Jane’s Walk festivals can be any size. They can be started by anyone, anywhere, because we are all experts in the places where we live, work, and play.
What matters is starting with care, staying community-led, and growing at a pace that makes sense locally. With all walks offered for free, most festivals can begin with little or no budget. And remember, Jane’s Walks can happen at any time of year.
Before you begin, check to see if there is already a Jane’s Walk organizer in your city.
If there is, we encourage you to connect with them and build together. If not, start small and grow from there. We have resources to support you at every stage.
Resources coming soon.
Beginning with a Murmur (1 walk) One walk is enough to begin. A single invitation to walk, talk, and share community stories can spark connection, curiosity, and care for place.
Starting a Jane’s Walk Buzz (3–5 walks) A small group of walks creates momentum. This stage is about you, your city and community building relationships, sharing responsibility, and testing what works in your community or neighbourhood.
Sharing a Jane’s Walk Dialogue (6–15 walks) As more walk leaders join in, the festival becomes a richer conversation. Multiple walks allow for different themes, neighbourhoods, and lived experiences to surface.
The People Create the Chorus – Jane’s Walk Festival (16–70 walks) With many voices participating, the festival can grow into a city-wide exchange, reflecting diverse histories, perspectives, and ways of living in the city.
Hosting a Jane’s Walk Movement (70+ walks) Larger festivals bring together dozens of walks and hundreds of participants, supported by organizing teams and community partnerships, while remaining grounded in local storytelling and shared learning.
However it begins,
Jane’s Walk is rooted in community knowledge, care for place, and the belief that cities are shaped through everyday conversations.
Jane’s Walk grows by people showing up, walking together, and learning from one another.
If you have questions or want support getting started, reach out to us at contact@janeswalk.net
