How to Find Events Without Getting Overwhelmed
You want to do something this weekend. Something new, fun, maybe even spontaneous. But the moment you open your phone and start looking, the spiral begins: 47 open tabs, 3 social media rabbit holes, and zero actual plans.
Sound familiar?
Trying to find the perfect event can be a lot. And weirdly, the more options we have, the harder it gets to choose. That’s because finding events isn’t just about logistics — it’s about energy, mood, and honestly... just not getting decision fatigue.
Here’s how to make it all feel a little easier.
📌Start with How You Want to Feel
Instead of searching for what’s happening, start with how you want the experience to feel.
Want to recharge solo with something low-key?
Want to connect with friends and get out of the house?
Feeling creative? Curious? In need of movement?
Once you lock in the vibe, the right type of event usually finds you faster.
💡 Choose Fewer (and Better) Sources
A big reason event searching gets overwhelming? We’re looking in too many places — Facebook, Instagram, random community boards, that one friend’s cousin’s band’s newsletter…
Try this instead:
Pick one or two curated sources you trust
Save events during the week so you're not scrambling on Friday night
Let go of the pressure to find the best thing ever — go for “good enough to get you out the door”
At Get Out And Try®, we keep things easy by featuring a community-curated calendar, where local businesses and organizers submit events directly. That means you won’t scroll through random, outdated listings — just handpicked experiences from real people nearby who want you to show up and have a good time.
🧭 Let Someone Else Curate (That’s Literally the Point)
That’s why Get Out And Try exists.
We don’t list everything — and that’s on purpose. The events on our calendar are curated with intention. Think of it like a short menu at a really good restaurant: less choice, more flavor.
Same with travel. Our getaway picks (powered by Viator) are handpicked to give you mini-escapes without the planning burnout.
You don’t need to search harder. You just need a starting point.
Looking for something local or something new?
👉 Explore curated Community Events or plan your next getaway in the Travel & Trips section – both made to be easy.
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