Celebrate Labor Day weekend on Governors Island with the Unicycle Festival, Rock the Bells, a classical music concert, free bikes and the Pepsi Playground!
Highlights of This Weekend on Governors Island
Governors Island is open this Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day Monday!
Sunday, September 4: Free Bike Day sponsored by Pepsi, 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Explore the Island with a free bike rental, courtesy of Pepsi. Bikes will be free for up to one hour and will be rented from both Bike and Roll™ locations, at Pershing Hall and Colonels Row. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a free bike ride! The last free bike can be borrowed at 5:30 PM.
Monday, September 5: Pepsi Playground on the Parade Ground
Stop by the Pepsi Playground for an action-packed day of old school fun and games. Stay, play and celebrate Labor Day with amazing prizes, limited edition giveaways, music and summertime fun.
Saturday, September 3: NYC Unicycle Festival, Noon
A day of unicycle races, games, shows, and the largest group of one-wheeled enthusiasts to gather in the five boroughs. Learn more about the Unicycle Festival at nycunifest.com .
Saturday, September 3: Rock the Bells Concert, 11:30AM - 11:30PM
Don't miss this great concert series featuring Nas, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and many more! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: rockthebells.net
Sunday September 4: Rite of Summer Classical Music Festival, 1 PM and 3 PM
The final installment in this new series features co-directors McMillen and Goldberg collaborating with two stalwart NYC-based violinists, Miranda Cuckson and Nurit Pacht, and will include rollicking violin/piano duos by John Adams, George Gershwin and others. www.riteofsummer.com
Mark di Suvero at Governors Island: Presented by Storm King Art Center, May 27 -- September 25
The exhibition is the largest outdoor presentation of Mark di Suvero's sculptures to be shown in New York City since the 1970s and includes loans from public and private collections, including a number of sculptures from Storm King's own celebrated installation of the artist's work. The exhibition is free and located throughout the island's vibrant public spaces. Learn more about the Storm King Art Center .
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