Where to watch the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks from in Brooklyn

Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park
This a great place to watch the fireworks unfold. Right on the water there’s no buildings to block your view, a concession stand and has plenty of seating. It’s also set a little bit back from the Brooklyn Bridge itself, so you should be able to show up a little later and still get a good spot to watch the show. The sweetest spot is smack dab in the middle of Pier 5 and 6 right by the volleyball courts.

Squibb Park and Bridge, Middagh Street and Columbia Heights
This place is hidden in plain sight. If you’ve ever walked the full length of the Brooklyn Promenade you’ll find this sprightly park and walkway with oodles of views, and best of all, it’s set a bit back from the Brooklyn Bridge Park itself.

Grand Ferry Park Grand Street at River Street
If you saw Kara Walker’s “A Subtley” then you might have already stumbled upon this tiny, intimate spot of heaven by the Domino Sugar Factor in which the glorious fireworks will be on full display. It’s a little far from the action, but you can get yourself a pretty clear view down the river from the north side of the park and it’s unlikely it’s gonna be packed to the brim.

The Williamsburg Bridge Pedestrian Path
There’s no better way to view fireworks than from another bridge, and the grimier version of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge is no exception. You don’t even have to stand in the bike lane while you’re watching, since the south-facing side of the bridge looking towards the Brooklyn Bridge has the pedestrian path.

Berry Park 4 Berry Street
Get a Fourth of July and World Cup two-fer as this bar with the best roof in Williamsburg will also be showing the tournament quarterfinals airing at noon and 4pm.

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Pick Your Epiphanie Bag Giveaway (ends 7/12)

Hosted by: Queen of Savings, Here We Go Again, Ready?, Moms and Crafters & Barbara's Beat

Sponsor: Epiphanie Bags

Epiphanie was started four years ago by professional photographer Maile (pronounced Mylie) Wilson. At the time, there were no cute camera bags for women. She hated lugging around a separate, bulky man-bag. So she'd end up leaving her camera at home or shoving it into her purse wrapped up in whatever was nearby; a towel, sock, sweatshirt.

Obviously that isn't the best way to protect expensive gear. When she realized that stylish camera bags for women didn't exist, she decided to create her own line. And it was obvious that she wasn't alone in a need for them. When Epiphanie launched in 2009, there were already almost 10,000 people on the waiting list, with all kinds of funny stories about the different things they used to wrap up their cameras: diapers, pot holders, even maxi pads! Four years later, the collection has expanded from three to twelve styles and over 60 different bags that accommodate cameras, laptops and even backpacks for men.

Prize: Winners Choice of Epiphanie Bag from Available Stock

Dates: 6/28-7/12

Open to: US Residents 18+

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Summer Festival at Uniqlo

Hula Dancers & Drummers
5th Ave., 34th St, NYC & Union SQ
1-4PM 6/28 & 7/5

Mocktails at the Summer Festival Tikibar
5th Ave., 34th St., Soho, NYC & Union Sq.
12-5PM 6/28-6/29 & 7/4-7/5

Free Sand Art Necklace Making
For kids and families every Saturday during the Summer Festival, while supplies last. 
Mall locations ONLY.
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Cate & Chloe VIP Membership Giveaway (ends 7/12)

Hosted by: Queen of Savings, Here We Go Again, Ready?, Moms and Crafters & Barbara's Beat

Sponsor: Cate & Chloe

The visionaries of Cate & Chloe began the company with one simple clear concept in mind: to create stylish yet affordable jewelry women could wear every day. In the fast paced world we all live in it is often times hard to find time or money to have that perfect jewelry piece or accessory for that special occasion or just simply to wear confidently around town.

