Description

This Apify Actor scrapes comprehensive event data from Redwood City's official calendar, delivering structured JSON outputs with names, descriptions, dates, times, locations, and more....

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Redwoodcity Events Spider

The Redwoodcity Events Spider is an Apify Actor designed to scrape and extract detailed event information from the official Redwood City calendar website. It automates the collection of event data, providing structured JSON output that includes event names, descriptions, dates, times, locations, and more. This tool is invaluable for anyone needing reliable, up-to-date event data for analysis, planning, or integration into other systems.

Features

• Comprehensive Event Extraction: Captures key details such as event names, full descriptions, dates, times, addresses, and URLs from Redwood City's calendar pages.
• Multilingual Support: Handles events with bilingual descriptions (English and Spanish), ensuring complete data capture.
• Flexible URL Input: Accepts multiple URLs for scraping, allowing targeted or broad event collection.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, consistent data in JSON format, ready for export to CSV, Excel, or databases.
• Reliable and Efficient: Built with robust error handling and optimized for performance, minimizing failed runs.
• No Coding Required: User-friendly interface on Apify Store for easy setup and execution.
• Scalable: Suitable for one-time scrapes or scheduled runs to monitor ongoing events.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	No (but at least 1 URL required)	A list of URLs pointing to Redwood City calendar pages to scrape for events. Each URL must be a valid HTTP or HTTPS link.	["https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/parks-recreation-and-community-services/calendar"]

Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide the input parameters in JSON format. Here's an example input:

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/parks-recreation-and-community-services/calendar"
  ]
}

The Actor will process the URLs and output a JSON array of event objects. Example output:

[
  {
    "event_name": "Laundry and Shower Services | Servicios de lavandería y duchas",
    "full_description": "<span itemprop=\"description\"><p>Dignity on Wheels (DoW) is a mobile hygiene service that provides free showers and laundry services to those experiencing homelessness in 5 counties and 20 cities throughout the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Comprehensive case management support is provided to address a variety of individual challenges including job loss, illness, and food insecurity.</p>\n<p>Dignity on Wheels (DoW) es un servicio de higiene móvil que provee duchas y servicios de lavandería gratuitos para personas sin hogar en 5 condados y 20 ciudades en el Área de la Bahía y Los Ángeles. Se ofrese amplio apoyo del manejo de casos para abordar una variedad de asuntos individuales, incluida la pérdida del trabajo, la enfermedad y la inseguridad alimentaria. </p>\n<p><strong>For more information / Para más información<br>\n</strong>Anita Blount, Director of Operations for Dignity on Wheels<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:ablount@wehope.org?subject=DoW%20at%20the%20Downtown%20Redwood%20City%20Public%20Library\">ablount@wehope.org</a></p></span>",
    "date": "2026-04-04",
    "time": "16:00",
    "full_address": "1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California",
    "city": "Redwood City",
    "zip": null,
    "event_url": "https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/92519/452",
    "indoor_outdoor": null,
    "free_paid": "Free",
    "actor_id": "tbYu6nf7LVHl8UKC9",
    "run_id": "cLO3423f4KciIlJlN"
  },
  {
    "event_name": "RMCC Drop-In Basketball",
    "full_description": "<span itemprop=\"description\"><p>Drop-In Basketball - Full Gym</p>\n<p> <strong>Fees:</strong><br>\nAdult (18 - 59)     $5.00<br>\nSenior (60+)         $1.00<br>\nYouth (Under 18)   $1.00</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.redwoodcity.org/?navid=536\">click for more details</a></p>\n<p>\n<strong><br>\n</strong></p>\n<br></span>",
    "date": "2026-04-06",
    "time": "21:30",
    "full_address": "1120 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City, California",
    "city": "Redwood City",
    "zip": null,
    "event_url": "https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/94642/452",
    "indoor_outdoor": "Indoor",
    "free_paid": "Paid",
    "actor_id": "tbYu6nf7LVHl8UKC9",
    "run_id": "cLO3423f4KciIlJlN"
  },
  {
    "event_name": "RMCC Drop-In Basketball",
    "full_description": "<span itemprop=\"description\"><p>Drop-In Basketball - Full Gym</p>\n<p> <strong>Fees:</strong><br>\nAdult (18 - 59)     $5.00<br>\nSenior (60+)         $1.00<br>\nYouth (Under 18)   $1.00</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.redwoodcity.org/?navid=536\">click for more details</a></p>\n<p>\n<strong><br>\n</strong></p>\n<br></span>",
    "date": "2026-04-04",
    "time": "21:45",
    "full_address": "1120 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City, California",
    "city": "Redwood City",
    "zip": null,
    "event_url": "https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/94657/452",
    "indoor_outdoor": "Indoor",
    "free_paid": "Paid",
    "actor_id": "tbYu6nf7LVHl8UKC9",
    "run_id": "cLO3423f4KciIlJlN"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Community Event Planning: Organizers can aggregate upcoming events to coordinate schedules and avoid conflicts.
• Market Research: Businesses analyze local event trends to identify opportunities for sponsorships or promotions.
• Academic Research: Researchers study community activities, demographics, and participation patterns.
• Content Aggregation: Media outlets or blogs compile event listings for newsletters or websites.
• Business Automation: Integrate event data into CRM systems for targeted outreach to attendees.
• Public Health Monitoring: Track hygiene and wellness events to assess community needs.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Redwoodcity Events Spider" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Monitor progress in the log
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel)

Output Format

The Actor outputs a JSON array of objects, each representing an event. Key fields include:

• event_name: The title of the event.
• full_description: Detailed HTML description, often bilingual.
• date: Event date in YYYY-MM-DD format.
• time: Event start time in HH:MM format.
• full_address: Complete location address.
• city: City name (e.g., "Redwood City").
• zip: ZIP code (may be null).
• event_url: Direct link to the event page.
• indoor_outdoor: Indicates if the event is indoor, outdoor, or null.
• free_paid: Whether the event is free or paid.
• actor_id and run_id: Metadata for tracking the scrape.

Data is extracted directly from the website, ensuring accuracy, but some fields like zip or indoor_outdoor may be null if not specified.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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