There are several ways you can find out about upcoming Facebook events without having a Facebook account. While you won’t be able to see full event details, you can still get basic information about public events on Facebook.
Use Your Browser
Although you can’t log in to Facebook without an account, you can access some public information by going directly to event pages in your browser. For example, try searching for the Facebook page of a local venue or organization hosting public events. If they have events listed on their Facebook page, you may be able to see the event names, dates, locations, and other limited details.
Keep in mind you likely won’t be able to see full event descriptions, guest lists, discussions, or other detailed info. But browsing public Facebook pages can give you an idea of larger public events happening in your area. You may also come across events shared publicly by local media outlets or community organizations, even if you can’t access the full event page on Facebook.
Use Event Aggregators
There are various event aggregator sites and apps that compile publicly listed events from Facebook and other sources in one place. This allows you to browse upcoming events without needing a Facebook account.
Some popular event aggregators to check out include:
- Eventbrite
- Bandsintown
- Everfest
- Eventful
- Songkick
These sites typically cover concerts, festivals, conferences, and other public entertainment events. You can search for events by location, date, category, and other filters. However, they won’t necessarily include all local public events from Facebook.
Check Local Event Calendars
Your local community likely has various event calendars that compile local happenings, including events listed on Facebook. Look for event calendars on:
- City, town, or county websites
- Tourism bureau websites
- Event venue websites
- Local newspaper websites
- Radio station websites
- Library event calendars
These local event calendars will highlight the major upcoming events across your area, drawing from Facebook pages of local businesses, organizations, and venues. This gives you a snapshot of big events without needing a Facebook account.
Follow Key Venues and Organizations
Rather than trying to browse every public Facebook event page, you can stay in the loop by following key venues, organizations, and sources in your area. Here are some ways to do this:
- Subscribe to email newsletters from concert halls, convention centers, theaters, libraries, museums, comedy clubs, and other local venues hosting public events.
- Follow local media outlets, including newspapers, radio stations, weekly blogs, and city magazines. Look for their event announcements and recommendations.
- Check church, school, college, and community center websites or mailing lists for events.
- Look for local events hashtags on Instagram and Twitter, such as #DenverEvents.
By monitoring a few key sources, you can get wind of the biggest public events without sorting through all Facebook events yourself.
Ask Friends to Tell You About Events
If you have friends who use Facebook, ask them to keep you in the loop on major local events being organized and discussed on Facebook. They may be willing to share details, invites, or screenshots for anything they think you’d be interested in attending.
Let your friends know the types of events you’d like to hear about, such as outdoor concerts, food festivals, neighborhood garage sales, comedy shows, craft fairs, tech conferences, and so on. That gives them guidance on what to look out for and pass along from their Facebook feeds.
Join Relevant Facebook Groups
Although you don’t want a personal Facebook account, you may be able to join some public Facebook Groups relevant to your interests. For example, search for Groups related to your city, neighborhood, hobbies, professional associations, and more. In these public Groups, members often post about local events.
However, keep in mind you’ll have very limited functionality in Facebook Groups without an account. You may not be able to view all discussions, comment, RSVP, or get notifications. But it can be a passive way to find out about group member recommendations.
Follow Facebook Pages Without an Account
If there are specific Facebook Pages you want to follow, such as a local business, venue, or radio station, you can get their public posts sent to your email inbox. Here’s how:
- Go to the Facebook Page you want to follow.
- Click “Following” below the cover photo.
- Choose “See First” to prioritize their posts.
- Click the ellipses icon next to “Following.”
- Select “Turn on notifications.”
- Enter your email address and click “Turn on.”
You’ll then start getting email updates whenever that Page makes a public post. This keeps you updated on their major announcements and events.
Check User-Generated Event Calendars
Some tech-savvy individuals have created their own local event calendars that scrape data from Facebook and other sources. For example, the site Austin.com has an event calendar for happenings in Austin, Texas, compiling events from Facebook, Eventbrite, and more. Looking for user-generated event calendars like this can reveal local happenings.
Search Facebook with a Google Account
When logged into your Google account, you can search Facebook event pages and public content through Google search and Google Calendar. Any public Facebook events, Pages, and Groups may be indexed in Google’s search results.
Typing a relevant keyword into Google may show upcoming Facebook events. You can also add a public Facebook calendar to your Google Calendar to see those events synced to your own calendar.
Keep in mind you’ll still have very limited functionality and visibility compared to having your own Facebook account. But logging into Google provides another avenue to uncover public Facebook events.
Use a Disposable/Anonymous Account
If you want to access Facebook event info directly, you could consider creating a separate disposable or anonymous account just to view events. Use an alternate email address and don’t connect with any friends or family. Simply follow relevant venues, organizations, and event planning Groups to see their public event info.
Just be sure to use the disposable account sparingly, be cautious about sharing any personal details, and turn off notifications. Don’t use the account to actively engage with people or RSVP to events. This keeps your main identity separate.
Conclusion
While it takes more effort than having a full Facebook account, there are still ways to find public events listed on Facebook without an account. Focus on following key local sources, checking community event calendars, using event aggregators, and asking friends to share event details. With a mix of these methods, you can stay tuned into many of the public happenings in your area occurring on Facebook.