Party Like You Have the Day Off!
Updated for 2021 fun!
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!
Fast Facts
How to Celebrate
Decorating Ideas
Labor Day Menu
Activities and Games
Activities Around Houston
Fast Facts
When is it?
The first Monday of September (probably your kids’ first school holiday) –
Why is it?
Since 1894 it has been a nationally recognized holiday to honor
American workers and their achievements.
Things to Do:
Attend/ 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
Activites & Games
- Swimming or Slip and Slides/ Sprinklers
- Straw Fireworks
- Confetti Launchers
- Movie on the Lawn – we like this projector (it has 9500 lumens which will give you a great picture contrast)
- Giant Bubbles/ Water Balloons
For more ideas check out the GHM CELEBRATE: Labor Day! board on Pinterest!
Activities Around Houston
If you are wanting to get “out” there are some great options around town.
Week of Events
Houston Restaurant Weeks
What is Houston Restaurant Weeks? "Houston Restaurant Weeks is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank, the Houston Food Bank. The now month-long charity dining extravaganza features specially priced lunches, brunches and dinners at restaurants from The Woodlands to Galveston, Texas. Participating restaurants make donations based upon how many brunches, lunches and dinners they sell during the event, diners are not solicited for donations. The event includes restaurants located in Harris, Galveston and Montgomery counties. " - HRW When is It? Many cities have 'Restaurant Week' but everything is bigger in Texas and Houston's has expanded to be a month (plus) long celebration. It
Portland Timbers at Houston Dynamo FC
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Simone Manuel Bobblehead Giveaway
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Simone Manuel Bobblehead Giveaway
Game Highlight (3): Fireworks Friday Each Friday we'll be celebrating ten years of baseball here at Constellation Field and topping it off with post game fireworks! | Presented By Victory Solar Game Highlight: Simone Manuel Night - Help us welcome Simone home from the Tokyo Olympics! Game Highlight: Gates Open at 6:00PM LOCATION & DETAILS
Battleship Texas Labor Day Tours
Battleship Texas Labor Day Tours
Battleship Texas is currently closed for a major repair project, but will be temporarily open on September 4th & 5th. Details & Information
Fly in for Labor Day Fun! at the Lone Star Flight Museum
Fly in for Labor Day Fun! at the Lone Star Flight Museum
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Get up Close to Sikorsky S-76 Helicopter!10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Little Pilot Take & Make Crafts11 a.m.: Sikorsky S-76 Helicopter Hangar Talk1 p.m. Living History: Doolittle Raiders Living History – rare look into the life and story of Lt. Col. James “Jimmy” Doolittle with this special presentation by LSFM Volunteer, Don Houk. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 noon – 3 p.m.: FREE Flight Simulators MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 – HITS FROM THE SUMMER! 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Little Pilot Take & Make Crafts10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Walk through the NASA Rover11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Eggstronaut Drop: Put your engineering to
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Clemens Statue Giveaway
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Clemens Statue Giveaway
Game Highlight (3): Clemens Statue Giveaway Be one of the first 1,500 fans in the ballpark and receive a statue commemorating The Rockets last game at Constellation Field with his son, Koby Clemens. | Presented By Constellation Game Highlight: Gates Open at 5:00PM Game Highlight: Dueling Pianos - Join us for post game Dueling Pianos in the Insperity Club - any fan with a game ticket is welcome. LOCATION & DETAILS
Battleship Texas Labor Day Tours
Battleship Texas Labor Day Tours
Battleship Texas is currently closed for a major repair project, but will be temporarily open on September 4th & 5th. Details & Information
Karbach Labor Day Market
Karbach Labor Day Market
Karbach Labor Day Market will feature live music performed by DJ Mohawk Steve, Local Vendors, Local Artists, Food Trucks, and Beer Specials! LOCATION & DETAILS
Galveston Beach Family Challenge
Galveston Beach Family Challenge
Family fun, games and prizes! More Galveston fun! LOCATION & DETAILS
