Labor Day is almost here, giving you a whole extra weekend day to enjoy summer before it unofficially ends. How many did you tick off our list of 100 things to do this summer?
But don't fret, we all know that fall means even more fun (and 100% less sweat).
- Outdoor movie season is going strong through September
- Road tripping? Don't get stuck in traffic
- Make sure you say bye bye to Bei Bei, the National Zoo's 4-year-old panda
- Plan ahead: The Kennedy Center will soon debut its $250 million new expansion
Photos: Free and Cheap Things to Do in Washington, DC
Over the Long Weekend
Free Pick
LEGOLAND New York Resort at National Harbor
165 Waterfront Street
Through Sept. 2, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bring the kids for building activities, LEGOLAND characters and more for free.
Local
Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia local news, events and information
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Page-to-Stage New Play Festival
Through Sept. 2
The Kennedy Center
More than 70 local theatre companies are heading to the Kennedy Center to give a free look at what they're up to. It's free, but get there early because the Kennedy Center gets crowded quickly.
Here's a full list of performances on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Labor Day Brunch at Via Sophia
Aug. 30 - Sept. 2
Via Sophia, 1001 14th Street NW
Via Sophia is offering $5 cocktails for women all weekend to call attention to the persistent wage gap. You can check out the menu, which features Italian twists on brunch classics, here.
Annual Labor Day Craft Festival at the Winery at La Grange
Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 12 - 8 p.m.
The Winery at La Grange, 4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket, Virginia
Enjoy a line up of local food trucks, browse crafts and sample different wines with weekend-long specials.
Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park
Aug. 31 - Sept. 2
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Maryland
The 49th annual Labor Day Art Show in the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Park in Maryland offers free admission and access to a wide range of art, including sculpture, painting, ceramics, glass, photography, jewelry and even furniture. In addition, a public opening reception will be held Aug. 30 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with light refreshments.
Apple Gala & Fresh Cider Festival
Through Sept. 29
Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, Virginia
The Apple Gala & Fresh Cider Festival kicks off this weekend. The fest obviously features plenty of fresh apple cider and doughnuts, plus a demo on an 1865 cider press, a corn maze, live music and more. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for kids.
Maryland State Fair
Through Sept. 2
Don't miss your favorite foods, drinks, animals, rides and races: the Maryland State Fair is underway. Gate admission is $10 for adults (ages 12-61), and you can get them here. Concert tickets are sold separately. For directions on how to get to the fairgrounds, you can check here.
Cirque du Soleil: VOLTA
Through Sept. 8
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons, Virginia
Part story, part acrobatics show, this performance will be in Virginia until September. Tickets start at $49, and you can get them here.
Free Pick
Labor Day Weekend Music Festival
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 7-10 p.m.
The Lincoln Theatre
Listen to local artists including GoGo Symphony, Zen Warship and Kokayi over two nights.
Dear Evan Hansen
Through Sept. 8
The Kennedy Center
The critically-acclaimed musical started at D.C.'s Arena Theatre, went on to Broadway, picked up a bunch of Tony awards and now its back where it all started. Tickets start at $79.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Weekends through Oct. 20, plus Labor Day
1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, Maryland
Go back in time at the Maryland Renaissance Festival to see jousting events, shop arts and crafts and drink a cup of mead.
Free Pick
Living History at Manassas National Battlefield Park
Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, begins at 8:30 a.m.
6511 Sudley Road , Manassas
The park is pulling out the artillery for the 157th anniversary of the second Battle of Manassas (or Bull Run). The all-day slate of events includes tours and deep dives into various moments of this important Civil War battle. Here's a detailed schedule.
Close out The Lawn at the National Building Museum
Through Sept. 2
National Building Museum, D.C.
Get the fun of an outdoor block party without the bugs at the National Building Museum's Lawn. It's the exhibit's last weekend in D.C. Adult tickets start at $16; there are discounts for students, seniors and military members.
Sunday
Free Pick
National Symphony Orchestra: Labor Day Capitol Concert
Sept. 1
West Lawn of U.S. Capitol
The National Symphony Orchestra will perform a free Labor Day weekend concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol with vocalists Mykal Kilgore and Nova Payton. The program will feature songs by R&B superstars such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, James Brown, Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder.
Chuck Brown Band at Historical Masonic Temple
Sept. 1, 8 p.m.
Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 1000 U Street NW
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Monday
Last Day for Public Pools
Sept. 2 until 6 p.m.
Various locations
Take your final cannonball at Banneker, Francis, Langdon Park, Oxon Run, or Rosedale.
Herndon Labor Day Festival
Sept. 2, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, Virginia
Sip your way through a beer and wine garden (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), listen to music, play lawn games and browse a craft fair in Herndon this weekend. Drink tasking packages start at $25, and concert-only tickets cost $5.
Labor Day BBQ Party
Sept. 2, 12 p.m.
The Midlands (3333 Georgia Ave NW)
Kids and dogs are welcome at this BBQ feast. Want to move before eating? The Midlands is hosting a $19 yoga class from 10-11 a.m.
Labor Day Seafood Fest at City Tap Penn Quarter
Sept. 2, noon to 5 p.m.
901 9th St NW, D.C.
This all-you-can-eat low-country boil gives you endless shrimp, crayfish, clams and sides for $50 per person. There will also be patio games, live music and $5 Abita Brewing Company drafts.
