Weekly Roundup (July 1)
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July 1, 2026 | Issue #165
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: Celebrate America's 250th birthday this 4th of July with Macy's Fireworks, the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships during Sail4th 250, and more. The FIFA World Cup knockout stage is also underway, with fan events like House of Goal, Stella Artois' Work From Bar, and Match Day Live at Brookfield Place. Don’t forget to stay cool & hydrated with the heat wave coming to NYC!
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
⚽ World Cup 2026 NYC Fan Events (Now - July 19): Head to a free FIFA fan event, with locations in all five boroughs, making this summer of soccer affordable for everyone.
📣Match Day Live at Brookfield Place + Work from Bar with Stella Artois (Now - July 19): Match Day Live transforms Brookfield Place’s Winter Garden into the ultimate fan destination. Check out Stella Artois’ Work From Bar featuring a full sports bar, bookable conference room, and more.
🍗Nando's in NYC (July 2 - 11): Nando’s is celebrating their NYC launch with free PERi-PERi chicken and free events Thursdays - Saturdays!
🍨NBC Star-Spangled Sundaes (July 3): NBC is inviting fans to stop by Ample Hills to enjoy complimentary ice cream sundaes served in exclusive NBC Sports-branded baseball helmet bowls.
⚽House of GOAL (July 3 - 19): House of GOAL is a free soccer culture festival featuring live music, art, fashion, food, gaming, film, and community soccer events.
🎆July 4th 2026 (July 4): Enjoy citywide events such as Macy’s Firework show, Sail4th 250 Harbor Spectacle, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest & a special display of The Declaration of Independence.
🚢Fleet Week 2026 (July 5 - 8): Celebrate the 250th birthday of America with the Intrepid Museum's annual Fleet Week, this year in July!
👐🏾 JAŸ-Z 30 Pop-Up (through July 5): To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, Roc Nation is bringing a free immersive pop-up experience to New York City. Check out a curated retail experience + installations recreating two iconic photos from the late 1990s of JAŸ-Z taken at The Marcy Houses.
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🍨Bilt Rent Day with Go Greek Yogurt (July 1)
🎉YO BK Bushwick 1st Anniversary (July 1)
🥣VIVIBOWL Midtown Grand Opening (Through July 1)
✨Summer Discovery Week at SKIN1004 (July 1 - 3)
🌮Taco Mahal UES Grand Opening (July 2)
🐄Escape the Herd with Chick Fil A (July 2)
🥐30 years of L’Ami Pierre in the US (Through July 2)
🧶Wooble Wagon (July 3)
🍦Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle x Acne Studios (July 3 + Fridays - Sundays, July 10–26)
⚽NYNJ World Cup 26 x Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center (July 4 - 19)
🇩🇪German House of Soccer (Through July 11)
🧸Miniso YOYO Art Exhibition (Through July 12)
⚽FIFA Museum Legacies of Champions (Through July 19)
🍵 Jade Leaf Meet Your Matcha Tour (Select days, July 2 - 19)
🧴Haus of K Seoul Beauty Lounge (through August 31)
ON THE RADAR:
🍭JonnyPops: Magic of Kindness (July 8): JonnyPops is continuing their “Magic of Kindness” Summer at Fellini Soho! Stop by and beat the heat with an ice cold glittery drink and a FREE JonnyPop!
🏆FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Watch Party (July 19): A free Finals Watch Party will take over Central Park’s Great Lawn on July 19 with 50,000 fans, giant screens, and live entertainment.
🎲UNO Social Club - Brooklyn (July 23): UNO Social Club is back and going global in 14 cities. Join in on the games, prizes, and good vibes in Brooklyn at Xanadu!
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🏊🏻♂️NYC Outdoor Pools: NYC’s 50+ free outdoor pools open for the season on June 27. One way to stay cool in this heatwave!
🍽️ inKind Dining Rewards: inKind is an app that gives you bonuses at your favorite restaurants. They are offering new users $30 off a meal of $60+, plus tons of deals and rewards at top spots.