Labor Day weekend 2019 is coming up soon, and we have some great ideas to help you celebrate an extra day off! Here are six ways to spend your Washington, DC Labor Day weekend from our team at American Custom Contractors.
1. Library of Congress National Book Festival
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC
When: August 31
Book lovers won’t want to miss this FREE annual festival. Listen to presentations by famous authors like Barbara Kingsolver and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and shop for books on the expo floor. Check out a list of authors attending this year and plan your schedule for the weekend.
2. Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets Game
Where: Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC
When: September 2
America’s favorite pastime makes a great Labor Day plan. Watch the Washington Nationals take on the New York Mets at Nationals Park. The game starts at 1:05pm. If you can’t make it to the game, tune in on TV while you fire up your grill at home!
3. National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert
Where: West Lawn of the United States Capitol, First St SE, Washington, DC
When: September 1
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with song! Join the National Symphony Orchestra at the U.S. Capitol for their annual Labor Day concert. Vocalists Mykal Kilgore and Nova Payton will perform a program of popular songs by R&B hitmakers including Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, James Brown, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and more.
4. Odyssey Labor Day Weekend Cruises
Where: Odyssey Washington, 580 Water St SW, Washington, DC
When: August 30 – September 2
Spend your Washington, DC Labor Day weekend on the water! Coast along the beautiful Potomac River while you drink and dine. Odyssey is offering seven different river cruise options for Friday through Monday of Labor Day weekend. Pricing varies based on menu and cruise length. Check out the ticket times and prices here.
5. Herndon Labor Day Festival
Where: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA
When: September 2
If you’re a Virginia resident or a DC resident who wants to get out of town for the weekend, check out this exciting Labor Day weekend festival in downtown Herndon. The festival will feature live music, food vendors, lawn games, wine tastings, a craft show, and more.
6. Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
Where: Roosevelt Center, Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
When: August 30 – September 2
This Maryland Labor Day festival has been an annual event since 1955. Enjoy carnival rides and games, live bands and entertainment, food vendors, sports, art exhibits, a used book sale, and a Labor Day Parade! Check the website for the schedule at this four-day festival.
We hope you spend your Washington, DC Labor Day weekend with friends or family!
No matter how you choose to spend your Labor Day, we hope you are surrounded by people you love.
If you plan on using the holiday to catch up on some outdoor chores, give us a call for any of your roofing or siding needs. Get a FREE roof inspection from an HAAG Certified Inspector, and a FREE quote from one of our licensed roofing experts.
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