Weekly roundup (February 25)
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February 25, 2026 | Issue #147
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: celebrate Survivor 50 in NYC and 30 years of Pokémon, ring in the Lunar New Year in Chinatown, try something new with free rock climbing at Movement gyms, and so much more!
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🔥Survivor 50 NYC (February 25): Experience Survivor 50 and earn a chance to win the grand prize a trip to the live season 50 finale in Los Angeles! Light your torch and immerse yourself in Survivor.
☕Pret A Manger Free Coffee for NYC Emergency Snow Shovelers (February 25 - March 1): As NYC recovers from its first blizzard in nearly a decade, Pret A Manger is offering a free Barista-prepared drink to residents who have signed up for the city’s Emergency Snow Shoveler program
🎮Pokémon Day Block Party with eBay (February 27): To celebrate Pokémon Day and 30 years of Pokémon collecting, eBay is hosting a free, fan-first Pokémon Day block party in NYC,
🧧Super Saturday and Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival (February 28 - March 1): Watch over 20+ lion dance groups parade throughout the streets on Saturday + the annual parade on Sunday!
🎶The ReShop Free Vinyl Records (February 27 - 28): Free mystery vinyl records at The ReShop NoHo this weekend!
🪨Movement x The North Face Free Climbing Day (February 28): Join for a nationwide Free Climbing Day at ALL Movement gyms! Enjoy free access to climbing, yoga, fitness classes, and rental gear.
🥞IHOP National Pancake Day (March 3): Save the date! National Pancake day with IHOP is back. Come celebrate and get a free short stack of their world famous buttermilk pancakes!
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
☠️Death To Midlife by Hone (February 26)
🎞️DREAMS Opening Weekend Free Tickets (February 26 - March 1)
🏎️Apple F1 Talk: Return to the Grid with Matthew Savage (February 27)
🎬 SCREAM 7 Fandango Code Giveaway (through February 27)
👖The Denim Lab at Primark Studio (February 28)
🏕️CAMPTOPIA: Brooklyn's Summer Camp Fair (February 28)
🤍Meet & Greet with Eric Nam (February 28)
🐔Free Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit (through February 28)
🛍️The Black & Brown Pop Up Shop (February 28)
✨Returning to Self: Black History Month on Governors Island (February 28)
🫧Target Skincare Events (February 28)
🎉Milna Market (March 1)
🧧Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Chelsea Market (March 1)
💌Bridgerton Brothers Look-Alike Contest (March 1)
🫧Purito Seoul #FromSoilToSeoul Pop-Up (March 2 - 11)
ON THE RADAR:
🧴SKIN1004 NYC Flagship Store Launch Event (March 6 - 13): Join SKIN1004 in celebrating the opening of its new flagship store with a lucky scoop, skincare consults & more!
🥞Breakfast at Gimme's (March 7): Spend your morning with Gimme Beauty ft. free GIMME goodie bags and goodies and a special pop up menu.
🏀Brooklyn Nets NYC for FREE Night (March 10): Join NYC For Free for another community night at the Brooklyn Nets. Tickets are just $30 (plus fees), and include an exclusive free BrooklynWay snapback, plus all ticket holders will be entered to win raffles & courtside warmup passes!
🏛️New Museum Re-Opening Weekend (March 21 - 22): Enjoy FREE admission during re-opening weekend of the New Museum’s 60,000-square-foot building expansion.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🍫 Salon du Chocolat NYC (March 7 - 8): Indulge in the Ultimate Chocolate Experience with chocolatiers, cocoa producers and more from over 20 countries. For a limited time, use code NYCFORFREE26 for 20% off (and kids aged 5 and under are free!) You'll enjoy chocolate samplings, workshops, live chef demos, taste & learn sessions, a kids zone and so much more!
🧠 HITLAB Alzheimer's Study (Earn $200!): HITLAB is conducting an IRB-approved study to help advance research in neurodegenerative diseases. Participate and earn $200. See link for details on eligibility.
🙇🏽♀️ 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.