Prize: Cate & Chloe 1 Month VIP Membership

Dates: 6/28-7/12

Open to: US Residents 18+

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SummerStage Presents The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series

What: An enchanting evening of favorite opera arias and duets featuring Metropolitan Opera stars: Amber Wagner (soprano), Jamie Barton (mezzo-soprano), and Russell Thomas (tenor).
When: Monday June 23, 2014  |  8pm
Where: Central Park Summer Stage
This is a FREE show. Tickets are not required. Patrons will be admitted first come, first in, until the venue reaches capacity.
Please do not bring alcoholic beverages, glass, bottles, coolers, pets, bicycles, rollerblades, folding chairs, beach umbrellas, video cameras or tape recorders. No professional camera gear, telephoto lenses, or flash photography is allowed. All bags are subject to search. Beer and wine are for onsite consumption only and may not be removed from the venue. The distribution or sale of unauthorized promotional materials is not permitted.

Swing Time Giveaway

To help celebrate Summer Fun Shiver me Splinters and Economical Mommy are happy to team together to bring you a tree swing like no other.

Shiver Me Splinters creates fun and unique circular disc tree swings, each one hand crafted.

They are very sturdy 'even for an adult to swing on.' They also come with rope, so the moment your tree swing arrives all you have to do is find the perfect branch and hang her up.

To read more about this tree swing from Shiver Me Splinters head on over to Economical Mommy.

To Enter this Summer Fun Giveaway you must be 18+ years of age and live in the US. Giveaway will run from Midnight on June 20th until July 5th at noon. You can enter every day for more chances to win. Enter Below.

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Welcome to the La Mer Brooklyn Mix Up

Wrap Watch Giveaway!!

 

Hosted by: BarefootinBlueJeans.com

Sponsored by: La Mer Collections

  BarefootinBlueJeans, La Mer and a whole bunch of awesome bloggers are offering you the chance to win this amazingly beautiful Brooklyn Mix Up Wrap Watch! This watch is sure to please anyone looking for a versatile addition to their wardrobe. Read a full in depth review of this amazing watch HERE

Watch Details:

• Extra-long soft Blush-Cognac Mixed Layer Leather strap. 22" long, .5" wide strap and .25" top layer on strap
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• La Mer Collections' Signature 14K Gold Plated Odyssey Watch Case, 1.125" in diameter and .25" thick. Splash proof and contains a Japanese Movement
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• 14K Gold Malibu chain attached directly to watch case and buckle.
• Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, each watch may vary slightly. Made in the USA.

 

About the giveaway:

One lucky reader will win this beautiful Brooklyn Mix Up Wrap Watch from La Mer. The giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada. The giveaway will run from June 19th 2014 to July 10th 2014 12pm est. Must be 18 + to enter, and use the Giveaway Tools widget below. Good Luck!  

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Seal Of Steal Training Program Review and Giveaway

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Do you still want to get fit for Summer? Well here is your chance to win a month of fitness from Seal Of Steal Training Academy. A navy boot camp, Lots of exercise, navy style. Get your butt kicked and get in shape all at ounce. With Seal Training Academy. You will be running, walking, jump roping, you will be doing crunches, squats, planks and even MORE! Seal Training Academy gives you a day by day routine along with a week by week routine. It keeps things different and changes it up so you will not just lose the weight but you will lose the inches. As always do talk to your doctor before starting any major exercise program.

If you would love to win this amazing program for a month. Enter the giveaway below!

Giveaway is open worldwide and open to individuals that are 18+ Giveaway runs from 6/16 - 6/30 Winner will have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be selected.

