Still in NYC for Memorial Day Weekend? No worries—whether you're riding the playoff wave, vibing with vinyl, or saluting the sailors of Fleet Week, there’s plenty to dive into across the city. From sports-fueled fan zones to record crate digging in Williamsburg and patriotic perks for those in uniform, we’ve rounded up the best last-minute happenings to keep your long weekend packed with energy, flavor, and fun.
Catch Knicks Playoff Energy at Slate & Clinton Hall
Knicks fans, the city has your back. Clinton Hall is bringing the heat to all locations—FiDi, 36th Street, E. 51st, and the Bronx—with its 3 Point Play Pre-Game, starting two hours before tip-off. Expect $3 Jello shots and $3 sliders to get your game face (and stomach) ready.
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Meanwhile, Slate (54 W. 21st St.) is the go-to for the Knicks Fan TV Watch Party. Think half-priced drinks from 6–7pm, Knicks-themed frozen cocktails, free shots for every Mitchell Robinson free throw, and a live DJ turning commercial breaks into club breaks. With games like ping pong, pool, Skee-Ball, 8-player foosball, golf simulators, and Dartsee, plus giveaways every quarter, it’s basically a sports bar meets arcade hybrid. Tickets available at knicksfantv.com.
Explore the Mr. Melo Record Flea Market
Dig through vinyl gold this Saturday, May 25th, at the Mr. Melo Record Flea Market, hosted from 3–8pm at 61 Withers Street in Williamsburg. Crate-diggers can browse curated collections from local favorites like 690 Woodward Garage, Dante Scaglione, Paradise of Replica, Sideshow Records, and Perennial Rhythms. Expect food and drink specials while you flip through finds, all set in a laid-back space that celebrates community and analog sound. Sponsored by the Diageo Hospitality Partnership, this is a must for music lovers. Details at mrmelobar.com.
Celebrate Fleet Week with Food and Drink Specials
The ships are in, the sailors are out, and NYC is honoring Fleet Week with some serious flavor. Clinton Hall is offering a 10% discount for military personnel at all city locations. Known for crowd-pleasers like the Double Smashed Burger, Buffalo Cauliflower, and Giant Pretzels, it’s the perfect post-parade pit stop. Whether you're going big with the $50 Challenge Burger or keeping it classic with the $8 Mini Burger and drink combo, Clinton Hall delivers. Details at clintonhallny.com.
Carnegie Diner & Cafe is also showing love to those in uniform or with a VA card by offering Memorial Day discounts at both its Midtown and Times Square locations. With an all-day breakfast menu and diner classics like burgers, pasta, and desserts, it's the ideal spot for a relaxed weekend brunch or post-Fleet Week fuel-up.
