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!)