Yvette Mayorga's Magic Grasshopper
October 15 – December 2
Yvette Mayorga brings her stunning kinetic sculpture, Magic Grasshopper, to life in an unforgettable public unveiling event and an ongoing immersive installation.
Unveiling Event:
📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Times Square, Broadway between 46th & 47th Streets
⏰ Ceremony starts at 5:45 PM sharp with remarks, followed by a live musical performance from a special guest from Mayorga’s hometown, Chicago
What to Experience at Magic Grasshopper 🐞🚂
🌟 Encounter the 30-foot-long kinetic sculpture featuring a pink, carousel-style carriage loaded with 90’s nostalgia and bold narratives
🎨 Explore themes of migration, feminized labor, and colonial histories woven into this fantastical, moving vessel
🕰️ Let the sculpture transport you across borders, eras, and the quest for the American Dream
📽️ Plus, catch Mayorga’s stop-motion animation PLEA$URE GARDEN$ lighting up Times Square billboards nightly in October through the Midnight Moment program
📅 On View October 15 – December 2, 2025 (24/7)
📍 Duffy Square, Broadway between 46th & 47th Streets, Times Square
*Please confirm the address in the description above or on the event site.
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🧢 Mess Hall at Macy’s Holiday Market
November 3 – January 4
There’s a build-your-own hat bar by Mess Hall at the Macy’s Holiday Market.
⏰ 11am-8:00pm
📍 Macy’s Herald Square Holiday Market — Lower Level, Booth #23, 151 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
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🩷The first 50 people to show this post at the Mess Hall booth will get one free patch plus 15% off their hat-making experience! (Offer valid until November 20!)
💅 MODELONES 10 Year “On the Go” Pop Up
November 15
Celebrate a decade of color, creativity, and nail magic at the MODELONES birthday pop up.
👕 Express x Iconic Magazines Pop Up
November 15
Express is taking over NYC’s Iconic Magazines for a one-day pop up.
🥤 Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan
November 14 – 16
Coca-Cola and Santa are popping up with treats all across NYC!
💚🩷 Wicked: For Good Premiere
November 17
Request your free tickets to the exclusive premiere screening of Wicked: For Good.
⚠️ Note this event is on a Monday!!!
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @primark , @hidden.valley , and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
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Here are some of our fave free happenings (yes, actually free) — but there’s more where that came from on the Pop Up Calendar [link in bio].
👟 New Balance Run House
October 31 – November 1
A pop up hub made for runners, supporters, and anyone chasing that finish-line energy.
💎 Gem Glow Truck by Beauty of Joseon
October 30 – November 1
The Beauty of Joseon Gem Glow Truck is blessing NYC with free coffee and products!
👻 TWIX Hallowmas Grotto
October 31 – November 1
TWIX is fusing spooky Halloween vibes and festive holiday cheer at this event!
🍕🥯 Marathon of Free Pizza Bagels
November 2
Get fueled up for marathon day with Helium Mobile’s tasty pizza bagel giveaway.
🏠 Aveeno x Amazon Marathon Healing Journey
November 2
Celebrate your marathon journey with skin care, community vibes, and sweet treats.
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @medicube_global_official , @fanta, and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
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Here are some of our fave free happenings (yes, actually free) — but there’s more where that came from on the Pop Up Calendar [link in bio].
🐣 SOUND OFF WITH BOBBIE X CARDI B
October 25
Join Chief Confidence Officer Cardi Bobbie in calling for federal paid leave and safer births for all parents across the USA.
🍪 CHIPS AHOY! COOKIE x Stranger Things Claw Machine
October 25
A themed “Upside Down” claw-machine pop up in NYC.
🌸🍾 The Murakami Flower Studio by Dom Pérignon
October 25 – 26
📍 262 Mott Street, SoHo, New York, NY
⏰ 1 PM – 7 PM
Step into The Murakami Flower Studio for a vibrant fusion of art, florals, Dom Pérignon, and immersive VR magic.
🍑 Womanizer Beauty Bar
October 24
Womanizer is helping you feel empowered with goodies and tattoos.
🏠 IKEA House Warming
October 2 – 26
An immersive cooking + kitchen inspiration event in Union Square.
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @maybelline , @laneige_us , and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
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Here are some of our fave free happenings (yes, actually free) — but there’s more where that came from on the Pop Up Calendar [link in bio].
🪴Gloopy: A Houseplant x Shopify Experience
October 17 – 19
Seth Rogen’s Houseplant launches its first‑ever IRL pop up. (And he may or may not make an apperance or two)
👢 NOMASEI Pop Up
October 15 – 20
The Parisian luxury footwear brand NOMASEI has launched a pop up store in NYC!
🦊 White Fox Boutique 12th Birthday Pop Up
October 19
White Fox Boutique has landed in NYC for their 12th Birthday Tour!
🎹 Keys Soulcare Glow Pop Up
October 17 – 18
Join Keys Soulcare for two days of glow-worthy experiences across New York City.
🍜 Shin Ramyun x Kpop Demon Hunters Pop Up
October 18
Freebies, music, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and more. Check our feed for all the details!
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @berobrewing , @away , and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
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Here are some of our fave free happenings (yes, actually free) — but there’s more where that came from on the Pop Up Calendar [link in bio].
