Weekly roundup (october 11)

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October 11, 2023 | Issue #25

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

There are a lot of pop-ups this week, from BIRKENFIELDS with free foot massages, to checking out the world’s largest box of chocolates with Russell Stover. Check out the roundup in “On the Radar” for a list of all the free Halloween events (to be continuously updated!)

–Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK): 

👣Birkenstock BIRKENFIELDS (October 11 - 12): Step away from the hustle of NYC to the nature-inspired #BIRKENFIELDS. Play, explore, and rest your feet with complimentary hot cocoa, warm pretzels, and foot massages (3 locations: Flatiron, Astor Place, and Williamsburg)

🏓 A1 Padel Grand Master Tournament (Through October 15): The international A1 Padel Grand Master Tournament is debuting in the US at Wollman Rink in Central Park and is free to watch Wednesday and Thursday morning

🧴Eucerin Smoothing Station (October 12): Connect with industry-leading derms, participate in interactive activities, receive free product, and more (Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall)

🍫Russell Stover Sweet Centennial Tour (October 13 - 15): Join Russell Stover Chocolates at Pier 76 to celebrate its 100th birthday with the World’s Largest  Box of Chocolates and lots of FREE chocolate!  

🥾Dr. Martens Made Strong NYC (October 12 - 13): Dr. Martens is celebrating the collective strength and creativity of their community featuring a line-up packed with stories and music (Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse)

🧁MCNY 100: Centennial Celebration Weekend (October 13 - 15): Join the Museum of the City of New York in celebrating their 100th birthday with free cupcakes Saturday, a Family Day celebration on Sunday, and more.

✨ Pura Scent the Season Tour (October 14): NYC is better when it smells good! Check out Pura at their Scent the Season Tour for delicious treats and an immersive scent experience (Herald Square)

💐 Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE (through October 15): Head to Hudson Yards for a fresh floral journey of discovery to iconic global destinations, created by New York City's talented florists.‍ Check out the TikTok here!

🎭 Broadway Forever Concert & Volunteering (October 15): Join NY Forever and New York Cares for a morning of volunteering, followed by a free concert in the South Bronx with some of your favorite Broadway stars (and hosted by Leslie Odom Jr.!) (Lou Gehrig Plaza)

🥿 VIVAIA NYC Pop-Up (Through October 22): VIVAIA opened up its first-ever pop-up in SoHo this month! Experience & shop VIVAIA styles in real life for the first time, gifts with purchase, plus first 50 get a free cupcake each weekend (89 Crosby Street)

🍵Living Proof x Cha Cha Matcha (October 13 - 15): Treat yourself to a free Triple Bond Blue Drink (first 100 each day) plus prizes and free products

ON THE RADAR:

🌃 October for Free: Monthly series showcasing a free event for every day of the month. Check out the list and video here

🏘️Open House New York (October 20 - 22): Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that opens hundreds of noteworthy places across the five boroughs to the public for free. Enter the lottery through the 12th or just show up to an Open Access spot

🍭Meatpacking Treats in the Street (October 21): The Meatpacking District transforms into a fall wonderland with trick-or-treating for adults and children, a ton of fall activities, and the 5th Annual Doggie Costume Contest!

🎃Free Halloween Event Roundup: Check out this list of free Halloween events on NYC for FREE (Will keep updating it as more events are announced!)

👻Average Socialite also has a great list of of Fall Farms, Haunted Houses, Halloween themed events and more if you are looking for a fun experience ($ - $$$)

 MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🥯Feltz Bagels (through October 31): Head to Feltz Bagels, the only bagel shop in Manhattan where everything is handmade of felt by artist Lucy Sparrow. This immersive art exhibit is free to enter but everything is also for purchase (209 East 3rd Street)

🧖Sperling Dermatology Giveaway: Sperling Dermatology opened a new office in Midtown, and everyone who enters the giveaway gets a $100 gift card to use! + enter to win Botox, Emsculpt, HydraFacial or JetPeel facials

🥙German Doner Kebab Giveaway: Four lucky winners will taste all  (5) of GDK’s Value 2.0 menu items for FREE via GDK vouchers. Enter on Instagram! 

✨Thérapie Clinic: Get your first underarm laser session for free + $100 Off! See more details on the Reel here & book your session here

🍽️  Get one year of Foodie Card for free (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC, Long Island, and Westchester + popups with free food) with link here or code NYCFORFREE