How to Spend Labor Day Weekend in DC
Whether you’re sad to part with the sunshine or ready to embrace the cozy, pumpkin-spice-coded vibes of fall, there’s no denying that summer in Washington, DC is fading out of view. And if you’re staying local 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!
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Honor DC’s Signature Sound at DC Jazz Festival
Spend Labor Day weekend on a high note at the DC Jazz Festival, returning September 2nd-6th with performances across the District. Catch internationally acclaimed artists, rising stars, and local favorites everywhere from intimate clubs to outdoor stages during one of DC’s biggest annual music events.
Send Off Summer With the NSO Labor Day Concert
Close out summer on a high note at the National Symphony Orchestra’s free Labor Day weekend concert on Sunday, September 6th. This year’s performance takes over DAR Constitution Hall for an evening of live music and a beloved DC holiday tradition. No tickets are required, but seating is first-come, first-served.
Shop Local at the Labor Day Art Show
Discover something new at the 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park. The free weekend-long exhibition brings together paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and more from 400+ regional artists, with plenty of pieces available to take home.
Get Spellbound From DC’s Festival of Magic
Add a little magic to your Labor Day weekend at the DC Festival of Magic, taking over the Capital Hilton from September 4th-6th. Now in its fifth year, the festival unites magicians from around the world for a packed lineup of illusions, mind-reading, comedy, and sleight of hand.
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Celebrate the District at DC’s Annual State Fair
See DC talent on full display at the 17th Annual DC State Fair on September 6th. This free downtown celebration spotlights the District’s agricultural, culinary and creative sides with contests, local vendors, live music, workshops, and plenty of only-in-DC fun.
Uncover the City’s Best Kept Secrets at The O Street Mansion
Get lost in one of DC’s quirkiest attractions at the O Museum in the Mansion. Explore more than 100 rooms, hunt for 70 secret doors, and discover unexpected art, memorabilia, and surprises tucked around nearly every corner.
Step Into History at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Travel back in time at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the first president’s historic estate overlooking the Potomac River. Tour the Mansion and gardens, visit Washington’s tomb, explore the museum, or venture over to the Distillery and Gristmill for a full and fitting day of history just outside DC.
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