Weekend Community Gatherings & Social Mixers in Bengaluru
Tired of the same weekend routine? We host inclusive picnics, dance sessions in Cubbon Park, and camping trips designed to help you meet new people and find your tribe in Bangalore.
Join GATHr, our community for uniting strangers. Our picnics include a dance workshop, reel shooting, games, and lunch, all designed to help you meet new people in Bangalore.
New in Bangalore? Join our 'Picnic with Strangers' this Sunday. It's a full day of games, activities, and dancing, and a great way to find your community.
If you're new to the city, our community is the perfect place to meet new people. Explore our weekend gatherings and find your tribe.
Want to meet new people? Join our community for a picnic with strangers in Cubbon Park this Sunday. Comment to get the details.
A human train of new friends at our 'Picnic with Strangers' event. We organize fun icebreakers and activities to make sure everyone feels included and has a great time.
Join our vibrant community for a picnic in Cubbon Park. It's a day of games, dance, fun activities, and making new friends.
Last few slots left for our 'Picnic with Strangers' tomorrow. The event includes lunch and a full day of activities designed to help you socialize and make friends.
Making memories together. 68 of us came as strangers and left as friends after our first 'Picnic with Strangers'. We can't wait for the next one.
Happiness is in spreading happiness. A beautiful moment captured at one of our community gatherings, where we dance, share, and connect.
We've named our community for strangers 'Bangalore Vibes'. We host picnics, camps, treks, and more to help people connect and break the ice.
About Weekend Community Gatherings
Don't expect a typical networking mixer where everyone stands around awkwardly. Our gatherings are guided social experiences where we actually use props, ice-breaker games, and group activities to make meeting strangers feel natural. We handle the planning, the lunch, and the facilitation, so you just need to show up with an open mind.
We started as 'Smileys' in 2011, a group of friends who just wanted to share a few laughs on a Sunday. Over the years, that energy grew into 'The Inclusion Movement', but the core remains the same: breaking the ice.
Why We Host Gatherings
Isolation is real, especially in a fast-paced city like Bengaluru. Our weekend events are the antidote. Whether it is a 'Picnic with Strangers' at Cubbon Park or a community camping trip near Kanakapura, our goal is to turn strangers into friends by the end of the day. We are not just about filling time; we are about building a space where you can be yourself, leave your weekday stress behind, and actually connect.
What to Expect
- GATHr Picnics: Our signature Sunday morning gatherings. We organize a vegetarian lunch, dance workshops, reel shooting, and facilitated games. It is low-pressure and high-energy.
- Community Camping: For those looking to escape the city, our overnight camps feature bonfires, tent stays, and deep conversations under the stars. It is budget-friendly, inclusive, and strictly vegetarian.
- Inclusive Design: Because we are an inclusion movement at heart, our gatherings are designed to be accessible. We create environments where people with and without disabilities can interact, dance, and share stories on an equal footing.
If you are new to Bangalore, or just looking to break out of your regular social circle, come join us. There is no membership fee and no hidden agenda. Just bring your energy and a willingness to say hello to someone you have never met before.
Smileys
We started as a bunch of friends wanting to give back with art and laughter. Today, we are a city-wide movement that believes everyone has a place at the table, whether you are new to Bangalore or just looking for a space to belong.
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