IKEA House Warming NYC
October 2 – 26
Step inside the immersive IKEA House Warming event in NYC for a sensory journey of cooking, kitchen inspiration, and family-friendly fun designed to spark ideas for your dream kitchen.
What’s Happening at the IKEA House Warming Pop Up 🍽️🎉
👩🍳 Food Demos & Flavor Flights – Taste meatballs, sauces, soups, croustades, and enjoy meatball happy hour daily from 4 to 5 PM.
🛠️ Kitchen Makeover Consults – Book time with onsite IKEA experts for personalized kitchen planning, installation, financing, and design advice.
🛍️ Curated Pop Up Shop – Shop kitchen gear and dining essentials with special coupons for purchases at nearby IKEA stores.
📚 Workshops & Tutorials – Learn to mix magnesium mocktails, build butter boards, pickle like a pro, and create your own teas, spice mixes, and olive oil infusions.
📸 Photo Ops & Activities – Family-friendly activities and photo moments to share and inspire.
📍 31 E 17th Street, Union Square, New York, NY
⏰ 11 AM to 7 PM (Saturdays: 11 AM for IKEA Family members, 11:30 AM for public)
*Please confirm the address in the description above or on the event site.
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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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![Free things to do in NYC this weekend? We’ve got you. 😘
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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![Free things to do in NYC this weekend? We’ve got you. 😘
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].
Which are you most excited for?!?! 😍
💍 The Knot’s Enchanted Garden
(September 4)
Taylor-Travis engagement inspired floral installation where you can snag free professional photos
🖥️ eBay ’95 Shop Pop-Up
(September 4)
90s fashion, collectibles, and culture curated by Sarah Michelle Gellar to celebrate eBay’s 30th.
🎤 A Special Performance by Katseye
(September 7)
An MTV Video Music Awards 2025 special!
🗽 The Brooklyn Dribble FAN FEST
(September 7)
A full day of NY Liberty fun!
🧴 Neutrogena Backstage Pop Up Experience
(September 4 - 7)
A skincare pop-up from Neutrogena and Amazon.
💧 Liquid Death x ESW Beauty Pop Up
(September 5)
A one-night skincare + sips takeover!
💴 The Kohl’s Cash Cruiser
(September 5)
Celebrate 20 years of Kohl’s Cash at this pop up!
👩🦱 amika:aura Pop Up Truck
(September 6 - 7)
amika is popping up in SoHo!
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @elizabetharden, @chinatown.social, 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].
🍦r.e.m. Beauty Pop Up
(August 23)
Visit r.e.m. Beauty’s popsicle stand!
🍔 Impossible Pop-Up: Eat. Rinse. Repeat.
(August 23)
Impossible Foods takes over a laundromat for one night of sliders, beats, and nostalgic dive-bar vibes.
🛻 Jeep® 4x4 City Camp
(August 22 - 23)
A throwback-inspired takeover at Domino Square, celebrating the return of the Jeep® Cherokee.
👩🏽🦳 CÉCRED Protection Collection Pop Up
(August 23)
Cécred is hosting an immersive experience for their new product launch.
🌻 Walmart’s Urban Explorer
(August 23 - 24)
Join Walmart on Hot Girl Nature Walks and more!
🍬 Unreal Snacks Pop Up
(August 22 - 26)
Snack tastings and summer hangout vibes at the Seaport Racquet Club.
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @nike, @hamiltonmusical , 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].
💿Jonas Brothers Listening Party
(August 8)
The Jonas Brothers are hosting nationwide album release parties!
🍦 Jo Malone London Raspberry Ripple Pop Up
(August 8 – 9)
Jo Malone is hosting a pop up for their new Raspberry Ripple cologne.
🌳 Tree Hut Scrub Shop
(August 8 – 9)
Mix, scoop, and glow up at Tree Hut’s NYC pop up.
🥤Sodastream Unhinged Pop Up
(August 7 - 9)
Get a free personalized SodaStream bottle with your name and custom flavor to take home!
🚆Pickleball in the Hall at Grand Central
(August 8 – 10)
Pickleball is taking over Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @nikenyc , @chillhouse , 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].
🍵 TONYMOLY Summer in the City (July 25 – 26)
TONYMOLY is popping up in NYC this summer with matcha, custom embroidery, and all the K-Beauty your heart can handle.
🥢 99 Ranch Market Grand Opening (July 25 – 27)
The iconic Asian supermarket is opening in Flushing.
🥊 Amanda Serrano Meet & Greet (July 26)
Snap a photo with boxing champ Amanda Serrano at this event in Brooklyn.
🥯 Bytes for Bites – Back Market x Leon’s Bagels (July 26 – 27)
Trade in old tech for cash and a free bagel.
💳 Gracie Abrams x Amex The Secret of Us Deluxe Pop Up
(July 25 – 27)
Gracie Abrams’ has a merch pop up store!
For full deets (and even more events, like ones from @blackpinkofficial , @youthtothepeople , and more), hit the Pop Up Calendar 💻📍linked in bio.
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