Here are your Labor Day Weekend Thangs To Do In DFW!
Friday
Irving Laughs By The Lake – there is no better way to end a week than with a laugh. Lake Carolyn, located in the Las Colinas Urban Center, provides a beautiful backdrop for an evening of comedy and live music. Laughs by the Lake is the largest outdoor comedy show in North Texas, complete with food court and beer vendor. Performers include Matthew Broussard, Wendy Liebman, Myq Kaplan, and Comedian Q. Following the comedy, the band The Black and Blue will perform.
Friday – Sunday
Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival featuring Dr. John and Trombone Shorty at Bedford City Hall – New Orleans blues greats Dr. John and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue headline the 2016 Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival, Sept. 2-4. The annual Labor Day weekend fest features live music, barbecue competitions, tastings and vendors. The outdoor event takes place across from Bedford City Hall, rain or shine. Music kicks off on Friday and continues on two stages on Saturday and Sunday. Among the performers: Tommy Castro, Janiva Magness, The Stratoblasters, Mike Morgan and The Crawl, Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat, Bnois King Band, Tutu Jones & His Twisted Soul Band and more. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue take the stage at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday. Dr. John plays Sunday at 9:15 p.m. BBQ competitions take place Saturday and Sunday with pit masters from around the world cooking in a Kansas City Barbecue Society competition. Barbecue tasting tickets will be for sale on site in addition to other concessions. Admission to the festival is $7 online/$10 at the gate (cash only at the gate). A $15 weekend pass is sold online only. Specialty seating options are also available online. No pets, coolers or tents allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted. On site parking is $15 online, $20 day of. $10 parking is available at the library and Old Bedford School.
Westfest at Westfest Fairgrounds – Westfest is an annual event held every Labor Day Weekend that salutes the area’s Czech heritage, featuring constant entertainment, authentic Czech music, food and a plethora of family-oriented activities. Westfest was founded in 1976 as a means for the West community to raise funds for a variety of projects, including various athletic facilities for youth groups, senior citizen activities, a community center, library and other civic and cultural programs. To date, Westfest has raised over three quarter a million dollars for the community. All activities are scheduled at the West Fair and Rodeo grounds one mile south of downtown West, TX on South Main Street. Westfest is made possible each year thanks to the HUNDREDS of Volunteers that dedicate their time during, before, and after the annual fest.
Queen Of Hearts Light Up The Night Party & 3D Light Show at Gaylord Texan – SummerFest at Gaylord Texan hosts a free, Alice in Wonderland-themed 3D light show, Friday and Saturday nights through Sept. 3, and on July 4th and Labor Day weekends (July 3 and Sept. 4). The party starts at 9 p.m. in the Lone Star Atrium with strolling characters, balloon artists, music and more. The Breaking Through the Looking Glass 3D visual light show begins at 9:30 p.m. See the Mission Plaza walls magically transform into a live 3D canvas with spectacular Alice-themed imagery. Watch as the walls change shape, giant mushrooms appear and animals creep out from the shadows.
Sunday Funday at Panther Island Pavilion (SUNDAYS ONLY) – relax and enjoy this family-friendly experience on the banks of, and in, the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion. Rent a tube or bring your own, try a variety of paddle sports, Stand Up Paddleboard yoga, disc golf and more. Sunday noon until 6 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs, games or whatever that’s fun in the sun. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No outside coolers, food or drinks will be allowed on site. OK to bring pets on leashes.
Eye Of The Collector at Perot Museum of Nature and Science – according to their website, “at the Museum, every object and specimen tells a story. In Eye of the Collector, the quirky, crafty, historical and fashionable objects of nine very different people come together to show that the recollections they have of their prized possessions are at least as valuable as the collections themselves. While all collectors are united by their common desire to seek and gather objects, the reasons why they collect are varied. Some have a natural curiosity about the world around them or have a desire forge a connection with a rich culture. Others love to keep mementos of happy moments in their lives or wish to build a legacy that can live on for others to enjoy after them. For some it is simply the thrill of hunting down and finding an elusive object that fuels their drive to collect. At the heart of the exhibition are the diverse collections of Randy and Nancy Best, who view these objects as time capsules that provide insights about prehistoric life and ancient civilizations. Also including Dallas Cowboy memorabilia, PEZ dispensers of all kinds, the largest Star Wars collection in the world, gorgeous Ballet Folklórico dresses and more, Eye of the Collector holds something for all interests.
Friday – Monday/Labor Day
Dallas Arboretum – $5 admission, $2 hot dogs and root-beer floats, and Seussical the Musical will be performed Monday/Labor Day by the Dallas Children’s Theater.
Saturday
Movies In The Park: Iron Man at Klyde Warren Park – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday
Labor Of Love Homebrew Festival at Deep Ellum Brewing Company – the fifth annual Labor Day weekend Homebrew Festival celebrates homebrews and the teams that make them. Taste beer from many Dallas-Fort Worth homebrew teams who are competing for top honors at the Festival. Your $30 Labor of Love membership/tickets includes: sample cup for 12 2-oz pours,
live music, games and 1 DEBC canned beer. Bites from food trucks at the DEBC kitchen, and additional canned beer sold separately. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Monday/Labor Day
Garland’s Labor Day Parade – according to their website, “the 71st annual Labor Day Parade in Downtown Garland is not to be missed. A true community event, come out and see local bands, sports groups and floats during the parade. The parade will begin at the intersection of Glenbrook Drive and Ninth Street, then will head north on Glenbrook toward Main Street. Follow the parade east on Main, and then north on Fifth Street; the parade will continue down Fifth and will end near the Granville Arts Center. Following the parade, gather Downtown Garland Square for a classic car show.
Now – Sept. 18
Be the Dinosaur at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau provides you and your kids the opportunity to time-travel to 65 million years ago inside hi-tech video game technology, plus traditional exhibits. There are several great places to take pics! My wife, kids and I love it!
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