**
**This is not a giant public Meetup** where 40 strangers stand awkwardly around overpriced drinks pretending networking is fun. Humanity already suffered enough.
Our idea is simple:
we gather in a private home and transform the courtyard into a small outdoor cinema.
Sometimes we cook together before the movie:
Italian, Thai, Lebanese, Japanese, Balkan, Greek, Latin American street food etc.
Sometimes people simply grab pizza from the excellent pizzeria next door and join the screening.
Food is intentionally relaxed:
bowls, finger food, street food, popcorn, snacks, comfort food.
**Some nights are more gourmet.**
Some are glorified pizza-and-movie nights.
Both are valid forms of civilization **;-)**
## **What makes this different**
The group is i**ntentionally small**:
usually 6 to 8 people maximum.
**People are introduced properly.**
Nobody gets abandoned in a corner.
The atmosphere stays human, social and safe.
**No heavy drinking.**
**No creepy behavior.**
No random people showing up uninvited.
Smoking is allowed because is outside in the courtyard and occasionally we may have **hookah nights** depending on the movie/theme.
## **Typical evenings**
* Wong Kar-wai + Asian comfort food
* Spaghetti western + Italian street food
* Anime + sushi night
* Greek cinema + mezze
* Balkan chaos cinema + burek
* Cult movie dubbing nights where people voice scenes live karaoke-style
Yes, this is a real thing now apparently.
## **Important**
Because Meetups and public internet are full of bots, spam accounts and socially radioactive individuals, **we do NOT post the exact address publicly.**
To join:
scan the QR code on the image and request access to the private WhatsApp group or send me a DM.
From there:
* we announce movies
* vote on menus
* organize cooking nights
* coordinate places
**If you are new in Brussels, introverted, traveling, recently arrived, or simply tired of giant impersonal events, this may be your thing.**
PLUX Social Drinking & Networking - Thursday
Socializing and Networking 🛜🆕 at PLUX on Thursday. Making new friends and drinking 🚰🎈🎉🚿🌊. Everybody Welocme, locals, expats or new 🆕 in town.
Afterwork Session: Mombasa
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172386/mombasa
In ***Mombasa***, players acquire shares of chartered companies based in Mombasa, Cape Town, Saint-Louis, and Cairo and spread their trading posts throughout the African continent in order to earn the most money.
*"As I expected, the East African Company's network of trading posts has spread far into the West. They were even able to expand into a couple of diamond mines. It seems reasonable to invest our recent yield here in Mombasa, rather than to continue our unrivalled commitment in Cape Town. After all, it can only be to our advantage to have other irons in the fire. And when the day of reckoning comes, it will show whether our hoarding of holdings and our intransigent eagerness are worth it..."*
***Mombasa*** is a tense Euro-style strategy game set in 18th century Africa in which players invest in four chartered companies. Using influence to help them expand across the continent improves the value of the players' shares in these companies. Players will also trade in bananas, coffee or cotton, work together with diamond merchants and ensure that the accounts are kept up to date. To make the most of this one will need to have the correct action cards (back) in hand at the same time, which needs excellent forward planning.
***Mombasa*** features a unique, rotating-display hand-mechanism that drives game play: Players start with an identical hand, but acquire new and more powerful cards from the rotating display throughout the game. Each round players choose action cards from their hand, place them face down in the so-called action slot (beneath the player board), and then reveal them simultaneously to carry out the actions. At the end of the action phase, each card is moved to the so-called resting slot (above the player board). Cards in the resting slots are inactive and cannot be used until they are recovered - each round one can only return cards of **one** resting slot which is why it can make quite a difference in which action slots certain cards are placed.
The game ends after seven rounds, players add up their scores in different categories, and the player with the highest score (who has earned the most money) wins the game. With a variety of paths to victory and double-sided company boards, each game will be a new and different challenge.
