Where to Spend Labor Day in Miami

1550 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33125 (map)

Miami's municipal water park is a 13-acre playground of chlorinated fun. Expect to wait in a long line for the Buccaneer River Ride, the lazy river attraction that meanders through 600 feet of watery obstacles. You can splash right into any of the other pools and kiddie diversions.

9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156 (map)

If the traditional beaches are too crowded, locals know how to find this tropical hideaway. The manmade atoll offers calm and cool waters, and plenty of beach sand to play in. There's a lifeguard on duty, though the waters never run too deep.

2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)

The spring-fed waters are chilly, even on the hottest summer days. You can also explore submerged caverns, jagged coral diving platforms, and be massaged by cascading waterfalls. Coral Gables recently refurbished its chilly watering hole, adding expanded locker facilities and restoring its landmark features. Bring a camera, ideally a waterproof one.

301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (map)

You don't need to be a Zen master to enjoy the crisp bay breeze and dazzling skyline vistas during this free class for beginning and advanced yoga buffs. Just make sure you're over 18, and bring your own mat, water bottle, and towel. The Monday class runs from 6pm until 7:15pm.

400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33131 (map)

While the party people spend the holiday weekend checking mates, their brainier counterparts will be angling towards checkmate at the Miami Chess Open. As much as $25,000 in prize money hangs in the balance as the final sixth and seventh rounds of the championship tourney crown the ultimate victor. Everyone else may as well hit the pawn shop.