Happy Labor Day weekend! Whether you want to kick back with a beer and the first football games of the year at your favorite bar or head out on a jeep tour of Sedona, your Labor Day weekend is sure to be exciting. Here’s what’s going on this weekend in the Valley (August 31 to Sept. 3.)
Friday:
FlowRider Sessions at Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
For a surfs-up Labor Day, Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale is offering unlimited, free FlowRider sessions for all resort guests this weekend. With its Saturday Big Chill artic adventure and savory Smokin’ Jacks BBQ, the Westin is the perfect family-friendly Labor Day getaway.
Pink Jeep Tours in Sedona
Need a day away? Head up to Sedona and embark on the Pink Jeep Tour through the iconic red rocks. Hold on tight while you crawl over rough terrain on a thrilling adventure. This is the perfect one-day excursion for all the thrill seekers. For more information, click here.
Labor Day Weekend at The Phoenician
S’mores and stargazing, margarita-putting challenge and splash pad games? The newly renovated Phoenician is the one-stop -shop for all things Labor Day fun. Special rates and packages are available, click here for more information on your upcoming stay-cation at The Phoenician.
Sam Smith at the Gila River Arena
His lyrics pull at our heart strings, yet we’re totally obsessed. Sam Smith is coming to Glendale's Gila River Arena for one night only, and you don’t want to miss this performance. His concert begins at 8 p.m., and tickets start as low as $30.
Saturday:
Chelsea’s Kitchen Chile Roast
This Arizona roadhouse is bringing in fresh green chile peppers from the Hatch Valley Farms in New Mexico and will be roasting chilies all day. Guests are invited to come out and enjoy a green chile omelets, street corn, green chile burgers and, our favorite, delicious cornbread. From 10:30 a.m to 5 p.m., come out and enjoy the Chile Roast at Chelsea’s Kitchen.
Visit Verde Valley Wineries
Looking to maximize your Labor Day weekend? Head up to the Verde Valley Wine Trail where you can sip a glass of vino outside and relax to some live music. A laidback setting makes this the perfect destination rich in history and beauty for those looking for a day-getaway accompanied by some delicious wines.
Camp Social Labor Day Weekend Specials
Forget cooking this weekend. Guests are invited to come out for food and drink specials all day long at Camp Social. A burger and a beer? Sign us up! For more information, menu items, specials and directions, click here.
Dino-Mite at the Outlets at Anthem
Want to see life-sized dinosaurs in real time? The Outlets at Anthem will be bringing the past to the present with their realistic dinosaur robots and puppets for their Dino-Mite event this Saturday. This is a free event so bring the whole family starting at 11 a.m. For more information, click here.
Sunday:
Ingo’s Tasty Food Patio Party
Ingo’s Tasty Food is celebrating Labor Day with a patio party. Guests are invited to come enjoy grass-fed burgers for $5, complimentary craft beer tastings from local and national breweries, and, for dessert, Grateful Spoon Gelato. With yard games to play, this is a fun outing for everyone. Click here for more information.
Elvis Before Noon at The Vig
Music and wine, we dare you, to name a better combo. Guests are invited to come out to The Vig for an Elvis Before Noon performance from 6 to 9 p.m. Rewind your Sunday night with great food and even better company (and a full next day of sleep ahead!) For more information and event listings, click here.
