Century 21 NYC Anniversary Day — Free Totes, Free Embroidery & Eataly Pizza, Saturday May 16
One store. One Saturday. Three free reasons to walk through the doors.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Century 21 NYC is throwing its Anniversary Day on the floor at 22 Cortlandt Street — and we're not doing it with a banner ad and a discount code. We're doing it the way we've always done it: in person, on the floor, with a thank-you in your hand.
Here's what's waiting for you when you walk in. A free Century 21 NYC tote for the first 500 visitors. Free custom embroidery on any summer or vacation piece $30 and up — initials, a name, a monogram, a destination — stitched on while you wait. And from 5 PM to 7 PM, free Eataly pizza on the floor for every shopper in the store.
No RSVP. No ticket. No list. No purchase necessary for the tote or the pizza. Just show up at 22 Cortlandt Street.
Three Free Things. One Saturday. One Store.
First 500 visitors
A Century 21 NYC tote, on us. No purchase needed. One per person, while supplies last.
Once the 500th is gone, the giveaway is over for the day. Come early.
Any summer or vacation piece $30+
Initials. A name. A monogram. Your destination. Stitched on the spot while you wait.
Available all day during store hours. Buy in store, bring it to the station.
5 PM – 7 PM, on the floor
Real Eataly pizza, served fresh, on the floor. Every shopper in the store gets a slice.
No purchase necessary. Open to everyone in the store during the window.
Event 1 — Free Century 21 NYC Tote for the First 500 Visitors
Anniversary Day starts the second the doors open. The first 500 people through them get a free Century 21 NYC tote bag — no purchase necessary, one per person, while supplies last.
This isn't a gift-with-purchase. It's a thank-you for showing up. You don't need to buy anything, sign anything, or scan a code. Walk in, take the tote, keep going. It's the kind of bag you'll actually use — a quick weekend tote, a Saturday-morning bag, a beach carry, a grocery run.
One thing to know: once the 500th tote is handed out, the giveaway is done for the day. The earlier you arrive, the safer the tote. If you live in Manhattan, treat it like a morning errand. If you're commuting in, make it the first stop of your day.
Event 2 — Free Custom Embroidery on Any Summer or Vacation Piece $30 and Up
This is the one we're most excited about, because it's the only event you'll genuinely keep forever.
Buy any summer or vacation piece on the floor for $30 or more — a linen shirt, a sundress, a vacation tee, a swim coverup, a beach hat, a travel pouch, a polo, a robe — and the in-store embroidery team will monogram, name, or word-stitch it for free, on the spot, while you wait.
What kinds of personalizations work:
Think "EMG," "Sara," "Greece 2026," "Mom," "Bride," "Crew," "Hamptons," "Tulum," or "5.30.26." Anything that fits cleanly on the piece. The embroidery team will confirm thread color and placement at the station based on the fabric you bring.
For comparison: custom embroidery is typically $10–$25 per item at most uptown department stores and $30+ at boutique tailors. On Anniversary Day at Century 21 NYC, it's free with any qualifying piece $30+ — and the piece itself is already up to 65% below retail.
The whole point of vacation clothes is that they're tied to a moment — a trip, a wedding, a summer, a person. Putting your name on the piece is the small, quiet thing that turns a great deal into something you actually keep.
Event 3 — Free Eataly Pizza on the Floor, 5 PM – 7 PM
From 5 PM to 7 PM, we're serving free Eataly pizza on the floor — yes, the actual Eataly, two blocks east at the World Trade Center.
No purchase necessary. No line outside. No QR code. If you're in the store between 5 and 7, you're getting a slice. Stay, shop, eat, keep going. It's the easiest two hours of the week.
The Saturday-evening window is also when the floor is at its best — the day's chaos is over, the embroidery station has worked its way through the morning rush, and the lighting is exactly the kind you want for trying on a vacation dress.
How the Day Plays Out
Pick the slot that matches your Saturday. Or do all three.
Why This Is Worth Saturday
Anniversary Day isn't a doorbuster. It isn't a 24-hour code. It isn't a banner ad. It's the one day a year where the discount we run every day is paired with three things you actually walk out with — a bag, a piece with your name on it, and a slice of one of the best pizzas in the city.
You can do this whole day for $0 if you want to. Walk in, take the tote, eat the pizza, leave. That's a perfectly legitimate Saturday. Or you can do what most of our regulars will do: come in for the giveaway, find a summer piece you actually love at a price you can't believe, get it stitched with your initials, then circle back at 5 PM for the slice. Either way, you're at the right address.
If you've never been inside 22 Cortlandt Street, this is the Saturday to fix that. Century 21 NYC is the discount designer department store New Yorkers actually shop at — the original designer outlet in Manhattan, stocked with over 1,400 designer and brand-name labels (Gucci, Prada, Nike, Moose Knuckles, Levi's, Lacoste, Missoni, Hugo Boss, Moschino, Karl Lagerfeld) at up to 65% below retail, every day. If "best shopping in NYC" is on your weekend list, this is the Saturday to cross it off. The find is real, and it's right there on the rack — no app, no membership, no shipping wait.
Out-of-towners use words like "luxury department store" or "designer outlet." New Yorkers just call it C21. Either way: this is the day to find out why.
