Take a load off with concerts, BBQ & more for Labor Day 2022 in Houston

Fill your Labor Day with concerts, sports, happy hours, specials and more with our guide to Labor Day festivities and events from on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022.

Whether you’re looking to get out on the town, experience some live music, or enjoy some family fun time, we’ve got you covered with a few of our favorite Labor Day events.

Want to dig deeper for things to do on Labor Day? Check out our full Weekend Guide to Labor Day Weekend in Houston.

Labor Day 2022 Festivities & Events

Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022

• Houston Restaurant Weeks at Multiple Locations | Final Day –H-Town’s biggest food event of the year comes to a close as 200+ local restaurants offer up special fixed price meals for brunch, lunch and dinner (and even to-go), with a set dollar donation from each meal sold benefiting the Houston Food Bank. $25 for brunch and lunch; $39 to $55 for dinners. Times vary by location.
• Labor Day Brunch at Dish Society – All Dish Society locations (from Katy to the Heights) will recognize Labor Day by hosting a special Monday brunch on the patio or inside to escape the heat over frozen mimosas, shrimp and smoked gouda grits, brisket & eggs, double stack pancakes, avocado toasts, and other brunch favorites. Menu prices vary. 8am to 3:30pm.
• Free Admission for Military & their Families at the Health Museum – In conjunction with the Blue Star Museums program, Health Museum hosts a day of free admission for military members and their families. Military ID required. 10am to 5pm.
• Plane Amazing Labor Day at Lone Star Flight Museum – The all-things-flight museum hosts a day of plane tours, flight simulators, entertainment and free hot dogs, chips and a drink. $10 admission for everyone at the door. 10am to 5pm.
• Labor Day Brunch & Dinner Service at B&B Butcher’s & Restaurant – The Washington Ave butcher and restaurant hosts a Labor Day brunch and dinner service, switching over at 3pm. Menu prices vary. 11am to 10pm.
• Labor Day Brunch & Dinner Service at Trattoria Sofia – Grub on rustic Italian food when the Heights eatery serves up brunch until 3pm, followed by dinner service. Menu prices vary; reservations recommended. 11am to 10pm.
• Labor Day Live Music Fest at Southern Star Brewery – The Conroe brewery holds a 2-day bash for Labor Day that features live performances from rock tribute bands on Monday. $10 and up. 11am to 11pm.
• Labor Day Weekend: Tequila Garden & Summer Splash Finale at Sekai – The East Downtown club hosts an afternoon pool party with cocktails and DJs spinning Afrobeats, hip-hop and R&B. $20 and up; free before 2pm with RSVP. Noon to 10pm.
• Supa Soca: Labor Day Pool & Day Party at Clé Day & Night – Dive into the pool for a final time this summer when Clé host an afternoon of Caribbeans tunes at their day party. $15; free before 4pm with RSVP. 2pm to 9pm.
• Labor Day Patio Party at Fielding’s Local Kitchen & Bar – In the Woodlands, Fielding’s spreads out on the patio for food and drink on Labor Day, along with live music by Anthony Pitt and Justin Peña. Menu prices vary; reservations recommended. 3pm.
• Black Cowboy Tour at Houston This Is It Soul Food – Learn about the legacy of Black American cowboys through a bus tour that stops at notable locations around Houston. Tours depart from Houston This Is It Soul Food on Almeda. $50. 5pm to 6:30pm.
• Labor Day Live Music at CityCentre | FREE – The Memorial shopping district celebrates Labor Day with live music playing in the plaza, ranging from smooth jazz and pop to classic rock and country. 6pm to 9pm.
• Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park – The Rangers come to town in one of the final homestands of the Astros’ regular season. All fans in attendance will receive a Kyle Tucker ALCS replica ring. $12 and up. 6:10pm.
• Trivia Night at Little Dipper | FREE – Off Main Street in Downtown, Little Dipper hosts a trivia night of general knowledge questions that feature Houston, whiskey and other subject. Limit 6 people per team. 7:30pm to 10pm.