Weekly roundup (April 22)

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April 22, 2026 | Issue #155

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: celebrate Earth Month with car-free streets, volunteer moments, and sustainability events like Rothy’s Art Installation and Naturepedic Sheet Set Swap. Whether you’re team Giants or Jets, cheer on the NFL Draft this Thursday with events for both teams. Plus, enjoy a free pretzel on National Pretzel Day & more!

– Rebeka

FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🏈Draft Night with the NY Jets andGiants Draft Night Block Party (April 23): Celebrate the 2026 NFL draft with both NY teams! The Jets will celebrate down by the Seaport at Pier 17 and the Giants will have their block party over in Hudson Yards.

🍸Grey Goose x The Devil Wears Prada 2 Devil’s Roast Pop-Up Carts (April 23): The Devil Wears Prada 2 comes to life through a reimagined espresso martini inspired by Miranda Priestly’s iconic coffee order. 

🌸Macy's Flower Show (April 23 - May 10): Macy’s Flower Show is back! This year’s display will turn the main floor into a playful spring garden featuring thousands of blooming plants, flowers, and trees.  

💄IPSY NYC Pop-Up (April 24 - 25): IPSY is serving beauty in the Big Apple. Stop by for free products from the best brands in beauty, plus giveaways and surprises you won't want to miss!

🖼️Rothy’s and Willie Cole Live Art Installation (April 24): Check out a live public art installation built from 2,500 donated plastic water bottles, plus bring a single-use plastic bottle, drop it off, and receive a reusable bottle in exchange.

🧴Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare 2-Minute Clinic (April 24 - 25): Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare invites you to experience the Alpha Beta Peel 2-Minute Clinic with product education, skin consultations, sampling, photo moments, prizes, and more!

🛍️Bath & Body Works x Vera Bradley NYC Pop‑Up (April 24 - 26): Immerse yourself in a product and scent experience with light bites and refreshments, floral arrangements, and product giveaways.

🚲Car-Free Earth Day (April 25): Come walk, bike, play and experience a car-free NYC. This annual car-free event celebrates Earth Day with free activities and programming focused on climate change, sustainability, and more, includingBroadway Celebrates Earth Day.

🤝Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day (April 25): Brooklyn Org’s annual day of service brings together community members to work alongside the incredible nonprofits that support the borough. Sign up to lend a helping hand and learn more about these amazing organizations!

🥨National Pretzel Day (April 26): National Pretzel Day is this Sunday and you can get free pretzels at many national spots including Wetzel’s Pretzels, Auntie Anne’s, Philly Pretzel Factory & more!

MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

📚Jack Harlow x McNally Jackson (April 22)

🎤Florence + The Machine Pop Up Store (April 22)

🌎Earth Day with Yerba Madre (April 22)

🍩I'm Donut One Year Anniversary (April 22)

🎨Tote-ally Paint & Sit (April 22)

🌍Earth Day 2026 in Times Square (April 22)

🎶Buchanan's x Rauw Alejandro Music Video Release Party (April 22)

🇬🇧#BABritishAccent Contest (April 22 - 23)

🍕Prince Street Pizza Brooklyn Grand Opening (April 23)

🌮Taco Tek Bronx Grand Opening (April 24)

🌱Earth Month Celebration with Krave Beauty (April 24)

✨Inkey List Passport to Glow Event- Ulta Beauty American Dream (April 24)

🍯Biodance Jelly Serum Mist Pop-Up (April 24 - 25)

💄IPSY NYC Pop-Up (April 24 - 25)

🎬Movies Under the Palms at Brookfield Place (April 24 - May 2)

💐Fleurs de Villes FLORA (April 24 - May 3)

💋ERLY Ulta Launch (April 25)

🚶‍♀️Happy V NYC Community Walk (April 25)

☕️Buenos Díaz Espresso Pop-Up (April 25)

🌸Theory Meatpacking Bloom Bar (April 25)

📦Shipt 'Special Delivery' Pop-Up (April 25)

🌿Brooklyn Bridge Park Earth Day Celebration (April 25)

💁‍♀️Rizos Curls Juicy Curl Summer at Ulta Beauty Queens (April 25)

👋Hello Saturday! at Nordstrom NYC (April 25)

⚓️Seaport Spring Celebration (April 25)

🫖Kolkata Vanilla Lavender Chai Drop (April 25)

🎉Axel Arigato NYC Block Party (April 25)

🛏️Naturepedic Sheet Set Swap (April 25 - 26)

🌹Sant Jordi NYC (through April 25)

👟City Girls Who Walk MAËLYS Walk (April 26)

☂️Lincoln Center Big Umbrella Festival (through April 26)

🌷West Side Community Garden Tulip Festival (through April 26)

🍓The Nuts Factory East Village Grand Opening (April 26)

👰🏻Wedding Salon (April 27)

💐Spring is Blooming at Rockefeller Center with Van Cleef (through May 10) 

🌳New York Restoration Project Free Tree Giveaway (through May 16)

ON THE RADAR:

💍Pinterest Wedding Trends Pop-Up(April 30): Pinterest is hosting a one-day immersive pop-up on at New York Momento designed for couples, friends, and anyone looking to romanticize their life. 

🕯️Hotel Lobby Candle x Nespresso The Espresso Bar (April 30): Join Hotel Lobby Candles to celebrate the launch of the exclusive Nespresso collaboration. Connect with the founder and immerse yourself in the collection while enjoying curated Nespresso beverages.

⁉️The Sarabande Foundation Presents 'What Now?' (May 8):  The Sarabande Foundation is returning to the High Line this spring with the third edition of What Now?, a free, career-launching event for emerging creatives.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🚛 Dumbo Moving Giveaway: 3 lucky winners will win a moving voucher, from $250 to $500, + get 10% off your move + free reusable plastic boxes by mentioning NYCFORFREE

💜McCormick Presents: Sensoria - The Black Currant Experience Giveaway: Sensoria: The Black Currant Experience is a one-night-only, multi-course, immersive tasting journey on April 24. We are doing a giveaway for 2 pairs of tickets: one for the 5:30pm seating and another for 8:30 pm.

🎭GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO Giveaway: There’s an incredible new musical coming PAC NYC this June. Comment on the Reel why you’re excited to see the show, and one lucky winner will win a pair of tickets (choice of select dates). Winner chosen 4/27.

🙇🏽‍♀️ Get $225 for a Focus Group: Earn $225 in rewards to help to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan and get $225 for your time and participation.