Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and while that might be sad news for some, this long weekend will be an opportunity to finish off the summer season with a few fun events and plans that might just end up being the highlight of your year!
So if you don’t have any plans set in stone yet before the fall season starts, then check out our list of suggestions here:
Taking place over Labor Day Weekend will be the 2026 D.C. Jazz Fest, which will be spread out across the district with multiple events taking place at different venues from September 2nd to the 6th!
Tickets are on sale now for specific events, but some of them are already selling out!
So, if you want to go, take a look at the D.C. Jazz Fest schedule and get tickets to whichever event you want (if it isn’t already sold out)!
The National Symphony Orchestra’s annual free-to-attend Labor Day Weekend show is taking place once again, this year at DAR Constitution Hall on September 6th.
This is an incredible event for all audiences and something every Washingtonian should experience at least once!
While tickets are free, guests will have to register in advance in order to attend, be warned that all seating is first-come-first-served basis.
The Maryland State Fair is taking place over the course of three separate weekends, including Labor Day Weekend!
The family-friendly fair will feature rides, games, animals, and a wide range of fair foods for you to try!
Attend the D.C. State Fair
On Sunday, September 6th, the District will be hosting its very own State Fair on Anthem Row, which will celebrate D.C.’s agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents!
The event is free to attend and perfect family-friendly destination for all Washingtonians.
Widely regarded as one of the premier Renaissance festivals in the United States, the event transforms more than 25 acres into a bustling 16th-century English village complete with armored knights, costumed performers, artisan marketplaces, and one of the country’s most famous jousting tournaments.
Tickets are going fast, and Labor Day Weekend is one of the most popular weekends to go, so if you’re interested you’ll want to secure your tickets ASAP!
Take a trip to one of these refreshing swimming spots near D.C. before summer ends
Living around Washington, D.C. means having access to many beautiful natural spots, like waterfalls just 30 minutes from the capital or the biggest caverns in the Northeast just a few hours away, and hundreds of stunning hiking trails.
Fortunately, some amazing wild swimming spots near D.C. are perfect for cooling down after a long summer hike.
While the hike may be hard, you might get tired along the way, there’s nothing more refreshing and rewarding than taking a dip at a stunning natural swimming spot!
