Weekly roundup (September 27)
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September 27, 2023 | Issue #23
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
It’s been a gloomy few days in terms of weather but there is a lot going on in NYC! National Coffee Day is on Friday, and there are two exciting arts & culture festivals on Saturday. Next week’s newsletter will include more free Halloween events to get excited about!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
👑Game of Thrones x Pandora Pop-Up (September 28 - October 1): Pandora is bringing the Iron Throne to NYC! Experience Westeros, take a photo on the Iron Throne and check out the new Pandora x Game of Thrones collection (Westfield World Trade Center)
☕️ National Coffee Day (September 29): There are tons of freebies & deals for National Coffee Day: free Lavazza coffee & Kinder bars, free espresso at the new CINICO in Midtown, a giant coffee bean in Bryant Park from L’OR Coffee to free coffee at Krispy Kreme
👄Milani Cosmetics Goes Nude Pop Up (September 29-30): Milani Cosmetics presents a two-day popup experience to celebrate the launch of their new Fruit Fetish Nude Lip Oils in Industry City & SoHo
🧘Alo Grand Opening at Hudson Yards (September 29 - October 1): Join Alo for the grand opening weekend of the brand new Alo Sanctuary with a live DJ, Acro yoga performances, complimentary beverages and gifts with purchase.
🍩Cloudy Donut Co. Truck Tour (September 29 - 30): Cloudy Donut Co. is having a truck tour across NYC powered by Oatly: stop by the truck to purchase a delicious donut and for free merch & Oatly frozen desserts!
🏛️West Side Fest (September 30): Join a daylong celebration with free admission to the best of the West Side at the first-ever West Side Fest! This is a free multi-site celebration bringing together the best of arts and culture on Manhattan’s West Side.
🎶PAC Open House: Five Borough Family Day (September 30): Lower Manhattan’s new home for the performing arts welcomes families to come create and celebrate. Over 100 artists will take over the day with interactive hip hop workshops, performances, interactive creation stations, dance battles and more (251 Fulton Street)
ON THE RADAR:
🧴Eucerin Smoothing Station (October 12): Join Eucerin for National Eczema Awareness Month at the Soothing Station event at Grand Central, where you can connect with industry-leading derms, participate in interactive activities, receive free product, and more
🎭Broadway Forever Concert & Volunteering (October 15): Join NY Forever and New York Cares for a morning volunteering followed by a free concert in the South Bronx with some of your favorite Broadway stars. Rescheduled from September 24 (Lou Gehrig Plaza)
🎃Pumpkin Point at Governors Island (October 21-22, 28-29): Visitors are invited to pick out their own pumpkins and enjoy fall activities on Governors Island
MISC & RECURRING:
🌿New NYC for FREE Series: Must Visit NYC Gardens. Part 1 features the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden in Staten Island paired with a top local food spot on @RebekaNewYork: the New Asha Sri Lankan Restaurant
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🚢La Barca Cantina & North River Lobster Company Neighbor Pass: If you live or work in Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, or Hudson Yards, you can get FREE unlimited boarding to these restaurant cruises for the rest of the season. See details here.
🍽️ Get one year of Foodie Card for free (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC, Long Island, and Westchester + popups with free food) with link here or code NYCFORFREE