Here is a huge, combined, and alphabetically ordered list of major Labor Day events across U.S. cities for 2025, complete with locations, dates, and times wherever available. This list features at least 20 of the country’s top cities and covers more than ten events per city—all organized city-by-city, so planning your Labor Day adventure is easier than ever!
Atlanta
- Dragon Con Parade: Peachtree St, Sat 8/30, 10am
- Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival: Old Fourth Ward Park, Sun 8/31
- Aflac Kickoff Game: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat 8/30
- Atlanta Black Pride: Citywide, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1
- Stone Mountain Park Laser Show: Stone Mountain, Sat–Mon 8/30–9/1, dusk
- Lemon Drop Festival: Underground Atlanta, Sat 8/30, 3–9pm
- Callaway Gardens Hot Air Balloon Fest: Pine Mountain, Fri–Sun 8/29–8/31
- Shakespeare in the Park: Multiple venues, all weekend
- Outdoor Food Festivals: Various, all weekend
- Atlanta Black Theatre Festival: Southwest Arts Center, times TBA
Boston
- Harbor Fireworks: North End/Seaport, Thu 8/28, 8:30pm
- Boston Labor Day Parade: Park St. to City Hall, Mon 9/1, 9:30am
- Red Sox Game: Fenway Park, check schedule
- Christopher Columbus Park Live Music: Thu 8/28, before fireworks
- Whale Watch Cruises: Harbor, various departures
- Deutsche Bank PGA Tournament: TPC Boston, times TBA
- Citywides picnics: Boston Common and parks, all weekend
- Rose Kennedy Greenway Beer Gardens: daily
- Province Town Excursions: Ferry from Boston, daily
- Allston Christmas: Allston & Brighton, Sat–Mon
Chicago
- Chicago Jazz Festival: Millennium Park, Thu–Sun 8/28–8/31, evenings
- ARC Music Festival: Union Park, Fri–Sun 8/29–8/31
- North Coast Music Festival: SeatGeek Stadium, Fri–Sun 8/29–8/31
- Navy Pier Fireworks: Navy Pier, Sat 8/30, 10pm
- WingOut Chicago: Gallagher Way, Sat–Sun 8/30–8/31
- Taste of Polonia: Copernicus Center, Fri–Mon 8/29–9/1
- Millennium Park Free Workout: Sat 8/30, 8am–12pm
- Bike the Drive: Lake Shore Drive, Sun 8/31, 6:30am
- Food Truck Fest: Fri 8/29, locations vary
- WOOGMS Parade: Lincoln Park, Mon 9/1, 10am
Dallas
- Margarita Festival: West End, Sun 8/31, 4–9pm
- SMU Football Opener: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Sat 8/30, 8pm
- Journey/Eagles Tribute: Toyota Music Factory, Sat 8/30, 9pm
- Pool Party: Statler Hotel, Mon 9/1, 1–9pm
- Village Labor Day Party: Village Country Club Pool, Sun 8/31, 10am–9pm
- Steve Aoki at SILO: Sun 8/31, 9pm–2am
- KASKADE at The Joule: Mon 9/1, 3pm
- DeGolyer House Tours: Arboretum, Sat–Mon, 9am–5pm
- Epic Fit Fest: Aug 29–31, location TBA
- Pickleball Social: Dallas Farmers Market, Thu 8/28, 6–9pm
Denver
- Elitch Gardens Fireworks: Downtown, Sun 8/31, 9pm
- Levitt Pavilion Free Concerts: Ruby Hill Park, Sat–Sun, evenings
- Estes Park Arts & Crafts: Bond Park, Sat–Mon, daytime
- Louisville Parade: Main St & Memory Sq Park, Mon 9/1, 9am
- Windsor Balloon Rally: Sat 8/30, Windsor
- Fountain Fall Festival: Main St, Fountain, Mon 9/1, 10am–2pm
- Commons Park Fest: Sat 9/6, all day
- Art Museum Exhibits: Civic Center, ongoing
- Sloan’s Lake Festival: Sat–Sun 9/6–9/7
- Creede Mtn Run/Salsa Fest: Sat 8/30, Creede
Houston
- Labor Day Classic Football: Shell Energy Stadium, Sun 8/31, time TBA
- Pool Parties at Typhoon Texas: Katy, Sat–Mon 8/30–9/1
