Categories
Selected Articles

Get lit in Brooklyn: Your guide to 4/20 celebrations across the borough

Brooklyn is going big for the “high holy day” with a weeklong lineup of cannabis-friendly events leading up to — and lighting up — 4/20. From flower-themed workshops and free coffee pop-ups to DJ sets, nail art bars, and all-day block party vibes, the borough is rolling out the green carpet.

Whether you’re a seasoned stoner or just curious to celebrate, here’s where to find the best 4/20 happenings across Brooklyn.

High & Seek Egg Hunt

Prospect Park
Now through April 20
Free

Can you find the golden egg? From now through April 20, VERDI is hosting an egg hunt at Union Square, Washington Square Park and Prospect Park. Prizes will be redeemed until 4/21. Happy hunting! Must be 21+ to participate.

420 Nail Art Bar with Her Highness

The Travel Agency, 122 Flatbush Ave. in Downtown Brooklyn

April 16, 4:20-7 p.m.

Free

Get lifted and lacquered at Her Highness’s 420 Nail Art Bar. Choose from a selection of 3D weed-inspired nail decals and have them applied on-site by a Her Highness brand rep.

Airwaves DJ Sets

The Travel Agency, 122 Flatbush Ave. in Downtown Brooklyn

April 18, 4-8 p.m.

Free

Celebrate the start of 4/20 weekend with live DJ sets from Airwaves, featuring local Brooklyn talent and high-energy vibes all evening long.

MARY Fest

53 Scott Ave. in East Williamsburg
April 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tickets start at $50

MARY Fest is back and better than ever this 4/20 weekend. Due to how the holidays fall, this year’s MARY Fest will feature a lineup of Easter-themed activities with a 4/20-friendly twist, including a High-Stakes Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Grassroots where attendees can discover exclusive prizes, product giveaways, and surprise goodies.

Free Bagels with Gotham and Kiva

All Gotham NYC locations (296 Kent Ave. in Williamsburg)
April 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free

The edible brand Kiva is teaming up with Gotham NYC to hand out free bagels on April 19. Each Gotham NYC location (Bowery: 3 E 3rd St.; Williamsburg: 296 Kent Ave.; Chelsea: 146 10th Ave.) Bagels will be available while supplies last.

Paint and Tree

The Booth 993 (Red Door), 993 Clarkson Ave. in East Flatbush
April 19, 6-10 p.m.
Tickets start at $23.11

Get ready to unwind and let your creativity shine through at this Paint and Tree event. There are multiple ticket options, including packages with infused drinks or your choice of edible, plus non-cannabis options if you just want to paint!

marijuana products inside the travel agency dispensary
The Travel Agency in Downtown Brooklyn.Photo courtesy of The Travel Agency

High Neighbor 420 Celebration

The Travel Agency, 122 Flatbush Ave. in Downtown Brooklyn

April 20, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

Free

This all-day 420 celebration transforms The Travel Agency into a full-blown backyard block party. Enjoy giveaways, free food drops, DJ sets, and more, all sponsored by AYRLOOM, FERNWAY, TURN and B-NOBLE.

Hostess Munchie Mobile

122 Flatbush Ave. in Boerum Hill
April 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free

Got the munchies? The Hostess Munchie Mobile will be parking in Brooklyn on 4/20 and will hand out their treats to anyone who can say “Speakie Snackie.” Guests can expect a lineup of beloved favorites such as Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Donettes and Kazbars snacks. Follow @Hostess_Snacks to track the truck on Instagram!

Wake & Bake 4/20 Celebrity Edition

Gems Bar & Lounge, 1595 Broadway in Bushwick
April 20, 2-10 p.m.
Free with RSVP online

Come by Gems Bar & Lounge to enjoy a day full of cannabis giveaways, celebrity appearances and more! Come by and network, check out vendors and have a good time.

4/20 Celebration

Brooklyn Bourne Dispensary, 2225 Church Ave. in Flatbush
April 20, 3 – 10 p.m.
Free with RSVP

Brooklyn Bourne Dispensary is hosting the ultimate 4/20 gathering with free food, free drinks giveaways, live music and reps from your favorite cannabis brands. Guests can also take part in karaoke with a live cypher. Must be 21+ to attend. 

Studio 420

All Gotham NYC locations (296 Kent Ave. in Williamsburg)
April 20, all day
Free

You’re officially invited to Studio 420, Gotham’s all-day celebration that’s setting a new gold standard for 4/20. Expect live DJ sets, exclusive product drops, local food freebies, and golden giveaways — all with major disco energy. Dress to impress and get ready to groove.

Screening of “The Marijuana Affair”

Spectacle, 124 South 3rd St. in Williamsburg
April 20, 7:30 p.m.
$5

To celebrate 4/20, Spectacle is hosting a rare screening of William Greaves’ “The Marijuana Affair,” a believed to be lost film that follows United States narcotics agent Dick Farrington (Calvin Lockhart) as he investigates what sort of illicit activities are going on in U.S. intelligence operations. That same night, Spectacle will also host a screening of “Brighton Wok: The Legend of Ganja Boxing” at 5 p.m. for $10.