Why has maps stopped showing calendar events and directions?

Hi Sandy the same lack of this functionality is annoying me too, as is the inability of apple to understand what you are asking! I’m sure it used to work, and it seems so obvious that if I have events in my calendar that I’ve added a location to, when I’m in Maps on that day, I am going to want those addresses front and centre in maps ready for me to click on. It’s very frustrating that they aren’t there, even when I just go ahead and start typing the location anyway.

Hello SandyBoswell,

It sounds like the steps in the article Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support should help restore your events.

Siri: Say something like: “Find a gas station” or “Find coffee near me.” Learn how to use Siri.

Or without using Siri, tap the search field, then do one of the following:

• Tap a category like Grocery Stores or Restaurants in the Find Nearby section of the search card.
• Enter something like “playgrounds” or “parks” in the search field, then tap the Search Nearby result.

To change the nearby area, drag the map.

Depending on what you look for, you may be able to apply more search criteria, tap a suggestion to get additional information, and more.

Note: Nearby suggestions aren’t available in all countries or regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

Thanks!

A quick update, as I’m looking into this - just testing, and it seems the Siri suggestion for the next event in Apple Maps only kicks in 2 hours before the event. This is a bit rubbish, as like you, and I imagine most people, at the very least I want to see my events for that day when I open Apple Maps, because chances are I’m going to start planning my routes well before two hours in advance.

EDIT have submitted this as a feature improvement request

Good afternoon Shannon,

We'd like to help with the way you are accessing Maps from a Calendar event. It sounds like you are making an appointment some time in the future in the Calendar app, and adding the address for the event at the time you are creating it.

When you look at your calendar on the day of the event, you simply tap on the address field in Calendar to open the Maps app when you are ready to drive.

Is this functionality working for you?

Create and edit events in Calendar on iPhone - iPhone User Guide

Take care.

Thanks for getting back to us SandyBoswell, it’s appreciated.

At this point, we recommend contacting Apple Support to look into this issue further with you: Get Support

All the best.

Hi SandyBoswell,

It's our pleasure. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to reach out in Apple Support Communities.

Kindest regards!