Weekly roundup (December 4)

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December 4, 2024 | Issue #84

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

December is starting off strong, with holiday tree lightings, decorations, and brand pop-ups! The first half of the month has a ton of brand activations, from holiday beauty pop-ups to drink events (21+). Use the map to help you plan your weekend - its a busy one! 

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK): 

🎄Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrations (Dec 4 - 11): Enjoy festive holiday celebrations and tree lightings with performances, hot chocolate and more all across NYC: Rockefeller Center, New York Stock Exchange, Central Park & more!

🍪National Cookie Day (December 4): Enjoy free cookies from Chip City, Insomnia Cookies, and Milk Bar!

🎁Coach House Holiday Celebration (December 7 - 8): Head to Coach House on Fifth Avenue for a Holiday Celebration with a complimentary vintage photo booth, a hot cocoa bar, cookies, live jazz, limited edition gifts with purchase, and more!

☕️High Tidings Holiday Pop-Up (December 4, 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 

🧀Babybelves Holiday Village (December 5): ​Need a break from the holiday hustle? Let the Babybelves work their magic! While they wrap your gifts, you can relax, unwrap a Babybel cheese, and unwind in a Me-Time Lounge.

🌭Sam's Club Holidog (December 5): The Holidog wait is over. Join Sam’s Club for the best of both holidays on one bun.

🎀Moroccanoil Holiday Pop-Up (December 6 - 7): Experience Moroccanoil’s Holiday Pop-up with photo opportunities, hot chocolate, and free product giveaways and prizes. 

🧴Mario Badescu Holiday Shoppe (December 6 - 8): Enjoy festive drinks and sweet treats inspired by Mario Badescu Lip Balms plus free gifts for the first 50 at the Mario Badescu Holiday Shoppe at noa, a Cafe.

🪀Hasbro Toyland on the High Line (December 6 - 8): Toyland is returning to NYC with character meet and greets, giveaways, games, and gift inspiration for 2024's must-have toys.

🥃WhistlePig Gold 'N' Grocer (December 6 - 8): Stop by the Gold ‘N’ Grocer for a free WhistlePig tasting and receive ‘Bacon Bucks’ to redeem and a scratch card for a giveaway.

🚀 Coca-Cola Holiday Drone Show (December 6): Coca-Cola will ignite the magic of the season with its first ever festive drone show.

⛸️106.7 Lite FM Free Skating in Central Park (December 7): Join 106.7 LITE FM at its annual tradition, Skating in Central Park! The first 1,000 listeners to enter will skate for free at the iconic Wollman Rink

🧸Target Holiday Wishes Event  (Dec 7, 21): Collect all four holiday bears at select Target locations this holiday season!

🍸Teremana Mana Tree Stand Pop-Up (December 7 - 8): Sip and enjoy complimentary Teremana holiday cocktails including the Merry Margarita and Añejo Hot Chocolate, enjoy sweet treats by Win Son Bakery, and festive giveaways!

🍸Smirnoff Sip, Shop, Slay Holiday Pop-Up (December 7): Smirnoff is spreading a little extra cheer with a one-day-only ICY winter wonderland experience, featuring hip hop superstar Saweetie.

🏀Knicks Alumni Fest (December 7): Join for the first-ever Knicks Alumni Fest. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and interact with some of your favorite Knicks from all eras of the franchise

☕️Mulberry Coffee Cart (December 7 - 8): Mulberry will have a full service coffee cart stationed in front of its NYC flagship with free drinks from Joe Coffee

🎁Fifth Avenue 200th Birthday Celebration (December 8): For one Sunday in December, Fifth Avenue will transform into a pedestrianized holiday haven with one-of-a-kind retail experiences, food and beverage offerings, live entertainment, and more.

🍪New York Times Cookie Week First Taste Tour (December 8):  Cookie Week is here! Enjoy a first taste of this year’s recipes with New York Times Cooking journalists.

RECURRING HOLIDAY / WINTER EVENTS:

🌟Star Light Star Bright (through January 9)

🎅🏻City Point The Makers Show and Santa Claus Studio (through December 22)

🎊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)

ON THE RADAR:

🥃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.

🏠Barbie Streamhouse (December 12 - 15): Barbie turned her DreamHouse into the StreamHouse. Come and check out all of her favorite new things at this interactive pop-up

🎶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, brand activations and more

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.