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NYC Creatives on a Quest to Discover New Passions.

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What is Side Quest?

Side Quest is a Collective of Creatives hosting curated adventures across NYC. Inviting people to explore hobbies, sports, crafts, cultures, and new communities. Our experiences are designed to help people discover new passions and expand who they are.

Each gathering is co-hosted with local communities or individuals who are deeply passionate about that specific interest. Immersing attendees in that world and creating space to learn, try something new, and connect with others.

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Side Quest is a Collective of Creatives hosting curated adventures across NYC. 

Who We Are?

We’re a community of multidisciplinary creatives working across fields like design, fashion, media, photography, and film. We’re a friendly, no-ego group of curious people exploring the world together.

We welcome anyone with an open mind and a curiosity to explore the world together.

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side Quest philosophy | why?

We believe everyone is a creative. We absorb the world around us and transform it into something new: ideas, stories, expressions, and actions. But what we create is shaped by what we’ve experienced. Our imagination can only stretch as far as our world allows.

When we gather, share stories, and try new things, that world expands. And as it expands, so does what we create, how we think, and who we become.

Side Quest exists to spark curiosity and explore the world together.

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How to join a Side Quest?

Our adventures happen every other month in New York City, with additional seasonal gatherings throughout the year. Each experience takes place in a different location: local studios, outdoor spaces, community venues, and hidden gems around the city.

Sign up for an upcoming quest or follow us on IG to be the first to hear about new adventures.

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