Park Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
🌇 Sunset Stroll: Tervuren Park to Rouge Cloître
**This event is free for Sunday Vacations members. Membership starts at €5/year.**
👉 Join here: [https://www.sundayvacations.com](https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)
*Please RSVP only if you are reasonably sure you can attend and update your RSVP if your plans change.*
Escape the city bustle and join us for a magical evening walk from the royal gardens of Tervuren, through the ancient Sonian Forest, ending at the picturesque Rouge Cloître.
This hike is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, breathe some fresh forest air, and enjoy the golden hour colors.
🗺️ The Route
We will start at the Tervuren Station (terminus of Tram 44). We’ll begin by walking through the formal gardens and ponds of Tervuren Park, enjoying the open views and the sunset light reflecting on the water.
From there, we will dive into the Sonian Forest (Fôret de Soignes), walking under the canopy of the majestic beech cathedrals. We will walk through the magnificent Arboretum that boasts centennial trees and majestic Giant Sequoias.
The path will lead us gently downhill towards the historic Rouge Cloître (Red Closter), a 14th-century Augustinian priory nestled on the edge of the forest where we will stop for a well deserved drink.
🕒 The Plan
*Meeting Time: 14:50
- Meeting Point: Just outside the Tervuren Station (Terminus of Tram 44).
*The Walk: We depart at 15:00 sharp.
- The End: We aim to arrive at Rouge Cloître around 18:00 - 18:30.
*Après-Walk: We usually grab a drink at the beautiful Maison du Prieur in Rouge Cloître.
📋 Practical Details
- Distance: Approximately 12 km.
*Duration: \~3.5 hours walking time.
*Pace: Casual to moderate. We wait for everyone, but please be comfortable walking this distance.
- Terrain: Mostly flat/downhill with some unpaved forest paths.
🎒 What to Bring
*Comfortable Shoes: Walking shoes or sneakers (trail runners are great if it has rained recently).
- Water: Stay hydrated!
*Layers: Evenings can get chilly in the forest.
🚇 Getting Home
The walk ends at Rouge Cloître. From there, it is a short 10-15 minute walk to Herrmann-Debroux metro station (Line 5), buses and tram 8 which connect you easily back to the city center.
Note: This event is free of charge. Participation is at your own risk. Please **RSVP only** if you intend to come so we don't leave anyone behind!
See you on the trail! 🌳✨
LAST Functional Movement / Yoga at Merci Studio & Coffee in St Gilles
Last Functional Movement & Yoga at Merci Studio on Place Dillens
(please register in advance at [www.popupyogaconcepts.be/schedule](http://www.popupyogaconcepts.be/schedule))
We will restart again in September after this class!
A practise linking functional movement & breathwork.
This practise emphasises posture correction, spine health & breathing properly even when challenged in key poses and during movement.
This class is held in a close community giving the chance for people to meet others in a context of calm and wellbeing. We also go for a chai/coffee in the area after class, however this is not mandatory.
The location is hosted at Merci Studio in St Gilles (near the parvis) . Everyone is welcome as long as you have a kind and open hearted spirit :-)
Address
Merci Studio (4th floor)
Julien Dillensplein 1
1060 St Gilles
Drop in Rate 20 euros
Photoresk at Zinneke Parade: Brussels street photography walk + social
Join Photoresk for a relaxed afternoon of street photography at the Zinneke Parade in Brussels. We meet in front of Café Metteko before the parade, photograph together for about two hours, then come back for a drink and chat.
The Zinneke Parade returns to the centre of Brussels on Saturday 30 May 2026, and it is exactly the kind of colourful, surprising city moment that is fun to photograph together.
We will meet at 14:30 in front of Café Metteko, Boulevard Anspach 88, 1000 Brussels.
The parade starts at 15:00. The different Zinnodes move through the centre in a loop, so from one good spot on the route we should be able to see the full parade between 15:00 and 17:00.
https://www.zinneke.org/parade-2026/infos-pratiques/
Afterwards, from around 17:15, we will meet again at or near Café Metteko for a drink, a chat, and maybe a first look at our favourite shots.
All levels are welcome. Bring any camera you like: DSLR, mirrorless, compact camera, analogue camera, or phone.
The idea is simple: enjoy Brussels, photograph together, and meet other people who like photography.
