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Ostensibly, Fashion’s Night Out is about well, you know, fashion. But a practiced party-goer knows that the night’s real value lies in all the free booze, food and swag one can squeeze out of the hours-long event.

Here I break down the night‘s best bets for making it through the night hunger sated (and slightly tipsy) without spending a cent.

6:00: What’s the best way to get any night going? Champagne and hors d’oeuvres of course! Get yours–and support a good cause–at De Beers’ tribute to Love, Marriage and Equality at their NY flagship store, 703 Fifth Avenue At 55th.

6:30: After enjoying a flute of champagne (or two), head next door to Henri Bendel​’s, where the Hester Street Fair is temporarily setting up shop and you can start noshing on some more substantial fare, like yummy sandwiches and dumplings (or, hey some ice cream sandwiches could easily work for dinner–it’s Fashion’s Night Out, after all!)

7:15: At this point your champagne buzz has probably worn off a little. Head four blocks south to Juicy Couture, where the champers will be flowing all night, to immediately replenish.

8:00: Get some air (you may need it at this point) with a ten minute stroll over to the Ferrari store at 410 Park Avenue. Enjoy the free porsecco and hors d’oeuvres but what ever you do, DO NOT BUY A FERRARI.

8:15: Say goodbye to the Italians and say hello to the Swiss at the OC Concept Store at 655 Madison, where you’ll be treated to Swiss snacks, a chocolate bar and (yes!) a yodeling competition and ski simulator, for which you will be properly lubricated.

9:00: Having made it out of OC Concept Store without puking during the ski simulator, proceed to Dylan’s Candy Bar at 1011 Third Avenue to get those sugar levels back up to speed with yummy treats, customizable cookie shoes and unique cocktails.

9:30: With all that free booze and yummy food rumbling around in your tummy, at this point you may start lagging. Best to jog the few blocks to Nespresso at 761 Madison Avenue–get that heart rate up!–and enjoy the free espresso, cocktails and snacks.

10:00: Feeling so much more awake, hop on the F at 63rd and Lex and get off at Rockefeller Center. Head over to Morrel Wine Store (at 1 Rockefeller) where they’ll be serving up a “great selection of bubbly and still rosé wines.” Yum.

10:30: This isn’t exactly food, but at this point, we imagine you might be stuffed. Unwind from the night with a free massage from Brookstone at 1230 6th Avenue.

 This one is for those of you who just want to see some famous people. I don’t blame you! Fashion’s Night Out offers rare opportunities to get up close and personal with real Hollywood stars. Maybe Tilda Swinton and Ne-Yo will become friends or Daniel Radcliffe will get wasted or Alexa Chung will debut a new haircut or Seth Meyers will screw up your drink or the Real Housewives of New York will be insane (that last one is the most likely)! Here’s myguide to where all your favorite celebs will be.

Who: Tilda Swinton and Ne-Yo
What: Tilda Swinton will join Pringle of Scotland designer Alistair Carr and Central Saint Martins’ Louise Wilson for a “special event,” Ne-Yo will sign hats from his line and perform.
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10022

Who: Solange Knowles
What: Djing + Photo op
Where: Lord & Taylor, 424 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10018

Who: Samuel L. Jackson
What: A conversation with Giorgio Armani, which is weird and also the same thing they did last year?
Where: Giorgio Armani, 760 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10065

Who: Seth Meyers
What: Bartending
Where: Coach, 595 Madison New York, NY 10022

Who: Leighton Meester
What: Performing with her band Check in the Dark
Where: Tiffany & Co., 727 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10022

Who: Rose Byrne
What: Hosting a cocktail party
Where: Bottega Veneta, 699 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022

Who: Sarah Jessica Parker
What: Unveiling a new shoe collaboration (about five years too late, no?)
Where: Manolo Blahnik, 31 West 54th New York NY 10019

Who: Pharrell
What: Unveiling of New Billionaire Girls Club t-shirt
Where: Billionaire Boys Club & Ice Cream, 456 West Broadway New York NY 10012

Who: Donald Glover
What: Hosting reception to celebrate GQ’s collaboration with Dockers
Where: Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Avenue New York NY 10022

Who: Camilla Belle
What: Existing
Where: David Yurman, 712 Madison Avenue New York NY 10065