Weekly roundup (March 26)

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March 26, 2024 | Issue #99

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: enjoy a ton of pop-ups with delicious food (Talenti, Planet Oat, Manischewitz, Bumble, SNICKERS), pick a bouquet of tulips in Union Square, and so much more. Plus, the NYC for FREE Community Night at the Nets is tonight. So excited to see all of you!

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🗞️Find Them On Bumble: NYC Pop Up (March 26 - 27): Bumble will be taking over Soho News International complimentary treats from Leon’s Bagels, Gnocchi on 9th, and Katz's Deli

🍦Talenti x Dominique Ansel Bakery The Dipped Whisk Pop-Up (March 28 - 30): Talenti and Dominique Ansel have a new one of a kind dessert, and you can try it for free for one weekend only!

🥛Planet Oat Breakfast Oatpost (March 28 - 29):  Planet Oat is bringing a first-of-its-kind morning experience to Soho with a better-for-you breakfast made with Planet Oat Oatmilk.

🏀NYC for FREE Night at the Brooklyn Nets (March 26): Join the NYC for FREE community on March 26th at a Brooklyn Nets game (also Women’s Impact Night!) with $25+ tickets and giveaways

☕️Midi Health “Menopause is Hot" Coffee Truck (March 27): Midi Health is serving up free, high-quality coffee AND expert health advice just for women in midlife.

🌭Manischewitz Deli on Wheels (March 27): Manischewitz launches First Ever ‘Deli on Wheels’, bringing classic Jewish foods to the streets just before the Passover rush. This truck will be in Brooklyn on Thursday and in Long Island/NJ the rest of the week.

🍬Joyride Pop-Up Shop (March 28 - 30):  Step into JOYRIDE-themed game rooms, enjoy sweet treats and challenges.

🥚SNICKERS Eggs (March 28): To celebrate their seasonal arrival, SNICKERS is unveiling a 10-foot SNICKERS Chicken that will lay thousands of free SNICKERS Eggs in Flatiron Plaza.

🐶Milk-Bone & Jif Peanut Butter Pop-Up (March 28): Dog owners, head to a special Milk-Bone event in NYC to celebrate its latest treat, Peanut Buttery Bites!

👾Gundam Pop-Up Showroom in Times Square (March 28 - 29): Join for the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX takeover in Times Square, with giveaways, workshops and more.

👾Tamagotchi Spring Celebration (March 29 - 30): Tamagotchi is bringing an exciting Spring-themed celebration to American Dream for one weekend only with activities inspired by the world of Tamagotchi 

🛍️Uncharted Greenvale Grand Opening (March 29 - 30): Uncharted is opening in Greenvale, Long Island! Guests will enjoy mystery gift cards, a BonBon Candy Cart, 40% off one item and more! 

🎀Lush Cosmetics: Haircare Event (March 29): Head to Lush Cosmetics Bay Plaza in the Bronx for hair consults, scalp massages, samples, refreshments and more.

👁️ILIA Beauty The Art of the Eye Exhibition (March 29 - 30): You’re invited to experience ILIA Beauty’s eye essentials through an interactive Art of the Eye pop-up, featuring free makeup appointments, exclusive giveaways, and more.

🌷 Tulip Day (March 30): Pick your own bouquet of 10 tulips in Union Square! Free tickets  sold out, but there were walk-ins last year. Stay tuned for a flash giveaway for tickets on Instagram!

🐱I Dew Care Cosmic Cat Cafe (March 30): Join I Dew Care at Meow Parlour for an afternoon of seriously fun Korean skincare and NYC’s coolest cats!

🍵Jolie Shack (Fridays - Sundays through May): The Jolie Shack is back this Spring with free green tea, salted coconut cake and demos of its filtered showerhead.

✨Ariana Grande Brighter Day Ahead Screenings (March 30): Enjoy a screening of Brighter Days Ahead, the short film on Sunday March 30.

🎥Trans Day of Visibility WILL & HARPER Screening (March 31): Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility at the Paris Theater with a free screening of WILL & HARPER.

ON THE RADAR:

♻️ Coachtopia Alter/Ego at Bloomingdale's (April 5, 19): This spring, Coachtopia is bringing a vision of fashion’s circular future to Bloomingdale’s with a pop-up. Join them on select Saturdays with DJs, food partners, an Alter/Ego Video Booth, plus a Dustbag Print Shop (with Coachtopia purchase)

🍦Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day (April 8): Celebrate 40+ years of Free Cone Day with a free cup or cone of your favorite flavor! 

💐Macy’s Flower Show (April 27 - May 11): This Spring, the 50th edition of the Macy’s Flower Show will bloom throughout the world-famous Macy’s Herald Square, with a whimsical oasis featuring thousands of plants, flowers and trees.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🎳 Frames NYC is a Bowling Lounge that offers weekly specials and deals, including 50% off lanes every Monday, free arcade and giant board games at the Spare Lounge, and more. Check out all the deals here! (Sponsored)

🙇🏻‍♂️ 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.