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Labor Day weekend provides one last opportunity to celebrate summer (as much as the very, very, very hot season ever really ends in Texas). To honor the sort-of end of the season, here are the best celebrations to check out in Austin over the long holiday weekend from Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5.
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Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5
- Meanwhile Brewing is presenting a slew of events over the long holiday weekend, from an all-ages concert on Saturday and Sunday, yoga and a market on Sunday, and regular business hours on Monday. (3901 Promontory Point Drive, McKinney)
Saturday, September 3
- Austin bar Kitty Cohen’s is throwing a combination pool party and pig roast for the holiday, plus Blue Owl beers and music. General food begins at 3 p.m. with the roast at 7 p.m. (2211 Webberville Road, East Austin)
- Treaty Oak Distilling is throwing a barbecue party and cocktail competition from noon to 6 p.m. Food includes Thai chicken wings, blackened shrimp skewers, bao with Korean barbecue duck, blue crab fried rice, and more, plus there are bloody mary oyster shooters. Wristbands are $45. (16604 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs)
- Brewery and restaurant the Brewtorium is hosting Austin Flea for the day with indoor and outdoor spaces from noon to 5 p.m. (6015 Dillard Circle, Highland)
Sunday, September 4
- Tequila and mezcal bar Las Perlas’s Labor Day party comes with $3 paloma Jell-O shots, free hot dogs, an all-evening happy hour, and more starting at 4 p.m. (405 East Seventh Street, Downtown)
- The Carpenter Hotel is throwing a barbecue and pool party with music and two-stepping lessons. Food-wise, there will be hot dogs, chicken wings, roasted vegetables, fruits, and ice cream cones. Tickets are $55 and it runs from 1 to 6 p.m. (400 Josephine Street, Zilker)
- Okay, so it’s not technically a Labor Day event, but the ABGB is celebrating its ninth birthday with live music, food specials, and beers from noon to 11 p.m. (1305 West Oltorf Street, Galindo)
Monday, September 5
- Boozy canned beverage company Texas Cool is hosting a Labor Day pool party with pop-up Bad Larry Burger Club at the Austin Motel, plus more drinks by Desert Door, from noon to 5 p.m. (1220 South Congress Avenue, Bouldin Creek)
- Jester King Brewery is throwing a cornhole tournament for Labor Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Group entry tickets are $20. (13005 Fitzhugh Road, Hill Country)
- Texas Keeper Cider is keeping special hours during the holiday from noon to 6 p.m. People can bring their own food, and ciders will be available for purchase. (12521 Twin Creek Road, Manchaca)
- South Austin Beer Garden’s offering free fried fish for Labor Day, plus other drink specials, starting at 2 p.m. (10700 Menchaca Road, Far South Austin)
- All locations of Lick Honest Ice Creams are offering one free scoop of ice cream per purchased scoop of ice cream. (multiple)
- For an at-home lobster feast, Garbo’s is offering holiday takeout specials. There are a la carte chilled lobsters and buns, plus soups, burgers, and drinks available. Place orders online. (12709 North Mopac Expressway, North Austin)
Update, Thursday, September 1, 10:00 a.m.: This guide, originally published on August 18, has been updated to include additional events.