NYC Weekend Freebie Roundup 5/10 - 5/12
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MULTI
Manhattan
✨Charlotte Tilbury Fragrance Collection of Emotions Pop-Up (May 11 - 12): Step into Charlotte Tilbury’s world of fragrance at an immersive pop-up in NYC to celebrate Charlotte’s NEW Fragrance Collection of Emotions, with complimentary gift bags, scratch-offs and more! (105 Wooster St)
🌸 Fifth Avenue Blooms Events w/ Van Cleef & Arpels: performances, treats, flower cart Sat-Sun (550 Madison Ave)
🌺 Bloomtanica at Genesis House 11a-9p (40A 10th Ave)
🌷 West Side Community Garden Tulip Festival (April 13 through May): West Side Community Garden’s annual Tulip Festival: enjoy a beautiful garden full of tulips (123 West 89th Street)
❤️ Jolie Love Shack w/ snacks 11a-7p (Prince & Mercer)
Brooklyn
🖼️ Atlantic Ave Art Walk: self guided art walk showcasing approximately 150 emerging and established Brooklyn artists at 70+ participating businesses. (Fri-Sun)
Multi
🛹Red Bull Drop In Tour (May 10 - 12): Join Red Bull’s top skaters as they hit the road for Red Bull Drop In Tour to hit up as many skateparks, skate shops, and street spots across the five boroughs as possible. Red Bull Drop In Tour will put New York City’s local skate scene on display featuring skate competitions, cash prizes, and more!
🍪 Insomnia Cookies Free cookie for nurses & teachers (+school staff) w/ ID thru Sun
FRIDAY
Manhattan
🌭Hot Dog in the City (through June 13): There’s a giant hot dog in the middle of Times Square! Hot Dog in the City is a giant public arts work that will be on display through June 13. The Hottest Dog Show: Canine Beauty Pageant on Friday 5pm
🎴 Bryant Park AAPI Heritage Month Celebration w/ performances, workshops & more 12:30-6:30p
💐 Zacapa Orchid Shop at Lume Studios 12-7p bouquets & more (393 Broadway)
🏛️@metmuseum Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion exhibition opens (PWYW NYers)
Brooklyn
🌱 @Away x @oseamalibu Self-Care Massages 4-6p (111 N 3rd)
SATURDAY
Manhattan
🎻Bridgerton Promenade Pop-Up (May 11): Fans are invited to immerse themselves into the world of Bridgerton with interactive experiences, a showcase of the new products, photo opps, live merriment, exciting giveaways and more (Gansevoort Plaza)
🌭@nyhotdogs first 50 free hot dogs 12pm @metroplushealth (Met)
🐶 Kendra Scott National Dog Mom Day 10a-2p (126 Spring)
⚔️ Gladiators NYC Fight 2-4p (Central Park behind Met)
🎵 @EsplanadeFriends Spring Concert & Ice Cream
🪖 NYC DOT Free bike helmets 11a-3p (501 East 60th Street)
🇯🇵 Japan Fes Japan Parade 1pm (CPW & 81st down to 67th)
Queens
🪴 Queens Forest Park Greenhouse Open House 9a-2p
🧘🏽 @QueensPlaceMall Celebrate Movement Fitness Series 10:30-1 (8801 Queens Blvd)
🐦 @randallsisland Bird Bonanza Event 10a-1p
Brooklyn
🎉 Floor & Decor Community Day w/ free bites, flowers, $ prizes 10a-2p (850 3rd Ave)
🎶 Brooklyn Conservatory Open Stages Spring Music Festival on stoops, parks, etc Park Slope 3-7p
🌼 Atlantic Terminal Spring Fest with Mother’s Day Fun 11a-1p (625 Atlantic Ave)
SUNDAY
Manhattan
🐞 Imaginari Co The Insect World Exhibit: Free for Moms on Mother’s Day (Sun)
🎵 Spring Overlook Bluegrass Concert at Riverside Park 2-3:30pm (116th St)
Queens
🌱 Mother Earth Cleanup and Nature Exploration 9-11a (Powell’s Cove Park)
Bronx
✒️ Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Nature Calligraphy 1-2p (St. Mary’s Park)