May for Free

Pop-Ups & Brand Activations:

• 2: THE ESPOLÒN UNDERGROUND: Celebrating 25 Years of Espolòn Tequila: Espolòn Tequila is celebrating 25 years of unapologetic creativity in NYC. Join them in Bushwick for music, art, food, graffiti, and more (592 Johnson Ave)

• 3:  Feel Good Foods Pop-Up Diner: The first-ever Feel Good Foods Diner is popping up for one day only, with your favorite gluten-free Feel Good Foods snacks and a secret menu! (140 W 31st St)

• 4:  MargaritaCon by Astral Tequila: Join Astral for complimentary margarita samples at different bars in the East Village + a massive 'salt truck' overflowing with limes in the neighborhood (East Village)

• 4:  Maker's Mark Kentucky Derby Viewing Party at the Seaport: Kick off outdoor dining season with an al fresco Derby Viewing Party at Tin Building. Enjoy Maker’s Mark sampling, screens to catch all the action, and more (96 South St)

• 11:  Bridgerton Promenade Pop-Up: 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

• 11-12: Charlotte Tilbury Fragrance Collection of Emotions Pop-Up: 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!

• 18: Sound Mind: Musical Festival for Mental Health: A day party with a purpose, a creative collaboration between artists, musicians, mental health organizations, and more!

Cultural & Seasonal Events:

• 1-31: Fifth Avenue Blooms: Head to Fifth Avenue in May for a monthlong floral installation by Van Cleef & Arpels. You can enjoy nine floral installations from 50th - 59th Street + performances and more

• 1-16: Bryant Park Dance Parties (Various days): Dance Party returns to Bryant Park and celebrates its 10th anniversary season with ten styles of dance over six nights! Dance Party events will take place every Wednesday and Thursday from May 1 to May 16.

• 2-4: Illumination Light Art Festival: Year 3 of the Illumination Light Art Festival is a bigger and brighter festival than ever before, with 15+ light art installations, interactive pieces, light based performers, a giant stage, DJs and more (Belvedere Plaza & WTC)

• 5: Morgan Library Spring Centennial: Celebrate the Morgan’s 100th birthday and the reopening of the Morgan Garden with a special celebration for all ages featuring live music, exhibition tours, artmaking, scavenger hunts, and more!

• 18: Sound & Color! Spring Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park: Sound & Color! Spring Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park is a celebration of colors, culture, spring and unity. Join for this day-long festival, to herald the arrival of Spring with live musical performances, food vendors, kids activities, and activities!

  22-28: Fleet Week New York: Now in its 36th year, the U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps will participate in events throughout NYC, including free public ship tours of USS ships, performances, a dive tank, events at the Intrepid, and so much more.

• 28-29:  Manhattanhenge: Manhattanhenge is when the setting sun is exactly aligned with the street grid of Manhattan. Between May 28-July 13, the "Manhattanhenge Effect" occurs.