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Butler

Curated kids' activities, events, and programs.
Delivered daily by text. Available 24/7.

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How It Works

Text Butler

Tap the button. iMessage opens.
Send "Hi". That's it.

Tell us about your family

Kids' names, ages, neighborhood.
Takes about a minute.

Get daily picks

Curating activities, events, and programs.
Daily picks & whenever you ask.

What You'll Discover

The best kids activities in your neighborhood

From toddler story times to weekend science workshops. Butler finds the best kids' activities, events, and programs tailored to your child.

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Art & Crafts
Drop-in art studios, craft workshops
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Sports & Movement
Swimming, soccer, gymnastics, and more
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Story Time & Books
Library programs, author readings
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Outdoors & Parks
Nature walks, park programs
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Seasonal & Special
Holiday events, festivals, pop-ups
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Music & Dance
Toddler music classes, kids dance, instrument lessons
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Science & Discovery
STEM workshops, museum exhibits
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Animals & Nature
Zoo visits, petting farms, nature centers
Loved by NYC Parents

Join 400+ parents and nannies making the most of New York City

Early Butler parents say it saves them time, reduces research & planning stress, and surfaces neighborhood gems they would have missed.

400+
Parents & nannies signed up
4.9
Average beta rating
1 min
Typical signup time

"I used to spend hours searching every Friday night. Now I get 3 great ideas daily to my iMessage. So glad it's a text!"

— Maya, mom of a 3-year-old in DUMBO

"The recommendations actually fit my kid's age and our neighborhood. Butler found two classes we now go to every week."

— Jordan, dad of 2 in Carroll Gardens

"I was at UWS for the afternoon and texted 'anything nearby?' Got options immediately. It's like that friend who knows EVERYTHING."

— Lena, mom of twins in Brooklyn Heights

Currently serving families in

Not on the list? Text Butler. You'll be on the waitlist for when we arrive.

Quick answers

Everything parents ask before saying yes

Is it really free?
Yes — totally free while Butler is in beta. No credit card, no paywall, no "actually this part costs extra" surprise in month two. Try it, cancel anytime.
What ages is Butler for?
Butler knows kids 0–8 best — that's where the beta is focused.
What neighborhoods do you cover?
Butler is live across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island City, and Jersey City / Hoboken / Weehawken — 30+ neighborhoods today. Outside that? Text Butler anyway — we'll add you to the waitlist and reach out the moment we arrive in your neighborhood.
Will Butler spam me?
Never. Butler texts you daily — your morning picks — and it responds to all your texts. That's it. Reply STOP anytime and Butler disappears.
Do you sell my data?
No. Never. Your kid's name, your neighborhood, what you asked for last Tuesday — none of it leaves Butler. Full story in our Privacy Policy.
How does Butler find activities?
Butler reads the whole city — program calendars, local sources, community boards, and Butler's own shortlist of places worth your time — then picks what fits your kid. Activities are verified by a real person before they show up in your texts.