Popped Up vs SideQuest

POP UPS WORTH GOING TO Our curated lists highlight the best of the best across NYC. Popped Up! ensures every stop is actually worth the trip. We’re currently 100% focused on NYC, with expansion to new cities coming soon. Join the community and find your next pop up :) DISCOVER EVERY DROP Find every pop up happening across NYC on one interactive map. From secret rooftop cafes to limited-edition fashion drops, Popped Up! keeps you in the loop with what’s trending right now. No more scrolling through social media to find where the action is—it’s all in one place. REAL-TIME INTEL Don't waste your afternoon standing in the wrong lines. Get live wait times and "sold out" alerts provided by the community on the ground. Know before you go if the exclusive matcha is out of stock or if the line is moving fast. JOIN THE SCENE Connect with the community through live event chats and shared photo albums. See the vibe before you arrive and chat with other attendees to coordinate your next city adventure. Don’t be that "Ugh, what’s the move?" person—see what everyone is talking about in real-time. SHARE THE DISCOVERY Spot something new on your walk? Easily add a new pop up to the map, upload your photos, and share the intel with your friends or the whole city. Help the community find the best hidden gems NYC has to offer.

Find fun things to do, solo or with friends. SideQuest turns everyday life into real-life quests: creative challenges, small detours, and new experiences worth remembering. FIND YOUR KIND OF FUN Choose a themed quest pack that fits you. Get creative with Make It Weird, slow down with Soft Reset, or try a bold ask with Rejection Therapy. See each quest's time, cost, and challenge before you start, then go at your own pace. GO SOLO OR BRING FRIENDS Take yourself on a little adventure or give your group chat a plan. Invite a friend to a quest and they can join that quest for free with a SideQuest account. They do not need to buy the pack. MAKE A MEMORY. KEEP THE STORY. Capture photos and notes as you complete quests. Your Journal keeps your completed adventures and memories together, ready to revisit. LEVEL UP IN REAL LIFE Earn XP, reach new levels, and collect badges as you complete quests. Your progress grows with every adventure. PACKS YOU KEEP Try your first quest and browse the packs. Unlock Originals with one-time purchases, individually using Pack Keys or together in the Originals Vault. No subscription. Give your day a plot twist. Pick a quest and go.