Weekly roundup (July 16)

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July 16, 2025 | Issue #115

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday (Sammontana, KIND, Heap’s), enjoy a beauty pop-up (HANYUL, göt2b), watch a free performance (Paul Russell, Broadway in Bryant Park), check out a free Messi infinity room at Christie’s, and so much more!

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

📺The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Screening (July 16): You’re invited to a special The Summer I Turned Pretty fan screening presented by T-Mobile to watch episodes 1 and 2 of Season 3.

🎤 Hudson Yards Summer Concerts: Paul Russell (July 16): Experience the energy of live music in the heart of Hudson Yards with the Summer Concert Series, plus Wells Fargo customers enjoy exclusive access to a lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages.

⚽️ A Goal in Life: Leo Messi x Refik Anadol at Christie's (July 16 - 22): Head to Christie’s to check out an infinity room of Leo Messi’s most famous goal, by Refik Anadol.

🍊Panda Express’ Orange Chicken Kitchen Pop-Up (July 16 - 20):  Panda Express invites everyone to celebrate National Orange Chicken Day with the Orange Chicken Kitchen, featuring a claw machine, new and limited edition flavors for purchase, and more

🎭Broadway in Bryant Park (July 17 + Thursdays in July): The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits in the park, with lunchtime performances July 10 - 31.

☀️Summer at Hermès Celebration (July 17): Come celebrate summer at Maison Madison as they bring our twist on a classic New York block party inside the store for a day of festivities, food and family fun!

🧀 Daiya’s Dairy-Free Lifeguards (July 19 - 20): Daiya’s Dairy-Free Lifeguards will gear up to patrol NYC parks, including McCarren, Prospect and Fort Greene Parks to ensure no one forgets the (dairy-free) cheese! 

🧸 Toys "R" Us Play Day (July 19): Toys “R” Us Play Day is BACK! Join at participating stores for FREE UNO gameplay + giveaways, Play Day coloring sheets, and more!

🍎 The Hay Day Farmers’ Farmer’s Market (July 19):  Hay Day’s giving players a chance to trade their in-game goodies for real, fresh items IRL! 

💜 Warmies Pop-Up (July 19 - 20):  Join for a feel-good day of gifts, games, giveaways and lots of Warmies to hug. Come for the lavender lattes and healthy snacks, stay for the soft, adorable snuggles.

👩🏽‍🦱 göt2b Curl House (July 19 - 20): Enter the göt2b Curl House, a vibrant, curl-loving pop-up experience with free curl care, rolled ice cream and more!

🧺HANYUL Harvest (July 19): Step into a farm-inspired journey celebrating Korea’s seasonal botanicals at the HANYUL Harvest: Yuja, Artemisia, and Red Rice.

🐶JustFoodForDogs Summer Celebration (July 19): JustFoodForDogs Presents: Sun’s Out, Tongues Out – Summer Celebration for Dogs & Their Humans with treats, tastings, tail wags and more.

🍓SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls Grand Opening (July 19): Get a free Açaí Bowl at SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls first New York City location in Brooklyn!

🍦Crystal Hot Sauce x Morgenstern's Ice Cream Collab (July 19 - 20): Crystal Hot Sauce is teaming up with Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream to bring a collaborative ice cream sundae to life, with free sundaes + merch for the first guests this weekend.

🎶 Kids @ Grand Central – The Rock & Roll Playhouse Concert (July 19): Sing, dance and enjoy the live music of Queen (and more). Fun for the whole family! 

🍦Sammontana National Ice Cream Day (July 20): Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Sammontana, Italy’s beloved gelato brand!

🍨Heap’s National Ice Cream Day (July 20):  Heap’s Ice Cream will be giving free scoops to the first 100 guests, followed by $3 scoops for the rest of the day.

❄️The Kind Frozen Bar (July 20):  Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with KIND at the coolest bar in town, literally!

🎉Queens Day (July 20): A day-long celebration of all things Queens happening in Flushing Meadows Corona Park with family-friendly activities, giveaways, a concert by The Roots and more.

🧴eos’ Crème de la Cool Pop-Up (July 22):  Join for a full-sensory escape at a Crème de la Cool pop-up featuring frozen surprises, pistachio-perfect treats, and smooth skin.

ON THE RADAR:

🚴🏻‍♂️Summer Streets (Saturdays, July 26 - August 23): Summer Streets is an annual celebration of NYC’s public spaces and streets.Celebrate the city’s 400th anniversary by exploring over 400 blocks of car-free fun, fitness, and live entertainment.

✨Vibration of Beauty: A Soulcare Immersion (July 26): Experience hands-on skincare and beauty with our aestheticians, sound baths, astrology readings, and self-care offerings designed to awaken your senses and immerse you in the world of Soulcare.

🎶 Z100 Summer Bash (August 7): Join Z100 on August 7 for the annual Z100 Summer Bash at Hudson Yards! This concert features Lewis Capaldi, Julia Michaels, Dom Innarella and Magnus Ferrell.

🎾 US Open Fan Week (August 18 - 23): Watch the US Open for FREE during the US Open Fan Week. Check out practices, interviews, enjoy free brand activations and so much more.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🙇🏽‍♀️ 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.

🍽️ Nora Health: There’s a new app in NYC where you can get paid to eat healthy. Get $15 cash back for your first meal at your favorite healthy eateries with code NYCFORFREE, and up to 20% cash back after that!

📱Samsung Galaxy Experience Space Summer 2025 (July 16 - August 9): Samsung will host a range of exciting interactive experiences throughout NYC to showcase Galaxy AI, with special giveaways, meet and greets and more