- Paws at the Park: River Oaks District, Thu 8/28, 5pm
- Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute: POST Houston, Sat 8/30, 8–10pm
- Mercury Orchestra: Miller Outdoor Theatre, Sun 8/31, 8pm
- U of Houston Kickoff: TDECU Stadium, Sat 8/30
- New Jack 90s Jam: location TBA
- Karbach Biergarten Bash: Sat–Mon, TBA
- Brunches/Day Parties: Various venues
- HMAAC Art Exhibits: Museum District, various days
Las Vegas
- Martin Garrix Concert: Omnia, Fri 8/29, 10pm
- Marshmello at Encore: Sat 8/30, 11am
- Chainsmokers at XS: Sat 8/30, 11pm
- Alesso at MGM: Palm Tree Club, Sun 8/31, 11am
- Fisher at Tao Beach: Sun 8/31, 11am
- Rose Rooftop 80s Party: Resorts World, Sat 8/30, 6:30pm
- T-Pain at Zouk: Resorts World, Fri 8/29, 10pm
- Kayzo at DTLV: Fri 8/29, 7pm
- Encore Beach Night: Sat 8/30, 10:30pm
- UNITY at Sphere: Sphere LV, Sat 8/30, 11:15pm
Los Angeles
- Griffith Park Shakespeare Fest: Fri–Sun 8/29–8/31, evenings
- Gelato Worlds Masters: West Hollywood, Fri–Sun
- Long Beach Greek Fest: Fri–Sun
- Orange Intl Street Fest: Old Town Orange Plaza, Fri–Sun
- Pop-Up Pizza: Casa del Mar, Santa Monica, 8/31–9/1, 11am–8pm
- Titanic VR: Beverly Center, all weekend
- Sunset Cinema: OC Parks, Fri–Sun
- Beach Days & Road Trips: Citywide
- Ovation Hollywood Activities: Fri–Mon
- Levitt Pavilion Live Music: MacArthur Park, Fri–Sun
Miami
- LIV Nightclub Blowout: Fontainebleau, Thu–Sun 8/28–8/31, nights
- Miami Yacht Party: Bayside Marina, Fri–Mon
- Roller Disco: Miami Beach Bandshell, Sun 8/31, evening
- Vibes at Paradox Museum: Wynwood, all weekend
- Miami Spice Food Fest: Locations throughout, Fri–Mon
- South Beach Pool Parties: Various, various times
- Tierra Santa Spa Special: Faena Hotel, Fri–Mon
- Rooftop Bars Crawl: Wynwood/Brickell, Fri–Mon
- Museum Tours: Frost Science, all weekend
- Retro Nights at Fabel Miami: Sat–Mon, evenings
Nashville
- Music City Grand Prix: Superspeedway, Sat–Sun 8/30–8/31
- Musicians Corner: Centennial Park, Fri–Sat 8/29–8/30
- W Pool Party: The Pool Club, Thu–Mon 8/28–9/1, afternoons/evenings
- Bar Crawl: Broadway, Fri–Mon, 9pm–1am
- PROOF White Party: PROOF Rooftop, Sun 8/31, 8pm–late
- WET Deck BBQ: W Hotel, Fri–Sun, daytimes
- Rooftop DJ Sets: Downtown, Fri–Mon
- Shakespeare: oneC1TY, Fri–Mon, evenings
- Block Party Volleyball: Bridgestone Arena, day event
- Kids Fun Fest: Parks, Sat–Mon
New Orleans
- Southern Decadence Festival: French Quarter/citywide, Fri–Mon 8/29–9/1
- Tequila Sunset: The Lakehouse, Sun 8/31, 4pm
- All White Flight Party: Lower Ninth Ward, Sat 8/30, 7pm
- Ghost Tours: French Quarter, nightly
- SteamBoat Natchez Jazz Cruise: Mississippi River dock, daily
- Cemetery/voodoo tours: all weekend
- Jazz Brunch Cruise: Sun 8/31, morning
- City/Swamp Tours: daily
- WWII Museum Free Day: Sat
- OPULENCE at Foundation Room: Sat 8/30, 10pm
New York City
- West Indian Day Parade: Eastern Parkway BK, Mon 9/1, 11am–6pm
- NYC Unicycle Festival: Various parks, Fri–Mon
- Met Opera HD Fest: Lincoln Center, Fri–Mon, evenings
- Labor Day Parade: Sat 9/6, 10am, 5th Ave, Midtown
- US Open: Flushing, through Labor Day
- Bryant Park Accordions Fest: Sat/Sun
- Rooftop Brunches: citywide
- Electric Zoo: Randall’s Island, Fri–Sun
- Governors Island Art Fair: Fri–Mon
- Tugboat Race: Hudson River, Sun
Orlando
- House of Blues Bash: Sun 8/31, 7pm