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Vegan Shop-Up

What: Vegan Shop-Up is NYC’s first and only all-vegan market, and it’s only once a month!
When: Saturday, June 14th  |  12- 6pm
Where: Pine Box Rock Shop: 12 Grattan St. Bushwick, Bk
FREE  |  21+

Public Rowing in Prospect Park

What: Community rowing is open to all, although some physical dexterity is required. The focus of the program is recreation in a safe and respectful environment. Each participant must sign a waiver. Life jackets are provided—and must be worn!
When: June 14, 21, and 28  |  Noon - 4pm
Where: Prospect Park

Pet Day at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park

What: Pets Ride the Wonder Wheel Free when accompanied by their owner from noon-7pm! At 2pm, participate or just enjoy The Coney Island Pet Costume Contest on the Boardwalk, hosted by The World Famous BOB" and judged by proud pet owners and local celebrities The Evil Hate Monkey, Shelly (The Singing Siren) Watson, & Diane Vourderis. The Contest will be followed by a pet procession through Wonder Wheel Park.
All registrants must bring 2 cans of cat or dog food as an entrance fee. All cans will be donated to The Sean Casey Animal Rescue that will have an adoption vehicle on 12th Street for the day.
When: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 - Noon
Where: Deno's Wonder Wheel Park

Canada Day in NYC! #july1nyc

What: Stop by to sing happy birthday to the great nation of Canada, enjoy Canadian beer specials, complimentary poutine and the best view of NYC! Canadians and friends of Canadians welcome. 
Guest list only, please RSVP.
When: July 1st, 2014, 6pm
Where: PH-D Rooftop Lounge: 355 W 16th St New York, NY 10011

14th Egg Rolls & Egg Creams Festival

What: This cross-cultural block party celebrating the cultures of both the Jewish and Chinese communities in the Lower East Side/Chinatown will include Chinese opera and acrobatics, klezmer music, Yiddish and Chinese language lessons, mah jongg, scribal arts, food and folk art demos, crafts, synagogue tours, and more!
When: Sunday, June 8th, 2014  |  12:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Museum at Eldridge Street: 12 Eldridge Street

New York Puerto Rican Parade

What: The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) takes place annually in honor of the nearly 4 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and over 4 million people of Puerto Rican birth or heritage residing in the United States.
When: Sunday, June 8th, 2014  |  11:00am – 5:00pm 
Where: Fifth Avenue between 44th Street and 79th Street

Cinnabon Free Iced Coffee Day

What: Visit Cinnabon for a free 16oz Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee, no purchase necessary. Inspired by the world famous Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll, the Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee is available exclusively from Cinnabon.
When: Saturday, June 7th, 2014  |  1:00PM - 5:00PM
Where: Cinnabon Penn Station

American Crafts Festival

Kyoung-Joa Park Scarf

What: American Crafts Festival features 380 juried artists, entertainment, and craft demonstrations in tents outside the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
When: June 7th, 8th & June 14th, 15th, 2014  |   Sat: Noon-9pm | Sun: 10am-9pm
Where: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
FREE

Free Bike Helmets

What: Ride safe (and save money!) with a free bike helmet from the department of transportation. Helmets are available for all ages and professionals will be on hand to custom-fit you for your brand-new helmet, as well as instruct you on how to wear it properly and prevent injury!
When: Saturday, June 7th, 2014  |  11:00AM - 2:30PM
(718) 965-8900
Where: Fort Greene Park, Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Complimentary Day At The Guggenheim

What: Enjoy a day at The Guggenheim Museum every Saturday afternoon. Discover the splendors of one of NYC's best museums and pay only as much as your heart desires; there is no standard admission during this time!
When: June 7th, 2014  |  5:40PM - 7:40PM
Where: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 1071 5th Avenue & E 89th St

Free Museum Weekend

What: Museums on Us is a program where Bank of America and Merrill Lynch card holders can get free entry to over 20 museums in and around NYC on the first weekend of every month. These museums include The Met, Rubin Museum of Art and many more.
When: June 7th & 8th, 2014  |  10am-6pm
Where: NYC

16th Annual “Staten Ireland Fair” Irish Festival

What: Staten Island Irish Fair features traditional Irish and pub music on two stages, festival food, an Irish marketplace, and kids’ area on Staten Island.