Practical details:
Date: Saturday 30 May 2026
Meeting time: 14:30
Meeting point: in front of Café Metteko, Boulevard Anspach 88, 1000 Brussels
Parade photography: 15:00-17:00
Social get-together: from about 17:15 at or near Café Metteko
Nearby public transport: Bourse, De Brouckère, Gare Centrale
A small note on comfort and safety:
The Zinneke Parade is colourful, busy and often loud. Some places, especially around Bourse and Grand-Place, can get very crowded. Please travel light, keep an eye on your belongings, and respect the parade teams, stewards and other visitors. For close portraits, please ask first.
Photoresk is a friendly international photography group. New faces are very welcome.
🎭 Zinneke Parade: Creative Walk & Social Gathering in Brussels
**Join us for a warm and easy-going afternoon at the Zinneke Parade 🎉, one of Brussels’ most creative and colorful street events.**
The parade brings together artists, local groups, performers, musicians, and communities from different parts of the city to create a unique celebration in the streets of Brussels.
The atmosphere is usually festive, artistic, multicultural, and full of surprises ✨. Expect music, costumes, creative performances, colorful groups, and a very Brussels-style mix of imagination and good energy.
We can go as a group and walk around the city centre, watch the different parade groups, take photos 📸, enjoy the music and costumes 🎶🎭, and experience the festive atmosphere together.
This is a great event for people who enjoy culture, creativity, street performances, local Brussels life, and social gatherings 🤝. Whether you are new in Brussels or simply want to spend a nice afternoon with friendly people, you are welcome to join.
There is no fixed program: we will meet, walk together, enjoy the parade at a relaxed pace, and maybe go for a drink or snack afterwards for those who want to continue the evening ☕🍹.
**To keep the group experience pleasant for everyone, participants are kindly asked to respect each other, behave normally, and contribute to a friendly and positive atmosphere 😊🙏.**
**Location**
**📍 City centre of Brussels**
**Exact meeting point to be confirmed closer to the event.**
**Price**
**🎟️ Free event**
**No ticket is needed. You only pay for your own food or drinks if you decide to buy something**.
Fun social interactions games @ Parc Cinquantenaire
**🃏 WHAT WE PLAY**
We focus on **social interaction games** that are **fun, easy to learn, and engaging**.
* **Thursdays** and Saturday nights are for **fun, social games** like Dixit, Coup, Skull, Codenames, Colt Express, Secret Hitler, Exploding Kittens, Bang and more!… Easy to learn, quick to laugh!
* **Mondays** are for **deeper strategic games**, for players who love to plan and outthink opponents.
Of course, these are just guidelines — you’re always welcome to bring and play whatever game you love!
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**🕖 SCHEDULE**
* We meet at **7:00 PM**, with an **intro round at 7:15 PM**.
* Arriving later? No problem! Just see a host — we’ll do our best to find you a seat. You might need to wait for a game to finish before joining the next one.
**🎉 Good News! BFG is Free Again**
As of July 1st, 2025, BFG is once again **free to join**, just like last year!
The costs of running the group are now shared by the hosts. If you enjoy the events and want to say thanks, you're very welcome to **offer a drink (or two 😉) to a host** during the evening.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us financially earlier this year — you helped keep the group going, and we truly appreciate it. 🙏
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**🎒 WHAT TO BRING**
* Bring your favorite games and feel free to mention them in the comments.
* If we’re meeting in a **park**, bring snacks, drinks, and something comfy to sit on — the grass can be damp even in summer!
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**☕ IF THE VENUE IS A CAFÉ**
Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue, and pay directly at the bar.
***
**✅ REGISTRATION**
Please RSVP to help us plan for space and group sizes.
**⌛ WAITLIST ETIQUETTE**
* If you can’t make it, cancel **before 7 PM the day before** to give someone else a chance.
* If you're **on the waitlist** and your plans change, cancel your RSVP so others aren't left hanging.
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**🤝 WANT TO HOST?**
Interested in becoming a host or helping out? Let us know — we’d love to have you on board!
