Weekly roundup (August 21)
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August 21, 2024 | Issue #69
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: enjoy a week of free tennis at US Open Fan Week, the last Saturday of Summer Streets, a waffles & coffee pop-up + so much more! Plus, save the date for August 29: a NYC for FREE 5th Birthday Party. More details to come tomorrow.
Also, we have a new and updated (clickable!) map with details! Check it out by clicking the map below. Thank you to Vinny for your help!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🎾 US Open Fan Week (through August 25): Watch the US Open for FREE during the US Open Fan Week. Check out practices, interviews, enjoy free brand activations and so much more.
🥞 Eggo Coffee Cafe Pop Up (August 21 - 25): Celebrate the launch of Eggo Coffee, with free cups of coffee, Eggo Belgian-Style Street Waffles, giveaways, and more.
🎉 American Eagle Live Your Life Disco (August 21): American Eagle is hosting an all-day Disco Dance Party in Domino Park with professional dancers and t-shirt giveaways.
👖 Wrangler Denim Pop-Up (August 22): Wrangler will be taking over Van Leeuwen’s Williamsburg shop to celebrate the launch of its new women’s denim line
☕️ Kolkata Chai x Oatly Block Party (August 22): Kolkata Chai Co. is partnering with Oatly to throw an epic block party to celebrate the end of summer! Come through for free chai soft serve, DJs, all-ages activities and giveaways.
🎥 Gansevoort Rooftop + Vacation Movie Series (August 22, September 5): Join for a rooftop movie series with goodies provided by Vacation and Häagen-Dazs. Tickets sold out but NYC for FREE giveaway coming today!
🎨 art gurl and gen z girl gang ART CAMP (August 22): art gurl and gen z girl gang are teaming up to bring you the most crafty night of the summer at McCarren Park House
🧗🏼 The North Face Climb Festival (August 23 - 24): Join The North Face at NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge Park for a celebration of culture, community and climbing.
📱 Duolingo Streak Society Pop-Up (August 23 - 25): Duolingo is throwing the ultimate free pop-up where you can snag limited-edition plushies, T-shirts, backpacks, and more!
🚴🏻♀️ Summer Streets (August 24): It’s the last week of Summer Streets in both Brooklyn and the Bronx! Enjoy free Citi Bike, performances, activities, freebies and more!
🐶 Mars Summer Treat Pack (August 24): M&M'S Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches and GREENIES Dental Treats for Dogs are bringing pet parents and their dogs the ultimate treating experience with the "Mars Summer Treat Pack"
🎶 NYC Darkness RISING: Live 7: Black Mental Health Block Party & Concert (August 24): Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event featuring the Black Broadway community and mental health providers as guest speakers.
📺 Roku Free Giveaway for College Students (August 27): A Roku-themed van will offer free products, swag bags, and snacks for those with a valid student ID.
ON THE RADAR:
🎾 Confidence Court by Dove & Well+Good (August 28): Join Dove and Well+Good for an IRL tennis experience with a VR simulator, tennis swag, and Dove giveaways
🍫 M&M’S Peanut Butter Championship (August 28): Get a taste of M&M’S newest innovations – M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis and M&M’S Peanut Butter Mega – at a mega-challenging, mini golf event
🪄 Back to Hogwarts (August 31 - September 1): Back to Hogwarts is a global event filled with magical experiences and activities inspired by the wizarding world, coming to NYC for the first time at Grand Central Station!
🇮🇸 Taste of Iceland (September 5 - 7): This cultural festival celebrates the land of fire and ice with events showcasing the best of Icelandic culture, including food and beverage, music, literature, art and design, nature, wellness, and more.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🍽️ inKind Dining Rewards: inKind is an app that gives you bonuses and perks at your favorite restaurants. They are offering new users $30 off a meal of $60+, plus 15% inKind cash back when you pay your bill with the app. August monthly perks include: a free pancake at Fossetta, free scallion pancakes at Spicy Moon, and a free spring roll at GAI Chicken & Rice.
🕵🏼♀️ SPYGAMES Giveaway: SPYGAMES is a new interactive gaming experience where you’ll activate your mental and physical powers in ten different gaming rooms. We are giving away a session for a group of 5 people, plus use code NYCFORFREE for 10% off tickets!
🏥 $0 Health Insurance for NYC University Students [AD]: Kimber Health offers $0 healthcare and comprehensive benefits for international students and immigrants in New York, with $0 Vision & Glasses, $0 Emergency Care, $0 Mental Health Checks and so much more. Check out the video here and visit kimberhealth.com to learn more!