Summer is a time of fun, sun, and school vacation for the kids. As Labor Day approaches, however, many families are preparing for fall and the new school year. Labor Day weekend gives you a chance for one last summer celebration. The long weekend is also a great time to finish any projects or tasks before the weather gets chilly and the days get short.

If you’d like to have some family fun and get chores done, but don’t know where to begin, read on! The information below, from NSA Storage, has several splendid ideas for Labor Day weekend activities to help you make the most of summer’s last weekend!

Labor Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures 

Cooler weather might be coming, but Labor Day weekend is still warm enough for many outdoor adventures. If you want to unplug, unwind, or simply do something different, the adventurous Labor Day weekend activities below are a good start!

1. Pick Apples at a Local Farm

If you live near an apple farm there are few things more enjoyable than picking your own apples. Often the farms will have hay rides, petting zoos, and more, making this an exciting event for kids.

2. Go for a Long Hike

Enjoying fresh air and sunshine while trekking local trails is a brilliant way to enjoy the long weekend! 

3. Camp in Your Backyard

If your backyard is big enough, camping there can be a real treat, especially with younger kids. If you can, a fire pit with marshmallows and s’mores will make the night truly memorable!

4. Hit the Beach at the Lake or Ocean

Live near a lake or the ocean? If yes, a day trip there to enjoy some sand, sun, and surf is something the entire family can enjoy.

5. Go to a Local Farmers or Flea Market

Local farmers and flea markets often have all sorts of yummy, attractive, or unique stuff. Take a quick trip and check them out!

6. Have a Barbecue for the Block

Block parties used to be a big thing back in the day. If you know your neighbors, a barbecue for the block could be a lot of fun. Even better, make it a pot-luck and let everyone bring something.

Perfect Projects for Labor Day Weekend

The last weekend of summer is a long weekend, making it the perfect time to finish any long-standing home projects. The projects on our list, below, should all be doable in a day or, maximum, two. 

1. Start Organizing Your Fall and Holiday Decorations

The holidays will be here before you know it. If you decorate for any of the fall holidays, now is a good time to start organizing everything. You can even start decorating!

2. Take Out Fall and Winter Clothes and Store Summer Clothes

The annual switch from summer to winter clothing is a big one. Labor Day weekend is a good time to do it as you can spread the chore out over three days.

3. Prep Your Yard and Garden for Winter

Your grass, flower beds, and garden all need to be prepped for winter, so why not get it done over the long weekend?

4. Set Up a Study Zone for Your Kid(s)

If you have school-age kids, now is the time to set up their study zone. Creating a drop zone for bookbags, jackets, and homework is also a good choice.

5. Clean, Organize, and Store Summer Gear and Toys

Once school starts and temps drop, all that outdoor stuff won’t be getting much use. Why not use Labor Day weekend to clean, organize and store it all?

Family Labor Day Activities for Homebodies

Traveling is stressful, and not everybody wants to deal with it on Labor Day weekend. If you and your family are staying home but still want to have fun, the Labor Day weekend activities below will help!

1. Watch a Movie Marathon

Toy Story 1 through 4, anyone? How about all the Avengers’ movies, Jurassic park movies, or the Terminator movie series? Whichever movies float your boat, the long weekend makes movie marathons possible!

2. Create, and Bury, a Family Time Capsule

Fill an airtight, waterproof container with family items, news clippings, and other memorable stuff. Bury it in the yard and set a date in the future to dig it back up!

3. Have a Scavenger Hunt

Create a list of things to find, then hide them around your home and yard. A prize for the person who finds them all first will make your scavenger hunt even more exciting!

4. Play All Your Favorite Board Games

Everyone has a favorite board game. Get them all out and play a round of each so that everyone gets to play theirs!

5. Have a Family Bake-Off

Baking is a lot of fun, especially with older kids who can measure, stir, and handle the prep work. Let everyone bake one thing and then have a tasting ceremony to choose which one is “best”.

6. Get Crafty

Break out the arts and crafts over the long weekend and have some fun! This is the perfect choice for families with younger kids, but can be fun for anyone who’s creative. 

Helpful Tips for a Stress-Free, Memorable Labor Day Weekend

• Plan the weekend out ahead of time. This will cut down on having to run to the store over the weekend.
• Don’t overbook your time. Leave a little for relaxing and socializing with peers.
• Try to get the entire family involved.
• Stay hydrated if you wander far from home.

Kick Off Fall with NSA Storage

The final weekend of summer doesn’t have to be a depressing reminder that the season is over. If you try some of the Labor Day weekend activities and projects mentioned today, it could be the best weekend of the summer! Need a storage unit to help you organize, store stuff, and free up space? NSA Storage can help! Our storage units are clean, safe, and secure, and come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs perfectly. 

Reserve a storage unit online and you can start using it the same day! Until then, have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! It’s the last weekend of summer, so be sure to enjoy it to the fullest!