NYC This Week — This Week (May 1–May 8, 2026)

Free Things to Do in East Village NYC This Week (May 1–May 8, 2026)

A curated edit of free NYC events this week in East Village. Pop-ups, sample sales, openings, food events, and cultural moments — updated daily by The City Edit NYC.

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Food & Drink

Fuku: $5 Birthday Credit

Fuku (Multiple NYC Locations) · East Village · Thu, Jan 1 · Free

Fuku loyalty members get a $5 credit during their birthday month — enough to cover a solid portion of their famous fried chicken sandwich. S…

Food & Drink

16 Handles: Birthday $5 Credit

16 Handles · East Village · Thu, Jan 1 · Free

16 Handles Rewards members get a $5 credit loaded to their account during their birthday month — enough to cover most standard servings of t…

Food & Drink

IHOP Birthday Pancakes

IHOP East Village / Harlem · East Village · Thu, Jan 1 · Free

Join 'MyHop' for a free full stack of Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity pancakes. While simple, it's a nostalgic and reliable birthday breakfast t…

Pop-Ups & Markets

Smorgasburg — Prospect Park

Breeze Hill · East Village · Sun, Apr 5 · Free

Smorgasburg — Prospect Park runs from April 5 through October 31 at Breeze Hill. The mix can change by day, which is part of the appeal if y…