The Details
Century 21 NYC Anniversary Day
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Hours: Regular Saturday store hours
Location: Century 21 NYC — 22 Cortlandt Street, Lower Manhattan
Free Tote: First 500 visitors, no purchase necessary
Free Embroidery: Any summer / vacation piece $30+, all day
Free Eataly Pizza: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, on the floor
RSVP: None. Walk in.
Need transit, parking, or accessibility info? See our full Find the Store page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Century 21 NYC Anniversary Day event?
A one-day, in-store celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 22 Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan. Three free things: a Century 21 NYC tote for the first 500 visitors, free custom embroidery on any summer or vacation piece $30+, and free Eataly pizza on the floor from 5 PM to 7 PM. No RSVP, no ticket, no purchase necessary for the tote or the pizza.
When is Century 21 NYC Anniversary Day?
Saturday, May 16, 2026. The tote giveaway starts at opening and runs until 500 are claimed. Free embroidery runs all day. Free Eataly pizza is served from 5 PM to 7 PM.
Where can I get a free tote bag in NYC on May 16?
Century 21 NYC at 22 Cortlandt Street is giving away free Century 21 NYC tote bags to the first 500 visitors on Saturday, May 16, 2026. No purchase necessary. One per person, while supplies last. Get there early.
Do I have to buy something to get the free Century 21 tote?
No. The tote is no-purchase-necessary as long as you're within the first 500 visitors. Walk in, take the tote, keep going. One per person.
Where can I get clothes embroidered for free in NYC?
Century 21 NYC is offering free custom embroidery on Saturday, May 16, 2026, on any summer or vacation piece $30+ bought in store that day. Pick a linen shirt, a sundress, a vacation tee, a swim coverup, a beach hat, or any warm-weather piece on the floor, then bring it to the embroidery station with your receipt. Initials, a name, a monogram, or a short word will be stitched on while you wait. 22 Cortlandt Street, Lower Manhattan.
What counts as summer or vacation clothes for the free embroidery?
Anything you'd pack for warm weather or a trip — linen shirts, summer dresses, sundresses, vacation tees and polos, swim trunks and swim coverups, beach hats, lightweight pants and shorts, summer cardigans, robes, beach totes, and travel pouches. The piece needs to be $30+ in the same transaction, bought in store on May 16, 2026. The embroidery team confirms at the station whether a specific item or fabric can be stitched cleanly.
What can I have embroidered on the item?
Short personalizations work best. A first name, a nickname, initials, a monogram, a date, the name of a destination ("Greece 2026," "Hamptons," "Tulum"), or a brief word like "Mom," "Bride," or "Crew." Thread color options are confirmed at the embroidery station.
How long does the free embroidery take?
Most pieces are stitched in five to ten minutes once the embroiderer starts. Total time depends on the line — earlier in the day is fastest. Plan for 15 to 30 minutes from the moment you pay for the piece to the moment you walk out with it personalized.
Where can I get free pizza in NYC on Saturday, May 16?
Century 21 NYC at 22 Cortlandt Street is serving free Eataly pizza on the floor from 5 PM to 7 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Open to every shopper in the store during those hours. No purchase necessary. Walk in, grab a slice.
Do I need to RSVP for Century 21 NYC Anniversary Day?
No. There's no RSVP, no ticket, and no list. Walk in any time on Saturday, May 16, 2026, during regular store hours.
What time does Century 21 NYC open on Saturday, May 16?
Regular Saturday store hours apply on Anniversary Day. The free tote giveaway starts at opening and runs until 500 are claimed. For the most current hours, see our Find the Store page.
Where is Century 21 NYC located?
Century 21 NYC is at 22 Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan, steps from the Cortlandt Street, Fulton Street, and World Trade Center subway stations. The store carries over 1,400 designer and brand-name labels at up to 65% below retail. Full transit, parking, and accessibility info on our Find the Store page.
What's the best discount designer store in NYC?
Century 21 NYC at 22 Cortlandt Street is the original discount designer department store in New York City — over 1,400 designer brands and luxury labels at up to 65% below retail prices, every day. The floor stocks women's, men's, kids, shoes, handbags, fragrance, sunglasses, and home from names like Gucci, Prada, Moose Knuckles, Missoni, Hugo Boss, Karl Lagerfeld, Moschino, Levi's, Lacoste, and Nike. Saturday, May 16, 2026 is Anniversary Day — the easiest day of the year to discover why locals call C21 the best designer outlet in Manhattan.
Is Century 21 NYC worth visiting for tourists shopping in New York?
Yes. Century 21 NYC is one of the highest-ranked department stores in NYC for designer brands at a discount, and it consistently lands on best-shopping-in-NYC guides for travelers. The store is at 22 Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan, walking distance from the 9/11 Memorial, the Oculus / Westfield World Trade Center, the Stone Street historic district, and the South Street Seaport. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Anniversary Day adds three free perks on top of the everyday discount: a free C21 tote for the first 500 visitors, free embroidery on summer or vacation pieces $30+, and free Eataly pizza from 5 PM to 7 PM. A strong reason to add the stop.
One Saturday. Three free reasons. 22 Cortlandt Street. Saturday, May 16. We'll see you on the floor.
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