Now that weed dispensaries are have been around NYC for a little while now, this year’s lineup of 4/20 events, parties, and pop-ups are already starting to get announced! From rolling paper collaborations to specific munchie deals, NYC brands and businesses are going all out for the unofficial holiday. Get ready to keep your buzz on and check out one of these happenings next week.
1. 4/20 Events with Gotham
One of our favorite dispensaries in NYC, Gotham, is hosting a ton of 4/20 activations this year and here is what’s going down:
- April 20: Gotham x Upside Pizza Block Party to Launch Gotham Gardens
- Gotham has partnered with Upside Pizza to co-host the Gotham x Upside Pizza Block Party, turning the quintessential Soho pizza spot into a vibrant cannabis culinary haven. There will be pizzas, live music and entertainment, plus a few surprises! It starts at 1 pm and it’s free to stop by! 51 Spring Street
- April 20: ICECREAM x Gotham 420 Experience @ Billionaire Boys Club
- Gotham is teaming up with the premium skate label under Billionaire Boys Club, ICECREAM, to launch a 420 Capsule Collection, as well as an experience including shopping, infused drinks & DJ beats. It’s happening from from 4:20 pm – 6 pm in SoHo and the first 100 customers to shop the collection will receive a special gift plus a discount card redeemable at Gotham. RSVP here. 7 Mercer Street
- April 21: Gotham x Edie Parker @ The Standard Hotel East Village
- Join Gotham and lifestyle brand Edie Parker for a whimsically upscale brunch experience to recover from your 4/20 high. The meal features a lush garden backdrop as well as goodies from Gotham and Flower by Edie Parker. Get your tickets here.
2. 4/20 Comedy Show by Comedy Underground Overground
Also presented by Gotham, their flagship store in Bowery will host a special 4/20 themed comedy show on April 17 at 8:30 pm with performances by comedy duo, Underground Overground, and a hilarious line up of NYC’s top comedians. Plus, there will be THC-infused drinks by CANN and surprise goodies throughout the night as well! Sign up for waitlist tickets here.
Where: 3 E 3rd St (and Bowery)
3. NYC Cannabis Parade
Although it’s not technically happening on 4/20, the annual NYC Cannabis Parade is happening this year on May 4! Starting at 11 am, there will be a march from 33rd St down Broadway to Union Square Park. Then, there will be a rally afterwards! The NYC Cannabis parade is an annual tradition that celebrates and acknowledges the work of cannabis activists and advocates around the world. Learn more about the parade here.
Where: Meetup begins at 33rd and Broadway near Whole Foods
4. The House of Cannabis
Still fairly new to NYC’s immersive experience scene is House of Cannabis, the first-ever immersive experience focused on the sights, scents, sounds, and stories of cannabis! Taking up 3 different floors divided into themes of “The Culture,” “The Agriculture,” and “The Ascension,” you’ll be greeted to mind-blowing audio/visual environments. Take a 10-minute hypnotic journey within a fully immersive LED wrapped space and even partake in a one-of-a-kind cannabis aromatic experience…there’s so much to do! Learn more about the experience here.
Where: 427 Broadway
5. MARY Fest
MARY Fest is a brand new one day weed event coming to Bushwick, allowing New Yorkers a chance to celebrate the growing cannabis industry in NYC! Visitors will be able to get up close with over 30 vendors, including many based in New York showcasing their products available to purchase. Brands set to be at the festival include Marijuana Farms New York, Etain Health, UFO Rolls, JAUNTY, House of Puff, Boston Beer Company, Teapot, Hemper, and so many more! There will also be plenty of live music, activations, and smoking spots. Learn more here.
When: April 20, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: 99 Scott Ave, Brooklyn
6. 4/20 Weekend at INTER_
INTER_, an immersive experience spot in NYC is hosting a pair of 4/2o events this year. On April 18 (9 pm – 12 am), their “High Vibrations” event in partnership with NYC dispensary, The Travel Agency, will feature an unforgettable night of interactive art experiences.
On April 19, they will also be hosting another iteration of their SOMNIUM series, which is an immersive sound bath experience inside The Dome, featuring world-class DJs like Gab Rhome and Freak The Disco. The party goes from 11 pm – 4 am! Learn about both events here.
7. 4/20 freebies and food deals
Many brands and local NYC businesses are going all out for 4/20, offering all kinds of freebies and delicous food and drink specials to help curb your munchies craving! We’re talking everything from free ice cream to special $4.20 deals. Check them all out here.
8. Dazed Cannabis 420 Block Party
DAZED Cannabis, a trailblazing Black and Veteran owned brand, is hosting an event in Union Square on 4/20 from 12 pm – 4: 20 pm! It’ll include DJ Sarcastic spinning hits, fun photo ops with cannabis characters, special giveaways, and 420 countdown and toast! Learn more here.
When: April 20, 12 pm – 4:20 pm
Where: 33 Union Square West