Labor Day weekend is here, and New Rochelle has a nice mix of easygoing free activities, sweet treats, and ways to move your body before the summer winds down. Whether you're keeping the kids busy or looking for a reason to get outside, here's what's worth your time this weekend. (Heads up: the library closes for the holiday starting Saturday, so catch its Friday events while you can!)
One-on-One Assistance | 10:00 AM (and again at 2:00 PM), New Rochelle Public Library, 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center | Free. A staff member is ready to walk you through forms, applications, or tech questions — no appointment needed, just show up.
Knitting Club | 11:00 AM, New Rochelle Public Library | Free. Drop in and knit alongside Master Hand Knitter Stephanie Lieberman Paley — beginners and pros alike are welcome to this cozy, no-pressure hangout.
Game & Watch | 3:00 PM, New Rochelle Public Library Teen Room | Free. Tweens and teens in grades 6–12 can play Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, or Xbox — bring a friend and make it a party.
VR Game Night | 3:00 PM, New Rochelle Public Library | Free. Also for grades 6–12, this one lets kids dive into the Oculus Quest 3. No registration required — just come and play.
Homeschooled Ice Cream | 4:00 PM–9:00 PM Friday and Saturday, Town House Kitchen + Drinks | Free to visit. Homeschooled, the beloved ice cream window at Town House Kitchen + Drinks, is open through the end of summer — one of the easiest, tastiest ways to cap off a warm New Rochelle evening. Swing by Saturday too if you miss it Friday.
HYROX Kettlebell Blitz | Saturday, 7:00 AM, RB Fitness | $40 drop-in. Kick off Labor Day weekend with a high-intensity, HYROX-style kettlebell session built to fire up your whole body. A great early-morning reset before the holiday relaxing begins.
Wellness by the Water: Labor Day Zumba | Sunday, 9:00–10:00 AM, The Waters Grill at Hudson Park | Ticketed. T-Train's Sunday wellness series brings dance-fueled Zumba right to the New Rochelle waterfront — there's no better view for a morning sweat.
Libraries Closed — Labor Day Holiday | Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7. The New Rochelle Public Library is closed for the holiday, so plan your library visits for Friday.
That's the roundup for this weekend in New Rochelle — a little something for the knitters, the gamers, the ice cream lovers, and the early risers. Whatever you choose, enjoy the long weekend, neighbor.
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