The best 4/20 events in NYC

Gotham is gearing up to open its fourth location on April 19—just in time for 4/20—and this time, they're setting up shop at the corner of 10th Avenue and 19th Street in Chelsea.

The Chelsea location of Gotham will have the brand's first-ever street level art gallery to further their commitment to platforming artists, while also giving a nod to the surrounding neighborhood. The first exhibition to open in the gallery on 4/19  will be "The World is Yours," a collaborative exhibition by rapper Nas and the design studio, Objects Are By. That showcase will include never-before-seen photos of Nas from 1994 and other treats for hip-hop heads.

It's our humble opinion that the best way to spend 4/20 is outside with other people who are high off their minds. If that's what you had in mind, then FLAMER, the cool queer-owned cannabis brand, is hosting a massive picinic from 2pm until 7pm. This year, 4/20 falls on Easter Sunday, so FLAMER's theme will be a queer congregation. They're asking attendees to dress in their Sunday best. They're expecting sound baths and meditation with Weed Auntie, arts and crafts with Harsh Babe, field day-inspired games, sermons, choir, and more. Come with ready to socialize—They're expecting upwards of 700 people. 

The event is free to attend, but make sure to RSVP on their Partiful link. 

For The Travel Agency, just one day of 4/20 celebrations isn't enough, so it's celebrating cannabis and the culture around it all week long. Check out any of the dispensary's five locations across New York City, each of which will be transformed into playful "backyard" spaces with with curated brand experiences, parties and pop-ups. 

Some examples of the events it has coming up? Head over to the Union Square location on Wednesday, April 16, from 4:20pm to 7pm to get a personalized wire sculpture made in your image. If you're in a dancing mood, head over to the Downtown Brooklyn location on Thursday, April 17, for DJ sets from 4pm till 8pm.

Hold out for Sunday if you want to enjoy its biggest event—an all-day celebration that will include free food throughout the day, social giveaways and a "munchie mobile" parked outside the store's Downtown Brooklyn location. For a full slate of its 4/20 events, check out this link. 

If you thought festivals were just about overpriced drinks and sweaty crowds, think again. MARY Fest is flipping the script, bringing together the best in fashion, music, wellness and, of course, cannabis for a weekend that’s part expo and part party.

Hosted at 53 Scott Avenue in Brooklyn, this extravaganza is packed with top-tier brands, exclusive product drops and interactive experiences that actually make networking fun. Whether you're a seasoned cannabis enthusiast or just cannabis-curious, you'll find something to love. This year, I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) is bringing its passion for home cultivation to MARY FEST. Known for empowering growers with premium seeds, expert guidance, and a thriving community, ILGM has spent over a decade helping cannabis enthusiasts of all levels achieve exceptional results.

Want to stock up? Happy Munkey’s onsite dispensary has you covered. Need a chill space? OCB’s rolling lounge is the spot to vibe out with live music and all the rolling essentials you need. ILGM is even hosting a Home Grow session for those looking to take their green thumb to the next level. And because no holiday is complete without sweets, Grön Confections is serving up an Easter Chocolate and Candy station featuring their latest must-try treats.

Bottom line: MARY Fest isn’t just an event—it’s a vibe. Don’t miss out.

The Standard Hotels partnered up with Gotham to curate cannabis-centered events and treats from April 17 until April 20, including a Special Munchies menu at The Standard, East Village that includes a doughnut served with bacon and ice cream. The Highline location will also host plenty of weed-themed events, including 420 bingo, and a 420 happy hour.

If you decide you want to stay at the hotel (or have visitors), you'll get a Gotham Welcome Kit, which includes a curated selection of lifestyle items including Gotham Goods candles and exclusive Gotham-branded 420 accessories, as well as two complimentary beverages at the Gotham x Standard Highline 420 Bingo Night.

TRENDS is one of NYC's best loved dispensaries, and the Long Island City institution is organizing a scavenger hunt this year that will take participants through six secret, weed-friendly local businesses. TRENDS is one of our favorite dispensaries to support, in part because of the people behind it: Founders Rodney “Hurricane” and Brandon Carter grew up in NYC and fought their way through the legal cannabis licensing process to open the first Black-owned dispensary in Long Island City. 

Anyway, back to the game: Whoever completes the hours-long 4/20 scavenger hunt first will receive a goodie bag worth a whopping $5,000. With these tarriffs, we'll take it. 

Brandon Collins, the mastermind behind Drunk Black History—one of our favorite comedy shows out there—will be hosting a cannabis-inspired variety show called  "Hazy Eyes, Open Lungs, Can't Lose," on Sunday, April 20 at 4:30pm. Head to Caveat in the Lower East Side to experience performances by comedians, storytellers and actors sharing cool marijuanna facts and "weed-induced observations" about the crowd.

Expect appearances by Asad Benbow (Wild 'n Out), Julia Schroeder (Screamboat), Gastor Almonte (Don't Tell Comedy), and others.

We're crossing our fingers that the weather will be nice on 4/20 Sunday—If it is, Conbud's 4/20 rooftop party will be one for the books. Head over to The Yard at 85 Delancey Street in the LES dancing, mingling and the munchies. Expect DJ sets, games and chill zones if you just want to space out. 

Cannabis and comedy are the most dynamic duo of them all, so if you want to pair a good laugh with your spliff, head over to The Penhouse (or PH) in Midtown on April 19 from 7pm until 11pm. Presented by The Lost Canna Club and Billy June, this comedy show-slash-party is hosted by the cast of the “Outside with Gorilla Nems” podcast.

Expect standup routines by  Chris Redd (SNL, Netflix), Yamaneika Saunders (Netflix, Hulu), Marie Faustin (Comedy Central,HBO), Eva Evans (Netflix, BET), Brendan Sagalow (JFL, Vice), GEO Yankey (HBO) and surprise guests.