Weekly roundup (August 7)

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August 7, 2024 | Issue #67

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: enjoy a unique Sleepeasy concept by IKEA, watch the last few days of the Olympics at Rockefeller Center, participate in a scavenger hunt in downtown NYC and so much more! Stay dry this week and expect some cancellations due to rain!

–Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

😴 IKEA Sleepeasy (August 8 - 18): IKEA is headed your way with an immersive sleep experience that pulls back the covers on how to get the best rest, with a silent disco pajama party, sleep activities, tea and more

🚴🏻‍♀️ Summer Streets (August 10, 17, 24): Summer Streets is in Manhattan this week! Enjoy free Citi Bike, performances, activities, freebies and more!

🔎 rdvz Scavenger Hunt (August 10): Join app rdvz for a scavenger hunt in Lower Manhattan & Brooklyn. Complete challenges that involve exploring the city and talking to new people, and win cash and other prizes. Sign up to join!

🏀The Brooklyn Dribble (August 10): Put your dribbling skills on display at the Brooklyn Dribble— a parade where participants will dribble through a one-mile course. Stay for a Fan Fest with family-friendly activities and performances!

✨Eva NYC Kweeen Glitter Pop-Up (August 9): Shimmer and shine this summer with a gifted limited edition Eva NYC Kweeen Glitter Smoothie and viral Kweeen Silver Glitter Spray!

🌸Spring Bloom Vintage Pop-Up (August 9): Celebrate the launch of Spring Bloom, Blueland’s first ever scented Laundry Detergent Tablet, with gift cards to Awoke Vintage, samples, and refreshments

🎥Pluto Free Movie Weekend at Stuart Cinema (August 10 - 11): The PlutoTV “Summer of Cinema” comes to Stuart Cinema & Cafe with free admission to Deadpool & Wolverine plus an all weekend Scavenger Hunt for kids

🐼Panda Day at Dragon Fest (August 10): Panda Day was supposed to be one day only, but its back! Enjoy hundreds of Panda themed food and treats for purchase, with a couple of freebies from partners as well

🏅 NBC Olympics Viewing Village at Rockefeller Center (through August 11): Head over to see the Games on big screens and enjoy watch parties and photo opps, ending with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday.

ON THE RADAR:

🇫🇷 Lillet x Emily in Paris Pop-Up Experience (August 14 - 15): Lillet invites fans to embark on a complimentary Parisian experience in the heart of NYC with “Café de Lillet,” a French bistro pop-up where guests can step into the enchanting world of Emily in Paris.

🎾 US Open Fan Week (August 19 - 25): Watch the US Open for FREE during the US Open Fan Week. Check out practices, interviews, enjoy free brand activations and so much more.

🪄 Back to Hogwarts (August 30 - September 1): Back to Hogwarts is a global event filled with magical experiences and activities inspired by the wizarding world, coming to NYC for the first time at Grand Central Station!

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🚢 NYC Cycleboats Giveaway: NYC Cycleboats is a new 90 minute BYOB boat party experience leaving from Manhattan & Jersey City! Passengers pedal to propel the boat  while enjoying incredible views. We are giving away a NYC Cycleboats party boat experience for 2!

🍪 Maman Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie:  maman has a limited edition GIANT cookie through August 8th that is literally bigger than your head Head to NoMad or UES in NYC to order le grand cookie, now for only $20!

🍽️ Get 1 year of Foodie Card for $1 (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC) with link here or code NYCFORFREE