Every first Sunday of the warmer months (May till October) BenchesCollective turns the streets into the largest outdoor café in the world. ‘Open’ a bench in front of your house, in your street or in a park and invite your neighbors and some friends and family. Or enjoy visiting other benches in the neighborhood. The owners of the (adopted) benches choose what time they open and what they want to serve: from a cup of coffee to a tasty lunch and from a beautiful story to a haircut. And afterwards, the café guests decide the price. A relaxed and fun way to meet your neighbors.
Questions? Send us an email: .
Click on , think of a nice name en pick a location. Don’t have a bench yet? Buy one for a friendly price or ‘adopt’ a bench in your street or a park.
A nice cup of coffee with homemade cookies? Swopping clothes or a salsa workshop? Serve whatever you like!
Check out the previous benches for inspiration and your own.
The more, the merrier! Invite all your neighbours and some friends and family to your open bench. And afterwards, leave the bench in front of your house to meet neighbours more often.
Visit a couple of benches and get to know neighbours. Want to combine bench hopping with your own café? Choose a limited opening time and afterwards…
invite your guests along on your route.
