Weekly roundup (April 29)
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April 29, 2026 | Issue #156
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
‘It’s gonna be May’ this weekend! (*NSYNC reference if you needed to read that twice…) Enjoy floral pop-ups like Macy's Flower Show and Fleurs de Villes, channel your Derby energy at Run for the Roses by Woodford Reserve, and celebrate the Knicks with free soft serve today. Plus, don’t miss Free Comic Book Day for free reads and major nostalgia!
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
📚Free Comic Book Day (May 2): Head to a local comic store for this annual tradition since 2002, where comic book publishers print several of your favorite comics to give out completely free!
🌸 Macy's Flower Show (Now through May 10): This spring, experience Homegrown, Macy’s celebration of America’s gardens expressed through flowers, fiber & timeless handicrafts.
💍Pinterest Wedding Trends Pop-Up (April 30): Pinterest is hosting a one-day immersive pop-up 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.
🍰Velvet Caviar Cafe (April 30 - May 2): Shop the new collection, enjoy free drinks + gift bags for the first 50 visitors, enter to win an iPhone 17 Pro and more!
✨ Ceremonia x Shark Beauty Glass Hair Pop-Up (May 1 - 3): Ceremonia x Shark Beauty are having a glass hair pop-up with complimentary styling, a matcha bar, a prize wheel & more!
🌹Run for the Roses by Woodford Reserve (May 1): Woodford Reserve is bringing the spirit of Churchill Downs to New York City with Run for the Roses:, an immersive, one-day activation with complimentary tastings, immersive photo moments and a shoppable marketplace!
💄Wella Professionals: The Wella Vault (May 2): Learn more about the “ultimate hair color investment” with a beauty lounge and a day full of photo-ops and prizes.
🥤 Dose x Juice Press Launch Event (May 2): Celebrate the launch of the limited-edition Dose x Juice Press Dose of Vitality smoothie this Saturday morning. Free hats for the first 50, gifts with smoothie purchase, wellness expert on-site & more at Juice Press Greenwich Ave! (Sponsored)
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
👠The Devil Wears Prada 2 Fashion Emergency Kiosk (now through May 3)
💐 Fleurs de Villes FLORA (now through May 3)
💐 Spring is Blooming at Rockefeller Center with Van Cleef (now through May 10)
🎶Dance Party at Bryant Park (April 29 - May 14, Wed + Thurs)
💇♀️Revlon Hair Tools Pop-Up (April 29)
💋Off We Glow OM Juice Pop-Up (April 29 - May 6)
🥮National Rugelach Day at Lee Lee's Rugelach (April 29)
🍦Softside Free Ice Cream for Knicks Fans (April 29)
💃TSQ Live x Zumba (April 29)
🥂Pickle Pop-Up at BABA on Withers (April 29)
🛍️Walmart Fashion Pop-Up (April 29 - May 10)
💛Bumble NYC Summer Lovin' Tour (April 29 - May 21)
👜The Bag Parlor (April 30 - May 3)
✨Ceremonia x Shark Beauty Glass Hair Pop-Up (May 1 - 3)
🌭Nathan's Famous Pre Game Lawn Party (May 1)
🖼️Whitney Museum Wicked Night (May 1)
🎬 Movies Under the Palms at Brookfield Place (May 1 - 2)
🏡Audible Story House (May 1 - 31)
🍵Scent Theory x Isshiki National Matcha Day (May 2 - 3)
🚲The 28th Annual Blessing of the Bikes (May 2)
🎪The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus (May 2)
🎠Janes Carousel Day (May 2)
🦄My Little Pony Collect & Play Day (May 2)
🎉Gotham Park's Annual Community Block Party (May 2)
🍦The Sheep Detectives x Stuffed Ice Cream NYC (May 2)
⚽️Dave & Adams Panini World Cup Sticker Swap Event (May 2)
🚶♀️City Girls Who Walk x Go Raw Organics (May 3)
🐶Pupgum Worst Dog Breath Contest (May 3)
🧴Göt2b Non-Stop Store (May 4)
🌷Celebrate Mother's Day with UGG (May 4 - 10)
🌮Cinco de Mayo Guaco Truck (May 5)
ON THE RADAR:
⁉️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.
🛍️Primark Herald Square Flagship Grand Opening (May 8): Be a part of the excitement as Primark celebrates NYC flagship store opening with a ribbon cutting, music, giveaways, and a block party!.
💗Prada Beauty Touch Blush Pop-Up (May 9 - 10): Celebrate the launch of Prada Touch, the first blush by Prada Beauty with interactive touch-up stations and more.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
⭐️ Beauty Testing May 4 - 14: Test the next innovation in beauty and wellness in Manhattan and earn a $80 gift code and a free gift!
🙇🏽♀️ 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.