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Looking for a fun way to spend Labor Day weekend in New York City this year? We came up with 10 great ways to spend Labor Day weekend 2026 in NYC!
1. Labor Day Weekend Yacht Parties
There will be some great parties going on all weekend on the Pier 36 Luxurious Yachts. They include some of the hottest DJs in New York spinning some tunes on two floors of the climate-controlled yachts.
You can book one of these cruises here.
2. BRONX CARNIVAL – Summer Dancehall & Soca Labor Day Party
This Caribbean day party takes place at the Bronx Brewery on Saturday, September 5, 2026. You can dance the afternoon away to Soca, Dancehall, Reggae, and island classics.
3. Labor Day Hip Hop & Reggae Yacht Party
Which music style do you like better: Reggae or Hip Hop? No matter which is your favorite, you can enjoy both at the Labor Day Hip Hop & Reggae Yacht Party, because some of New York City’s top DJs will be playing music on multiple levels of music.
You can save up to 78% on a ticket to this yacht party by purchasing your ticket here.
4. Perreo vs. Funk Labor Day Brazil Boat Party
Or what about Perreo vs. Brazilian Funk? Here is another Labor Day weekend yacht party that offers a great opportunity to hear some great music and connect with other music lovers.
You can book this cruise here.
5. BAILE DO BRASIL – Labor Day Brazilian Boat Party
Here’s another Brazilian themed Labor Day weekend Brazilian boat party. It takes place on Saturday, September 5th at 10:00 PM. You can dance to baile funk, Brazilian pop, samba, and Latin beats as you cruise past the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty.
You can purchase your ticket here.
6. BORICUA Labor Day Boat Party – Puerto Rican Yacht Cruise
Here’s a Labor Day yacht cruise with a Puerto Rican theme – and plenty of Reggaeton and Latin music! It departs from Pier 78 at Hudson River Park on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM.
You can purchase a ticket here.
7. INKwell Times Square Harbor Club Labor Day Weekend Kick-Off
This event takes place at the INKwell Harbor Club Rooftop on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This is an upscale party with a large dance floor playing R&B, Top-40, Hip-Hop, Reggae, House, Salsa, Calypso & Soca.
You can purchase a ticket here.
8. Soul-Full Saturdays Brunch & Day Party at GuestHouse
This even takes place at GuestHouse Restaurant & Bar in the heart of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. It is a great way to spend Labor Day weekend if you like soul-inspired brunch favorites, bottomless drinks, handcrafted cocktails, and great music (and why wouldn’t you enjoy these things?).
You can purchase a ticket for this event here.
9. US Open
The U.S. Open takes place over Labor Day weekend. So why don’t you take in this famous, prestigious Grand Slam tournament during the weekend? You can find tickets here.
10. Broadway Show
My favorite thing to do when I’m in New York City is go to a Broadway show. So Labor Day weekend is no different for me. I love to catch a Broadway show during Labor Day weekend.
You can find great prices for Broadway shows here.
And by the way, if you are coming from out of town, find out how to save money on your hotel and show tickets by booking them together with a Broadway vacation package here.