Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition

Tugboats are like the Little Engines That Could, maritime style. And they show just how much they can do at this annual event from the Working Harbor Committee, which includes a tugboat parade on the Hudson River (10 a.m.), a tugboat race (10:30 a.m.), nose-to-nose pushing contests between boats (11 a.m.) and other competitions for the boats and their crews, like best vintage tug, best tatoos and best mascot. At noon, children can join in activities that include a spinach-eating contest (hey, it worked for Popeye) and line tossing.