Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gensa and how do I find things to do with my kids this weekend?
Gensa is a family lifestyle platform with editor-curated events, local services, parenting news, and neighborhood guides. Browse weekend events by city, filter by age group, or create a free account to use AskGensa — our AI search that pulls from verified local listings and editorial content to give you personalized recommendations for your family.
What cities does Gensa cover — is it available where I live?
Gensa currently covers Brooklyn and is expanding city by city. Each city has dedicated editorial coverage — local events, neighborhood news, and curated business listings written by editors who know the area. New cities launch with full editorial and local business onboarding. Check our homepage for current coverage.
Is Gensa free to use, or is there a paid subscription?
Gensa is completely free for parents. Browse events, read articles, and search local services — all without an account. Creating a free account unlocks AskGensa (our AI search), saved favorites, and personalized recommendations. Gensa is funded by local businesses who list their services to reach families like yours.
How does Gensa decide which events and businesses to recommend — are listings paid or curated?
Every listing on Gensa is reviewed by our editorial team before it goes live — we don't auto-import from aggregators. Paid listings get enhanced visibility (photos, featured placement), but every business on Gensa meets our quality standards. Editorial recommendations in articles are always independent and never paid-for unless clearly labeled '(sponsored).'
Does Gensa work for all ages of kids, or is it just for babies and toddlers?
Gensa covers families with kids of all ages — babies through teens. Events and services are tagged by age group so you can filter for exactly what fits your family. We publish a dedicated monthly tweens and teens guide because we know most family platforms stop at age 8. We don't.
How is Gensa different from just searching Google or my neighborhood Facebook group?
Google gives you national chains and SEO-optimized results. Facebook groups give you opinions without verification. Gensa gives you editor-curated, neighborhood-specific information — verified local businesses, events with real details (ages, cost, stroller access), and news written by editors who live in your community. It's the difference between searching and trusting.
Does Gensa sell my data or my kids' data?
No. Gensa does not sell, share, or trade your personal data or your children's data. We don't run behavioral ad tracking. Local businesses reach you through contextual targeting — based on your city and the content you're browsing, not your personal profile. Your family's privacy is non-negotiable.
How does AskGensa's AI work — is it just ChatGPT?
AskGensa is built on top of leading AI models but grounded in Gensa's own data — our editorial articles, verified local listings, and community events. It doesn't hallucinate recommendations from the internet. Every answer comes from content our editors have reviewed. Create a free account to access it — think of it as a local parent who's read everything we've ever published.