Why am I seeing this?
How qualifier tags like weather, travel time, and cost affect what you see.
Last updated 2026-02-25
Each recommendation on the Discover tab comes with small tags and an AI-written explanation. These help you understand why a particular event was suggested for your family.
Tag meanings
Quick trip — The event is less than 20 minutes from your neighborhood by transit. Great for spontaneous outings.
Free — No cost to attend.
Great weather day — An outdoor event on a day when the forecast looks good. Park Bench checks the weather forecast and only surfaces outdoor events when conditions are favorable.
Indoor escape — An indoor activity, especially useful on rainy or cold days.
Ages 3-8 (or similar) — Matched to your children's age range. The specific ages shown reflect your family.
The AI explanation
Below the event title, you'll see a short paragraph explaining why this event was recommended. This considers your children's ages, your location, your family's saved preferences, and the practical details of the event.
Why you might NOT see an event
Events can be filtered out for several reasons:
- Too far away — The event would take too long to reach from your neighborhood
- Bad weather — Outdoor events on days with poor weather in the forecast
- Calendar conflict — You already have something scheduled at that time
- Already dismissed — You dismissed this event previously
- Wrong age range — The event targets ages outside your children's range