Weekly roundup (January 14)

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January 14, 2026 | Issue #141

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: score free beauty at the Summer Fridays x Gap drop, indulge in cheesy (and metal) goodness for National Cheese Lover’s Day, meet New York Knicks legends, sip zero-proof cocktails for Dry January, learn how to salsa in Bryant Park, and more!

– Rebeka

FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

💄Summer Fridays x Gap Drop (January 16 - 17): Join in-store to celebrate Gap × Summer Fridays Drop 2 cozy collection with a claw machine, free Lip Butter Balms for the first 100 guests and more.

🧀Murray’s National Cheese Lover's Day (January 17): Celebrate National Cheese Lover's Day with a "Melt & Metal" theme: a mosh-worthy mash-up of all things cheese and metal! You'll enjoy melty Raclette, Mac, and Melts samples, complimentary bites & bevs, a temporary tattoo station and more!

🏀 New York Knicks Alumni Fest (January 17): Meet Knicks legends, participate in on-court activities, and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages.

👟Cole Haan GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Event (January 14): Celebrate the launch of the GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 sneaker with complimentary hot beverages while you explore the collection and customization with in-store purchases.

🔮Netflix Discover Your Future (January 14): A 12 foot animatronic of Teyana Taylor tarot reader will offer personalized readings to fans curious about their Netflix future.

🍸Seedlip Thirst Relievers Dry January Pop-Up (January 14): Seedlip will be serving signature Seedlip cocktails and acting as an emergency bartender for those seeking a sophisticated non-alcoholic option.

🥯National Bagel Day with H&H (January 15): H&H is celebrating National Bagel Day with a free bagel-and-spread sandwich for rewards members!

💃Bryant Park Winter Dance (January 14, 21, 28, Feb 4) : Learn new moves from New York City’s finest dance instructors, then show off your style on the dance floor with a full hour of social dancing! 

💆‍♀️Atmosphere with Aesop (January 15 - 16): Aesop invites you to explore aromatic resolutions for resetting your spaces in the New Year, with a complimentary notebook for resolution recordkeeping.

🍺Dogfish Head “30 Minute Time Bank”  Pop-Up (January 17): Dogfish Head’s “30 Minute Time Bank” is giving you 30 uninterrupted minutes to slow down, reset, and be present with with free food & beer!

🧘‍♀️ The Wellness Den by Cynergy Open House (January 17 - 18): The Wellness Den’s Brooklyn pop-up Mat Pilates studio is celebrating with a free weekend of classes to local Brooklyn residents!

⛄️World Trade Center Oculus Winter Wellness (January 17): The World Trade Center hosts a one-day lineup of energizing fitness and restorative wellness classes designed to help you recharge, reset, and stay grounded this winter. Don’t forget to RSVP!

MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🐔Raising Cane's Flatbush Grand Opening (January 14)

⚾️Mets Book Drive (January 15) 

🎤The Kid Laroi Before I Forget Pop-Up (January 15) 

🥗So Easy, So Good Book Signing at Just Salad (January 15)

 📊 MoMath on Fifth Free Play (January 15)

☕️DRMTLGY Cafe Pop-Up (January 15)

🎵Brooklyn Bridge Park x Sofar Sounds (January 15, 22, 29)

🥪Panineria Upper West Side Grand Opening (January 17)

😆PAC-MAN Celebrates 45th Anniversary (through January 18)

 📚Saturday Swaps at Sunnyside Library (January 17, 24)

🥫Sauce Revival x Pop Up Grocer (January 18)

🎟️Coretta Scott King Classic Free Tickets (January 19) 

✨Pattern @ Sephora in NYC (January 20, 22, 27)

🔭Astronomy on Tap NYC: First Light! (January 20) 

🚂New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show (through February 8)

PAID STUDIES:

👶Infant Digital Health Study (Earn $595!): HITLAB is conducting a digital health study of a smart changing pad for home use after NICU discharge. Infants must have been discharged within the past 45 days. Participants receive $595 and keep the smart changing pad ($350 value). Please share with eligible families!

🙇🏽‍♀️ 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.

ON THE RADAR:

🥖 Panera Bread Bronx Grand Opening (January 21): The first 100 guests on opening day will receive a free You Pick Two For A Year certificate, plus enjoy a traditional “Bread Breaking” ceremony with free baguettes and giveaways throughout the day

🫒Freestyle Snacks 4th Birthday Celebration (January 22): Celebrate 4 years of Freestyle with a very briny party!

🍔Arby's x Chain The House of Italian Beef (January 23 - 24): Join an interactive pop-up experience focused on the history and culture of the iconic Italian Beef sandwich + an exclusive taste of Arby’s Italian Beef Dip.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🍎 OurBigApple.com: Discover and connect with neighbors across all five NYC boroughs! From finding a trusted babysitter in Brooklyn to organizing a block party in Queens, from borrowing tools in the Bronx to sharing restaurant recommendations in Staten Island and Manhattan, OurBigApple.com helps New Yorkers build stronger, friendlier communities one neighbor at a time. (Sponsored)

⛸️Skate at Domino Park Giveaway: Domino Park has a whole slate of free programming this winter. We’re giving away a pair of tickets and skate rentals to 2 lucky winners  for a date of your choice.

🚛 Dumbo Moving Giveaway: Enter to win one of 4  moving vouchers to NYC’s most affordable moving company (valid for a year!). You can also mention NYCFORFREE for 10% off your move anytime.

🦷$100 off Wally: NYCs only unlimited teeth cleaning membership that doesn’t require insurance is having their biggest deal yet: $100 off memberships ($149 per year for a limited time!)