48 Labor Day weekend events in Tampa Bay
Labor Day was established as a federal holiday in 1894 to recognize the contribution of laborers to the nation’s development. These days, we use it as a day off to relax and party. Here are some ways to spend your extended weekend off.
Labor Day Weekend with Godfrey Hotel and Cabanas: The popular outdoor entertainment venue announces a star-studded DJ lineup, with performances from Acraze, Borgeous, Oliver Heldens and more. 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, noon-8 p.m. Saturday-Sept. 5. WTR Pool, 7700 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa. 813-265-1234.
Labor Day Weekend Party: Lucky Lizard parties with a weekend of music by Hanah Liz (Friday), Ryan Marchand (Saturday), a karaoke and DJ party (Sunday) and Louie (Sept. 5). No cover (food/drink additional). 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday-Sept. 5. Lucky Lizard Tap House, 14953 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 727-954-8618.
Labor Day Weekend Ghost Tour: Join a costumed guide to peer into the shadows and mysteries of Florida’s “Sunshine City” on a candlelight walking tour. Hear stories of wandering spirits, haunted mansions, phantom lovers and curses. $20, $15 ages 4-12, 3 and younger free. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Sweet Divas Chocolates, 181 Fourth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-894-4678.
GloRilla: Labor Day Concert: Rising female rapper GloRilla kicks off the holiday weekend with a live performance. $40. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday. Club Skye, 1509 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813-247-6606.
Labor Day Silent Party: Put on a pair of headphones and switch back and forth among three DJs playing different music genres. $10. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday. American Social Bar and Kitchen, 601 S Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa. 813-605-3333.
All White Affair: Labor Day Weekend: You must be 30 or older and wear white to dance the night away with young professionals on a 4,000-square-foot dance floor. $10-$55. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday. Cotton Club, 2502 N Albany Ave., Tampa. 813-254-1440.
Rehab: Your Cure for a Busy Week: Labor Day Weekend: Show off your dance moves as DJ Hush da Fuss plays R&B, Afrobeats, reggaeton, dancehall and hip-hop. Free, $10 after 10 p.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday. The Mill Soho Lounge, 2500 W Azeele St., Tampa. 813-603-8786.
Labor Day Battle: Dress in either ‘90s or 2000s attire for a hip-hop battle between Krazy and Rated R. Wild 94.1′s Buckwheat serves as host. $17.31. 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Friday. Crave Restaurant and Bar, 2001 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. 727-348-6036.
Summer Ain’t Dead Weekend: Foam Party: Dress in a bathing suit and get ready to play in the foam at this party with two-for-one well drinks, $3 house shots (10 p.m.-midnight) and music by DJs No Brakes and Narcissist. $15. 10 p.m. Friday. Bearrs Tavern, 2802 E Bearss Ave., Tampa. 813-466-5249.
Labor Day Soiree: Enjoy a doubles shuffleboard tournament with double elimination 8-frame games. Food will be available for purchase. $50, $40 members (per team of two). 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg 727-822-2083.
Labor Day All Car Show: Join the Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas for a car show of all makes, models and years. Benefits youth programs of Largo and the Key Club of Largo High School. Spectators free, $15-$20 car registration. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Largo High School, 410 Missouri Ave. 989-751-3774.
Labor Day Classic: This is an amateur 9-ball billiards tournament with true double elimination and Texas Express rules. $40 entry, $10 admission. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Capone’s Billiard Lounge, 10463 County Line Road, Spring Hill. 352-688-9965.
Labor Day Yoga Pop-Up Class: This popup yoga flow class offers variations for all levels and allows you to be present and feel rejuvenated. Free (donations appreciated). 11 a.m.-noon Saturday. The Calm Collective, 18474 U.S. 41, Lutz. 813-388-7887.
Labor Day Foam Party: Bring your swimsuit and goggles and get ready to get slippery as two cannons fill the field with foam. No cover. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday. Seven Oaks Clubhouse, 2910 Sports Core Circle, Wesley Chapel. 813-907-7987.
Labor Day Unity Picnic: The North Pinellas Democratic Club is throwing a Labor Day picnic in an effort to unite the community. Includes food, music, raffles and candidate appearances. Meets at Shelter 2. Buy tickets at northpinellasdemocratics.com. $20. Noon Saturday. Philippe Park, 2525 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor. 727-669-1947.
Pre-Labor Day Cookout: The Saturday Morning Shoppe small-business marketplace adds a Labor Day festival with food, beer and activities. No cover. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Lot 4 at Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. 888-326-7297.
Paper Line: Labor Day Look Screening: Catch the screening of “Paper Line,” a PG-13 or TV-14 film about seven pledges who unknowingly sign up for a secret fraternity of Black martial artists at a historically Black college or university in Florida. A viewing of the first music video off the “Paper Line” soundtrack follows. $6. 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Look Dine-In Cinemas, 12332 University Mall Court, Tampa. 813-618-5883.
Eden Tampa: Labor Day: Join go-go dancers and other performers as hundreds of womyn dance to music by live DJs. 21 and older only. $10-$15. 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. White Lie, 1710 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-241-8868.
Labor Day Dance: Dress in German attire to dance to live music by Alpine Doc. $10, $7 members. 6-11 p.m. Saturday. German American Society of Pinellas County, 8098 66th St. N, Pinellas Park. 727-541-6782.
AfroCan: Night Garden Experience: Labor Day Weekend: The contemporary summer chic Black excellence celebration returns for a special Labor Day Weekend edition with wine, culinary experiences, DJ dancing and live fashion and art displays by local Black-owned businesses. 21 and older only. $45-$55, $80 two. 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. 727-347-0354.
