Weekly roundup (March 25)
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March 25, 2026 | Issue #151
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: Try Butterbeer coffee at the Harry Potter x Coffee mate Butterbeer Cafe, step into immersive beauty moments with OUAI and Luna Daily, relive your Disney Channel era at the Hannah Montana 20 Pop-Up, and enjoy free meals with Sweetgreen, Impact Kitchen, SoBol and more. So much to do as its finally getting warmer out!
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
⚡ Harry Potter x Coffee mate Butterbeer Cafe (March 27 - 28): In honor of Butterbeer Season and the national debut of Harry Potter x Coffee mate Butterbeer Flavored Creamers and Cold Foam, you are invited to the Butterbeer Cafe, a two-day pop-up tasting event.
🌸 OUAI Bond Repair Balm Pop-Up (March 27 - 28): To celebrate the launch of OUAI’s NEW Bond Repair Balm, enjoy a larger-than-life “BRB (BE RIGHT BACK) Shower” experience, turning a 3-minute in-shower treatment into an immersive, street-level moment.
💜 Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Pop-Up (March 28- 29): To celebrate the upcoming “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special”, Maybelline New York and Disney Branded Television are teaming up to bring fans the ‘Best of Both Worlds’.
🎬 Art House Cinema Week New York (March 25 - 26): The inaugural Art House Cinema Week will feature affordable screenings, exciting perks, and 5,000 free tickets for eligible New Yorkers at independent cinemas across NYC!
🥗 Spread the Sunshine with Sweetgreen (March 25): Sweetgreen is kicking off spring with the debut of its new Chicken Sesame Crunch! On the day of each takeover, guests can also enjoy a free Chicken Sesame Crunch salad.
🍔 Zoom Hard Stop Burger Shop (March 25 - 27): Zoom is inviting New Yorkers to step out for an actual lunch break next week, with a playful speakeasy-style pop-up.
💇♀️ MONDAY Haircare Cafe Pop-Up (March 28): MONDAY’s cafe pop-up Butler Bake Shop is officially happening with sweet treats, free coffee, and the chance to try (and take home) their newest products.
💦 Luna Daily NYC Re-pHresh Stop (March 28 - 29): Celebrate Luna Daily’s launch in Ulta Beauty with Re-pHreshments, goodie bags, and more!
🐰 Macy's Easter Bunny Experience (March 29 - April 4): Hop on over to Macy’s Herald Square to celebrate Spring with the Easter Bunny, a brand-new, strolling character experience.
⚾️ MLB Opening Day: The Peacock Clubhouse (March 25 - 26): Celebrate Opening Day and the return of MLB with games, swag, and more!
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🇬🇷Gyro City Greek Independence Day (March 25)
👟Air Max Day with Foot Locker (March 26)
🧠MALIN+GOETZ x Brain Dead Release Event (March 26)
💇♀️Pattern Beauty: Indigo Rain Slicked & Snatched Tour (March 26 - 28)
🎤Slayyter at Urban Outfitters (March 27)
🖤Hades by Melanie Martinez Pop-Up (March 27)
🥤196 Vodka Seltzer’s Konbini Backroom (March 27)
☕Blank Street Garden Party (March 27 - 29)
🌿Naturium NYC Pop-Up (March 27 - 29)
🎀The Art of Betsey: Betsey Johnson x Shopify (March 27 - 29)
♟️Checkmate at BFPL (through March 27)
🌸Madison Avenue Fragrance Week (through March 27)
🥗Impact Kitchen Free Power Bowl (through March 28)
🏃♀️Champs Run Club New York City March 28 (March 28)
🍵Free Matcha Latte from Casa Sui (March 28)
📖Wikipedia Day 2026 (March 28)
🍬Vannest Swedish Candy Grand Opening (March 28)
🧀Spring Makers Market at Murrays Cheese (March 28)
🏒NY Islanders Latino Community Skate Day (March 28)
🕯️Craft Night and Cozy Melodies (March 28)
✨Printemps New York - Spring Summer 2026 Fashion Show (March 28)
🛍️Graviet x Sasha December NYC Pop-Up (March 28 - 29)
🎡41st Annual Blessing of the Rides at Coney Island (March 29)
🌷Museum of Jewish Heritage Spring Equinox Festival (March 29)
✨Contour Concierge by SOSHE (March 29)
🍿Extra Butter Monday Movie Nites (March 30)
🍓SoBol Free Kids Acai Bowl (through March 31)
📸Sigma Photo Pop-Up (through April 4)
🎁Century 21 10,000 Mystery Gift Cards (through April 5)
ON THE RADAR:
⚾️ Yankees NYC for FREE Night (April 11): Limited tickets are left to the annual NYC for FREE night at Yankee stadium! With purchase of a ticket enjoy special giveaways, raffles and a custom New York Yankees NYC for FREE Hat!
🍦Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day (April 14): FREE CONE DAY IS BACK! Mark your calendar for April 14, ice cream lovers! Ben & Jerry’s has been celebrating Free Cone Day since 1979 as a way to thank their incredible fans (that’s you!) for being, well, so incredible.
🍸Grey Goose x The Devil Wears Prada 2 Tasting Cart (April 14, 21, 23): Grey Goose is building on the cultural prominence of The Devil Wears Prada & inviting fans to engage with its world in real life. Fans can experience their cocktails firsthand alongside gold-dusted popcorn for a chic, cinematic moment
🌸 Cherry Blossom Map: It’s been a colder winter, so cherry blossoms will likely be in bloom mid to late April. Check out this map for some favorite NYC spots!
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🪮 Haircare New Product Testing: Love haircare? Help an NYC beauty brand test a new product in-person, share your thoughts, and get a $100 beauty gift code. Sign up here!
🥳 Fever Days (March 25 - 26): Get discounts of up to 30% across thousands of NYC experiences, automatically at checkout. Some top favorites: iCandy (25% off), ARTE MUSEUM (10% off), and Candlelight Concerts (20% off)
🙇🏽♀️ 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.