How to Labor Day Like a Boss!

Party Like You Have the Day Off!

Updated for 2022 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

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

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!