Things To Do API
Local events API for AI agents and apps
APIs & InfrastructureFreemium#events-api#local-events#mcp-server
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What is Things To Do API?
Things To Do API provides structured event data for agentic applications and software products. It indexes shows, concerts, pop-ups, markets, festivals, and parties, returning results as JSON over REST or the Model Context Protocol. Users can search using plain language queries like jazz in Oakland tonight or free things to do this weekend. The system understands time, location, and audience preferences to prioritize relevant results.
Each event record includes titles, categories, start and end times in both UTC and local formats, venue addresses with coordinates, summaries, tags, pricing, and direct links to tickets and official sources. The API supports pagination through offset parameters and returns clear error messages for rate limits or out-of-coverage areas. Coverage currently focuses on the San Francisco Bay Area, with New York City and Los Angeles scheduled for future expansion.
Things To Do API features
- Search events using plain English natural language queries
- Returns structured JSON with venue details, times, and ticket links
- Supports REST endpoints and Model Context Protocol integration
- Handles pagination with offset parameters for large result sets
- Provides clear rate limit and quota exceeded error codes
- Covers San Francisco Bay Area with New York and Los Angeles upcoming
Who uses Things To Do API and for what
- Powering AI travel assistants that recommend local activities based on user preferences
- Building event discovery modules for mobile applications targeting tourists
- Enabling smart home devices to announce nearby concerts or markets
- Aggregating festival schedules for regional tourism websites
- Creating concierge bots that filter events by crowd size or age group
Things To Do API FAQ
Is Things To Do API free?
Yes, the first 1,000 calls per month are free. Users without an account can make 50 calls daily. Paid tiers start at $5 per 1,000 calls after the free allowance.
What locations does the API cover?
It currently covers the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda. New York City and Los Angeles are listed as coming soon.
Does it work with AI agents?
Yes, it is designed for agentic applications. It supports the Model Context Protocol for tools like Claude Code and Cursor, and accepts plain text queries over standard REST requests.
How do I handle pagination?
Pass the next_offset value returned from a previous search as the offset parameter in your next request to retrieve additional results.
Is the source code open source?
The website does not say. There is no repository link or indication that the code is publicly available.
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