Weekly roundup (July 2)
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July 2, 2025 | Issue #113
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Note from Rebeka:
Happy almost 4th of July! This week is a quieter week for the holiday, but you can enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks (if you didn’t get a ticket, don’t worry! Just make sure you can see the Brooklyn Bridge along the East River and you will be able to see the fireworks), a free The Knocks concert at Hudson Yards, Driscoll’s Berry Mobile and more.
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🎤 Hudson Yards Summer Concerts: The Knocks (July 2): 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.
🎭 New York Classical Theatre All’s Well That Ends Well (July 2 - 8): Enjoy free performances of All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare at The Battery in Battery Park.
🦕 Jurassic World Giant Dinosaur at Rockefeller Center (through July 5): There’s a giant 60-foot-tall dinosaur in NYC to celebrate the new Jurassic World Rebirth movie
🎆 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show (July 4): Macy's 4th of July Fireworks are on the East River this year, with public viewing along the East River in Manhattan and free ticketed viewing at the Seaport and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
☂️ Big Umbrella Day at Lincoln Center (July 5): Enjoy a full day of exciting events that are open to all, and specifically welcoming to people with autism, sensory and communication disorders, or learning disabilities.
🍓 Driscoll’s Berry Mobile (July 5 - 6): Don't miss the Driscoll's Sweetness Worth Sharing tour! Enjoy free berry treats all summer long.
⚽️ FIFA Skyline to Shoreline Road Tour (July 5): The Skyline to Shoreline Road Tour is rolling through New York & New Jersey packed with games, giveaways, music, and more, and is headed to the NY Mets Block Party this week.
🍰 Wimbledon on the Hill x Junior's Cheesecake Giveaway (July 7 - 8): Wimbledon on the Hill and Junior’s Cheesecake are handing out limited-edition Strawberries & Cream Cheesecakes to New Yorkers in Dumbo and Flatiron.
📚 Reading Rhythms at Hudson Yards (July 8): Reading Rhythms is taking over Hudson Yards for summer reading parties. Bring a book of your choice to experience silent reading periods and meet new people through facilitated group discussions.
⚽️ Michelob Ultra Pitchside Club (July 8 - 13): Welcome to the newest soccer social club in town — where you don’t pay to get in, you play to get in. Check out a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 viewing experience, get exclusive merch and more.
ON THE RADAR:
🖼️ Hellman's The Art of the Mayoment (July 9): Art and mayonnaise lovers are invited to experience "The Art of the Mayoment" - an exhibition of incomplete masterpieces - each one interrupted by the unmistakable taste of Hellmann's Mayonnaise
🍕 Helium Mobile x Champion Pizza (July 9): Grab a free slice and learn about Helium Mobile’s free phone plan at Champion Pizza Times Square.
🎭 Broadway in Bryant Park (July 10 + Thursdays in July): The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits in the park, with lunchtime performances July 10 - 31.
🌇 Manhattanhenge (July 11 - 12): Manhattanhenge is when the setting sun is exactly aligned with the street grid of Manhattan, and is back
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🍽️ 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!
🎥Free Summer Movie Nights: A great summer activity in NYC is free outdoor movie nights. You can watch a movie outside for free pretty much every day of the week, and some spots have popcorn, prizes & more!
🛶Free Kayaking + Water Sports: Go kayaking, canoeing, or stand up paddleboarding for free at spots across all 5 boroughs in NYC!