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Things to Do Labor Day Weekend in Phoenix

Go Tubing on the Salt River

Aug. 29 - Sept. 27

The Salt River is one of Greater Phoenix's classic summer activities. Learn more about the Salt River here, and go tubing on the weekend. 

Arizona Salt River Tubing & Recreation
9200 N. Bush Highway, Mesa

Neon Nights: Kayaking

Aug. 22 and 29

Help us light-up Saguaro Lake on one of our new Neon Nights Kayaking Experiences! Spending a summer evening out on the water has quickly become an Arizona must do. Join the community of kayakers and paddle boarders enjoying a night on the lake by adding some neon lights to your attire. Locals and tourists love to paddle the lake dressed in glow sticks, lights, and all things neon to explore the natural beauty of the night and beat the heat. We have everything you need for an incredible Arizona experience right on the water at Butcher Jones Recreation site at Saguaro Lake.​​ 

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch
13020 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa, AZ 85215

Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical Garden

Aug. 29 and Sept. 5

Escape the heat and explore the Garden after dark with family and friends! Discover the Garden’s five thematic trails, encounter desert creatures, and immerse yourself in the captivating nighttime ambiance with cool drinks and treats. Enjoy access to food trucks and Breezy Pops for sale. Garden will be selling s’mores and drinks and more from their pop-up bars serving non-alcoholic and adult beverages.

Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix Farmer's Market

Aug. 29 and Sept. 5

At this local farmers market, expect to find local produce, grass fed meats, fresh eggs, baked breads and treats, jams and honey, peanut butter, flours and mixes, prepared foods, gluten free and vegan options, ready-to-eat meals, food trucks, local artisan wares and health and wellness products.

Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Arizona Center
455 N 3rd. St

Labor Day: Grill at The Mill

Sep. 7

Join us for Grill at the Mill, a festive one-day celebration filled with delicious, grill-inspired food, live music, lawn games in the olive grove, and all-day Olive Oil 101 tours. It’s the perfect way to kick off fall with family and friends!

Queen Creek Olive Mill

First Friday

Friday

Experience one of the nation's largest, self-guided art walks on the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. Tour more than 70 galleries, venues and art-related spaces throughout the Greater Phoenix area — as well as some worthwhile stops beyond — for a variety of artwork and creative expression, and to enjoy the spirit and culture of the city. Check out our First Friday guide for all the details.

Greater Phoenix

Labor Day Weekend at the Arizona Biltmore

Sept. 4 - 6

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in style with four days of poolside parties, live DJs, glow-in-the-dark fun, dive-in movies, mermaids, spa cabana treatments, and festive bites and drinks. Open to resort guests and day-pass holders. Don’t miss this unforgettable end-of-summer escape!

Arizona Biltmore
2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Labor Day Weekend at Royal Palms

Sept. 4 - 7

End summer on a fun note! Spend a long weekend with us relaxing and enjoying a variety of planned activities. Celebrate and remember all workers and their contributions, while making new memories with friends and family. Take part in restoring yoga classes, flavorful brunches, poolside delighters, happy hour, live music and more! 

Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5200 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

Labor Day Weekend 2025 at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Sept. 5 and 6

Celebrate Labor Day at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — where summer’s final chapter unfolds in style. Dive into sparkling pools, savor festive flavors, and bask beneath endless desert skies as you create lasting memories with family and friends. Here, every moment is a celebration of warmth, relaxation, and the sweet joy of summer’s last embrace.

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Labor Day Weekend at Mountain Shadows

Sept. 4-6

ASU Sun Devil Football vs. Morgan State (NCAA)

Sept. 5

Join ASU for their season and home opener up against Morgan State for Labor Day weekend.

Mountain America Stadium

Arizona Black Rodeo

Sept 4-6

The action-packed rodeo will feature: bull riding; tie down roping; steer wrestling; ranch bronc; ladies steer undecorating; ladies barrels; team roping; pony express; junior barrels; and mutton bustin' for the little ones.

Get excited during the grand entry parade and presentation featuring Black cowboy and cowgirl history. Join in the laughs with banter from the rodeo announcer and rodeo crew. Dance to a mix of music by a live DJ. And, cheer on the contestants as they muster up lots of good ol'-fashioned grit and gumption for prize money and bragging rights!

Westworld of Scottsdale

Hasan Hates Ronny | Ronny Hates Hasan

Sept. 4

Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng put friendship aside for A Debate to the Death, a hilariously hostile faceoff covering politics, family, dating and each other’s deepest grievances. Expect sharp jokes, spectacular pettiness and very little decorum.

Celebrity Theatre

Ramón Ayala: Historia de un Final

Sept. 5

Celebrate the extraordinary career of norteño legend Ramón Ayala when his Historia de un Final tour comes to Glendale. Hear the timeless songs and unmistakable accordion sound that have made him an icon of regional Mexican music.

Desert Diamond Arena

Zach Bryan

Sept. 5

Zach Bryan brings his raw storytelling, heartfelt lyrics and electrifying blend of country, folk and rock to State Farm Stadium. Sing along to fan favorites during a powerful stadium show from one of country music’s biggest stars.

State Farm Stadium

My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade 2026

Sept. 6

My Chemical Romance brings The Black Parade back to life in a theatrical stadium spectacular celebrating the landmark album’s 20th anniversary. Prepare for emo anthems, dramatic production and favorites including “Welcome to the Black Parade.”

Chase Field

One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk

Sept. 6

Lose yourself to dance when One More Time recreates the sound, spectacle and robotic energy of Daft Punk. Expect dazzling visuals and electronic favorites from the legendary French duo’s iconic catalog. Ages 13 and older.

The Van Buren

Gerardo Ortiz

Sept. 6

Regional Mexican star Gerardo Ortiz brings his modern take on corridos and norteño music to Celebrity Theatre. Hear chart-topping favorites and accordion-laced songs of love, loss and life from one of the genre’s most celebrated performers.

Celebrity Theatre

Visitors | Cinematic Screening

Sept. 6

Experience contemporary dance from a new perspective at this cinematic screening of Paracosm Dance’s Visitors. Filmed with 13 cameras on the Orpheum stage, the immersive production blends indie-horror inspiration with haunting movement and dance-theater imagination. 

Orpheum Theatre

Living Room Sessions

Aug. 24

Settle in for an intimate evening of live music at Thunderbird Lounge. Recorded before a live audience, Living Room Sessions showcases local sounds in a relaxed setting every second and fourth Monday of the month. Ages 21 and older.

Thunderbird Lounge