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Making Labor Day weekend plans around the Tampa Bay area

You’ve got an extra day this weekend, and we’ve got nine ways to use it.

August 31, 2023 • 
Brianna Williams
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Will you be lounging by the pool all weekend?

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This upcoming Monday, Sept. 4 is Labor Day — an annual federal holiday, first designated in 1894, that honors the contributions of workers in America. Looking for ways to spend the long weekend? We’ve got you covered. 👇

Note: If you’re still dealing with Idalia impacts and can’t begin to think about weekend plans, we also shared a few post-storm resources + aftermath updates.

Events

  • Shepherd’s Labor Day Weekend | Friday, Sept. 1-Monday, Sept. 4 | Times vary | Shepherd’s, 619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach | Free | Everyone is welcome to listen to the live music and DJs + enjoy the food this weekend.
  • Labor Day Weekend Pizza 5k | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 9 a.m. | Start at Wings Etc., 3419 Alt. US 19, Palm Harbor | $44-$60 | Participants in this family-friendly race will receive a T-shirt + a free food sampler and beer at the post race trivia party.
  • We Come to Laugh: Labor Day Double Header | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Friday Morning Musicale, 809 W. Horatio St., Tampa | $40-$50 | This double header comedy show features J. Anthony Brown.
  • Willa’s Labor Day BBQ Block Party | Monday, Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Willa’s, 1700 W. Fig St., Tampa | Free | Join this block party for barbecue, snow cones, live music, and drinks.
  • Labor Day Beatdown | Monday, Sept. 4 | 4-9 p.m. | Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa | $10-$20 | Listen to live bands, R&B, and even poetry — this event is 18+.
  • Labor Day Sunset Beach Cleanup | Monday, Sept. 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Treasure Island Municipal Beach, 11260 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island | Free | Give back by helping clean up the beach after a long weekend.

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