The three-day Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner! While you’ve been working hard, hotels, restaurants and other establishments across the Valley have also been cooking up plans to bring you a long weekend to look forward to; complete with dining specials, pool parties and fun events. Read on to discover the best Labor Day dining and events taking place in Phoenix this year.
Dining
Frutilandia
Looking for something to cool you down this Labor Day? Frutilandia, the Valley’s destination for authentic Mexican desserts, has you covered! Treat yourself to a buy-one-get-one free 20-ounce Tamarind or Mango-flavored raspado, a refreshing Mexican shaved ice dessert made in-house with real fruit syrups, at one of Fruitlandia’s nine Valley locations. This offer is limited to one person, per visit and cannot be combined with any other offers. Fruitiladia will be open during regular business hours over Labor Day weekend.
Details: Multiple locations. www.frutilandiausa.com.
Hash Kitchen
Celebrate Labor Day this coming Monday at Hash Kitchen with an all-white brunch party! Home of the original build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, the daytime restaurant offers unique dishes such as banana split brioche French toast, cannoli pancakes, herbed fried chicken and waffles, and more. Guests who wear white attire to celebrate the end of the summer will receive 20% off mimosas and children who wear white will receive one free cannoli donut. On September 4, enjoy these next-level brunch dishes and cocktails by Chef Joey Maggiore from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at any of the seven Valley locations.
Details: Multiple locations. www.hashkitchen.com.
Roaring Fork
Celebrate the end of summer this Labor Day at Roaring Fork restaurant in Scottsdale for their annual “Dinner on Us” promotion on Monday, September 4th! Guests can enjoy a BOGO (buy one, get one free) offer all evening long, beginning at 4:00 p.m. featuring “wood fired” favorites including: Grilled Fish Tacos, Big Ass Burger, Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Braised Pork Shoulder Carnitas, Rainbow Trout, Cedar Plank Salmon and more!
Details: 4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Ariz. www.roaringfork.com.
Someburros
Someburros, Arizona’s family-owned-and-operated Sonoran-style Mexican restaurant, is offering $5 off catered Fiesta Platters from Sept. 1–4 to bring to any Labor Day gathering and pool party. The Someburros Fiesta Platter includes 10 red chili beef, 10 green chili beef, and 10 bean mini chimis, five beef taquitos and five chicken taquitos plus a large bag of chips, a pint of signature hot sauce and half a pint of guacamole. To redeem this offer, use code “LABOR” on the Someburros app or on www.someburros.com. The Labor Day promo code can also be mentioned in person and at the drive-thru of one the 14 Someburros locations.
Details: Multiple locations. www.someburros.com.
STK Steakhouse & Kona Grill
This Labor Day weekend, both STK Steakhouse and Kona Grill are providing amazing eats for half the price for the community’s hard workers. From Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4, doctors, nurses, police, fire, EMT, hospital workers and teachers can enjoy 50% off food at both restaurants. The offer is available for dine-in only and requires proof of qualified work badge, paystub or ID.
Details: stksteakhouse.com & www.konagrill.com.
Taqueria Factory
Taqueria Factory is known for its craveworthy tacos, quesabirrias, burritos, micheladas, margaritas and more. On Labor Day, September 4, enjoy a free 24-ounce fountain drink or iced tea with any purchase of nachos, a burrito, a large meat quesadilla or an order of three tacos or more. This offer is limited to one person per visit at any Taqueria Factory location and cannot be combined with any other offers. Taqueria Factory will be open during regular business hours on Labor Day.
Details: Multiple locations. www.taqueriafactory.com.
The Mexicano
If you’re craving Mexican food this Labor Day and want an elevated experience, The Mexicano is a modern Mexican restaurant that will be open on the holiday. Try one of its three-foot quesadillas, sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, lava rock molcajetes and more. If you’ve saved room for dessert, enjoy one of the Mexican desserts which include flan, pineapple empanadas, Mexicano conchas and even a churro cart. Don’t skip the innovative create-your-own margarita bar where you can create the margaritas of your dreams with over 30 craft toppings to choose from and an option to upgrade to a Piñata Margarita for a take-home souvenir.
Details: 4801 E. Cactus Road, Scottsdale, Ariz.. www.themexicano.com.
The Sicilian Butcher
The Sicilian Butcher is a locally-founded restaurant that celebrates Italian food and culture. It features craft meatballs, fresh housemade pasta made daily, Sicilian-style charcuterie and bruschetta boards, Roman-style pizzas, and specialty, authentic Italian and Sicilian dishes. This Labor Day, enjoy The Sicilian Butcher’s all-day happy hour in the designated happy hour area and a taste of Italy with menu items like imported burrata with arugula pesto, pan-roasted branzino, Sicilian New York Strip and much more.
Details: Multiple locations. www.thesicilianbutcher.com.
Zinqué
Zinqué, a cafe, bistro, and wine bar at Scottsdale Fashion Square will be open during the holiday to enjoy French-inspired dishes for brunch, lunch or dinner. The day-to-night restaurant offers an array of options including three different varieties of tartines, a French open-faced sandwich with bread imported from the famous Poilâne, a bread bakery in Paris, as well as Le Bowl filled with nutritious ingredients. The upscale-casual restaurant’s wine bar includes carefully selected wines and craft cocktails. From 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m., you can get these craft cocktails and select wines by the glass for 50% off during Zinqué’s happy hour.
