NYC Weekend Freebie Roundup 7/14 - 7/16
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MULTI DAY
Multi-Borough
🎥 Free outdoor movies NYC Parks Movies Under the Stars across all boroughs
🛶 Free Kayaking in NYC at 10+ locations
🎵 SummerStage free concerts: Nick Hakim (Fri 6-9pm Von King Park in BK), Trueno (Sat 6-10pm Central Park), Mike Young’s World III (Sat 4-9pm Von King Park in BK), Dead Prez (Sun 6-9pm Von King Park in BK), Golden Oldies (Sun 6-9pm Coney Island Amp)
Manhattan
🎭 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park: The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents free performances at Marcus Garvey Park in July starting July 8
🎭 Shakespeare in the Park (daily at 8pm). See how to get free tickets here
🪞 Yayoi Kusama's exhibit at David Zwirner gallery (519 W 19th Street)
🐍 Bulgari Serpenti Anniversary Exhibit (through July 16): Celebrate 75 years of Serpenti featuring an infinity room by Refik Anadol (70 Gansevoort Street)
🪩 Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City events all weekend: Fri: Jazz, Dawes concert, Afuego silent disco, Sat: Breathwork & mindfulness, blues evening, Sun: Jazz underground, S.N.O.B. Silent Disco
🍦 Museum of Ice Cream Sprinkle Pool outdoor sprinkle pool with free ice cream from Friendly’s at Hudson Yards (Sat & Sun)
Brooklyn
🎈City Point Balloontopia Beach event Fri-Sun (Fri 12-5pm, Sat + Sun 11am-4pm) (445 Albee Sq West)
🎾 Wimbledon on the Hill at Brooklyn Bridge Park Fri-Sun: watch tennis & live music (Pier 6)
FRIDAY
Manhattan
🤎 Fenty Beauty #FindYourMatch : One day pop-up to help you find your summer complexion staples, with popsicles, beauty consultations & more (23rd & Broadway)
🧴Cerave Cleanser Playground : Relive your favorite childhood pastimes as you learn how to Cleanse like a Derm at this one day pop-up. Ticket required for entry!
☕️ Blank Street x Free People Summer Fridays: free cold brew 12-4pm in the app
🧺 Bryant Park x Carnegie Hall Picnic Performance 7pm
🌅 Sunset on the Hudson music series with AMYRA 7pm (Pier 45)
Brooklyn
🎇 Coney Island weekly fireworks on Friday nights 9:45pm
SATURDAY
Manhattan
🧼 LUSH Columbus Circle Bath Bomb Pressing starting 2pm @turnstylenyc (1000S 8th Ave)
🧘🏽♀️ Weekly Free Yoga at Bella Abzug Park 10:30am
🌲 Harlem Meer Summer Festival w multicultural music performances & movement classes
Brooklyn
📸 Google Pixel Photo Walk touring Brooklyn’s iconic street art at 1:45pm. RSVP here
🎶 Brooklyn Bridge Park Waterfront Dance social: salsa lesson & live music 7-9pm
🎺 Fort Greene Park jazz festival 3-7pm
💪🏻 Domino Park fitness class 10am: The Good Move Signature
SUNDAY
Manhattan
🇫🇷 @fiafny Bastille Day Festival performances & more 12-5pm (59th & Madison)
💃 @kr3ts wellness & dance festival w performances massages 11a-7p (99th btwn 2nd & 3rd)
🎉 @disabilityunite festival in Central Park 11am-5pm w performances & more (Naumburg Bandshell)
National Ice Cream Day
🍨 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
🍨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)