Here's the secret: friendship, inspiration, and good old-fashioned togetherness are easier to create than you'd think.

• We gather in someone's living room and co-create something entirely unique, together.
• Everyone brings something to the table: good food and drink to share, a passion, a talent, an idea, an activity — or simply themselves.
• Anyone can host. Anyone can contribute. Everyone belongs here.
• Free-will donation. Shared abundance. Shared creation. And a full-hearted embrace of life.

Maybe you've been dreaming of hosting something like this yourself, but you're not quite sure how to begin. Take a look below. Truly, all you need to do is invite people to whatever activity calls to you. The rest? That becomes a bit of magic, stirred together from everyone who shows up.
 

Some examples:

Inspiration Sessions: Here, participants bring a game, activity, or workshop, and the group decides in the moment which one sounds the most fun.

Maybe there's a game, activity, or mini-workshop you're good at — something you've done before and would love to do again, or something you've never tried but suspect you could pull off? Or maybe there's just something you're dying to do (it can be as simple as a round of Werewolf)?

We begin in a circle: quick introductions, and everyone shares what they've brought or would love to offer. Then we vote by tally — everyone gets to choose one activity.

Whichever idea gets the most votes goes first. Depending on time, we might also work our way through numbers 2 and 3.
Bring something to eat or drink to share for a communal picnic.

This can be an open invitation, or it can center around a specific theme — the host will let you know in the invite. If a topic speaks to you, you might be surprised to discover how much of an expert you already are, and how much you can learn from one another. Don't be too hard on yourself — even a small contribution has value, and if you truly feel you have nothing to offer but still want to come, don't worry: there's always someone else who does.

Kids We start with an introduction round, where each child — alongside their parent(s) — brings one activity to share with the group.
Then everyone votes for their favorite. We tally the votes and build a ranking of the most popular ideas.
Usually, several activities end up happening: we start with the favorite and work our way down, step by step. Bring some food and drink to share, along with your favorite activity to do together with other parents and kids.

For the dancers among us:
In the mood to dance?
Everyone brings 1 to 3 favorite songs (depending on group size). The host (or a helper) builds a playlist, and off we go!

For the musicians among us:
Feel like making music together? Bring your own song, a cover, a mantra, or a jam exercise — or simply drum, sing, or play along. We start with those who'd like to share an original song or cover, and end with songs or jams everyone can join in on.

For the athletes among us:
Fancy gathering with a group to build strength and stamina together? For this one, we take turns leading (about 10 minutes each), drawing on the collective knowledge of the group. So one person might guide a short yoga sequence, the next a running drill. Someone else brings in a few bootcamp exercises... you get the idea.
It helps to go around beforehand and share what everyone's planning, so we can build the intensity accordingly. A sweaty, joyful, and delightfully surprising workout is guaranteed!

Storytelling
Everyone writes a topic on a slip of paper and drops it into a hat, a sock, or a washcloth — whatever's on hand. Taking turns, someone draws a slip and reads it aloud.
Ever lived through something that connects to that topic? Raise your hand. Whoever drew the slip picks who tells their story. Naturally, those who haven't had a turn yet get first dibs.
If a campfire is possible, that only makes it better.

Guerilla Gardening
In a spot that could use a little color or life, we plant or sow something beautiful.
A bare strip of earth turns green.
A forgotten corner gets some love.
We agree on a meeting spot, bring plants, seed balls, or seeds, and make the place just a little more beautiful.

Cooking for the homeless
We gather at an agreed spot.
Everyone brings a few containers or bags of food.
Together, we divide up what we have, form small groups, and decide who takes which route. We hand out the food — and when the moment calls for it, we share attention too, a conversation, a smile.
At an agreed time and place, we come back together afterward to share our experiences.

Trash Walk
We walk a route together, picking up litter along the way. We start at an agreed point, divide up any supplies, and walk together or in small groups. It's also lovely to pair up and swap partners along the way — a nice way to meet someone new!
Afterward, we regroup.
Bring your own bag, and if you have them, grabbers and gloves.

Talent Night! The host asks who'd like to be MC, and that person asks participants what they'd love to share. They then present the evening (or afternoon), calling up participants one by one to share their song, joke, skit, cartwheel — whatever it may be — with the rest of the group. Get ready to be surprised by each other's hidden talents!

Community Art This one asks a little more prep from the host (namely, gathering paper and markers or paint, unless everyone brings their own supplies). Participants sit in a circle, each with a large sheet of paper in front of them and a lovely variety of paints or markers. Everyone begins their own artwork, and every five minutes, the paper gets passed to the next person — until time runs out, or the original sheet makes its way back to whoever started it. Everyone goes home with a beautiful, wonderfully surprising piece of art.

Herb Walk In the spirit of "together we know more than we do alone," we take a walk together, and anyone who recognizes the plants we pass can share what they know. Others can add to it.

Game Night! Bring your favorite games, plus something to eat and drink to share. Then, together, decide what to play — and keep going as long as it's fun.

Swap Market Bring your own harvest, lovely items you no longer need, or clothes to trade, plus something to lay it all out on. When you arrive, spread out your goods and see what everyone else has brought. Anyone can add things and take things, but whatever's left over at the end goes back home with you. Also bring some food and drink to share, along with any vegetables that need using up, so we can make soup together. Musical instruments, a campfire, and other activities only make it cozier.

Your Own Idea If all of this has sparked something in you, maybe a whole new idea is bubbling up. Don't keep it to yourself — invite us along. We'd love that!

The BeHappy spirit means this:

• Everyone belongs here, and everyone is equal.
• Activities are positive and bring people together.
• Compensation happens through exchange (togetherness is more fun than being alone — that's an exchange too), free-will donation, or covering actual costs.

You know those parties where everyone sits awkwardly in a circle, forcing small talk with whoever happens to be next to them? Well, this is not that.

So what is it, then?

BeHappy events are easygoing and low-key, and they invite you to step fully into your own strength.

You get to know each other in a whole new light. Differences melt away, and appreciation grows.

You discover just how simple it can be to truly connect with others — and to have fun, without complication.