How To Spend Labor Day Weekend In DC
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Whether you’re sad to part with the sunshine or ready to embrace the cozy vibes of fall, there’s no denying that summer in DC is fading out of view. And if you’re staying in town for Labor Day, we feel it’s our duty to help you soak up every last drop of the season’s warm glow while celebrating the many contributions American workers have made to our country and community over the years.
Keep reading for the most festive ways to mark the end of summertime in DC!
#1 Celebrate DC Jazz Fest: Washington, DC’s star-studded jazz history reigns on with DC JazzFest, an annual showcase of national and local musicians taking place on August 28th through September 1st. This can’t-miss event is the District’s premier jazz festival, serving up a diverse selection of national and international masterclass artists at venues all over the city — many of which you can catch for free!
#2 Embark On A Bar Crawl: RegMoPromo presents DC’s biggest R&B Bar Crawl on Saturday, August 31st! Party your way through 7 of U Street’s top bars, with the DMV’s dopest DJs spinning unique sets featuring R&B, Soul, and Hip Hop collabs. Enjoy all-day drink specials to keep the party going!
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#3 Make A Waterfront Splash: Take advantage of the waning days of summer and head to one of the many waterfronts in and around the District. Make a splash with plenty of safe, family-friendly outdoor water activities to choose from, including kayak and paddleboard rentals, grabbing a meal to-go, and enjoying gorgeous on-the-water scenery.
#4 Explore The Mansion On O: Together, The Mansion on O and the O Street Museum comprise a DC spectacle unlike any other, with 100 rooms inside the mansion and 70 secret doors that offer surprises at every step.
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#5 Catch A Free Concert: The National Symphony Orchestra’s free annual Labor Day weekend concert returns to the West Lawn of the US Capitol on Sunday, September 1st. The performance is free to attend, and tickets are not required. Remember: Seating is first-come, first-served!
#6 Escape To The DC Festival Of Magic: Live at the Capital Hilton on Labor Day Weekend (and back by popular demand for the third year running!) the DC Festival of Magic brings together the best magicians from across the country for three nights of entertainment that will make your mind flip. Enjoy four shows geared for adults, one show for the whole family, and complimentary strolling entertainment down by the bar each night from 9-10 PM.
#7 Root For The Home Team: This just in: The Washington Nationals take on the Chicago Cubs from Friday through Sunday during Labor Day weekend. Celebrate the holiday by watching CJ Abrams and the boys match up against one of the most historic franchises in all of baseball. Looking to keep the action alive? On Saturday, after the game, EDM sensation Two Friends will perform on the field, and on Saturday, the Nats are giving away a CJ Abrams Streetwear Bobblehead to the first 20,000 fans that arrive.
Planning to make moves post after Labor Day? Browse the hottest DC home listings here or book a consultation with us to learn more about buying and selling this fall. We’re also always a call or email away at 202.280.2060 and at jsmira@jennsmira.com!
