This year, the official New York City Labor Day Parade & March is on Saturday, September 12th, 2009, but you'll find other ways to celebrate on Labor Day proper.
- Labor Day Weekend Street Fairs -- Spending the long weekend in the city? Check out some of the great street fairs and festivals -- including the Washington Square Outdoor Art Fair and more festivals uptown and downtown.
- New York Summer Restaurant Week -- Summer Restaurant Week was extended through Labor Day. So enjoy one last weekend of cheap dining at expensive NYC restaurants.
- 2009 U.S. Open -- The U.S. Open plays on through September 13, 2009. See some of the world's greatest tennis players in action live while others watch it on TV from their summer share houses.
- Labour Day on the Lower East Side -- Stock up on fall fashion at this two-day sale featuring hot Brit looks from the pop-up Wish You Were Here store and deals from other neighborhood boutiques and designers. Lucky shoppers will go home with free goodie bags.
- Summer in Little Italy Festival -- Enjoy the last weekend of the Summer in Little Italy Festival and Mulberry Street Pedestrian Mall.
- Labor Day Weekend at the Children's Museum of Manhattan -- Take the kids to the Children's Museum of Manhattan for an exhibit celebrating the American worker. Little ones can explore dream careers by meeting a professional clown, NYC firefighters, and others with amazing jobs. Admission is free on Friday after 5pm for Target Free First Friday and open on Monday for Labor Day.
- Electric Zoo Music Festival -- Randall's Island is hosting the huge Electric Zoo electronic music festival on Saturday and Sunday. Two days, four stages, 50+ artists. Tickets are $70 per person for one day, $130 for a two-day pass.
- Labor Day Weekend Sale at Woodbury Common Outlets -- Make a day trip to the Woodbury Common Outlets and take advantage of their annual Labor Day Weekend sale. You'll find serious markdowns on brands including Armani, Banana Republic, Jimmy Choo, Nike, and many others.
- Barney's Warehouse Sale -- Save big on fall fashion during the biannual Barney's Warehouse Sale through September 7, 2009. You'll find savings of 50% to 75% on designer clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women.
- Last Swim of Summer -- Take a dive into one of New York City's public or hotel swimming pools and cool off this weekend. After Labor Day, the City’s 14 miles of beaches and 52 outdoor pools will be closed until next summer. Until then, beaches are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and pools are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
- Met Holiday Monday -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open on Labor Day. It's a great opportunity to check out artist Roxy Paine's rooftop sculpture exhibit and see hidden treasures from Afghanistan.
