How to Labor Day in Houston, Like a Boss!

As I mature I really come to appreciate holidays (where I can stay home) like Labor Day in Houston. 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

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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.

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Things to Do

Attend/ Host a Party

Party Like You Have the Day Off!

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

• Stick Flags
• Easy American Flag DIY Lanterns
• Painted Lawn Stars

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.

Have a great weekend!