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Text "HI"
Drop us a text. We ask the basics — your block, your kids' ages, what they're into. Under two minutes, no forms.
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Now in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights
Never Google
'things to do
with kids' again.
Stoop texts you 2–3 things worth doing with your kids this weekend — picked for your kid's age and your block. No app, no scrolling, no "what should we do today?"
Text Stoop to Get Started
Or text HI to (866) 635-7580
You're in. Watch for a text in the next few minutes.
Stoop
SMS
How it works
Three texts. You're in.
No app. No account. No password. Just text us — like you'd text the friend who always knows what's going on.
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Get the tips
Every day, 2–3 picks land in your texts — matched to your kid's age and your neighborhood. Story times, pop-ups, free park programs, the place everyone's been talking about.
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It learns your taste
Reply ❤️ or ⏭️ on any pick. Stoop gets sharper — more of what your family actually shows up for, less of what they don't.
What's on
The good stuff near you
From toddler story times to weekend science labs — the kind of tip your most-plugged-in friend would slip you over a coffee.
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Parks & Outdoors
Playground meetups, garden programs, nature walks
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Music & Dance
Singalongs, toddler dance, free park concerts
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Art & Making
Drop-in studios, pottery, craft afternoons
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Animals & Nature
Zoo days, petting farms, urban gardens
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Story Time
Library lapsits, author visits, book clubs
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Move
Gymnastics, swim, soccer for little ones
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Science
Museum drop-ins, STEM labs, hands-on stuff
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Pop-ups & Festivals
Street fairs, seasonal openings, neighborhood block parties
In practice
What it's actually like
No feed to check, no 30-minute Google spiral — just a couple of good options for this weekend, picked for your kid and your block.
Skip the Friday-night scramble. Two or three picks land in your texts — you just pick one.
Every pick is filtered to your kid's age, so you're not scrolling past stuff meant for big kids when yours is 2.
Rainy day? Text "free indoor stuff near me" and get options back in seconds.
FAQ
Quick answers, no fluff
What is Stoop?
Stoop is a free SMS service for parents in DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. It texts you 2–3 kids' activities every day — story times, classes, pop-ups, and free local events — picked for your child's age and your neighborhood. No app to download.
How does Stoop work?
Text HI to (866) 635-7580 and answer a few quick questions about your kids' ages, interests, and your block. Every day, Stoop texts you 2–3 local picks. Reply with a heart or skip to sharpen future recommendations. It's free — no app, no account.
Is it really free?
Yes. Stoop is free to start — text us, get tips, no app to download.
Where do the picks come from?
We pull from a bunch of trusted local sources — library calendars, museum schedules, parks programs, neighborhood newsletters — and rank what fits your kid's age and interests.
Will you blow up my phone?
Nope. About one text a day, plus anything you ask us. Reply STOP any time.
What ages?
Tuned for kids 0–8 right now.
Where do you cover?
We're live in DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn — with more NYC neighborhoods coming. Text us your block and we'll tell you if we've got you yet.
Do you sell my data?
Never. We use it to make your picks better. That's it. See our Privacy Policy.
Ready?
Your first tips are free
No app. No spam. Just what's on for the kids near you, by text. Join DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights parents who've stopped wondering what to do this weekend.
Text Stoop to Get Started
Or text HI to (866) 635-7580
You're in! Watch for a text from Stoop in the next few minutes.