Looking for New York’s best cannabis-friendly events? Our cannabis experience list has the latest updates, recaps, and reviews from around the city’s top dispensaries, venues, and 420-activations.
In New York, it’s always 4:20. The city that never sleeps also never stops chiefing, with events and venues pushing the boundaries of how we can experience the plant. From museums and lounges to watch parties and co-working spaces, here are some of our favorite events and venues to check out in 2024 and beyond.
New York’s hottest 420 event venues
New York dispensaries and event venues are pioneering new ways for New Yorkers to shop, sesh and socialize. Here are the venues that consistently put on New York’s favorite cannabis events.
Gotham
3 E 3rd Street, New York, NY — recreational
Gotham’s Manhattan location is where luxury meets legal cannabis. The gorgeous storefront includes upstairs gallery space and installations from New York’s most stylish cannabis and CBD brands.
Shop at Gotham for top-selling products like Drew Martin, and tap into their events calendar for experiences like October’s farm tour with Hudson Cannabis and Hospitality Pathways. Enjoy a tour of the farm, lunch, goodie bags and a stop at their new Gotham Hudson Valley by grabbing tickets here.
THCNYC
THCNYC is one of the hottest cannabis event venues in New York City. From museum exhibits to sports watch parties (including an epic Super Bowl party in February) they have experiences for everyone. In September they had a late-night Fashion Week activation earlier this month.
THCNYC opened its doors on April 20, 2023, to provide visitors a top-to-bottom experience in all things cannabis, from agriculture to its impact on culture to social justice—and just how freakin’ rad it makes an afternoon. Guests can shop accessories from brands like House of Puff and Edie Parker, and order from nearby dispensaries like The Travel Agency, Housing Works, and GOTHAM.
Cannavita
30-30 Steinway St, New York, NY — recreational
Queens tokers are discovering Cannavita in Astoria thanks to an awesome lineup of events and activations. Video projectors and speakers come out for watch parties and DJ sets. Some mornings, the sales floor is cleared out to make room for yoga. Other days, local doggies and their parents descend on Cannavita for CBD-packed treats. They also have regular gallery nights.
Trends
27-25 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY — recreational
Trends Dispensary has one of New York’s most ethereal storefronts. All-white with glowing halos for light fixtures—it’s a vibe from the first step in the door. The merch store and art installations are great for photo-ops. But the crown jewel of the space is the massive event venue in the back.
Trends frequently hosts community-building events like Meet The Brands, High Yoga, and an invite-only dining experience to celebrate their grand opening. In June, Leafly partnered with Trends to host Shattering the Stigma, a live community dialog featuring experts, researchers, and cultivators from all over New York.
Culture House
Culture House is midtown Manhattan’s latest hotspot for cannabis events: four floors, a rooftop, and endless possibilities for brands looking to build deeper community connections. So far, Stoner Cinema Series nights, Dr. Midtownfest, and Conspiracy Night with NYC POV 420 have brought authentic New York energy to one of the most highly-trafficked areas in the city.
Formerly known as the Cookies NYC store, Culture House is still stocked with Cookies merch and some of the best brands in New York.
Work’N’Roll
This private penthouse space hosts high-end corporate events and local community meet-ups in the heart of Manhattan. During the day, cannabis professionals send emails and network in the smoke-friendly lounge. On nights and weekends, the co-working space transforms into one of New York’s most popular private event spaces. From Canna-Burlesque shows to industry panels, Work’N’Roll makes it work for event goers.
NYCBUD
44-45 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY — recreational
Every New York dispensary offers a unique experience. Few are as unforgettable as NYCBUD. Walking in feels like entering a New York subway station, with signage and displays that look like they were taken directly from the closest train station. The homage to New York’s iconic subway make it a brilliant attraction for both tourists and locals.
NYCBUD is located in Long Island City, a short drive or train ride from downtown Manhattan. Events like the Token Around Comedy Night have been a great hook for new customers. Visitors also love to get their creativity flowing at Buds & Brushes events with DJ @am_nyc.
New York’s best 420 experiences
New York’s hospitality scene is expanding to include events from cannabis lovers. Here are some can’t-miss 420 experiences to check out around the state.
Kakes NYC Puff & Paint, November 23
Fine dining, art, and cannabis converge at Kakes NYC, a consumption restaurant lounge. They provide the art supplies and ambiance (for $25), and you provide the tree and creativity.
Highly Elevated 1-1 Concentrates Masterclass
Highly Elevated Glass Gallery in North Plainfield, New Jersey, now offers personalized classes for the concentrate-curious. Aspiring dab gurus can choose from either the first Thursday or third Sunday of each month. Register for your slot here.
