Local events this weekend, picked for you and sent on Thursday
Every weekend there are markets, gigs, open days and free things happening near you, but finding them means checking ten event sites and local pages. This prompt has your todo.is agent search them every Thursday and send a short, hand-picked list of local events this weekend that match your interests, budget and who you are going with.
The prompt
- Every Thursday at [TIME] ([TIME ZONE]), find local events this weekend (Friday evening to Sunday) within [DISTANCE] of [MY AREA]. Search event listing sites, venue pages, the city's official events page and local news. We are [WHO IS GOING] and we like [INTERESTS]. Pick the 6 to 8 best options and, for each one, give me: name, day and time, place with a map link, price or "free", whether you need to book, and one line on why it fits us. Add 1 option for a rainy day. Check the weekend weather and mention it. Do not book anything. Send it to [WHERE TO SEND IT].
What to change
- [TIME]: Thursday afternoon works well, e.g. 16:00, so there is time to book.
- [TIME ZONE]: Your time zone or city, e.g. "Europe/Amsterdam".
- [DISTANCE]: E.g. "30 minutes by public transport" or "15 km".
- [MY AREA]: Neighbourhood or city, e.g. "Utrecht city centre".
- [WHO IS GOING]: E.g. "a couple in our 30s", "2 adults and kids aged 5 and 8", "me, solo, open to meeting people".
- [INTERESTS]: E.g. "food markets, live jazz, outdoor walks, kid-friendly workshops. No big clubs."
- [WHERE TO SEND IT]: WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord or email.
Example result
- This weekend near Utrecht · Oct 16 to 18
- Weather: dry Saturday, showers Sunday afternoon. Example with fictional events and venues.
- Friday
- • Jazz in the courtyard · 20:00 · Kloosterhof café · free · no booking
- A local trio plays in a covered courtyard. Fits your love of live jazz.
- Saturday
- • Autumn farmers' market · 9:00 to 14:00 · Market square · free entry
- Cheese, apple pressing and bread stalls. Go early for the bakery.
- • Kids' clay workshop (ages 5 to 10) · 10:30 · Studio Klei · paid · book ahead, 12 places
- Both kids can make something to take home in 90 minutes.
- • Canal-side walk with a guide · 14:00 · starts at the Dom tower · paid · booking recommended
- 2 hours, flat route, buggy-friendly.
- Sunday
- • Food truck festival · 12:00 to 20:00 · Park West · free entry, pay per dish
- 30 trucks and a play area. Go before 15:00 to miss the showers.
- • Open day at the city farm · 11:00 to 16:00 · free
- Animal feeding at 11:30 and 14:30. Good for the 5-year-old.
- Rainy-day option
- • Science museum late opening · Saturday 17:00 to 21:00 · paid
- Hands-on rooms, quieter than daytime.
- Good to know
- • Times and prices come from the event pages. Check the official page before you go, as plans can change.
- • Reply "book-ready list" and I will send just the links you need to reserve.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and add your area, who is going and what you enjoy.
- Paste it into todo.is on the Today screen or send it to your agent on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Every Thursday your agent searches local listings and sends a short list with links and map pins.
- Reply "more free things" or "nothing for kids next week, it is a date weekend" to change the next list.
Tips for a better result
- Say what you do not like as well. "No big crowds" or "no late nights" cuts the list a lot.
- Name favourite venues or organisers and ask the agent to always check their pages.
- Ask it to add the events you pick to your Google Calendar with the address.
- Holiday weekends and school breaks have more events: ask for a longer list those weeks.
local events this weekend: FAQ
- Where does it find local events? It searches the web: event listing sites, venue and museum pages, your city's official events page and local news, and links to each source.
- Can it book tickets for an event? No. It gives you the booking link and you buy the tickets yourself. It never pays for anything.
- Does it work in small towns? Yes, as long as events are listed online. In small places, widening the distance or adding nearby towns gives better lists.
- Can I get it for a city I am visiting? Yes. Change the area for that weekend, or send a one-off to-do: "events in Porto this Saturday for 2 adults".
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