End of Summer Festival and Fireworks at Town Center Park
End of Summer Festival and Fireworks at Town Center Park
A special End of Summer celebration on Sunday September 5th starting at 3pm and ending at 9pm with a Fireworks display.Local musician, Andy Rodrigues, will be hosting the event and there will be live music from 3pm until 9pm. Specifically, playing from 3pm to 5:30pm the big band sounds of Continental House Band and at 6pm the Honky Tonk Revivalists will play great country songs from the 40's to the 70's. Location & Information
Labor Day in The Woodlands
Labor Day in The Woodlands
Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor at Waterway Square on Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 5 to 9 p.m. with live music, children's activities, strolling entertainment, pie eating contests and fireworks! Event Schedule5 p.m. - Live Music by Cold Shot (Variety) 6:35 p.m. - Youth Pie Eating Contest 7:45 p.m. - Adult Pie Eating Contest 9:05 p.m. - FIREWORKS* *Time approximate and weather permitting. Location & Information
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Swatson Garden Gnome Giveaway
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Swatson Garden Gnome Giveaway
Game Highlight (2): Sunday Funday Enjoy Sunday Funday at the ballpark featuring post-game kids run the bases. | Presented By Dr. Larry Caldwell, D.D.S. Game Highlight: Gates Open at 5:00PM LOCATION & DETAILS
Kemah Boardwalk Labor Day Fireworks & Live Music
Kemah Boardwalk Labor Day Fireworks & Live Music
For more information about the show and live music times visit the 'More Information' below. Additionally, reservations are strongly recommended for boardwalk restaurants. DETAILS & LOCATION
Annual Old Fashion Ice Cream Social | Friendswood
Frank J Brown Heritage Museum 108 Skyview Terrace, , TX 77546, FriendswoodWeek of Events
Houston Restaurant Weeks
What is Houston Restaurant Weeks? "Houston Restaurant Weeks is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank, the Houston Food Bank. The now month-long charity dining extravaganza features specially priced lunches, brunches and dinners at restaurants from The Woodlands to Galveston, Texas. Participating restaurants make donations based upon how many brunches, lunches and dinners they sell during the event, diners are not solicited for donations. The event includes restaurants located in Harris, Galveston and Montgomery counties. " - HRW When is It? Many cities have 'Restaurant Week' but everything is bigger in Texas and Houston's has expanded to be a month (plus) long celebration. It
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Seltzer Fest
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Seltzer Fest
Game Highlight (4): Seltzer Fest Game Highlight: My Hero Monday Discounted ticket for military/first responders both active and retired. Proof of ID is required to obtain ticket. | Presented By Smart Financial Credit Union Game Highlight: Margarita Monday $5 full sized Margaritas Game Highlight: Gates Open at 1:00PM LOCATION & DETAILS
Annual Old Fashion Ice Cream Social | Friendswood
Annual Old Fashion Ice Cream Social | Friendswood
Couples Cosplay Contest! From Friends of Downtown Friendswood: This Labor Day 2021, Friendswood residents are invited to step back in time for the 5th Annual Old Fashion Ice Cream Social sponsored and hosted by Friendswood Historical Society, Friends of Downtown Friendswood Association (FDFA), Keep Friendswood Beautiful (KFB) and the Friendswood Rotary. Volunteers will be serving Blue Bell ice cream, cookies, & lemonade to a nostalgic feeling crowd, while they visit with old friends; and meet new ones too! Enjoy cool treats and hear live music by the Wild River Trio at the Frank J Brown Museum.The Friendswood Historical Society will be officially unveiling the new
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Coca-Cola Family Four Pack
Skeeters vs. Aviators – Coca-Cola Family Four Pack
Ticket Offer: Coca-Cola Family Four Pack This ticket package is only available on Tuesday's at the ballpark! It includes four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas for just $72 dollars. Available for sections 1&2 and 25&26 | Presented By Coca-Cola Game Highlight (2): Silver Skeeters Silver Skeeters members can enjoy exclusive perks and more during select Tuesday's throughout the season! | Presented By Advanced Hearing Center Game Highlight: Gates Open at 6:00PM LOCATION & DETAILS