Details: 4712 N. Goldwater Blvd., Suite 110, Scottsdale, Ariz. www.lezinque.com
Events
Egyptian Motor Hotel Pool Party
Egyptian Motor Hotel is kicking off Labor Day weekend with a “Life is Plastic” Labor Day Kick Off Pool Party on Friday, September 1, where you and your friends can show up in your best Barbie-themed swimwear and enjoy Go Go dancers, a swimwear auction, drag and more. The third annual Labor Day Kick Off Party takes place on Friday from 6 p.m.–10 p.m. and donates all profits to TQPueblo. General admission is $40 and includes two free drinks.
FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel
This Labor Day, FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel is celebrating the three-day weekend with an exclusive accommodations rate and an epic Yacht Rock Pool Party on Saturday, Sept. 2. Book your stay between Friday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 4 on the FOUND:RE website (must be made directly through FOUND:RE’s website, not third-party services) to receive 15% off your rate when you show your pay stub to the front desk upon arrival.
The Yacht Rock Pool Party takes place on Saturday at 5 p.m. and is complementary to hotel guests. Enjoy live entertainment from DJ Edward Joseph who will be spinning a sea of yacht rock classics, as well as food and drink specials available for purchase from Match Market & Bar. RSVP to the event here. Book hotel reservations here.
Gila River Resorts & Casinos — Wild Horse Pass
Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass is hosting the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop just in time for Labor Day weekend. The Hip Hop 50 two-day concert will feature a line-up of the hottest artists in Hip Hop, including Rick Ross, Offset and DaBaby on September 2 and Ludacris, Fat Joe and Lil Jon on September 3. Tickets start at $69. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Hotel Valley Ho
Get ready for a weekend of fun at Hotel Valley Ho, which has multiple happenings in store for Labor Day. From September 1–4, enjoy poolside entertainment at OH Pool featuring live music from from Chad Rubin Band on Friday from 1 p.m.–5 p.m, a Smoke + Bourbon dinner and summer-perfect cocktails at ZuZu restaurant and a Self-Care Sunday spa special featuring an additional 30-minute service and a glass of bubbly. Book a daybed, cabana or hotel room here.
L’Auberge de Sedona Labor Day Concert
L’Auberge de Sedona is hosting an end-of-summer Labor Day Concert on Saturday, September 2 from 2 p.m.–5 p.m. whereby guests can relax creekside and listen to live music by local artist, The Saith Band, who will perform original songs full of soulfulness, thoughtfulness and passion, as well as top hits from the last 60 years.
The afternoon will also be accompanied by seasonal hors d’oeuvres from L’Auberge de Sedona’s signature restaurant, Cress on Oak Creek, allowing guests to appreciate and indulge in small bites prepared by Executive Chef Ryan Swanson. Additionally, a pop-up bar will be set up on the lawn for those who would like to purchase and enjoy refreshing beverages during the event.
The concert is open to the public, with tickets priced at $50 per person, and is available to purchase through OpenTable. Resort guests will have free admission to the concert.
Queen Creek Olive Mill Labor Day Weekend Sangria Social
Queen Creek Olive Mill is hosting a free, special Labor Day Weekend Sangria Social on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., where guests can Relax in Di Oliva with friends and family and enjoy three seasonal sangria flavors all day long. On September 4, join the Grill at the Mill for another free Labor Day event from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. featuring live music, grill inspired menus, games in the grove and more! No RSVP required.
Rise Uptown Hotel Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
Book a room, daybed or lounger at Rise Uptown Hotel to join the exciting Labor Day Weekend pool party at the hotel’s Lylo Swim Club. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a live DJ poolside from noon to 5 p.m. before returning on Monday to enjoy two tacos and a frozen margarita for $13 plus a poolside mini market featuring tie-dye and permanent jewelry. Reserve poolside seating here.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa Suite September Sale
Celebrate the end of summer this Labor Day at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa and save on a romantic getaway, rejuvenating spa retreat or time spent with family ahead of the school year with the Suite September Sale. Those who book a stay between September 1 and September 30, 2023 before August 31 can enjoy a luxurious escape with 30% savings on suite stays.
Enjoy a relaxing Labor Day weekend by the infinity edge pool with poolside cabana rentals available all weekend, along with daily wellness classes and treatments at the Sanctuary Spa. Guests can also save with the Spa Special, which offers 20% off one treatment or 30% off two same-day treatments. The iconic resort will also be partnering with luxury electric car brand Lucid Motors for Labor Day weekend, offering guests an exclusive Lucid Test Drive experience. Other happenings on the property over the weekend include Paddleboard Yoga & Mimosas, Weekend Brunch, Happy Hour and more. Book here by August 31 to enjoy 30% off suite stays.
W Scottsdale’s Blanc de Blancs Labor Day Weekend Celebration
W Scottsdale is hosting a Blanc de Blancs Labor Day Weekend Celebration on Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear white attire for the holiday as they sip on refreshing cocktails and cool off in Arizona’s only chilled pool at the hotel’s adults-only WET Deck.
For a cooling detox experience, hotel guests and partygoers can book one AWAY Spa’s spectacular summer treatments available now through the end of September, which include Show Your Glow Facial ($159), Desert Destress Massage ($159) and Summer Sole Pedicure ($75). Hotel guests have free access to the Blanc de Blancs Labor Day Weekend party and VIP reservations can be made via vip@spellboundeg.com or 602-405-0099.
