Labor Day Planner

Updated: August 11, 2008

Celebrate Labor Day in Houston: Find local events, activities and the best outdoor restaurants and bars.

On this page:Labor Day Events and Outings, Outdoor Restaurants and Bars, Labor Day Shopping.

Labor Day Events and Outings

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Star Fleet Entertainment Ychts
    Read Reviews

    280 Grove Road, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

    Cruise to Redfish Island on Sunday or Monday of Labor Day weekend for the "largest raft-up of boats in Texas" from 2:30pm to 7pm. Outing includes open bar, burgers, hotdogs, concert by Kelly McGuire for $59 per guest. Galveston Bay Foundation gets 20% of ticket sales.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Minute Made Park
    Read Reviews

    501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Have to work on Monday? If you can wait a few days, the Astros are back in town starting Thursday, September 6, to take on the Cubs.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Moody Gardens
    Read Reviews

    1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

    Popular Galveston attraction offers a sandy beach, 3-D Imax screenings and realistic simulations of tropical, oceanic and Martian landscapes.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended River Ridge Golf Club
    Read Reviews

    3133 Brazos Oak Ln, Sealy, TX 77474 (map)

    You'd be hard-pressed to find a more scenic atmosphere than at this gorgeous tract situated along the Brazos River.

  5. 5 Armand Bayou Nature Ctr
    Write a review

    8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77507 (map)

    This Clear Lake-area preserve lets city dwellers enjoy the long weekend as nature intended.

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Galveston Island State Park
    Read Reviews

    14901 FM 3005 Rd, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

    Stretching along West Bay's south shore, this park is the perfect spot for a Labor Day picnic or overnight camp out.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Memorial Park Golf Course
    Read Reviews

    6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007 (map)

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hermann Park
    Read Reviews

    6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030 (map)

    This shady urban oasis offers trails, picnic areas, a golf course, an amphitheater and the zoo.

Outdoor Restaurants and Bars

  1. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Taco Milagro-Kirby Llc
    Read Reviews

    2555 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Crapitto's Cucina Italiana
    Read Reviews

    2400 Mid Ln, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    Solid Italian fare in a splendidly remodeled farmhouse makes for an impressive outdoor Galleria-area experience.

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Daily Review Cafe
    Read Reviews

    3412 W Lamar St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    A bustling see-and-be-seen River Oaks cafe with alfresco dining and a menu full of comfort food.

  4. 12 3 Star Rating: Average Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe
    Read Reviews

    9595 Six Pines Dr Ste 700, The Woodlands, TX 77380 (map)

    Check out the patio at this Market Street cafe and clothing store for devotees of upscale island living.

  5. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Kemah Boardwalk
    Read Reviews

    Bradford Ave and Second St, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

    A waterfront spot with a fishing-village atmosphere complete with resort accommodations, amusements, good eats and a lively bar scene.

  6. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Teala's Mexican Restaurant & Bar
    Read Reviews

    3210 W Dallas St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Thai touches accent traditional Mexican dishes at this popular River Oaks restaurant with a nice patio.

Labor Day Shopping

  1. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended La Mode Lingerie Inc
    Read Reviews

    2013D W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Sophisticated boutique in the River Oaks Shopping Center for designer lingerie and specializing in custom fitting..

  2. 16 Robbins Brothers
    Write a review

    6944 FM 1960 W, Houston, TX 77069 (map)

    Make Labor Day special; shop at this professional jeweler offering a large assortment of engagement rings.

  3. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Brucettes Shoes
    Read Reviews

    4920 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    This well-established shoe shop meets a variety of footwear needs without sacrificing quality or fashion sense.