So, Labor Day Weekend is upon us. That magical long weekend where we pretend summer isn’t ghosting us and where wearing white becomes a fashion crime punishable by side-eye. If you’re anything like me, you’re wondering:
“What do I do with myself (and possibly my kids) before the pumpkin spice takes over my life?”
Well, good news! The lovely folks at Country Living came through with a list of ideas—and I’ve added my own flair because, let’s be honest, we need to make this fun. Here we go:
1. Find a Fun Way to Learn About the Meaning of Labor Day
Yes, it’s more than just a mattress sale and a BBQ. Teach the fam about the real reason we get the day off—celebrating workers and their contribution to society. Bonus points if you do it while lying in a hammock with a lemonade in hand. #Balance
2. Visit a National Park
Get your boots on, channel your inner park ranger, and soak in nature. Whether it’s hiking, picnicking, or just trying to get a new profile pic with a waterfall in the background—National Parks are the vibe.
3. Volunteer in Your Community
Want to feel good and do good? Volunteering is the move. It’s also a sneaky way to keep teens off screens for at least 30 minutes. Win-win.
4. Head to the Beach
If the weather’s still holding up, this might be your final sandy hurrah before the leaves start judging you. Pack snacks. Don’t forget the sunscreen. And prepare for sand to follow you home like an unwanted souvenir.
5. Play Lawn Games
Cornhole, bocce ball, ladder toss… or if you’re feeling bold: water balloon dodgeball. It’s not just for kids. It’s for competitive adults with something to prove.
6. Plan an End-of-Summer Cookout
Fire up the grill. Invite the neighbors. Burn a few hot dogs (tradition). And toast to the fact that you made it through another summer without turning your backyard into a swamp.
7. Go Glamping
Camping, but with Wi-Fi and a real mattress. This is for those of us who love the idea of the outdoors… just not the bugs, dirt, or actual camping.
8. Camp in the Backyard
Don’t want to go full wilderness mode? Set up a tent in your backyard, roast some marshmallows, and pretend you’re in the middle of nowhere—while still being close enough to sneak inside for the bathroom.
9. Host an Ice Cream Social
Because nothing says “farewell summer” like a DIY sundae bar and questionable lactose decisions. Invite friends, share the sprinkles, and prepare for the inevitable sugar crash.
Don’t forget—the Quinte Exhibition is happening this weekend! Think: cotton candy, farm animals, carnival rides, and possibly regretting that corn dog before going on the Tilt-A-Whirl. It’s a classic way to wrap up summer with a bang (and maybe a mild case of vertigo). You can’t say you did Labor Day right if you didn’t at least contemplate winning a giant stuffed banana.
Source: Country Living
