Love a bargain AND finding new friends? Us too! That’s why we’re getting a bunch of us together to connect, go op shopping and then debrief and show off all of our amazing finds!

We’ll start off at Perk Cafe for a coffee and pastry while we get to know each other, play games and form some smaller groups, then we’ll split up and hit up our curated list of the best Op Shops in Brunswick to see what gems we can find!

If you don’t want to buy anything, you can still come and window shop or be moral support (and stylists) for those who are shopping.

Afterwards, we will all meet up at The Cornish Arms for lunch and to show each other what we found (fashion show, anyone?), connect and continue getting to know one another 💕

Who is this for? Best suited for people aged 20-40 who love op shopping!

What’s included? Coffee, pastry, activities, pre-planned route, snacks at meet up afterwards

Optional Extras: Spending money for the Op Shops, lunch/drinks afterwards

• Can I come solo?

  Absolutely - in fact we highly encourage coming solo as you’ll make SO many more friends this way. This whole experience is designed for people who don’t know anyone here, and everyone else will be on their own and in the same boat!

• What if I’m super nervous/anxious?

  Being nervous is a completely normal part of this - it means you’re human and that you care about making friends! I guarantee EVERYONE is feeling nervous, so if you go up to someone and introduce yourself, they’ll be just as relieved to have found a new friend. Everyone is really lovely here!

• Do you cater to dietaries?

  Absolutely! Just make sure you mention your dietary requirements in the dietaries section when you book and we will make sure you are looked after.

• Who comes to these types of events?

  Some are new-to-town guests, or those looking for a more wholesome activity that's not just drinking. Many already have friends but they've moved away, are at a different life stage or feel like their interests no longer align, so they’re keen to make more like-minded friends to add to their circle!

• I’ve got something on, can I arrive later?

  We ask that you arrive ON TIME so you get the most out of this experience. We had designed this event so you start creating connections from the moment you get there. If you arrive late, it means you miss out on some of the crucial bonding moments with your new friends and can impact the other guests’ experience, so to respect the group, we will not be allowing late arrivals beyond 30 minutes.