PHOTOS: NYC Dumpster Pools Make a Splash with All Ages!

Labor Day weekend is here, and it's your last chance to soak up summer fun at the ever-popular dumpster pools at <a href="http://www.thepalmsnyc.com/" target="_blank"> The Palms</a> in Long Island City. Combining the best that New York summers have to offer, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/event/the-palms-nyc-opening-weekend/" target="_blank">The Palms</a> is an oasis of dumpster pools, live music, dance parties, art, summer drinks and good eats. We can't think of a better way to make the most of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/summer-streets-returns-to-nyc-today-banning-cars-from-7-miles-of-manhattan/" target="_blank">summer</a>'s last weekend. The party starts at noon this Saturday, and it is not one that you want to miss. Hit the jump for all the details!

A collaboration between non-profit arts organization <a href="http://www.chashama.org/" target="_blank">Chashama</a>, Brooklyn arts organization 3rd Ward, Artists Wanted, TheDanger and Macro-Sea, The Palms is a throwback to the Boca Raton Resort Pools of the 1940s. Repurposed dumpsters are gathered around this lot, which is just a short walk from PS 1.

We’ve seen <a href="http://inhabitat.com/photos-nyc-dumpster-pools-make-a-splash-with-all-ages/park-ave-dumpster-pools-5/?extend=1" target="_blank">dumpster pools</a> before during last year's Summer Streets (shown above), but The Palms is giving the creative pools a whole new twist.

For the its last weekend, The Palms is pulling out all the stops. <a href="http://thepalmsnyc.com/" target="_blank">This Saturday</a>, performer of the moment Reggie Watts will bring the magic at 9pm with his mix of comedy and vocal delights. Opening for Reggie are Small Black, a mix of eclectic beauty, dance-pop and something called "CASIOBlaze," and Lemonade, "a liquid mix of rough edged Brooklyn rock and West Coast influenced psychedelic dance." All night DJs include Stretch Armstrong, Bobbito, J.Period and more.

There will be a sunset performance by Lady Circus, and you can have your moment in the spotlight with the Self Portrait Project. During the day, you can indulge with a relaxing massage by Erika Verdejo, and of course, splash around in the awesome dumpster pools built by Macro Sea. After dark, the dumpster pools are "<a href="http://gothamist.com/2011/09/01/last_weekend_to_partake_in_clothing.php" target="_blank">clothing optional</a>," so watch out (or take full advantage...)! The cost for Saturday is $10 before 7 p.m. and $20 after. The fun continues on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261840957168731" target="_blank">Sunday with a dance party</a> DJed by Spank &amp; Rocket (Wrecked!).

All weekend, Luke's Lobster will be selling its famous lobster rolls and Jamaican Dutchy will be serving Caribbean cuisine.

We hope to see you there for some fun dumpster diving!