Weekly Roundup (August 26)
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August 26, 2026 | Issue #173
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
The US Open is taking center stage this week with Fan Week, Fresca’s Served Hard Experience, The US Open Experience at Hudson Yards, and the Seaport Racquet Club! Plus, check out unique pop-ups and events like the Reddit Bodega, OGXperience, and the Parallel Exit Sunset Circus at Bryant Park.
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🎾 US Open Fan Week (August 26 - 29): US Open Fan Week has returned with free admission, the Qualifying Tournament, a Block Party, player practices and so much more.
🐶 Dogfish Head Dog & Owner Lookalike Contest (August 26): Dogfish Head is celebrating National Dog Day crowning NYC's most matching human-and-hound duo!
💇 The OGXperience (August 26 - 27): OGX is bringing a 4-D multi-sensory repair journey to NYC. Put your senses to the test with science touchpoints, see your hair routine in a whole new light & enjoy interactive installations and product giveaways.
💙 Gain Lounge presented by Rogaine and Amazon(August 27 - 28): Rogaine is bringing an upscale lounge to NYC with complimentary styling stations, headshots, mocktails, small bites, games, and swag!
💧Evian 200 Years Young Celebration(August 27): Celebrate Evians 200th Anniversary with a takeover of the iconic DUMBO Archway, with curated French-inspired bites and high-energy DJ sets.
❤️ Thayers’ *Red*stone Lane (August 28): Thayers is transforming Bluestone Lane Tribeca into “BlueRedstone Lane” in celebration of the brand’s iconic Toner Pads lineup. Stop by the café to enjoy a complimentary specialty drink, discover the lineup, and enjoy free Thayers gifting.
🏆 Electrolit Battle of the Sabys (August 28): Join Electrolit for a night of competition, pizza, music, and fun, hosted by comedian Jeremy Culhane, with a special appearance from the World’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
☕ Reddit r/bodega Pop-Up (August 29 - 30): Step inside r/bodega, Reddit's first-ever immersive community pop-up, with interactive experiences inspired by food, beauty, fashion, sports, NYC culture, and more.
🎪 Parallel Exit: Sunset Circus (August 29): This weekend, the Bryant Park lawn will transform into a theatrical circus experience featuring performers from Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus and beyond, with aerial acts, juggling, acrobatics and physical comedy.
🧘 Vuori x Meadow Lane Wellness Market (Now through August 30): Join Vuori and Meadow Lane at Vuori SoHo to celebrate NYC’s biggest tennis event with complimentary Wellness Market offerings and limited-edition Honeydew Matcha & Juice.
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
👟ASICS SportStyle Shop (now through September 15)
🐶 Pet Life Unlimited Pup Cups in the Park (August 26)
🏓CityPicklePalooza Times Square (August 26 - 30)
🎾Served Hard Experience with Danielle Collins & Fresca (August 27)
👟K-Swiss 60th Anniversary Celebration (August 27 - 30)
🎸Fender x Dinosaur Jr and Friends (August 27 - 29)
💜Kiss Colors & Care SUMMER SQUEEZE Pop-Up (August 28)
🎾Blueair & Racquet Mag Seaport Tennis Takeover (August 28)
🐊Extra Butter x Lacoste Launch Party (August 28)
🥥 Harmless Harvest Taste the Good Tour (August 28 - 30)
💛Sara Bareilles Good Grief Stories and Songs (August 28 - 30)
🥿Dearfoams Pop-Up (August 28 - 30)
☕️The Sip Escape with Javvy (August 29)
🏃Nike Who Runs NYC (August 29)
🎤BK loves MJ (August 29)
🎒Target Back to School Giveaways (August 29)
🍓Lindt x Joe Ando Strawberry-Matcha Pop-Up (August 29)
🧗STREB Open House (August 29)
📺 Unmatched Watch Party (August 29 - 30)
🍦HANYUL Yuja Ice Cream Truck (August 29 - 30)
🐶The Chonk Shoppe (August 29 - 30)
🎾US Open Experience at HY (August 30 - September 5)
🚕Free NYC Pedicab Rides (August 30)
🐕Dog Days Are Over Adoption Party (August 30)
🧴Haus of K Seoul Beauty Lounge (through August 31)
💄Glossier Balmdega (through August 31)
💋 Seoul to SoHo (now through September 6)
🎾Seaport Racquet Club (through September 13)
ON THE RADAR:
🧶 The Woobles Pop-Up Shop Grand Opening (September 4 - 7): The Woobles is opening its first-ever pop up store. The first 300 visitors each day get a free Narwhal Crochet Kit or NYC Charm Bracelet Kit
🏓 The Serve: Presented by SharkNinja (September 5 - 6): Join at the ultimate pre-game pit stop with SharkNinja and Who What Wear, where you can cool down with a ChillPill, have a refreshing summer SLUSHi, touch up your hair with Shark Beauty, and try out the latest SharkNinja Products.
👗 Ann Taylor “This Is Ann” NYFW Pop-Up (September 8): Ann Taylor is hosting a pop-up to kick off NYFW, transforming the streets of New York into an interactive expression of the brand's evolution.
🦵🏼 The Stoop by Calzedonia (September 12 - 13): In the midst of the NYFW rush, Calzedonia is creating a pop-up space for the public to stop by refresh their look, connect, create content, and enjoy activations on site.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🚛 Dumbo Moving Giveaway: Enter to win one of 4 moving vouchers to NYC’s most affordable moving company (valid for a year!). Plus, mention NYCFORFREE for 10% off your move anytime.
📦Prime for Young Adults: 18-24 year-olds and students can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0
🙇🏽♀️ Get $200 for a Focus Group: Earn $200 in rewards to help to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan and get $200 for your time and participation.