The Best 420 Events of 2023 in NYC and Beyond
The highest of holidays in the cannabis community is here! 420, or National Cannabis Day, is a time to celebrate the legalization movement and all the plant brings into our lives. But in the modern world, 420 is more than just April 20th. Cannabis enthusiasts are celebrating all week(end) long! And from dinners to arcades to museums, there’s something for everyone.
Check out some of the greatest 420 events happening on both East and West Coasts this year.
Hash Hole Bash, April 19th, 5-9PM, New York City
Cannabis banking company Staack and California-based lifestyle brand CGO Lyfestyle are teaming up with New York-based consumption cafe Kakes for a deluxe solventless, rosin-infused dinner. Enjoy gourmet treats at a secret location where East Coast and West Coast brands can intermingle. Among some of the key vendors and players are recognizable brands like TerpHogz, VIBES Rolling Papers, Dee Thai, Sluggers Hit, and Golden State Banana.
How to Attend
Check out the Eventbrite page for tickets, but they’re going fast!
Zalympix, April 19th, 8PM-2AM, Terminal 5, New York City
The best East Coast cultivators are honored at this one-of-a-kind award show and epic 420 kickoff event. Presented by Greenwolf, hosted by Buddy’s Bodega and The Astor Club, the party’s just beginning with a musical lineup of true OGs, emceed by Styles P. Featuring Curren$y, Jadakiss, Bun B, Statik Selektah, DJ Scram Jones and more, it’s going to be “Good Times” up in here.
How to Attend
For VIP tickets and more, click here.
THC NYC 420 Party, April 20th, 10AM-7PM, 427 Broadway, New York City
Join THC NYC (The House of Cannabis), the first-ever immersive destination exploring high culture through a multisensory transportive experience, for a 420 bash! Honeysuckle celebrates our 16th issue launch at this swinging event with Dream Hospitality, IGT Bridge, PAX, B Noble, Union Square Travel Agency, Compound Genetics, Etain, Cannabis Now and all our friends. Chart-topping artist A Boogie wit da Hoodie hosts.
How to Attend
Check out the Eventbrite page for tickets.
Family Ties Brunch, April 20th, 10AM-3PM, New York City
Join the First Smoke of the Day podcast and friends in taking over NYC for their Family Ties Brunch. Things are sure to get a little blunt with such brands as Bodega Boyz, Gotti, Pack Gods, Blackleaf, GrowGeneration and more rolling up for the fun. Eat, drink and be merry!
How to Attend
Check out the Eventbrite page for tickets.
Animal House, April 20th, 12PM-12AM, New York City
Hosted by Ganja Pigs, Stoney Desserts, NYC Hempire and The Strain Station, this 5th anniversary celebration is a “420 party for the people.” 100-plus vendors, a food festival, and 3000 attendees make for some serious networking. Live concert includes DJ Mad Max, Sophia Body, Dot Demo, King Problem and more. Sponsored by Viola Brands, Queens Cannabis Clubs, and Honeysuckle.
How to Attend
Check out the Eventbrite page for tickets.
Certz 420 Party, April 20th, 3-11PM, New York City
The legendary Certz brand teams with Bronx Antics for an East meets West Coast networking sesh where all top connoisseurs will be in attendance. Hosted by Euro V and sponsored by Compound Genetics, Higher Vibrations, Sherbinski’s, Delisiso, Stoned Gourmet Pizza, Empire Investments, Viola, and Kaya Farms, this one is truly a movie in the making.
How to Attend
Check out the Eventbrite page for tickets.
Gumbo’s 420 Pop-Up Concert, April 20th, 6PM-2AM, XL Nightlife, Elizabeth, New Jersey
A live pop-up concert by Gumbo Brands and FlyTrap Radio, featuring Moneybagg Yo and a bevy of amazing artists: Jadakiss, Mase, Sosa Geek, Peezy Te, and more.
How to Attend
Check out the Eventbrite page for tickets.
Tenco x Astor Club: Washington Square Park Late Night, April 20th, 10PM-4AM, Washington Square Park, New York City
Tenco and Astor Club are offering the biggest all-nighter of the year. Roll on up to Washington Square Park in the heart of the Village and show some spirit. It’s an epic lineup of heavy hitters, but all we can say is - if you know, you know.
How to Attend
Mean Red Presents Sister Nancy Live, April 20th, 10PM, Superior Ingredients, Brooklyn
Sister Nancy, the world’s first female dancehall DJ, performs live in Brooklyn. Presented by Mean Red and Superior Ingredients, this exclusive concert features special guests Divine RBG, Statik Selektah, DJ Gravy, and DJ Auntie Spice.
How to Attend
The 420 Experience, April 20th, 6-10PM, Two Bit Circus, Los Angeles
The 420 Experience, presented by cannabis ad agency Green Street, offers a unique night of cannabis and mainstream crossover at Los Angeles's iconic arcade Two Bit Circus. Broken Lizard's Jay Chandrasekhar, musician Jared Brady, video games and more comprise totally free programming. It’s a full-on cannabis amusement park for the senses, not to be missed.
How to Attend
For tickets and more information, visit 420experience.com.
Empire Club Presents Method Man and Redman, April 21st, 9PM-2AM, Terminal 5, New York City
Hip hop’s greatest duo, Method Man and Redman, provide a tribute to the plant as only they can. Presented by Empire Club, this epic concert is emceed by Adam Ill and Dan Rue, with special guests Funk Flex, Nick Scalici, and Doov.
How to Attend
This is a members-only event, so check empireclubnyc.com to activate your membership now.
You Deserve Flowers, April 22nd, New York City
Creative director, photographer, model, event producer and more: Serge Fils-Aime does it all. His annual 420 event You Deserve Flowers, happening on April 22nd, elevates cannabis to its highest interpretations of glamour.
How to Attend
Check out sergefilsaime.com for more information.
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