Terp Basel Miami, December 6–8
Cannabis is an art form—it takes skill and craft. At Terp Basel this December, Miami hosts some of the best creatives and cann-artists around, with fashion shows, glass displays, art exhibits, skateboarding, and more. Learn more and buy tickets here.
Game nights at Fly Private Social
Experience a higher level of viewing at Fly Private Social’s Fort Green location (240 Dekalb). Dinner, drinks, and dank will be available along with a screens and DJ.
Legacy Adventures NYC
Created by cannabis pioneer Shiest Bubz, Legacy Adventures includes a private tour New York cannabis landmarks and legal dispensaries. There’s also a Summer Camp and Night School sessions for adult stoners looking for 420-friendly fun. This summer, campers learned how to grow and received clones from legendary breeder D.C. Scroger. They also made edible gummies with Chef Alexis Garrison, and went fishing alongside The Polanco Brothers.
ConBud and ConBody workout sesh
ConBud is one of New York’s first legal dispensaries to open. The store is located underneath ConBody, a fitness gym inspired by owner Coss Marte’s dedications to working out while behind bars. Marte is a rising star in New York’s legal cannabis scene, and he’s not hard to find at dispensary events or upstairs working out with the gym’s regulars. If you like to consumer before workouts, this might be your new favorite dispensary after a quick visit. Where else can you pick up your bud right before or after working out?
New York’s top munchies
Some of New York’s top restaurants support local dispensaries and brands with activations, events, and partnerships. Here are some of our favorite 420-friendly food spots in New York to check out next time you get the munchies.
Fandi Mata
Ambiance, food, and drinks are on point. Fandi Mata sits in Williamsburg near a handful of accessible Brooklyn and Queens dispensaries. The perfect place for a post-sesh dinner date.
7th Street Burger
7th Street Burger faithfully supports New York cannabis events and venues around New York. Events at venues like Work’N’Roll, THC NYC, and New York dispensaries wouldn’t be the same without a steady supply of burgers from one of the city’s fastest growing restaurant brands. Find locations across Manhattan and stop in after shopping at The Herbal Care or Housing Works.
Fly Private Social
Brooklyn is home to one of New York’s best 420-friendly restaurants and lounges. Fly Private Social was a speakeasy before recently getting licensed, with grand opening celebrations going down throughout the fall. Check their schedule (below) for Thursday night football watch parties, karaoke, and brand activations.
Sei Less
After blazing up downtown, try this Asian-fusion cuisine with stellar service and decor. Sei Less is not far from Nicklz dispensary in midtown, making it a great spot to further elevate your New York cannabis experience.
Han Dynasty
Located in Long Island City across from Trends Dispensary, among other locations around the city, Han Dynasty offers dine-in, takeout, and nationwide deliveries of select items. Pair their top-selling dumplings with top strains like Cheddar Melt by Hudson Cannabis, available now at Trends.
New York cannabis wellness, workshops and education
There is still a lot to learn about New York’s legal market. Looking to join the industry as a license holder or cannabis professional? Tap into these local events for more information and connections.
Housing Works Dispensary Run Club
Housing Works new Dispensary Run Club invites you to join their community of joggers. Tuesdays at 6 pm, sesh with Housing Works and run around the city at your own pace.
High Yoga
Learn Yoga in a low-intensity, cannabis-friendly environment. Check the HighYogaNYC schedule for classes at dispensaries around the city.
New York cannabis expos and business conferences
Looking to connect with cannabis professionals in New York and beyond? Check out these popular industry expos and conferences and pave your way into the marketplace.
MJ Unpacked (New Jersey)
Spark your next expansion at MJ Unpacked in Atlantic City, NJ. Top licensed stores, brands, and investors will be in the building looking for new partners. So look out for registration info soon. Come down to the shore April 29 to May 1 for one of the East Coast’s most anticipated networking events.
Business of Cannabis: New York
November 12 in Manhattan, New York’s acting Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management, Felicia A. B. Reid, who will oversee the state’s licensing program for the near future. Learn more about the future of the industry from Felicia and more guest speakers Joanne Wilson, the dynamic leader of GOTHAM dispensaries in New York by registering.
New York 420 escapes and quick trips
Need a reason to escape New York? These 420-experience will take you near or far. And no need to pack bud or carts in your carry-on. Use the Leafly dispensary finder to shop as soon as you land.
Business of Cannabis: Berlin (Germany)
As New York’s legal scene takes off, Germany’s grey market is heating up. Germany is attracting cannabis lovers from across Europe and beyond. There’s no better time for world travelers to get a taste of how fast legalization is spreading globally.
