How to Labor Day Like a Boss!
Updated for 2019 fun!
Party Like You Have the Day Off!
As I’ve matured I am really coming to appreciate holidays like Labor Day.
You know, the fun ones?
I like that it’s all-inclusive, involves food, no presents, and you can enjoy some nice sales without family/ patriotic/ whatever guilt. So let’s get ready to kick back, relax, and have an awesome day!
Labor Day Activities Around Houston
FAST FACTS
WHEN IS IT?
Monday, September 2nd, 2019 (probably your kids’ first school holiday). It is always the first Monday in September
WHY IS IT?
Since 1894 it has been a nationally recognized holiday to honor American workers and their achievements.
THINGS TO DO: Attend or Host a Party
The most popular past time, for this holiday, is not laboring and this is usually done in the form of the casual gathering and/or hitting some sales (it’s a great time to buy appliances). If you are lucky enough to be invited to a party you get to do a whole lot less laboring. But, if you enjoy that sort of thing, here are some fun ideas for hosting your own party:
Easy Decorating Ideas
Labor Day Menu
- Appetizers: Strawberry Caprese Salad
- Main Course: Sriracha Shrimp Skewers
- Main Course: Beer and Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders
- On the Side: Grilled Parmesan?Garlic & Basil Corn on the Cobb
- On the Side: Mac and Cheese Bites
- Dessert: Fresh Berry Tart With Sweet Mascarpone Filling
- Dessert: Red, White, and Blue Brownie Pizza
- Drinks: Water, Tea, Lemonade, and Red, White, and Blue Sangria
Activities & Games
More Labor Day Ideas
ACTIVITIES AROUND HOUSTON
If you are wanting to get “out” there are some great options around town. Also, a slew of new laws take effect September 1st – make sure you know what is going on!
Monday, September 2
- Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Downtown, Minute Maid)
- Labor Day Luau @ Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
- 4th Annual Old Fashion Ice Cream Social (Friendswood)
- Wade Hayes (Main Street Crossing, Tomball)
Saturday, August 31
- Sugar Land Skeeters vs. High Point Rockers (Sugar Land)
- 1930s Labor Day Backyard Bash at George Ranch (Richmond)
- Backstreet Boys (Toyota Center)
Sunday, September 1
- Acres Home Labor Day Cultural Fest
- Labor Day in The Woodlands! – FREE
- Sugar Land Skeeters vs. High Point Rockers (Sugar Land)
All Weekend
- BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival (Galveston)
- Labor Day at Lone Star Flight Museum – $5 admission and free hot dogs lunch on Monday!
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