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Get ready to check in and celebrate Foursquare Day on April 16th - with fun challenges, discounts, and rewards for your love of exploring!
Mark your calendars for April 16, because it's time to celebrate Foursquare Day! This fun and quirky holiday started in 2010 as a way to honor the popular location-based social media app, Foursquare. The date was chosen because it corresponds with the four-square court used in playground games. However, this day is not just about the app – it's also a celebration of exploration and discovery. So get ready to check-in to new places, earn badges, and connect with friends on this exciting day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of Foursquare App</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Foursquare location-based social networking app was launched, allowing users to "check-in" at various locations and earn badges.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Foursquare Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 16, the first ever Foursquare Day was celebrated, following a suggestion by a Tampa optometrist and avid Foursquare user, Nate Bonilla-Warford.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Official Foursquare Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Foursquare officially recognizes Foursquare Day, encouraging users worldwide to participate and businesses to offer special promotions and discounts for check-ins.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Foursquare Day is celebrated in over 1,000 cities worldwide, marking its international growth and popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Swarm App</div><div class='timeline-text'>Foursquare separates its check-in and location-sharing features into a new app called Swarm, while Foursquare becomes a local search-and-discovery service app.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Given the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Foursquare Day celebrations largely moved online, with users participating virtually via the app and sharing on social media.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Foursquare scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a list of locations and challenges for your friends to check in at on Foursquare. The first person to complete the scavenger hunt wins a prize!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Foursquare-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Decorate your party with Foursquare logos and have your guests check in to different areas of the party using the app. You can even create badges for different activities or games at the party.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Foursquare meetup</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create an event on Foursquare and invite your friends to join you for a day of checking in, exploring new places, and earning special badges. You can also use this as an opportunity to meet new people who share your love for Foursquare.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a Foursquare event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out the Foursquare website or app for any events happening in your area on Foursquare Day. This is a great opportunity to meet other Foursquare users, learn more about the app, and have a fun time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Foursquare-themed meal</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative in the kitchen and make dishes inspired by Foursquare locations or badges. You can also use the app to check in at each location as you cook and share your creations with your friends.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun way to discover new places</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Foursquare Day encourages people to check in at different locations and share their experiences. This can lead to discovering new restaurants, coffee shops, or other places you may not have visited otherwise. It's a great way to expand your horizons and find hidden gems in your city.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes socializing and community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Foursquare Day encourages people to connect with others and meet up at different locations. It's a great opportunity to socialize, make new friends, and build a sense of community in your area.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>There are often deals and discounts offered on this day</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many businesses participate in Foursquare Day by offering special promotions or discounts to those who check in using the app. So not only do you get to discover new places and connect with others, but you may also save some money in the process!</p></div></div>
Foursquare Day is celebrated on April 16 every year. In 2024 Foursquare Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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