👚 Marshalls Style Closet
October 10
For one day only, Marshalls unveils an immersive Style Closet experience in Soho.
🕷️ Marvel’s Super Hero Scoops
October 8 – 11
Enjoy Marvel’s Super Hero Ice Cream Scoops across NYC this #nycc weekend!
🛼 Roller Rink by Faena New York
October 11 – 12
An unforgettable roller dance experience.
🍵 Supporting Farmers Market x Montauk General Store
October 11
Vita Coco’s Supporting Farmers Market and Montauk General Store arrives in NYC for one day.
🛒 ALDI x Uber Eats Pop Up
October 10 – 11
ALDI is now on Uber Eats and they’re marking the occasion with a two-day pop-up.
🧀 STUDIO-CHEEZ
October 9 – 11
Experience a nonstop party scene at the Cheez-It Grooves Room.
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @purinacatchow , @tamagotchi_us , and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
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Here are some of our fave free happenings (yes, actually free) — but there’s more where that came from on the Pop Up Calendar [link in bio].
🐈 Uber Showcats Orange Era Pop Up
October 3
Uber and Best Friends Animal Society have teamed up to celebrate TS with an adopt-a-cat event that you can get with $12 off your Uber Comfort Ride using the code: SHOWBIZ
🏠 IKEA House Warming NYC
October 2 – 26
An immersive cooking + kitchen inspiration event in Union Square.
🍇Caudalie Skincare Vine Bar
October 3 – 4
Consultations, samples, mocktails, and more from Caudalie!
🩷 Mane by Jen Atkin Pop Up
October 4
Visit Mane by Jen Atkin’s SoHo pop up for an exclusive day of beauty, freebies, and fun!
🥭 Mango People NYC Pop Up
October 4
Celebrate Mango People’s first NYC pop up with exclusive gifts like lip stains and PR boxes.
🙆♂️ BOSS BOTTLED BEYOND
October 4 – 5
Fragrance meets art at this immersive launch by BOSS at Mercer Labs.
✨Check our Channel for a Maluma Concert Tonight (10/3) at @empirestatebldg
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @underarmour , @stripesbeauty , and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
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Here are some of our fave free happenings (yes, actually free) — but there’s more where that came from on the Pop Up Calendar [link in bio].
🍽️ Shah’s Halal Food Midtown Grand Opening
September 26
Shah’s is handing out free platters to celebrate their new location!
💖Glow Mart by Biodance
September 26 – 28
Biodance is opening a Glow-Mart!
🎸aespa Week #RICHMAN Pop Up
September 25 - 28
A four-day immersive experience to celebrate their new release.
⚠️ This is listed on our ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NYC K-POP EVENTS THIS FALL
💄SEOUL POP UP by VIBE TWLV
September 27 – October 5
Experience the best of K-Beauty at this VIBE TWLV event!
💅Beauty on the Go: Sally Beauty x DoorDash
September 25 – 27
Sally Beauty is coming to NYC with a Doordash immersive experience.
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @sokoglam , @zappos , and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
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Here are some of our fave free happenings (yes, actually free) — but there’s more where that came from on the Pop Up Calendar [link in bio].
☕Fenty Beauty Café
September 20 – 21
Beauty, coffee & sweet treats from Fenty Beauty!
🏄 King’s Hawaiian Pop Up
September 18 – 19
Hawaiian eats & island vibes in NYC.
🍋🟩 PATRÓN Tequila “Speakuneasy”
September 19
Exclusive PATRÓN tasting & speakeasy experience.
🎃Lush Cosmetics Café Gourmand
September 19 – 20
Cozy pumpkin scents & treats pop up in West Village.
🍕 Hello Pizza, Bye Bye Bloat
September 19 – 20
Heart-shaped pies + freebies in Nolita!
🍦Maybelline Ice Cream Truck
September 20 – 21
Free ice cream + beauty drops = Maybelline’s sweetest pop-up yet
🌸 Cj Hendry’s Flower Market
September 19 – 21
Free flowers at this popular immersive art installation by Cj Hendry!
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @glossier , @vitacoco, and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
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Here are some of our fave free happenings (yes, actually free) — but there’s more where that came from on the Pop Up Calendar [link in bio].
👖 True Religion’s QCM Opening w/ @_slimthin Meet and Greet
(September 12)
True Religion is hosting a pop up truck in Manhattan and a grand opening/meet and greet in Queens!
🚚TIRTIR Truck Pop Up
(September 12 - 13)
TIRTIR’s is celebrating their ULTA Beauty launch with a pop up truck!
🧖🏽♀️ OLAY Pop Up Experience
(September 12 - 13)
A two-day interactive pop up in Bryant Park from OLAY.
💋Makeup By Mario Pop Up Truck
(September 14 - 15)
Celebrate the new SurrealSkin® Foundation with gifts + shade matching.
📚The Warby Parker Book Fair
(September 13 & 20)
Warby Parker is reviving the magic of those childhood book fairs!
🎶Samra Vinyl Café
(September 4 - October 14)
A Nespresso boutique pop-up with music curated by The Weeknd.
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @marcjacobs , @knix, and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar linked in bio.
Also check out our NYFW Guide (also linked in bio) for ALL the NYFW pop up events!
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