Weekly roundup (December 24)
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December 24, 2025 | Issue #138
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
Happy holidays to everyone and hope youโre enjoying a more relaxing week! This week: grab Chinese food at Rayโs, catch a Christmas movie, and say goodbye to anything youโre leaving behind in 2025 to get ready for 2026. Be sure to catch any last holiday traditions, like the nostalgic holiday train rides and the Saks Fifth Avenue light show!
โ Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
๐Miles McBride Meet & Greet at Snipes (December 24): The Knicks are back on top and to celebrate, SNIPES is bringing Miles 'Deuce' McBride to the Bronx!
๐ Christmas Eve at Rayโs (December 24): Celebrate Christmas Eve at Rayโs! Join Dotconnector for complimentary Chinese food, music & holiday surprises.
๐คCaroling at the Peninsula (December 24 - 25): Celebrate the season with the Peninsulaโs Holiday Music Series, featuring live performances by local musicians in the Lobby.
๐ฟStuart Cinema Free Christmas Movie Day (December 25): Join Boost Mobile for a Christmas Day movie, free popcorn & Boost Mobile giveaways.
๐Times Square Good Riddance Day (December 28): An annual event in Times Square to say goodbye to what frustrated you and usher in a new start for the new year, inspired by a Latin American tradition.
๐New Yearโs Eve Confetti Test (December 29): Times Square prepares for the release of 3,000 pounds of confetti at midnight on New Yearโs Eve.
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
๐ชBrookfield Place Milk and Cookies (through December 24)
โ๏ธTruvia x The Elk Coffee Pop Up (December 27)
๐Holiday Nostalgia Rides (December 28)
๐New Year's Eve Wishing Wall (through December 28)
๐ผ๏ธES DEVLIN: CONGREGATION (through January 4)
๐New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show (through February 2026)
๐PAC-MAN Celebrates 45th Anniversary (through January 18)
ON THE RADAR:
๐ New Year's Eve in Times Square (December 31): Itโs free to watch the iconic ball drop on New Yearโs Eve - just get there early!
๐ New Years Fireworks in Prospect Park (December 31): Ring in the New Year with Brooklynโs most spectacular fireworks display at Grand Army Plaza.
๐ฅฃ Yakiniku Futago Oshiruko Giveaway: (January 2 - 4): Yakiniku Futago will be giving away free Japanese Oshiruko, a sweet made with warm red bean soup and soft rice cakes
โธ๏ธ World's Largest Ice Skating Lesson (January 10): Be a part of attempting to break the Guinness World Record for largest skating lesson on the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park!
๐๏ธPEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION Summer Dome (January 10): The PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION Summer Dome is an immersive, pop-up experience that will transport you to warmth and escapism with photo ops, giveaways, and more
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS๏ปฟ:
๐โTis the season of giveaways: Enter to win a New Yearโs Eve table with bottle service at Harbor New York City, a (RED) holiday gift set, and The Escape Game for you and your friends!
๐ผ๏ธ Free Museums: Most major museums have dedicated days & hours where there is free entry every week/month!
๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ 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.