Weekly roundup (November 12)
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November 12, 2025 | Issue #132
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week, there are a ton of different pop-ups for everyone! Whether you are a Wicked Fan (Olay + Secret), love a beauty pop-up (MCoBeauty, Living Proof, Voluspa), are excited for the holidays (Vessel Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Lego Tom the Turkey event), enjoy wellness & fitness (Strong Strides with Invisalign, HOKA Ice Box) and so much more!
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
💚Olay + Secret x Wicked: For Good Beauty Lab (November 12): Olay and Secret invite you to a Wickedly Wonderful experience. Step into an enchanting escape to celebrate the launch of their limited-edition collection of body washes and deodorants.
🚂New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show (opens November 13): This holiday season, the New York Transit Museum’s Grand Central Gallery presents the Holiday Train Show, a cherished tradition that captures the magic of miniature trains and New York City during the holidays.
👟HOKA x Halfdays x GORE-TEX Ice Box in NYC (November 14): Come meet Halfdays, HOKA, and GORE-TEX at the Ice Box. Open it for a chance to win a free pair of your own HOKA x Halfdays shoes.
😆PAC-MAN Celebrates 45th Anniversary (opens November 14): PAC-MAN is bringing an immersive new pop-up experience to Macy’s Herald Square ft. free-to-play arcade games, a Meet & Greet with PAC-MAN, giveaways and more!
💇🏻♀️ Dyson Soho In-Store Event (November 15): The Dyson SoHo Store is having a one-day styling event on November 15th! Book complimentary in-store styling demo appointments, experience Dyson hair care in person, and enjoy special offers and giveaways (while supplies last) (Sponsored)
💋MCoBeauty NYC Pop Up (November 15 - 16): MCoBeauty popping up! Take home 5 FREE full-size products, plus a spin the wheel to win minis, more full size products or even an advent calendar!
🪮Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo Pop-Up (November 15): Living Proof is putting its Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo to the test and you’re invited! Take home an Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo + enjoy a complimentary dry styling session with expert stylists.
🧘♀️Strong Strides with Invisalign and mindbodygreen (November 15): Invisalign and mindbodygreen are joining forces to present "Strong Strides," a first-of-its-kind wellness event in New York City celebrating movement, recovery, and, most importantly, oral health.
👰🏻 Wedding Salon (November 17): Join the Wedding Salon for an exclusive event at the Infinity Mega Yacht in New York City, where engaged couples and planners can discover the latest trends in cakes, flowers, and honeymoons with tastings, cocktails, giveaways and more (Sponsored)
✨The Vessel's First Ever Holiday Lighting Ceremony (November 17): Shine Bright at Hudson Yards is hosting its first holiday lighting ceremony with special performances, appearances and more!
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🎁 Poshmark Holiday Pop-Ups (November 12 - 13)
🌮 Tacombi Volcan de Pastor Launch (November 12)
🧃 Medik8 x OM Juice Pop Up Juice Cart (November 12)
⛷️ Arc'teryx Winter Launch: NYC (November 12)
🍺 Harry Potter Shop New York Hot Butterbeer Launch (November 12)
🥀 Guerlain Shalimar Exhibition (November 12 - 20)
🎾 Sip & Shop with Aurate x Wilson (November 13)
🌳 V8 Energy Orchard (November 13)
🍹 Sun Cruiser x Sophie Cunningham Off-Season Kickoff Party (November 13)
🛍️ The GO-TO Pop-Up (November 14 - 16)
🍬 Sea Candy Co - Tide of Thanks Pop-Up (November 14)
🥒 Grillo’s Pickles National Pickle Party (November 14)
☕️ Primark Studio (November 15 - 16)
🗞️ Express Pop-Up at Iconic Magazines (November 15)
🦃 Lego Tom the Turkey Build Event (November 15)
💅 Modelones 10-Year On the GO NYC Pop-Up (November 15)
🐶 MyPetsQR NYC Launch Event x Pup Starz Adoption (November 15)
🕯️ Voluspa Holiday Café (November 15 - 16)
💜 Manhattan Walk to End Alzheimer's (November 15)
🍬 Lipault Paris x Lil Sweet Treat Pop-Up (November 15)
🍸 818 Tequila Tasting + Mini Bag Charm Giveaway (November 15)
🫖 Dream Tea NYC x (MALIN+GOETZ) (November 16)
🌟 Holiday Under the Stars: Columbus Circle (through Jan 4)
🍁 Genesis House CHROMA: Tales Between Hues (through December 14)
ON THE RADAR:
🧣Bloomingdale's x Burberry Holiday Unveil (November 19): Bloomingdale’s is kicking off the holiday season, unveiling the facade “wrapped” in a giant Burberry scarf and a live performance by RAYE!
🦃 Diamond Crystal Salt House of Brining (November 20): Diamond Crystal Salt will host its first-ever House Of Brining, a spa-inspired pop-up that reimagines Thanksgiving prep as the ultimate act of self-care.
🙂 Smiling Friends HQ Pop-Up (November 21 - 23): To celebrate new episodes of “SMILING FRIENDS,” Adult Swim is offering fans an immersive experience that brings the show’s offbeat charm to life, with character encounters to giveaways and more
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
💀Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail: This immersive light trail brings Jack Skellington’s world to life with dazzling lights, music, and all-new scenes in a breathtaking outdoor setting. Get a 24% discount on nights in November!
🙇🏽♀️ 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.