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📱 Phones off. It’s Labor Day.
An art installation depicting giant potted plants at the Dallas Arboretum. The plants are bright green; there's also a pink and orange flower with a fake bee pollinating the piece.
There’s a lot to see at the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum, including special events year-round. | Photo via Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
School has just started and work seems to be piling up. Labor Day is a perfect holiday for you to hit the pause button and say, “so long summer.”

Every year, Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September and celebrates the social + economic achievements of workers in the US.

We have rounded up some local events that offer the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment for your Monday.

El Agapón: Labor Day Celebration at The Pool Club | 12-6 p.m. | Virgin Hotels Dallas | $25 | Grab your crew, get the sunscreen, and head on out for a Labor Day retreat at Camp Pool Club.

Labor Day Family Fun Weekend | 9-4 p.m. | Dallas Arboretum | $10-$16 | Plan a nature day at the Arboretum. Enjoy a picnic at the park, a petting zoo, or live music. Get your tickets.

Frisco Roughriders vs. Wichita Wind Surge | 6 p.m.| Riders Field | $11-$41| Enjoy a hot dog (or two), a beer, and some post-game fireworks at this intimate ballpark during Military Appreciation Night.

Labor Day Celebration at the Discovery Center | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | ICR Discovery Center | $5-$18 | Enjoy your day off with an educational presentation, fun activities, a petting zoo, and more family fun.
 
Asked
 
How do you enjoy a day off in Dallas?
A. Attending a baseball game
B. A picnic at the Dallas Arboretum
C. A day at the pool or lake
D. Other
 
 
Events
 
Monday, Sept. 2
  • Sunset Sessions| Monday, Sept. 2 | 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Green Light Social | Free | Head up to the rooftop lounge for a special high-energy Labor Day DJ set to end the Summer.
Tuesday, Sept 3.
  • Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | College Park Center | $15-$542 | The Dallas Wings bring the spark as they play against the Washington Mystics in this edge-of-your-seat showdown.
  • Kazunori Tanaka Quartet | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge | Free | Spend your Tuesday night taking in live tunes from Beaux Dove Band, The Platform, and Blaq Roq Star Experience.
Wednesday, Seot 4
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News Notes
 

Civic
  • The Dallas City Council last week approved a new program to honor fallen first responders by installing street signs with the names of the officers in the neighborhoods they served. The initiative will honor 167 police officers and firefighters, with the first two signs scheduled to be installed near Deep Ellum this week. (Dallas Morning News)
Developing
  • The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas is opening a second location at its Richardson campus. It will be the first cultural building for the location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location will be held on Sept. 24. (Dallas Business Journal)
Coming Soon
  • Let the retro games live on. Grapevine-based gaming merchant, GameStop, is launching “GameStop Retro,” which will carry vintage consoles and games such as the GameCube, “The Legend of Zelda,” and “Donkey Kong.” The new locations will be available across Dallas, Arlington, Euless, and Allen. (Dallas Morning News)
Weather
Sports
  • How will the Dallas Cowboys prepare for the new season? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Home
  • Cooler weather is approaching — time to replace drafty windows with beautiful, energy-efficient Renewal by Andersen® windows. For a limited time, enjoy 20% off your entire order.*
 
 
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The Wrap
 
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Thank you to all the hardworking individuals who keep our city and newsletter moving forward. Your dedication and effort makes a difference every day and you’re the heartbeat of this city. Happy Labor Day.
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