{"id":203352,"date":"2026-04-20T14:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/203352\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:35:10","slug":"how-to-celebrate-4-20-in-nyc-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/203352\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Celebrate 4\/20 in NYC in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy high holidays, New York! Today is officially 4\/20 and stoner-fied celebrations will be held across all five boroughs in its groovy honor. Long gone are the days when cannabis-fueled enjoyment<\/a> was relegated to the downlow:\u00a0from large outdoor gatherings hosted by some of the coolest weed brands out there, to a little bend-and-buzz morning yoga session,\u00a0there’s no better time to light up than now. Along with watching\u00a0the\u00a0best stoner movies<\/a>\u00a0and listening to the\u00a0best weed songs<\/a>, here are six NYC events that will help you\u00a0keep the buzz going through 4\/20.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Get a buzz (literally) with a morning yoga session<\/p>\n

Kick off 4\/20 festivities\u00a0on the right foot with a guided morning yoga session (all experience levels welcome!) designed to “blend mindful movement, community, and cannabis culture,” led by Amanda\u00a0Hitz of\u00a0Bend & Blaze<\/a>. Held from 8:45am to 10am at Superfly<\/a>\u00a0on the Upper West Side, the relaxing event will also include bagels, coffee and\u00a0in-store shopping following the class.\u00a0RSVP\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0with a $2 donation to reserve your mat.<\/p>\n

Satisfy your 4\/20 munchies with free\u00a0pizza<\/p>\n

Speaking of Superfly, the uptown cannabis destination is partnering with Uno Pizzeria to offer\u00a0free and discounted slices and limited-edition desserts on Monday, April 20. From 10am to 10pm, customers who spend $70+ will receive a complimentary green pizza. Patrons can also unlock a 4\/20 Munchies Special: Follow both\u00a0Superfly<\/a> and Uno<\/a> on Instagram and get a $4.20 personal pie and access to a secret dessert menu item, while supplies last.<\/p>\n

Head to DUMBO for a free weed-focused street festival<\/p>\n

Presented by\u00a0\u00a1High Mi Madre! and Brooklyn Bazaar,\u00a0Tha People\u2019s W33D Festival<\/a>\u00a0is back on 4\/20 from 4pm to midnight, taking over DUMBO with\u00a0BIPOC-owned brands from all NYC boroughs, free giveaways, lively music (DJ YANKA, DJ Sadboy) and a full slate of workshops (paint your own ashtray, make your own pocket altar and more) and activities (sound bowl meditations, puff-and-paint sessions, communal seed planting and more). Admission is free but a suggested donation of $5-$10 will help support community events year-round.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Show off your rolling skills in a joint showdown<\/p>\n

Think you’re the best joint roller in the five boroughs? Prove it at the\u00a0Pinky Swear Stoner Olympics<\/a>: From 6pm to 10pm,\u00a0teams of three will go head-to-head competing across speed, style and size for major prizes. RSVP here<\/a> by noon for more details and to find out the full location.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Let out all the weed giggles at the Bell House<\/p>\n

Eight\u00a0comedians\u00a0\u2014\u00a0all but one under the herbal influence \u2014\u00a0will take the stage at Brooklyn’s the Bell House on Monday evening for a special 4\/20 edition of\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keep the good vibes going with a community clean-up<\/p>\n

Washington Square Park is one of the city’s most popular spots to spark up, which means things can get pretty messy there on 4\/20. Helpfully,\u00a0Eaton Botanicals,\u00a0alongside\u00a0Chime and Chill,\u00a0Housing Works Cannabis Co. and\u00a0Weedcyclers, are hosting a community clean-up at the park on\u00a0Tuesday, April 21. Meet up at the\u00a0Central Fountain at\u00a03:45p, help toss trash and gussy up the green space from 4pm to 5pm, and then stick around for a\u00a0post-clean-up hangout at Housing Works Cannabis Co. Volunteers will receive a\u00a0special shopping discount; there will also be cleaning supplies, snacks and products from Eaton Botanicals and Chine and Chill on offer. Sign up here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n