Photograph: Michael Skigen
Photograph: Michael Skigen

1. Roll on over to Governors Island for the NYC Unicycle Festival, where even newbies can try one-wheeling.

9 free things to do with kids in NYC on Labor Day weekend 2013

This Labor Day weekend, head to your nearest city pool or beach before they close on Tuesday, or celebrate the holiday with a fun (and free!) outdoor festival.

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Labor Day weekend may recall expensive trips and hiked-up prices, but this year, make it cheap and easy with city events that don’t cost a dime—we’re talking about an entire weekend devoted to unicyclists, a tugboat race and spinach-eating competition on the Hudson and a raucous Caribbean fest in the streets of Brooklyn. Plus, hurry over to your favorite beach or pool—sadly, they’ll be closed for the season starting Tuesday. Scroll through our slide show to see more free things to do over the holiday, and have a great three-day weekend!

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