Weekly roundup (April 8)
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April 8, 2026 | Issue #153
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: Glow up & get outside! Step into Garnier’s Casita de Curls for the ultimate curly hair refresh, and get minis, bites & merch at Indē Wild’s Sephora pop-up. Make sure to check out the cherry blossoms, tee off at IBM’s immersive Masters takeover, and celebrate Tartan Day around NYC.
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🌀Garnier’s Casita de Curls (April 9): Stop by Garnier’s Casita de Curls for good music, incredible bites, a full curl refresh station, and to snag some Garnier goodies.
✨Indē Wild Sephora Pop-Up (April 9): Indē Wild is coming stateside with Sephora to celebrate their launch with freebies, charmed lippies, exclusive merch, delicious bites (chai & donuts) and more. Must RSVP!
🪶 Emma Chamberlain x West Elm (April 11): West Elm has partnered with Emma Chamberlain on a home collection that drops in-store at their Dumbo location this Saturday morning. Get there early to secure a limited zine and other gifts with purchase!
⛳IBM Masters at Madison Square Park (April 9 - 12): IBM will host the first-of-its-kind immersive viewing experience for the Masters Tournament with a live viewing, an AI-powered golf simulator, merch and more.
🇮🇹Icons of Italy by Altagamma (April 9 - 11): For three days only, Manhattan will be transformed into a living showcase of Italian creativity featuring 56 luxury brands.
🧀Murrays Cheese x Jacob's Pickles National Grilled Cheese Day Celebration (April 10): Murray’s is teaming up with Jacob’s Pickles to create a one-of-a-kind grilled cheese for National Grilled Cheese Day. Visitors can enjoy samples, pickle tastings & more!
🐾Woof’s NYC Pop-Up Butchery (April 10): Step into a playful, dog-friendly "butcher shop" with adoptable pups on-site at Woof’s HonestChew Meaty Butchery!
⚾️Yankees NYC for FREE Night (April 13): Limited tickets are left to the annual NYC for FREE night at Yankee stadium! With purchase of a ticket enjoy special giveaways, raffles and a custom New York Yankees NYC for FREE Hat!
🍦Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day (April 14): Free cone day is back! Ben & Jerry’s has been celebrating Free Cone Day since 1979 as a way to thank their incredible fans.
🍸Grey Goose x The Devil Wears Prada 2 Devil’s Roast Pop-Up Carts (April 14, 21, 23): These chic, on-the-go pop-ups bring The Devil Wears Prada 2 to life through The Devil’s Roast cocktail, a reimagined espresso martini inspired by Miranda Priestly’s iconic coffee order.
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🌍 Apple TV: Planet Margo (April 8)
☕️ Blue Dove Coffee Grand Opening (April 8 - 11)
🖤 BLACKPINK Deadline Pop-Up (April 9 - 12)
🍔 WHITS Grand Opening (April 9)
🍪 GialloZafferano x Mulino Bianco Italian Desserts Pop-Up (April 10)
☂️ Lincoln Center Big Umbrella Festival (April 10 - 26)
🐶 Boris & Horton Reopenversary Pawrty (April 11)
💍 Quince Spring Pop-Up: Jewelry and Fragrance (April 11)
🏴 Barbour Tartan Day Celebration (April 11)
🏀 NYC BuskerBall 2026 (April 11)
☕ Kolkata Chai x Brewr Cardamom Latte Drop (April 11)
🎉 BRIC House Free Day of Fun (April 11)
🥁 NYC Tartan Day Parade (April 11)
🌸 Spring Fling at The Shops at Columbus Circle (April 11 - May 22)
🧀 Hello Halloumi Free Flights (April 12)
🥣 Go Greek Yogurt NYC Grand Opening (April 12)
☕️ Angelina Bakery Union Square Tastings (Fridays - Saturdays through May 16)
🌷 Ikea Spring Events (through April 30)
✨ The Cellar Creator Program by Genesis House (through May 5)
🌳 New York Restoration Project Free Tree Giveaway (through May 16)
ON THE RADAR:
🌍 Earth Day on Governors Island (April 18): The annual Earth Day celebration returns to Governors Island! This year will include ecological stewardship, walking tours, an outdoor sound bath, climate tech demos, food trucks, community science, and more to be announced.
🎶 iNDIEPLAZA at Rockefeller Center (April 18): Celebrate Record Store Day with a lineup of live music performances, transforming Rockefeller Center into the largest public celebration of independent music globally.
🧖♀️ Olay The Skinsurance Office (April 21): OLAY invites you to step inside The Skinsurance Office - an interactive space designed to learn about the head-to-toe coverage you can expect from OLAY’s award-winning Super Serum Collection.
🌸 Macy's Flower Show (April 23 - May 10): Macy’s Flower Show is back with sprawling displays across the main floors, balconies and windows of the world-famous flagship. This year’s display will turn the main floor into a playful spring garden featuring thousands of blooming plants, flowers, and trees.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🍴Goodie Bag: Get a free goodie bag from local eateries on the Goodie Bag app Use code NYCFORFREE before launch on April 10 to get $9 in Goodie Bag credits (code drops to $5 on 4/10). Make sure to set your location to NYC to get the full $9!
🎓 TDF Grad Gift: NYC Public High School Seniors: Get a FREE TDF Membership & chance to win Broadway tickets to CATS: The Jellice Ball! Sign up here.
🙇🏽♀️ 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.