Weekly roundup (July 12)
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July 12, 2023 | Issue #12
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka: The focus of the newsletter this week is on National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 16): a day dedicated to the best summer treat. There are 10+ freebies and deals on Sunday all over NYC. Enjoy! 🍦
–Rebeka
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY EVENTS
🍨Harry Potter New York: The Harry Potter New York flagship store is bringing a custom ice cream truck to NYC to give away FREE Butterbeer ice cream for National Ice Cream Day!
🍦Museum of Ice Cream Sprinkle Pool: MOIC will be hosting the world’s largest outdoor sprinkle pool with free ice cream from Friendly’s at Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens on Saturday & Sunday!
🍨Insomnia Cookies: Get a free scoop of ice cream with any in-store purchase or delivery order 7/14 - 7/16. Plus stay tuned for a little surprise on NYC for FREE to make the day even sweeter!
🍦 Klondike Hometown Road Trip: The Klondike ‘What Would You Do’ Challenge Mobile will stop by Union Square giving away free Klondike treats (862 Broadway)
🍧Dippin’ Dots: Participating Dippin’ Dots will be giving away a FREE mini cup during a two hour window
🍨Tipsy Scoop: Tipsy Scoop is giving away free scoops of new Banana Cream & Whiskey ice cream to the first 25 customers at every location!
🍦KIND Snacks: Free KIND Frozen Treat Bars at the Putting Green in Domino Park 12-5pm while supplies last (postponed to next week due to rain)
🍨Showfields NoHo: Celebrate with McConnell's Fine Ice Cream 12-7pm while supplies last (11 Bond Street)
🍡Showfields Williamsburg: Celebrate with samples of Mochidoki, premium mochi ice cream (vegan options available) from 2-5pm (187 Kent Ave)
🍨KYU Ice Cream Social: Starting at 1pm, KYU will offer free ice cream in store while supplies last with the option of flavors such as Banana-Bourbon, Classic Fudge Sundae and Strawberry Shortcake Matcha Swirl (324 Lafayette St)
🍦 Black Tap x Mikey Likes It Ice Cream free Blueberry Lemon Corn CakeShake starting 10:30am (45 W 35th St location only)
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🧴Fenty Beauty #FindYourMatch (July 14): One day pop-up to help you find your summer complexion staples, with popsicles, beauty consultations & more (23rd & Broadway)
🧴Cerave Cleanser Playground (July 14): Relive your favorite childhood pastimes as you learn how to Cleanse like a Derm at this one day pop-up. Ticket required for entry!
🚢 IronStrength on the Intrepid (July): Free workout series taking place in unique outdoor spots in NYC. The first of the summer is an 1,000 person workout class on the Intrepid flight deck with 305 Fitness
ON THE RADAR:
💇🏻♀️ amika let’s get cleanical pop-up (July 22 - 23): amika is popping up in SoHo with freebies + bring empties for a special treat (138 Wooster St)
🍽️ NYC Summer Restaurant Week (July 24 - Aug 20): Get 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners for as low as $30 (+ $10 cash back if you use your Mastercard). Bonus tip: Some restaurants are on Seated, where you can earn money back on every meal (Use link here for additional $10 bonus)
🤩July for Free: New NYC for FREE monthly series showcasing a free event for every day of the month. Check out the list here
MISC & RECURRING
✨Enter to win a Glowbar facial & Glow Recipe Gloss Balm on this giveaway on @RebekaNewYork
🪞 Yayoi Kusama's exhibit at David Zwirner gallery: you have until July 21 to check out this highly-anticipated exhibition with infinity rooms, giant sculptures and more (519 W 19th Street)
🪞 Bulgari Serpenti Anniversary Exhibit through July 16: Celebrate 75 years of Serpenti featuring an infinity room with immersive AI data by Refik Anadol (70 Gansevoort Street)
☀️ Summer Series of 2023: Bryant Park Yoga, Picnic Performances and Movie Nights, Little Island, NYC Outdoor Movie Nights, Healthy on the Hudson, Backyard at Hudson Yards, 10+ Spots to Kayak, Lincoln Center Summer for the City, Summer on the Hudson Concert Series, Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn