Weekly roundup (June 4)

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June 4, 2025 | Issue #109

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: warmer days for the first week in June, and lots of events: free Philharmonic concerts & Shakespeare performances in various NYC parks, beauty pop-ups (Lancôme, OUAI), coffee events (Helium Mobile, Capital One Cafe) and so much more! 

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

💄Lancôme Idôle House NYC (June 6 - 8): Celebrate the new face of Lancôme with Olivia-inspired photo ops, exciting new launches, sweet treats & good 4 u vibes

💈OUAI Super Dry Cleaners (June 6): Celebrate the launch of the NEW OUAI Super Dry Shampoo in a SUPER way with OUAI goodies, interactive stations, photo opps, and more.

🧀Murray's National Cheese Day (June 4): Come celebrate the cheesiest day of the year!! At the flagship Bleecker street shop, they will be making the largest mozz in Manhattan (at least 80lbs!), and then attendees can enjoy samples of the freshly made mozz and more.

🎻New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks (June 4 - 8):  The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks are an iconic New York summer experience. Each concert concludes with a stunning fireworks display.

🏃🏾‍♀️Adidas Global Running Day (June 4): Adidas is bringing together two women-led running communities for a run and runners pop-up with a sneaker charm workshop!

☕️Helium Mobile Coffee by Nice Day Moto (June 4, 10, 24): Helium Mobile is taking over NYC this summer and bringing you free coffee from a custom motorcycle pop-up, rolling through neighborhoods all season long.

🎥 On Swift Horses Pride Screenings (June 6 - 10): In celebration of PRIDE 2025, you're Invited to a complimentary screening of On Swift Horses, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva and Sasha Calle. Get tickets in NYC + share with friends in LA!

☕️Capital One SoHo Cafe Grand Opening Celebration (June 5): Celebrate Capital One Café’s newest location in NYC with drink specials, food samples, live music and more.
🗞️adidas x Tyshawn Jones Bronx News Pop-Up (June 5 - 8): adidas and Tyshawn Jones are hosting an immersive NYC experience with The Bronx News pop-up to celebrate the launch of The Tyshawn II.

🇧🇧Fenty Beauty Crop Over Glam Pop-Up Event (June 5): Get ready for the ULTAmate experience in Caribbean glam — just in time for the Caribbean’s sweetest summer festival!

🎤NY Laughs Festival Comedy In The Square (June 5): Comedy In The Square Kick off the NY Laughs Festival with a stacked lineup of comics lighting up Union Square!

✨Sparkling Sessions: New York (June 5): Join Sparkling Ice for custom complimentary cocktails, lite bites, and custom swag starring LUCKY DAYE.

🎉Sour Patch Kids Glow Ups Blacklight Party (June 5): Sour Patch Kids is throwing the ultimate blacklight party as they debut their brand-new GLOW UPS candy.

🥤Free Frazil Fridays (Fridays in June): Get a free Frazil slush every Friday in June!

☀️The Herbivore Market @ Gem Home (June 6): Herbivore is now serving Summer Skin at a pop-up cafe, where the first 100 will receive a full size sample and free custom drink.

🍩Krispy Kreme National Doughnut Day (June 6): Guests can receive any doughnut of choice for FREE – no purchase necessary. 

🥒Grillo's Pickles PickLES NYC Pop-Up (June 6 - 21): Grillo’s Pickles is hosting a PickLES NYC Pop-Up with pickles and merch for sale and different activations throughout the month.
👚UBS House of Craft x Dior Experience (June 6 - 8): This exhibition will showcase the work of all seven of Dior’s creative directors across eight decades in a never-before-seen fashion and photography exhibition

🍴Good Culture Culture Counter (June 7): Culture Counter is your social feed brought to life, with flatbreads, dips, bites, and scoops – all inspired by the most viral Good Culture recipes. 

👚BedHead Pajamas Book Signing Party (June 7):  You’re invited to the coziest bookish bash of the season! Join romance authors Ali Brady and Ali Rosen for a pajama party with snacks, sips, games, and plenty of feel-good vibes.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Complete Playground Fun in the Sun Children's Day (June 8):  Join Complete Playground for a full day of fun, laugh, games, sweet treats and prizes for the whole family!

🧴Beauty of Joseon Busy Girl Pop-Ups (June 9 - 14):  In honor of all the Busy Girls,  coffee carts will be popping up around several key areas of Manhattan and Brooklyn + a collab with Leon’s Bagels

🎥 Bryant Park Movie Nights (Mondays, June 9 - August 11): Free weekly movie screenings are back at Bryant Park with Paramount Plus

🖼️Museum Mile Festival (June 10): Join the museums of Museum Mile for the 47th Annual Museum Mile Festival where museums will be open and FREE from 6–9pm.

📚Reading Rhythms at Hudson Yards (June 10):  Reading Rhythms is taking over Hudson Yards for the largest summer reading party yet!

ON THE RADAR:

🏃🏾‍♀️Champs Sports Run Club New York City (June 14): Join Champs Sports for a free Run Club powered by Nike in NYC! The day kicks off with a scenic run  from the Champs store to Central Park. After the run, stick around to cool down and enjoy a free t-shirt, complimentary breakfast, refreshments, live DJ sets, a chance to win prizes, and more! (Sponsored) 

📸BILD Expo (June 17 - 18): Creators & photographers: attend this free event celebrating photography, filmmaking, and content creation with 100+ speakers, 250+ brands, & hands-on experiences!

🍦Carvel Soft-Serve Dispensing Billboard (June 18): Carvel is kicking off summer like never before—with the world’s first soft serve-dispensing billboard. 

🐎Hermès Mystery at the Grooms' (June 19 - 29):  Become an Hermès Detective: Put your quick wits to the test by solving the Mystery at the Grooms’, a curious case of horses gone missing

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🍴 Claim: Claim is a new app where you can get free food from top brands. Get $10 cash back for your next meal at Chipotle or 7th Street Burger by entering either code NYCFORFREE (Chipotle) or NYCFORFREE7 (7th Street) on the app and making a purchase with a linked card. You’ll then get Venmo’d back ASAP!

🛶Free Kayaking & Water Sports: Check out 5+ spots to kayak for free in all boroughs of NYC!

🌳Genesis House The Forest Within (through June 29): A Korean forest blooms in the heart of the city– see nature, technology, and wellness come together at the immersive exhibition.