HOUSTON, Texas – Labor Day, observed Sept. 1, honors the contributions of American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer. In Houston, the holiday weekend is packed with sports, music, family outings, and dining deals. Here’s a roundup of the top ways to celebrate:
Astros vs. Angels
- When: Aug. 30, 6:10 p.m.; Aug. 31–Sept. 1, 1:10 p.m.
- Where: Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St.
Catch the Astros in a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Angels, offering one last big baseball matchup before the holiday wraps.
Discovery Green
- When: Through Sept. 1
- Where: 1500 McKinney St.
Families can enjoy LED-lit kayaks, bumper boats at Kinder Lake, the splash pad, and the playground as Discovery Green closes its summer season.
Jurassic Giants at Houston Zoo
- When: Through Sept. 1
- Where: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr.
Step back in time with 60 life-size dinosaurs along a forest trail. The exhibit includes Allosaurus, Herrerasaurus, and Mamenchisaurus, plus dig sites and living descendants like alligators and whooping cranes. Admission is included with the Value Pass.
Kemah Boardwalk: Fireworks & Adventure Pass
- When: Aug. 29–Sept. 1; Fireworks Sunday, 9:30 p.m.
- Where: 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah
Celebrate summer’s end with fireworks and take advantage of the Adventure Pass, which includes unlimited rides at Kemah Boardwalk, Galveston’s Pleasure Pier, and Downtown Aquarium.
Blues, Brews & BBQ at Typhoon Texas
- When: Sept. 1
- Where: Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd., Katy
Enjoy live blues music, barbecue specials, and cold brews. Admission is included with a day ticket or Season Pass.
Taroko Sports
- When: Sept. 1, 11 a.m.–midnight
- Where: 24539 Katy Fwy., Katy
Labor Day offers 50% off batting cages at this 20,000-square-foot entertainment complex featuring arcade games, mini bowling, basketball, racing simulators, and food and drinks.
Handel & Vivaldi – Mercury Chamber Orchestra
- When: Aug. 31, 8 p.m.
- Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr.
Celebrate the orchestra’s 25th season with a free performance of Handel’s Water Music and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed on period instruments.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Concert
- When: Aug. 30, 8–10 p.m.
- Where: POST Houston, 401 Franklin St.
Texas Flood pays tribute to the legendary guitarist on POST Houston’s rooftop. Food and drinks available, seating first-come, first-served.
Art Club at POST Houston
- When: Aug. 29–30
- Where: POST Houston, 401 Franklin St., Suite 1050
The venue hosts a holiday weekend lineup including Irish DJ KETTAMA on Friday night, a morning yoga and breathwork session on Saturday, and a late-night set from Canadian DJ Simon Doty.
Celebrate Labor Day
From live music and rooftop concerts to baseball games, family activities, and fireworks, Houston offers plenty of ways to enjoy the final long weekend of summer. Whether you’re a sports fan, music lover, or looking for family fun, there’s something for everyone this Labor Day.
Which Houston event are you most excited to attend this Labor Day weekend? Share your plans in the comments below!