When: June 7^th &  8^th, 2014  |  Noon - 7:30pm

Where: On the grounds of the Staten Island Boys Football League (Travis Ave at the corner of South Ave)

Cost: $12 General Admission (Children under 12 free)
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Figment NYC 2014

What: FIGMENT is a free participatory art event that is 100% volunteer-powered. FIGMENT NYC has fun stuff to do, like a mini golf course, tree house, pavilion, and summer-long sculpture programs on Governors Island all summer long!
When: June 7th-8th, 2014  |  9:30am - 6pm
Where: Governors Island, New York, NY 11231

#NationalDoughnutDay2014

Dunkin’ Donuts
Participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants will offer guests a free donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage. 

Krispy Kreme
All participating locations in the United States and Canada will give you a free doughnut of your choice, while supplies last. No purchase is necessary.

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop
Tim Hortons will be handing out free doughnuts with any purchase.

NY Botanical Garden's Spring Fests: Flowers, Food, Music & More

What: The New York Botanical Garden's got a full complement of fresh-air fests queued up for you and the family to enjoy this spring. There's The Rose Garden Celebration, which features the beautiful sights and smells of more than 4,000 of these blooming flowers, and the Big Backyard BBQ & Music Festival -- perfect for Father's Day -- serving up local craft brews, plus lots of great food and entertainment.
When: June 7th & 8th, 2014
Where: The New York Botanical Garden: 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458

Northside Trade Show

What: The Trade Show marks the kickoff to the Northside Festival — a week-long discovery festival for innovation, music, film and art, that drew nearly 100,000 people in attendance last year — and runs alongside the Northside Innovation Conference, featuring keynote talks, panel discussions, workshops, networking events and VIP parties led by industry influencers, tech gurus and startup superstars.

The Jobs Fair at the Northside Trade Show is Brooklyn’s premiere jobs fair for tech, innovation and startup job seekers! It’s a chance to meet face to face with top startups and industry leaders from around the country and get hired!

And when festivities wind down in the park, head to exclusive after parties like the Northside Innovation Closing Night Party Presented by HUGE, the Lowenstein Sandler Party at The Brooklyn Brewery and more! 

When: Thursday, June 12th and Friday, June 13th, 2014
Where: Brooklyn’s McCarren Park
FREE with RSVP

Shakespeare in the Park Returns

What: Score Free Tickets In-Person At The Park Starting @ 12pm, Via Online Lottery, or at various locations in each Borough on specific dates.
Much Ado About Nothing -  6/3-7/6
Hamish Linklater (The New Adventures Of Old Christine) And Tony Nominee Lily Rabe
King Lear - 7/22-8/17
Starring Tony + Emmy Winner John Lithgow.
Where: Central Park'sDelacorte Theater 

Arts festival in Brooklyn

What: Celebrate Brooklyn! is a performing arts festival of music (sometimes combined with film), theater, and dance at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn.

When: June 4th - Aug. 9th, 2014

Where: Prospect Park Bandshell
FREE

The New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival

What: It is dedicated to showcasing the best electroacoustic music and video art from all over the world in New York City, through a multi-day festival. The festival will include electroacoustic music recorded alone in up to eight channels, works involving live electronics, works combining musical instruments or voices with recorded or live electronics, video and multimedia works, and audio and video installations.
When: June 2nd—8th, 2014
Where: Abrons Arts Center in Manhattan’s Lower East Side

Nespresso VertuoLine™ Pop-Up

What: The worldwide pioneer and reference in premium portioned coffee is coming to create an interactive experience at a Pop-Up Boutique that showcases the new VertuoLine™, the first single-serve system that brews both large-cup coffee and authentic espresso by using Centrifusion™ technology.

Nespresso experts will be on hand to demonstrate the new system and provide assistance with personalized, complimentary tastings.

There will also be an interactive digital installation called “Which Grand Cru Are You?” After answering a series of questions about taste preference, a real-time algorithm will process answers to recommend the coffee capsule which best suits each guest.

When: June 2nd  -6th, 2014  |  8am - 7pm
Where: Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal