Weekly roundup (August 27)
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August 27, 2025 | Issue #121
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: enjoy a long weekend with beautiful weather (donβt forget free entry to NYC pools & beaches!), or head over to a beauty pop-up (Prada Beauty, Torriden), tennis pop-up (Grey Goose, Seaport Racquet Club) and more!
β Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
π¦Torriden x Sephora DIVE INTO SPLASH Pop-Up (August 28 - 31): Celebrate Torriden's Sephora US debut with an immersive pop-up centered around their viral Dive-In line, featuring samples, games & prizes, and more!
πPrada Beauty Banana Balm Pop-Up (August 30 - 31): Prada Beauty is bringing a taste of the tropics to the Meatpacking District to celebrate the new Banana Balm
π€ Pericles: A Public Works Concert Experience (August 29 - September 5): Join the Public Theater for this seasonβs Public Works production, a powerful concert experience of PERICLES. Performances will take place at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, for one week only.
πΎSeaport Racquet Club (August 27 - September 7): Step into the Seaport Racquet Club, an immersive experience that brings the spirit of the game to life in the heart of the city.
πΈGrey Goose The Last Serve Bar (August 27 - 29): GREY GOOSE invites you to an immersive pop-up that captures the essence of the tennis season. Enjoy ββsample-sized Grey Goose Cocktails, including the iconic Grey Goose Honey Deuce and Espresso Martini.
π―οΈCafΓ© Candier (August 27): Youβre invited to an evening of sweet scents and even sweeter vibes at CafΓ© Candier!
πΌMetropolitan Opera HD Summer Festival (August 27 - September 1): The Metβs 16th Summer HD Festival features free performances from the companyβs Live in HD series of cinema transmissions, plus a special film screening.
πFunction of Beauty x Not That Sweet National Peach Day (August 27): Stop by the peach-themed takeover for free Function peach body wash, peach creamsicle iced chocolate & more!
πPastasole Free Pasta Day (August 28): Pastasole is back with a free pasta afternoon at the East Village location, plus get 50% off a $50 gift card with code GCNYCFORFREE
π«Summer Fridays Gentle Reset Blueberry Matcha (August 29): Come enjoy the Summer Fridays Gentle Reset Blueberry Matcha + a packet of the new Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads - free for the first 100!
πΆCOMPLEX Sabrina Carpenter Man's Best Friend Pop-Up (August 29 - 31): Join Complex for Sabrina Carpenterβs βManβs Best Friendβ immersive shopping pop-up!
ποΈPrincess Polly Westchester Launch Event (August 30): Princess Polly is hosting one of their iconic launch events, with free clothing to scratch & win prizes ranging from mystery gifts, a $1K wardrobe, to a 60 second Dash & Grab.
πESPN Watch Party (August 30): Join for the ultimate ESPN Watch Party with exclusive merch giveaways, limited ESPN drops, and original SportsCenter desk and archival memorabilia
π²NYC Unicycle Festival (August 30 - 31): Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents the 16th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival with One Wheel activities include games, unicycle basketball, learn-to ride area, and more.
πWest Indian Day Carnival and Parade (September 1): Immerse yourself in Caribbean culture during the annual West Indian Day Carnival and Parade in Brooklyn.
ON THE RADAR:
ππΎββοΈ Champs Run Club (September 6): Join Champs Sports for a free Run Club powered by PUMA in NYC! The day kicks off with a 5K run from the Champs store. After the run, stick around to cool down and enjoy a free t-shirt (while supplies last), complimentary breakfast, a chance to win prizes, and more! (Sponsored)
π§΄Backstage with Neutrogena (September 4 - 7): Backstage with Neutrogena will highlight Tate McRaeβs Miss Possessive Tour coming to NYC with product + swag giveaways, R&D product demos, a photobooth, drink bar and more!
π₯ The Long Walk Advance Screening (September 3 & 8): On behalf of Lionsgate and their newest movie THE LONG WALK, the NYC for FREE community is invited to one of two advance screenings on September 3 or September 8.
πΆInstacart Presents Third Eye Blind (September 4): Instacart is hosting a free, one-night-only Third Eye Blind concert in NYC with full-on 1999 nostalgia.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALSο»Ώ:
π Free Shakespeare in the Park (August 27 β September 14): The Public Theaterβs free Shakespeare in the Park is back at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater! There are FIVE ways to access free tickets on the day of each performance.
ππ½ββοΈ 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. Check out a video here on the $225 Challenge.
π½οΈ Nora Health: Thereβs a new app in NYC where you can get paid to eat healthy. Get $15 cash back for your first meal at your favorite healthy eateries with code NYCFORFREE, and up to 20% cash back after that!