Weekly roundup (December 18)
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December 18, 2024 | Issue #86
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: head to Times Square for a new New Year’s Eve crystal experience and the 2025 numerals, enjoy free coquito hot chocolate, and check out some of the holiday displays and events. Events are starting to slow down for the holidays and end of year; hope you all have a great holiday season!
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🪩One Times Square Crystal VIP Experience (December 19): For the first time, Times Square visitors can participate in the annual tradition of replacing a portion of the crystal triangles on the New Year’s Eve Ball (and some lucky visitors can even take a piece home!)
💊Curbside Cover-Up (December 18): Haleon is debuting their “Curbside Cover-Up" -- a NYC pop-up hidden in plain sight, where stealth shopping gurus will be on hand with coverup bags filled with free Haleon goodies from Advil, TUMS, Emergen-C, Centrum, Pronamel & Robitussin
🍫Discover Puerto Rico x 787 Coffee (December 20): Discover Puerto Rico is bringing the warmth and flavors of the Island to NYC this holiday season with Coquito Hot Chocolate - free for the first 100!
🍽️Panera Bread Midtown Manhattan Grand Opening (December 18): Panera Bread is opening a new bakery-cafe in Midtown. The first 50 guests will receive a year’s worth of free “You Pick Two” meals.
🎄The Dumbo Holiday Tree Lighting (December 18): Join Dumbo to ignite some holiday cheer with carols, calypso and cocoa (rescheduled from last week)
🍕Angelina Bakery Herald Square Soft Opening (December 18 - 19): Enjoy a free mini pizza & soda each evening at the new Angelina Bakery Herald Square
🥃Maker's Mark Winter Wheat Wonderland (through December 22): Indulge in festive cocktails, enjoy wax-dipped keepsakes, and discover seasonal surprises at this magical pop-up.
🎊2025 Numeral Arrival in Times Square (December 18 - 22): 2025 is coming to Times Square — literally! The Times Square New Year's Eve Numerals will stop in Duffy Square for a few days before heading to the top of One Times Square
⛸️Free Skating in Prospect Park (December 19): Join for an unforgettable evening of skating & hot chocolate under the stars at Chase Freedom's Skating In Prospect Park.
🧸 Target Holiday Wishes Event (Dec 21): Collect the last holiday bears at select Target locations this holiday season!
RECURRING HOLIDAY / WINTER EVENTS:
📸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)
🪄Harry Potter New York Flagship Store Holiday Events: Looking for a magical NYC holiday activity over winter break? The Harry Potter New York Flagship store (935 Broadway) has festive offerings that will enchant wizards, witches, and muggles alike. Highlights include dazzling holiday décor, an interactive Christmas tree scavenger hunt, complimentary holiday store tours on Saturdays, festive photo opportunities, seasonal treats, and more, through January 2nd! (Sponsored)
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🚊 Win a Free Month of Subway Rides: Future is giving away a free month of subway rides to 100 people in January! Anyone can enter, plus each day you use FutureCard this month gets you an additional entry to win.If you're not a member yet, sign up now for this free debit card and get a free week of subway rides, immediately. See link to enter & for more details!
🤑 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.