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Things to Do Labor Day Weekend in Phoenix

Go Tubing on the Salt River

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

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

Scottchella

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

Join us this summer for the ultimate pool party experience you do not want to miss! Dive in and let the music take you away. What better way to dive into summer and experience the newly renovated pool oasis at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch? From tons of festival décor and food stations to a reimagined water oasis, good times await all summer long at Scottchella.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Bushwood Sims Golf Experience

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

Elevate your summer game with our exclusive Bushwood Sims virtual golf experience on the WET Deck. Be met in the lobby by your personal Bushwood Sims caddy where you’ll be escorted up the lifts through the private gardens to your simulator experience. From private-entrance escorting to drink orders to simulation set up, your Bushwood Sims caddy is there to ensure your time on and off the course is handled with care. In each 90-minute session, you’re free to bounce between golf, hunt, and VR as you please. We may have made the game, but you make the rules. 

W Scottsdale
7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Art & Sole

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

Art & Sole will feature shoes painted, beaded, and styled by more than a dozen Native artists. The shoe pairs will be on display alongside other works by the same artists, in mediums within which they commonly create. In this way, the exhibition will demonstrate how the artists’ visual language and distinctive styles translate across different forms, underscoring that artists are not bound or limited to a specific medium or style. 

Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004

51 Frames: A Randy Johnson Photography Exhibit

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

The FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, located at 1100 N. Central Ave., is thrilled to debut “51 Frames: A Randy Johnson Photography Exhibit.” The collection of works will be unveiled during an exclusive VIP opening on Thursday, May 2. It will be open for public viewing beginning Friday, May 3 through Sunday, Sept. 15.

FOUND:RE Phoenix
1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003

Neon Nights: Kayaking

Aug. 30 - 31

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. 31

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. 31

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
850 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Labor Day Weekend at the Arizona Biltmore

Aug. 30 - Sept. 1

Dive-in movie selections, pool parties, house crafted gelato and much more from August 30 – September 1. Join in on the fun at the Arizona Biltmore for the long Labor Day Weekend!

Arizona Biltmore
2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Labor Day Weekend at Andaz Scottsdale

Aug. 31 - Sept. 1

Celebrate the long-awaited Labor Day Weekend in style at Andaz Scottsdale! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with exciting festivities. Andaz's Turquoise Pool will host a bracketed Cornhole contest with a taqueria station and $50 margarita pitchers to those who want to cool off poolside, along with a DJ and poolside tunes.

Andaz Scottsdale 
6114 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Blanc de Blanc Labor Day Nightswim and Firework Show at W Scottsdale

Aug. 29

Ignite the skies while sitting poolside with our Blanc De Blanc Labor Day Nightswim and Fireworks Show. Kick off the Labor Day weekend by wading under a wonderous firework show, enjoying lavish libations and an unbeatable atmosphere. Receive complimentary access by staying with us and see the action from your luxe hotel room.

W Scottsdale
7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Sun Chaser's Labor Day Pool Parties at W Scottsdale

Aug. 30

Kick off the Labor Day weekend by with us and enjoy lavish libations, an unbeatable atmosphere and patriotic photo ops. Receive complimentary access by staying with us and see the action from your luxe hotel room.

W Scottsdale
7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
 

Labor Day Weekend at Royal Palms

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

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. Programming available Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2. Take part in restoring yoga classes, flavorful brunches, poolside delighters, happy hour, live music and more! Book your stay now for the ideal long weekend.

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

Labor Day Weekend at Boulders Resort & Spa

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

In celebration, guests staying at the Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale can choose from a poolside menu featuring Labor Day favorites and delicious cocktails. Resort guests can also enjoy an array of complimentary events throughout the weekend.

Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85252

Labor Day Weekend at Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

Celebrate all the hard work you did this summer and spend the long holiday weekend relaxing poolside and creating fun memories with us! Book a guest suite and explore our weekend-long programming available Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2, plus enjoy discounts on select spa services, golf green fees and access to multiple pools and dining options!

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
11111 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

Catch a game in air-conditioned comfort when the D-backs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field. The Aug 30 - Sept. 1 games are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Weekend! Get your Diamondbacks tickets here. 

Chase Field
401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix

Arizona Black Rodeo

Aug. 30-31

The Arizona Black Rodeo is one of the largest and most popular African-American events in Arizona, attracting more than 9,000 rodeo fans across a weekend of Western experiences.

WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale

Sun Devil Football vs. Wyoming

Aug. 31

Watch the Arizona State Sun Devils take on Wyoming at Mountain America Stadium on August 31.

Mountain America Stadium
500 Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281

Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces

Sept. 1

Watch the Phoenix Mercury face off against the Las Vegas Aces at Footprint Center. Celebrate Originativ Night! Enjoy an artist inspired stadium cup, courtesy of the Mercury's fan giveaway.

Footprint Center
201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

John Summit

Aug. 30

Multi-genre electronic music sensation, John Summit, is taking over Rawhide Event Center on August 30 with a massive show on the heels of his debut album, Comfort in Chaos.

Rawhide Event Center
5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226

Twenty One Pilots: The Clancy World Tour

Aug. 30

GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots have announced details of their massive global headline The Clancy World Tour and shared “Next Semester,” a new song from their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Clancy, which was released May 17. The tour will make a Phoenix stop at Footprint Center on August 30, 2024.

Footprint Center
201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jay Leno

Aug. 30

Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist…Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.” See him at Talking Stick Resort on August 30th!

Talking Stick Resort
9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Summer Oasis Pool Party with Tyga

Aug. 31

Join us for the Oasis Pool Party with Tyga on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - the only casino pool parties in the Valley.

Gila River Resorts & Casinos- Wild Horse Pass
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226

Thirty Seconds to Mars: Seasons 2024 World Tour

Sept. 1

Thirty Seconds to Mars: Seasons 2024 World Tour will make a Phoenix stop at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. 

Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85035

Santana and Counting Crows: Oneness Tour 2024

Sept. 2

GRAMMY-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana alongside GRAMMY and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have announced they will hit the road together for the Oneness Tour this summer. Together, the two iconic bands will perform 29 shows across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off in Florida before wrapping up in Phoenix, AZ at Footprint Center on September 2. 

Footprint Center
201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004