Though we’ll be enjoying Phoenix’s warm sunny skies for some time to come, summer unofficially comes to an end with the final three-day weekend of the season. Enjoy the holiday with these top things to do.
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Resort Getaways and Festivities
Labor Day Dreamcation at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Celebrate the real-life heroes in your life during Fairmont Scottsdale’s Labor Day Dreamcation weekend, where the resort transforms into the S.S. Princess cruise ship as attendees say ‘Bon Voyage’ to summer and sail to one of the top bucket list destinations of 2019: Paradise Island, the home of Wonder Woman! Daily excursions include poolside happy hour, mermaid university story time, H2Glow pool parties, and fireworks at night.
Kiss Summer Goodbye at Lustre Rooftop Bar
Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Perched on the third-floor deck of Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix, LUSTRE is kissing the summer goodbye with four days of pool parties featuring an outdoor barbecue, live music, a DJ and other specials over the holiday weekend (No cover, open to the public).
Anchors Aweigh Pool Party at Found:RE Phoenix
Aug. 31-Sept. 2
FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel and Match Restaurant and Lounge invite guests to set sail on Labor Day weekend with the “Anchors Aweigh” Pool Party featuring a DJ spinning hot poolside beats.
Labor Day Weekend at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Aug. 30-Sept. 2
A weekend of specials await you Friday through Monday at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. There will be poolside activities and movies at River Ranch for the entire family; cocktail specials for the adults; discounted treatments and services at Tocasierra Spa & Salon & Fitness Centre; and more. Use code P1 and select 'Slide into Summer' promotion for a fee-free stay including a waived resort fee.
Labor Day Weekend at The Wigwam
Aug. 30-Sept. 2
The historic Southwestern oasis will be saying goodbye to sweet summer nights this Labor Day Weekend with poolside activities including water games, a live DJ, family game night and more.
Family Fun
Splash Bash at OdySea in the Desert
Aug. 31 to Sept. 2
Visit OdySea in the Desert Labor Day weekend for their biggest end of the summer bash. Held in the outdoor courtyard, this party will feature giant water slides, endless foam parties, a water squirter battle zone, and other water activities for all ages! Guests are encouraged to bring water shoes and wear sunscreen.
Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical Garden
Aug. 31
This is the last weekly flashlight tour of the year! Guests beam their own flashlights along the self-paced trails to capture night-blooming plants and animals that chirp, whirr and flutter in the desert after dark. Nocturnal Garden explorers can experience a different adventure every night through activities promoting play, learning and adventure.
Take a Spa Day
This weekend is your last chance to treat yourself while taking advantage of some of these summer spa specials at local resorts.
A Trio of Diamondbacks Home Games
Aug. 31, Sept. 1 & 2
Catch a game in air-conditioned comfort when the D-backs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field. Get your Diamondbacks tickets here.
Cash Cash at Maya Day + Nigh Club
Aug. 30
Cash Cash perform at Māyā Day & Nightclub as part of the venue's Labor Day Weekend Night Swim.
Holiday Deals & Special Offers
Make a Splash with Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix North Happy Valley Water Park Package
Through Oct. 1
Take advantage of the The Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix North Happy Valley's Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park Package, which includes complimentary breakfast at the onsite restaurant, tickets to the water park tickets (2) and shuttle service to and from the water park.
Labor Day Weekend with Stellar Adventures
Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Say goodbye to Summer by spending the long weekend exploring the Sonoran desert? Take an off-road ride among in the Four Peaks Recreation area via ATV/UTV or a guided H1 Hummer tour.
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Summer Fun & Savings
Get the scoop on summer savings packages from local resorts and hotels, and all the ways to enjoy the city this season.
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Cool Things to do Outdoors in Summer
Hike at dawn, float a river midday and pedal through the desert at night.
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Moonlight Hiking
An avowed ‘night owl’ communes with glowing scorpions and night-blooming cactuses on a guided, after-dark hike.