Dallas Labor Day Weekend Guide: Jazz, Baseball, Nature, & More
Plan the perfect Labor Day escape in Dallas with our expert guide to the city’s top events and attractions.
1. Dive Into the Riverfront Jazz Festival
Experience world‑class jazz, blues, R&B, and soul from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at the Dallas Convention Center. Enjoy live performances, local vendors, and diverse food stalls.
Kick off the celebration with the Opening Night After Party Jam at the Black Academy of Arts & Letters on Aug. 31, followed by downtown hotel parties that keep the rhythm alive into the night.
2. A Day of Natural Beauty at the Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden hosts family‑friendly events from Sept. 1‑3. Sample $2 hot dogs, root beer floats, craft beer tastings, live cover bands, and a free screening of "The Blind Side." Catch a Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss game livestream, too.
Wrap up your garden stroll with a mouth‑watering smoked‑meat dinner and signature margaritas at Smoky Rose.
3. Cheer for the Texas Rangers
Head to Globe Life Park for a Texas Rangers game during Labor Day weekend. The Rangers face the Minnesota Twins from Aug. 31‑Sept. 2, followed by a fireworks finale. On Sept. 3, they play the Los Angeles Angels.
Before the game, grab a bite at Bishop Arts District’s favorites—Eno’s Pizza Tavern or Oddfellows.
4. Celebrate Homebrewing at Deep Ellum Brewing Co.
Join the 7th Annual Labor of Love Homebrew Festival on Sept. 2. Sample over 30 homebrew teams, enjoy live local music, and receive a custom tasting glass. Tickets are $20.
Fuel up at Deep Ellum’s culinary hotspots—award‑winning BBQ at Pecan Lodge or the hearty comfort food of Angry Dog—before the festival.
5. Discover Dinosaurs at Perot Museum’s Dino Fest
The inaugural Dino Fest on Sept. 1‑2 offers a sneak peek at the new Paleo Lab, museum paleontologists, a Beer Garden, and dinosaur trivia contests. Kids can excavate dino pits and craft their own fossils.
After a day of paleontological fun, indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine at Meso Maya, featuring carne asada and mole poblano enchiladas.
6. Learn History at The Sixth Floor Museum
On Labor Day, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza opens its doors at 10 a.m. for extended hours. Explore the life of John F. Kennedy and the special exhibit "Rebel Spirits: Robert F. Kennedy & Martin Luther King Jr."—included with general admission—before it closes on Sept. 3.
Finish your historical tour with a late lunch at Downtown Dallas’s Savor restaurant or sample the diverse food trucks at Klyde Warren Park.
