Things to do on labor day 2022

Things to do on labor day 2022

Labor Day Weekend in the Triangle features festivals, concerts, art, and more.

Make sure to also check out list of Labor Day Weekend food deals, which will be updated soon with all the 2022 Labor Day Weekend deals.

Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of pumpkin patches, haunted trails and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!

Looking for even more Labor Day Weekend events? Scroll down for our complete calendar of free and cheap events from Friday, September 2nd, to Monday, September 5th, 2022.

Also, if you want to hit the road, consider renting an RV through RVshare for Labor Day Weekend!

Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days

Things to do on labor day 2022

Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days
Saturday, September 3rd, and Sunday, September 4th, 2022
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park
4221 Silk Hope Road, Siler City, NC
$5 (free for kids under 6)

Live music, working farm animals, Junior Dairy Show, antique farm equipment, parades, more.

African American Festival of Raleigh and Wake County

Things to do on labor day 2022

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
September 3rd and 4th, 2022
Raleigh (check back soon for details)
Free

The African American Cultural Festival is a Labor Day Weekend tradition in Raleigh. Please check back soon for details about the schedule and location.

Treasures of the Earth

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Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
September 2nd to 5th, 2022
Friday: Noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh
$8

This show offers a vast array of precious and semi-precious gem stones, pearls, beads and beading supplies, fossils, minerals, crystals, gems, and finished jewelry in gold and silver, including 14K, 18K and platinum fine jewelry, hand-crafted, custom designs, fashion jewelry, and sterling silver.

Bull City BBQ Bash

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Bull City BBQ Bash
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mike D’s BBQ, 306 S. Driver Street, Durham, NC
Free

Taste competitors’ brisket and ribs for free. There will also be food for purchase, a small business marketplace, beer tents, live music and more.

National Cinema Day

Things to do on labor day 2022

National Cinema Day
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
Multiple times and locations

Movie theaters all over the country, including many in the Triangle, are participating in National Cinema Day on September 3rd, 2022. Participating theaters are offering tickets for $3. That means every movie, every showtime and every format.

Southern Vegan Cookout

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Southern Vegan Cookout
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
7236 NC Highway 87 N, Pittsboro, NC
Sliding scale — pay what you can from free to $40

Learn how to cook a meal of vegan ribs, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread, and watermelon & mint. In place of the ribs, there will be an additional gluten free option of smokey beans. A full meal will be shared at the conclusion of the class!

Labor Day Festival at Honeysuckle Tea House

Things to do on labor day 2022

Labor Day Festival at Honeysuckle Tea House
8871 Pickards Meadow Road, Chapel Hill, NC
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
12 to 8 p.m.
Free

This event features the grand opening of Honeysuckle Tea House’s tap room, live music by Popcorn Blue Band (5 to 7 p.m.), bounce houses, face painters and more.

Durham PLAYlist

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Durham PLAYlist
Friday, September 2nd, 2022
7 p.m.
Durham Central Park
501 Foster Street, Durham
Free

Start your weekend out with this free concert in the park. Performing Friday, September 2nd, will be Gary Moreno.

End of Summer Beach Bash

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End of Summer Bash at Old Mill Farm
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
12 to 6 p.m.
Old Mill Farm
8913 NC 751, Durham, NC
$15

Enjoy sand, beach balls, live music, and cold drinks. Your ticket gets you your first drink, plus unlimited snacks.

Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo

Things to do on labor day 2022

Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo
Sunday, September 4th, 2022
12 to 4 p.m.
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Free

Dine at one of the food trucks at this popular food truck rodeo.

Art ‘n’ Soul Markets

Things to do on labor day 2022

At Art ‘n’ Soul Markets you can shop for unique gifts from local artisans, while listening to music. On Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, there will be and Art ‘n’ Soul Makers Market at Mystic Farm & Distillery, 1212 N. Mineral Springs Road, Durham, from 12 to 4 p.m. Enjoy music by Misty Mayhem, food trucks, craft cocktails and bourbon tasting while you shop. And on September 4th, Art ‘n’ Soul will be at Amberly, 737 Slash Pine Drive, Cary, and will feature live music by Mike Davis. Can’t get enough of local artisans? Check out a wide variety of artist and vendor markets all over the Triangle this weekend!

Slowdown Saturday

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Slowdown Saturday at RambleRill Farm
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RambleRill Farm
913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough
Free

This event, which takes place the first Saturday of the month, through November, is a farmers’ market, with the bonus of peaceful farm activities. Bring a picnic, meet the goats and chickens, explore the gardens and walk the woodland trail.

Raleigh Jerk Fest

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Jerk Fest
Jerk Fest: Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, 1 to 9 p.m.
2224 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh
$5 (kids under 13 admitted for free)

Purchase authentic Caribbean food from many vendors. Enjoy games, entertainment, DJs and more.

Oktoberfest

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Oktoberfest at Bull McCabe’s
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
2 to 10 p.m.
Bull McCabe’s, 427 West Main Street, Durham, NC
Free

Enjoy one of the earliest of the Triangle’s Oktoberfest celebrations, at Bull McCabe’s on Saturday. Mountain Top Polka Band will be leading everyone in song, dance and games. The event is family-friendly until 8 p.m.

Come Out and Play Sculpture Show

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Come Out and Play
Every Saturday in September
2 p.m. until dark
JimGin Farm
150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro

Enjoy a wide array of fun sculptures in a magical setting. More than 80 artists will be sharing their work on this 17-acre farm in Chatham County. This is a family-friendly event. It actually kicks off August 27th and 28th, from noon to dark, so if that weekend is better for you, check it out!

First Friday Raleigh

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First Friday Raleigh

First Friday Raleigh
Friday, September 2nd, 2022
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Various locations in Raleigh
Free

Kick off Labor Day Weekend with this monthly celebration of art and music in Raleigh. Follow the above link as Labor Day Weekend approaches to see what will be taking place at this month’s installment of First Friday Raleigh.

This list is subject to change.

Friday, September 2, 2022

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Live Music

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs

Music Bingo

7:30 pm | FREE | PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh

Nerd Trivia

10:00 pm | FREE | The Gathering Place, Chapel Hill

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Things to do on labor day 2022

Things to do on labor day 2022

Live Music

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Things to do on labor day 2022

Things to do on labor day 2022

Sunday Yoga

11:00 am to 12:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh

Monday, September 5, 2022

Things to do on labor day 2022

Open Mic Night

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

How do we celebrate Labour day?

Labor Day is still celebrated in cities and towns across the United States with parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays and other public gatherings. For many Americans, particularly children and young adults, it represents the end of the summer and the start of the back-to-school season.

What is there to do in North Carolina on Labor Day?

10 Hopscotch Music Festival. Sept. 8-10, 2022, Raleigh See on map. ... .
11 Ayden Collard Festival. Sept. 9-10, 2022, Ayden See on map. ... .
12 Mountain Song Festival. Sept. 9-10, 2022, Brevard See on map. ... .
13 Autumn at Oz. Sept. 9-11; Sept. ... .
14 North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest and Festival. Sept. 10, 2022, Oxford See on map..

What are some activities that are associated with Labor Day?

Whether in the form of a leisurely barbeque, a relaxing swim in the pool, watching a film in a drive-in cinema, or even just relaxing at home with family, there are so many different ways to mark the occasion. We list some activities to try on Labor Day.

What do people do for Labor Day in Florida?

As the symbolic end of the summer, Labor Day in Florida is a holiday celebrated with barbecues, fireworks, parades, and picnics.