Labor Day is always the first Monday in September. It was original a tribute to labor unions but now it's just a four-day weekend.
Despite the hot temperatures in DFW in the beginning of September, you can just feel the change in the air. You know that fall is coming -- even though temps may still be near triple digits. There are a lot of fun activities to enjoy with friends or the family. Don't miss the last big holiday before it's time to put the pumpkins on the porch.
Labor Day weekend is also the start of dove hunting season in Texas. Be sure to get your hunting license.
September 1: Dove Hunting Season Opens
Grab your guns because dove hunting season is finally here.
September 4: Labor Day Concert at the Arboretum
© Angela Patterson
What: Labor Day Picnic. Come to the Dallas Arboretum on September 4th, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a Labor Day picnic and a performance by Asleep at the Wheel.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX. 214-515-6500
When: Sunday, September 4, 2011
Tickets:
Member Adult Price: $15
Member Children Price: $10
Non-Member Ticket: $20
Nasher Sculpture Center
Target First Saturdays is a great time to take the whole family to the Nasher Sculpture Garden. Enjoy free admission and a Children's Art activity at 10 a.m. The Nasher Sculpture CEnter is a beautiful art collection where you will find world-class works by Picasso and Rodin plus almost 300 other unique pieces.
Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201. 214-242-5100.
KRLD Restaurant Week Continues
©Angela Patterson
Some of your favorite restaurants are still participating in KRLD's Restaurant Week. You must have a reservation and some restaurants are already booked. Be sure to call ahead for seating.
The Invasion Car Show
What: A car show. Bring the whole family, look at the cars, browse the vendors. There will be live music on the outdoor stage, a swimsuit contest. Best of all it's free. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance. The only thing you would have to buy tickets for is if you are entering a car, or going to the afterparty at Trees. Tickets available at the door.
When: Saturday, September 3, 2011. Gates open at 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Deep Ellum
Fireworks Over Lake Grapevine
©Angela Patterson
What: SummerBlast Fireworks. Enjoy a spectacular 12-minute Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks can be seen from any Lake Grapevine park. Also visit the Summerblast Party on the Gaylord parking garage roof top!
When: September 3rd at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Over Lake Grapevine and the fireworks can been seen from many vantage points -- including from your boat on the lake!
September 5: DFW Free Day of Yoga
What: DFW Free Day of Yoga is a great opportunity to try yoga for the first time -- or try a new style of yoga, studio or instructor. Free classes have been offered at over 170 yoga studios throughout DFW since 2007.
When: Monday, September 5, 2011
- Dallas kickoff event September 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX.
- Fort Worth kickoff event September 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fort Worth Water Gardens, 1502 Commerce, Fort Worth, TX.
*Consult with your physician before joining or participating in any exercise program.
Seasonal Water Parks, Spray Parks and Public Pools
Photo ©Hurricane Harbor
Labor Day is usually the last big weekend for water parks, spray parks and public pools to open. The kids will be sad that their favorite beat-the-heat spots close down for the fall/winter, but you can all look forward to when they reopen again next May.
