How to Spend Labor Day Weekend 2025 in Dallas
Planning a road trip or staycation in Dallas for Labor Day? Follow our suggested itinerary for a memorable weekend in Dallas.
Updated July 2025
The weekend is here! Meet up with a few of your closest for an evening on a Dallas patio.
Our Top Patio Picks
Chelsea's Corner
This Uptown spot is excellent for classic American dishes like pizza, burgers, and shareable apps, accompanied by a revamped patio. Charcuterie board anyone?
Taqueria La Ventana
This funky, fast-casual taqueria lets you mix and match your favorite tacos while you sit and sip in style on their patio.
Artpark at Trinity Groves
Art installations, fire pits, lawn games, and stunning skyline views surround this modern new beer garden, featuring shops and bites that will please everyone in the family.
You've heard of living on the edge, but how about swimming on the edge?
Visit The Joule
This cool boutique hotel features a unique, glass pool that hangs over the edge of the hotel, giving you incredible views of Downtown Dallas and The Eye, a 30-ft. gleaming sculpture found just across the street from the hotel. The pool is open to hotel guests seven days a week. Check out the Resort Pass before you visit.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) hosts the 8th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival this Labor Day Weekend.
Dance to the Music
Enjoy a stellar roster of multi-genre performers spanning the gamut from jazz to pop, soul, R&B, blues, and neo-soul music. The 3-day festival is scheduled to take place from Friday, August 29, to Sunday, August 31, and will feature two main stages and one dedicated to promising young artists.
Take in the fresh air and spend the weekend outdoors!
Enjoy The Great Outdoors
Take your bike out to White Rock Lake for a ride around the park, then spend some time visiting the East Dallas neighborhood for an adventure in the city. Lunch and a walk down Lower Greenville sound good to us!
Discover some hidden gems for a fun adventure in the city. Lace up your best walking shoes and take in the city's notable icons and trails.
Take a stroll through one of Dallas' many art galleries and museums.
Experience Culture in Dallas
Check out the Return to Infinity: Yayoi Kusama exhibit at The Dallas Museum of Art. Reserve your tickets here.
Travel back in time at Destination: Dinosaurs now on display at the Dallas Zoo, or head to the Frontiers of Flight Museum for a lesson on aviation and space flight. The museum offers a range of exhibits and educational programs suitable for all ages.
If you haven't visited the new Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, now's your time. The beautiful, state-of-the-art museum takes you on an interactive and immersive journey through a significant time in our history – it's a must-see experience.
Nothing says Labor Day Weekend like sun-bathing with a drink in hand.
Explore the Margarita Mile
Soak up the last bit of summer and relax at a Dallas Hotel Pool, find a perfect rooftop restaurant, and sip on your favorite cocktail (a margarita, of course) from one of the stops along Margarita Mile restaurants.
Cheer on your favorite team at one of the many sporting events happening Labor Day Weekend!
Weekend Sporting Events
Whether it's baseball, basketball, football, soccer, or softball- we've got a game for you this holiday weekend.
- San Antonio Missions @ Frisco Roughriders: August 26-31
- 2025 North Texas Roundup Fencing: August 30 - September 1
- Brooklyn FC @ Dallas Trinity FC: August 30
- East Texas A&M Football @ SMU: August 30
- Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Soccer @ SMU: August 31
Spend Labor Day in Dallas
Whether you're a local or just visiting, Dallas offers tons of exciting activities to make your Labor Day weekend unforgettable. So, gather your friends and family, and make the most of this holiday with everything this amazing city has to offer.
Enjoy your weekend in Dallas!
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