Weekly roundup (December 11)
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December 11, 2024 | Issue #85
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
It’s another busy weekend in December, with a ton of brand pop-ups and some holiday tree lightings. For lovers of beauty & all things pink: Barbie, Aveeno, UO x Pinterest All Dolled Up. For those who want some free drinks this holiday season: Guinness, Maker’s Mark, and Red One Krampus Bar. Have fun this weekend!
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🏠Barbie Streamhouse (December 12 - 15): Barbie turned her DreamHouse into the StreamHouse with holiday photo opportunities, interactive games, treats, surprises, giveaways and more.
🍫 Godiva Pink Truck (December 11): Find GODIVA’S pink truck to enjoy complimentary chocolates and holiday cheer.
🍺 Guinness The Most Wonderful Pop-Up of the Year (December 13 - 14): You’re invited to a cozy pop-up pub where you can relax with some exclusive holiday cookies from Levain, along with a pint (or two)!
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic Change the Season Pop Up Dome (through December 15): Discover all the wonderful things that paradise has to offer with the Dominican Republic Pop Up Dome, including food, drinks, performances and more
⌚️Jaeger-LeCoultre The Reverso Stories Pop-Up (through December 15): Embark on multi-sensory journey in an elegant watchmaking exhibition, featuring an olfactory experience and coffee cart
☕️ Disney on Broadway Coffee Truck (through December 14): Disney on Broadway will be giving out free hot chocolate, coffee or tea, plus chocolate croissants for the holidays!
🎁 Porcelanosa Christmas Pop-Up (though December 15): Head into the giant Porcelanosa box in Madison Square Park for free cookies,hot chocolate, and sign up for free holiday workshops!
🎀 Urban Outfitters x Pinterest Dolled Up (December 11): Experience next year’s cutest trend, Dolled Up, IRL with Urban Outfitters + Pinterest
🥃Maker's Mark Winter Wheat Wonderland (December 11 - 22): Indulge in festive cocktails, enjoy wax-dipped keepsakes, and discover seasonal surprises at this magical pop-up.
🎄 Holiday Tree Lightings: The Dumbo Holiday Tree Lighting (December 11), United Palace Holiday Tree Lighting (December 12), Washington Square Park 100th Annual Tree Lighting (December 13):
🎶Z100 All Access Lounge 2024 (December 13): This is the official pre-show of Z100’s Jingle Ball, with live performances by some of your favorite Z100 artists, brad activations and more
☕️Táche Birthday Month Free Lattes (December 13 - 14): Táche is 4 and everyone is getting a sip, this weekend at Devoción in NYC
☕️High Tidings Holiday Pop-Up (December 13, 14, 17): The Travel Agency is here to sleigh your holiday season with a festive pop-up series filled with warm sips and festive vibes
🧴Café Aveeno (December 12 - 15): Warm up with a free drink while learning more about the power of oat for sensitive skin, with swag, samples, and more
🎁City Point The Makers Show and Santa Claus Studio (Dec 14 - 15, 21 - 22): This weekend, capture the joy of the season with a free portrait at the Santa Studio, and shop local at The Makers show for the next two weekends while enjoying all the holiday displays at City Point
👁️Stila Free Eye Liner (December 12): NYC, Stila has a free holiday gift for you: a free eye liner! Bring your friends and get into the Holiday spirit.
🧴Laura Geller Beauty NYC Pop-Up (December 12): Join us at Laura Geller Beauty's FREE NYC Pop-Up Event for a day of makeup, fun, and freebies.
🍸 Red One Krampus Pop-Up Bar (December 14): Join Red One Movie at Krampus Bar this weekend! You’ll enjoy themed activations, free cocktails, giveaways and more! Enter to win a giveaway for a skip the line pass, and catch #RedOneMovie in theaters now and coming to Prime 12/12.
☕️Mulberry Coffee Cart (December 14 - 15): Mulberry will have a full service coffee cart stationed in front of its NYC flagship with free drinks from Joe Coffee
🍔The McRib Caroloke Bus (December 14 - 15): McDonald's debuts "McRib Caroloke Bus" in NY/NJ this weekend to celebrate the holiday season and return of the iconic McRib Sandwich.
🎤vitaminwater City Flavors (December 14): vitaminwater and UnitedMasters are bringing the city’s hottest rising artists to the stage. Between sets, grab authentic bites, shop dope finds, and rep NYC’s creative hustle.
RECURRING HOLIDAY / WINTER EVENTS + ON THE RADAR:
📸 Coach House Holiday Vintage Photo Booth (through December 29)
🌟Star Light Star Bright (through January 9)
🎊Times Square New Year's Eve Wishing Wall (through December 28)
💫STARSCAPE (through January 12)
🚊New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show (through February)
🌟Holiday Under the Stars at Columbus Circle (through January 5)
✨Shine Bright at Hudson Yards (through January 5)
🌕A MoonGARDEN Installation (through February 2025)
🧸Target Holiday Wishes Event (Dec 21)
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🎅🏻 Santa's Winter Wonderland at Pier 15: Enjoy waterfront views, seasonal drinks, holiday decorations, games, photo moments, and Santa Claus himself. Tickets start at $19 and comes with a hot chocolate!
🤑 Rakuten: Get Cash Back during the holidays by shopping at stores like Nike, Bloomingdales, lululemon & more (often 10%+). Plus, new users can get $40 after using the Rakuten app or browser extension to make your first purchase of $40+ through Dec 16. Sign up here.