1Make a Sporty Centerpiece
If it's going to be all football, all the time at your house for the next few months, embrace the season with a beautiful centerpiece made from a vintage football helmet. To keep it steady, wrap a 3-inch embroidery hoop with jute ribbon, and center the helmet upside-down in it. Fill a glass with water, and place in the helmet. Add flowers to vase (here, butterfly ranunculus, chamomile, and black-eyed Susans).
2Host a Tailgate
Brian Woodcock Football season has finally arrived! There are college games all weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday), so there is something for everyone to watch. Pull out your finest game day attire, and host your friends for a watch party.
Related: Best Tailgate Recipe Ideas
3Rent a Pool
Frontgate No pool? No problem. Swimply is an Airbnb-type service that allows you to find and rent pools near you by the hour.
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4Plan a Glamping Trip
Mint Images Are you outdoorsy but maybe not that outdoorsy? Glamping is the perfect solution! Many glamping tents have air-conditioning and even indoor plumbing, so you're getting closer to nature without giving up all the comforts.
Related: Best Glamping Destinations in the U.S.
5Take a Road Trip
Maskot//Getty Images The three-day weekend is the perfect time to drive somewhere new. Get kids involved by having them help plan out the route on a map, and deciding which sights to see while you're there. If you need ideas, check out this list of road trip stops in every state.
6Set Up the Sprinkler
Ariel Skelley Little kids love running through a sprinkler for a good reason. This Labor Day, channel your inner child and join them for a run through or two and just try to keep that delighted smile off your face.
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7Hit the Shops
VisualCommunications//Getty Images 8Go on a Bike Ride
Noel Hendrickson//Getty Images If you've been meaning to hit the trails on two wheels but haven't yet this summer, now's the time to go on a bike ride. If you don't have wheels for the whole family, research local bike companies who often offer rentals as well as maps and suggested routes to explore.
9Decorate Your Front Porch for Fall
John Gruen A long weekend at home offers the chance to decorate your front porch for fall. Whether you prefer pumpkins, wreaths, or garlands, we've got fall porch decorating ideas sure to make your house the most festive, fall-friendly one on the block.
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10Turn Your Backyard into a Movie Theater
M_a_y_a//Getty Images Wait until the cool of the late afternoon when the lighting is just right and set up an outdoor movie theater. Add cozy seating on your lawn with floor cushions and blankets. If you want to go all out pack a basket with popcorn and milk duds and string up light for extra ambience.
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Credit: AmazonDid you know that gadgets and appliances are also usually on sale around Labor Day? Now you have the perfect excuse to buy a classic Weber charcoal grill. You need it for the holiday barbecue.
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13Upgrade Your Happy Hour
Brian Woodcock 14Go for a Dip in a Swimming Hole
Sabrina Dalbesio Sometimes it's nice to commune with nature—especially when you're trying to forget the demands of the office for a bit. There's no better way to do that than with a dip in a natural swimming hole—and lucky for you, they're located all over the United States.
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Make Your Own Ice Cream
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Make Your Own Ice Cream
Teach little ones the concept of hard work and delicious rewards with a homemade ice cream session this Labor Day.
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16Experience a Drive-In Movie
Arthur Tilley When you find a drive-in movie theater near you, and the family is enjoying popcorn and soda from the safety and comfort of the car, you'll forget all about your Netflix account.
17Tackle a House Project
sturti//Getty Images An extra day off work means you can finally get to those house projects you've been putting off all summer. Easy day-jobs include painting a room, organizing your closet, or these easy kitchen updates.
18Test a New Pizza Recipe
Brian Woodcock Options abound when it comes to pizza. You could make pizza dough from scratch or buy a premade one; go for a super-thick crust or a nice and crispy one, and add one or two ingredients of your choosing.
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19Jump Off the High Dive
Dave Nagel Depending on where you live, the community pool is probably going to close some time shortly after Labor Day, so suit up and hit the high dive because it'll be a while before you can show off that world-famous cannonball again.
20Organize Your Own Labor Day Parade
Ariel Skelley Labor Day parades are such a teachable moment for kids. You can demonstrate the best waving technique, a catch-and-release strategy on candy (never dive for a Tootsie Roll), and ideal positioning for easily getting out of the area once the parade is over.
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