Brussels Friends Hangout

What's up Friends! 👋

If the weather behaves🤞let’s head out for a walk in nature together.🌳✨ If it looks rainy, we’ll have to call it off - so let’s hope the sun🌤️shows up!

🏞️ Where:
This time we are off to explore the magical Halle forest🪻🌳!

📍Meeting Points: (check map on the event page)
• Point H: 10:20 Halle Train Station (not shown on the map): from here, you can hop on the free shuttle or rent a bike to get to Point B.
• Point A: 11:00 Parking 1a (Hogebermweg – 1500 Halle) - best spot if you're coming by car.
• Point B: 11:00 Parking 2 (⚠️ Not accessible by car) Bosmuseum (Vlasmarktdreef 4, Halle) - best spot if you take the shuttle from the train station
Point AB: around 12:00-12:30 - perfect spot to catch up with the group if you started the walk elsewhere
• Point C: around 13:00-14:00 - picnic area: our recharge station.
‼️The main group will start from point A. Check the event page the day before just in case there are any changes!

⏱Timing
Be at point A around 5-10 minutes in advance. We will be on the move at 11:00 sharp. And if you get there later… well, good luck finding us! 👀😜
We will picnic at point C around 13:00.

💡 The idea
We will walk for about 2-3 km and enjoy the views and the fresh air. We'll hang around point AB for some time to allow others to join the main group. Once we reach the picnic area we will take a longer break and recharge with some snacks.

👉What to bring? Enough food 🥪 to keep your soul happy (snacks 🍪 to share with the group are of course welcome). Don't forget your comfy clothes 🧥, walking shoes 👟, and most impotantly enough water 💦 to stay hydrated.

☝️Good to Know:
About the venue: https://www.hallerbos.be/en/
📝Practical info: https://www.hallerbos.be/en/visitors-info/bluebell-festival-2025/
🤑 Access to the forest is free.
Getting there:
🚘 By car: https://www.hallerbos.be/en/visitors-info/car/
🅿️ Free parking is available however spots can be tough to get at peak hours. To be on the safe side, you can also park for free in Halle (Welkomstlaan) and take the free shuttle (see below). Parking 2 is not accessible by car.
🚌 Free shuttle bus, available on the day of the event (every 30 min) can take you from Halle station (Stationsplein) to Parking 2 (point B)
🚂 For other (paid) public transport options from Halle station check here 🔗 https://www.hallerbos.be/en/visitors-info/public-transport/
🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Bike rentals available at Halle station (about 5 km from the forest). 🔗 https://www.blue-bike.be/en/location-details/station-halle-e-lock-/

🚦If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat.

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check 👀 the event page at least on the day before the event to avoid missing any critical 🙄 announcements.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect nature 🚯♻️ & forest rules: https://www.hallerbos.be/en/visitors-info/bluebell-festival-2025/
👉No formalities - just chill 😎
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot 🙏
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waitlist

See you there folks😉

What's up Friends! 👋

Looks like the weather gods finally got the memo - sun's coming our way this Sunday🌤️. Let's meet for a picnic🧺 in the park🌳full of games, laughs and good vibes!✨
‼️This event replaces the one planned earlier in Café Leopold PDN‼️

📍Where
Park Cinquantenaire, Tour de Tournai 🏰 (that little castle-looking thingy in the park).
Having trouble finding us? 🤷‍♀️ Send me a message before starting to curse Google Maps! 🗺️

💡 The Idea
Picnic 🧺 in the park—we’ll bring our own drinks 🧃, snacks 🥪🍓, blankets, and games 🎲🏸 (maybe even a little something to share 😋).
We’ll break into a couple of groups so you can bond through games or friendly chats.

⏱️ Timing
We kick off at 14:30, and you’re welcome to stay for as long as you like. Joining later? Just let me know in the chat in case we decide to get on the move😊

🎲🏸 Games
All games are welcome in the park - board games, cards, balls, whatever! I’ll take a few myself, but feel free to bring along any of your own favorites.

🚦If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat.

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing any mega important 🙄 announcements.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉 Which games are played will be agreed by the group
👉 We may split into smaller groups depending on interest and group size
👉 Got a favorite game? Bring it along or drop a suggestion in your reply
👉 Can't make it? Cancel on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot
👉 Don't show up or show up at your own risk:) if you are on the waiting list.

See you on the grass, folks!😉

What's up Friends! 👋
Let’s hit the rink and roll together! 🛼✨

📍 Time & place:
Venue: Rollerland Brussels
Address: Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 4, 1020 Bruxelles
Link: https://retro.brussels/rollerland-brussels/
Feel free to join at any time. For the ones who can make it at 18:00 we'll meet at the rink entrance.
💡The idea:
Skate as long as you like—rink closes at 20:00, and rentals must be returned by 19:45.
If you are ready for a break (or done for the day), we’ll meet around 19:00 for some drinks 🥤🍕and snacks to recharge.
🤑 Entry fee:
Roller skates rental: 7.5 EUR
Protection: 1 EUR per pair, 2,50 EUR per full set
Coat room service - 1 EUR -
Rink access is free if you bring your own skates

💁‍♂️ Good to know:
• Consider arriving 10 mins earlier - renting skates may take time when there’s a line! ⏳
• Picture ID is required for skate rental.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Roller-skating is fun, but safety comes first! When the rink is very crowded (Fridays, weekend) stay extra alert! Enjoy responsibly!

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing mission-critical 🙄 announcements.
🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel or drop a message in the chat - helps running things smoothly!
👉Don't show up if you are on the waitlist.

See you at the rink, folks😉

What's up Friends! 👋
Ready for some bouldering fun? Boulder-what? 🤔 It’s climbing (FR: escalade, le bloc) up to 4.5m high without ropes—and in my case, without much hope! 😂✨
It’s a super fun indoor activity, but be warned: it does require a certain level of physical fitness and/or skill. Most importantly, though, it requires awesome company—which we’ve got! 😎

The Idea:
📍 Meeting Point: For those arriving at 13:00, we’ll meet at the cafeteria.
Feel free to start earlier or later—just drop me a message or write in the group chat so we can meet up.
💪 Stay & climb as long as you want - venue closes at midnight!
🥤 Recharge: If you’ve had enough climbing for the day, we may head back to the cafeteria (or to the rooftop if it's sunny🌤️) around 15:00 for snacks & drinks. (Cafeteria closes at 22:00.)

Where:
📍Arkose: (Brussels Canal)
Rue Willy de Bruyn Straat 52, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
🔗 https://arkose.com/

Fees:
🤑Entry fee without shoes:

• 14 eur for first-timers (10 eur with online promo activated)
• 16 eur for regulars.
• reduced rates: students, minors, job seekers, firefighters, military (proof required)
  👟 Shoe Rental: 5€ (if you don’t have your own)
  🎫 10-session pass: 135€

  Good to Know:
  ✍️ First-timers need to create an account: takes 5min
  💦 Hydration is key! Bring a water bottle.
  🔐 Lockers available, but bring your own padlock.
  🚿 Changing rooms & showers on-site.
  👕 Wear comfy sports clothes—it gets intense!
  🧴 Only liquid magnesium is allowed (for grip) - in reality most people use powder🤫
  👟 Thinking of going regularly? Bouldering shoes are a great investment! (Decathlon: ~45-65€ per pair.)

⚠️ Safety First!
  Bouldering is fun, but safety comes first! Stay alert, know your limits, and don’t take unnecessary risks. Enjoy responsibly! 💪
  📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing critical 🙄 announcements.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel or drop a message in the chat - helps running things smoothly!
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waiting list or show up at your own risk.
See you at the walls folks😉