- Food Trucks Heaven: Kissimmee, Fri/Sat 8/29–8/30, 6:30–11:30pm
- Sunset Walk Celebration: Promenade at Sunset Walk, Fri–Mon, evenings
- Epcot Food & Wine Festival: ongoing
- Magical Dining Month: all weekend
- GLO Summer Nights: Grande Lakes Orlando, Saturdays
- Car & Truck Show: Sunset Walk, Fri 8/29, 5–10pm
- Artisan Market: Fri/Sat 8/29–8/30
- Latin Music Sunday: Sunset Walk, 8/31, 6–10pm
- Rundown Concert: Promenade Plaza, Mon 9/1, 6–10pm
Philadelphia
- Chinese Lantern Festival: Franklin Square, through Sun 8/31, evenings
- Barnes “Paris to Provence” Exhibit: Franklin Pkwy, daily
- Zoo After Hours: Philadelphia Zoo, Fri 8/29, evenings
- Fireworks & Concert: Shady Brook Farm, Sat 8/30, evenings
- Phillies vs. Braves: Citizens Bank Park, Fri–Sun
- Norf Philly Carnival: Fotterall Square, Sat 8/30
- Patty’s Party in the Park: Dell Music Center, Sat 8/30
- Sesame Place Celebration: Sat–Sun
- Fonthill Castle Days: Doylestown, Sat–Sun
- German Volksfest: Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, Sat–Mon
Phoenix
- The Hot Chick Bash: Scottsdale, Fri 3pm–2am, Sat/Sun 11am–2am
- Thunderbird Lounge: Fri 8/29–Sun 8/31, nights
- Skysill Rooftop Party: Westin Tempe, Sat 8/30, 7–10pm
- The Womack Groove White Party: Sat 8/30, 8pm
- Fairmont Princess Pool Parties: Fri–Mon
- Mountain Shadows Fest: Fri–Mon
- Omni Tempe Rooftop: Sat–Mon
- Cleopatra’s Beach Club: Caesars Republic, Sat 8/30
- Ship Happens Yacht Fest: Thunderbird Lounge, Sun 8/31, 8pm
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia: Thunderbird Lounge, Sun 8/31, 6pm
Portland (OR)
- Art in the Pearl Festival: NW Park Blocks, Sat–Mon 8/30–9/1, 10am–6pm
- White Party Yacht Cruise: Portland Spirit, Sat 8/30, 10:30pm–1am
- Spirit Sightseeing Cruise: daily, 3:30pm
- Bigfoot Adventure Cruise: all weekend
- Wine & BBQ: Hip Chicks Do Wine, Fri–Sun
- Vaux’s Swifts Watch: Chapman School, dusk
- 7 Wonders of the Gorge Cruise: Sat–Mon
- Labor Day Brunch: Eastburn Public House, Mon
- Zoo Family Days: Sat–Mon
- Canby Dahlia Festival: Sat–Mon
San Diego
- Pier Pressure Mega Yacht: Grape St Pier, Sun 8/31, 4–8pm
- Nighttime Zoo: Balboa Park, after 5pm
- SeaWorld Brews & BBQ: all weekend
- Frightseeing Tour: Old Town Market, nightly
- Balboa Park Live Music: all weekend
- La Jolla Beach Days: all weekend
- Pacific Beach Parties: Sat/Sun nights
- S. Bay Drive-In Movie Night: nightfall
- Maritime Museum Ship Sailing: Fri–Mon
- Sesame Place Celebration: Sat–Mon
San Francisco/Bay Area
- Hieroglyphics Hip-Hop Festival: Oakland/SF, Sun–Mon 8/31–9/1
- Giants vs. Orioles: Oracle Park, Sun/Mon
- Playhouse ‘My Fair Lady’: all weekend
- Valkyries WNBA: Chase Center, Sat/Sun
- Shakespeare in the Park: Sat–Mon
- R&B and Ribs Concert: Sun
- Presidio Sunset Picnic: Sat/Sun
- Mission Mural Walk: daytimes
- Crissy Kite Flying: Sat–Mon
- Sutro Baths Ruins: all weekend
Other Notable Cities & Big Events:
Cincinnati
Park City (UT)
Pittsburgh
Rock Island (IL)
Santa Fe (NM)
Tampa
Virginia Beach
Big Bear Lake (CA)
New Jersey (various cities)
- Boonton Fire Carnival: Boonton HS, Thu 8/28–Sun 8/31, all day
- Clamshell Tourny: Cape May Windsor Beach, Fri 8/29, noon–2pm
- Glassboro Car Show: Glassboro Town Square, Fri 8/29, 5–9pm
Austin
Every major city has its unique Labor Day charm—so pick your spot and celebrate summer’s end in style!