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**💬 FEEDBACK WELCOME**
Suggestions or ideas? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always looking to make BFG even better.
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### **🌟 Let’s have fun, discover great** **games, and build and make new friends**
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Hike Dolhain – Barrage de Gileppe - Eupen (29 km)
We start our hike ***with a challenging climb*** that brings us up to **Limbourg**, one of the ***most beautiful villages in Wallonia***. Perched on a hilltop this historic town offers ***charming cobbled streets and wide views*** over the surrounding countryside.
From Limbourg we mainly follow the **GR 573** leading us to the **Barrage de la Gileppe**. This monumental dam guarded by ***two imposing stone lions overlooks*** a vast reservoir surrounded by forest and known for its peaceful atmosphere. We take the time ***to walk around the lake*** and enjoy the scenery. After lunch we continue our hike through ***quiet woodland*** paths gradually making our way to our destination **Eupen**.
***After our hike*** we continue our good habit of ***taking a nice beer/pancake/snack in a local pub*** in Eupen before returning to Brussels.
**Please don't forget to pay Maikel a drink :-)**
We will walk at ***an average speed of 5km/h*** both on paved and unpaved roads. ***I’ve never walked this road before so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning***. This means it could become longer.
***●●Meeting point***
We meet at **07h45 in front of the Starbucks in Brussels Central**. Our train (IC506 – Eupen) leaves from ***platform 3 at 08h01***. It arrives in Welkenraedt on ***platform 5 at 09h38*** where we change to train (S415030- Liège) leaving from ***platform 5 at 09h54***. We will arrive at our ***destination Dolhain-Gileppe at 09h58*** and start our hike to Eupen.
***●● Train tickets***
\- single ticket Brussels to Dolhain\-Gileppe \(14\,90 € weekend / 9\,00 € with train card\+\)
\- single ticket Eupen to Brussels \(14\,90 € weekend / 9\,00 € with train card\+\)
**●● Train back to Brussels**
There is a direct train from Eupen to Brussels ***every hour at XX:10 or XX:12***
**LAST TRAIN =** 22h10
**●● Specifics**
distance: \~ 29 km
elevation gain: \~ 485 m
***net walking time (breaks are not included here): \~ 6h00***
***level: intermediate – hiking expercience is an advantage***
In the unlikely case of too bad weather we may cancel a hike even few hours before the event. If this must happen we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So, it is important to have access to either the [Meetup](http://meetup.com/) website and/or your emails.
**●● *What to bring***
\- warm comfortable hiking clothes – *waterproof hiking shoes*
\- extra socks to change \+ compeed for blisters
\- enough water \(min 2 l\) and food for lunch/breaks
\- sun protection oil\, tick repellent\, a hat and sunglasses OR a raincoat
(please consult the weather forecast on [www.meteo.be](http://www.meteo.be/))
**\- some cash money to pay Maikel a drink ;\-\)**
**●● *Basic rules***
Please RSVP only if **you really intend to come**. And if your plans change **update your RSVP** so other people still have the possibility to join. This is basic courtesy towards others. **People who cancel at the last day (24h) or don’t show up for the hike will be blacklisted for future hikes.**
**When you are on the waitinglist it means you should not come to the hike. When there is no +1 function it means you can't bring any guests. Everyone should register for him/her self.**
**●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability**
By signing up for this event you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.
Summer Jam at Parc de Forest
Bring your instrument for a chill afternoon in the sun. We usually set up a blanket on the hill near Bar du Matin. See the geo-location pin of the event :)
Park Events Near You
Connect with your local Park community
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi Ladies , Let's Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park .
We will meet at the nature center parking lot.
Hiking about 4 miles completing the blendon woods loop and the sugarbush trail .
Wear appropriate footwear and bring water for hydration .
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Westerville Memorial Hike
Join us this Thursday 6:30 pm at the Westerville Veterans Memorial for two loops around the Westerville Sports Complex fields. This 1 mile loop is a flat fully paved trail that straddles Alum Creek. Join us for a beautiful evening hike together!
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.



















