About phirky.ai
Every weekend should be an adventure — not a research project.
phirky.ai is a parent brain for the Bay Area: one trustable place for what's on for kids, families and dogs — and a planner that turns it into a real day.
How phirky.ai works
35+ sources, curated
Venue calendars, libraries, parks districts, museums, festivals and local listings feed one database. Automated checks screen records and duplicates, with targeted corrections for issues we find.
Sources you can check
Scheduled checks look for stale dates and broken links. Coverage and check times vary by source. Use the listing’s source and confirm current details with the venue before leaving.
Age-fit + nap-aware planning
The planner uses your children’s ages, dog needs, date and available time to suggest a few choices per stop. Review the listed restrictions; travel estimates and unknown hours are not a guarantee.
The story
My husband and I both work full-time. We have a toddler and a dog who comes everywhere with us. Our family time is the most precious thing we have — but we were spending too much of it planning instead of actually being present.
Every parent knows the routine: Facebook groups, Eventbrite, Google, Yelp and Instagram, all at once. Cross-referencing ages, stroller access, and whether the drive is worth it. Watching half the options vanish the moment you add a four-legged family member. Giving up and going to the same park — again.
Kids thrive on new experiences — every farm visit, tide pool discovery, and festival shapes how they see the world. But as parents, we default to what's familiar because we don't have the bandwidth to research more.
So I built the tool I wished existed.
Trust & disclosure
Commission disclosure
Some ticket links may earn phirky.ai a commission — never affecting price, ranking, or what we recommend. Always double-check details with venues before visiting.
How AI is used
AI can help interpret a request or write optional narrative and tips. Rules select and sequence stops from the database and check known constraints. Planning does not require an AI response; if no suitable choices are found, we say so.
Data freshness
Sources refresh on different schedules. A page update is not proof that every fact was re-verified. Check dated events, tickets and access rules with the venue. Browsing and planning are free; no account required.
Your next family adventure is one search away.
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