Studio 54 Labor Day Disco: Sip on $2 well drinks until 10 p.m. at this Studio 54-themed party with a nightclub, more than 20,000 square feet of playrooms and two dungeons. Nudity not allowed in the nightclub. 21 and older only. $25 couples, $12 single women, $80 single men. 7 p.m. Saturday. Eyz Wide Shut, 8504 E Adamo Drive, Tampa. 813-620-1234.
‘80s Arena Rock: Labor Day Weekend: This beachfront Labor Day party features food, drink specials, a view of the sunset and live ‘80s rock music by Scream Machine. No cover (food/drink additional). 7-11 p.m. Saturday. Ka’Tiki, 8803 W Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. 727-360-2272.
‘90s Old Skool Party: Labor Day Salute: Shephard’s goes old school with performances by Coolio (“Gangsta’s Paradise”) and Young MC (“Bust a Move”). The VZN Band gets the party started at 8 p.m., with the headliners taking the stage at 11:30. $10-$15. 8 p.m. Saturday. Tiki Beach Stage at Shephard’s Beach Resort, 619 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater. 727-442-5107.
Labor Day Silent Party: Put on a pair of headphones and dance to your choice of music by multiple DJs. $15, $25 two. 9 p.m. Saturday. Aloft Hotel, 4100 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. 813-898-8000.
Puff and Poetry: Labor Day Cigar Experience: Red’s Barbershop is transformed into an interactive cigar experience with poetry, live music and cigar demonstrations. $10. 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday. Red’s Barbershop, 10619 117th Drive N, Largo. 727-240-1184.
Labor Day All-White Affair: Dress in white to celebrate the holiday with Soca, dancehall and Afrobeats by DJs Slate, MadTrini and DonFresh. Buy tickets on EventBrite. $15. 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. Red Star Live, 9847 E Adamo Drive, Tampa. 813-955-2440.
Labor Day Weekend Depth Session: Meet at Rogers Park for a quarter-mile paddle, kayak or swim to Hospital Hole in Weeki Wachee Gardens for deep free diving in a dark water hole. Free. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Rogers Park, 7244 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill. 352-754-4031.
Labor Day Kickball Tournament: The first 20 men and 20 women are randomly assigned to four teams to play two games. Picnics and tailgate parties are encouraged. 18 and older only. Benefits Heaven on Earth for Veterans. $20. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Hoyt Field, 2306 56th St. S, Gulfport. 877-820-2582.
Labor Day Weekend Party: MacDinton’s celebrates Labor Day with a two-day barbecue cookout featuring $10 red, white and booze pitchers (8 p.m.-3 a.m. daily), $15 happy hour (7-10 p.m. Sunday), $10 happy hour (8-10 p.m. Sept. 5) and a hot dog-eating contest (9:30 p.m. Sept. 5). No cover (food/drink additional). 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Sunday-Sept. 5. MacDinton’s Irish Pub, 405 S Howard Ave., Tampa. 727-295-5714.
Labor Day Karaoke Party: Do some DJ dancing while you wait your turn to sing your favorite karaoke-style song. No cover. 3-10 p.m. Sunday. Lucky Lizard Tap House, 14953 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 727-954-8618.
Hard Rock Labor Day Party: The Headbang band provides live ‘80s music by Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Poison, Journey, Guns and Roses and more. No cover (food/drink additional). 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Salty Shamrock, 6186 U.S. 41, Apollo Beach. 813-938-5282.
Music — Sound — Faster Than Light: Labor Day Warm Up: Join friends for a night of fun, food, drinks and dancing to live music by Allon Sams, Carmen Harrell, Floyd Lewis and Shauna Solomon. No cover (food/drink additional). 5-9 p.m. Sunday. Sacred Pepper, 15405 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-609-8000.
Hallback’s Labor Day Weekend Party: A night of dancing with hip-hop, old school, R&B and line dancing to music by DJs Hallback and Triple X. Includes a line dance lesson. $20. 6 p.m.-midnight Sunday. 4103 State Road 574, Plant City. 813-967-0178.
Labor Day Weekend Party: Celebrate Labor Day with food, drinks and dancing to music by the Black Honkeys. $5. 8-10:30 p.m. Sunday. Bogota Kitchen and Bar, 917 11th St., Palm Harbor. 727-754-5047.
Labor Day Weekend Glow Party: Honey Pot’s annual Labor Day weekend glow party returns with thousands of LED and glow giveaways, interactive props, blacklight dancers, a professional body painter and dancing to music by DJ T-Quest. $10 after 10 p.m., $12 ages 18-20. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Sunday. The Castle, 2004 N 16th St., Tampa. 813-247-7547.
Labor Day Circle of Heroes: Join Narcosis Scuba Center for one of two scuba diving trips to the Circle of Heroes, a 100-foot-wide ring of memorial statues submerged at a depth of 50 feet just 9 miles off the Florida coast. $119.95-$129.95. 6 a.m. and noon Sept. 5. Narcosis Scuba Center, 528 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727-934-3483.
Labor Day Hero WOD: Reserve a spot and arrive early to warm up for this trainer-led workout. Will be run in heats if required. Registration required at cagedcrossfit.com. Price varies. 9 a.m. Sept. 5. Caged CrossFit, 8038 118th Ave. N, Largo. 727-270-3200.
Labor Day Little Leapers: Take the kids to join Donald, Daisy and other characters for a bounce session and other activities. $19.99, adults free. 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 5. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 13000 66th St., Largo. 727-900-5867.
Labor Day Brunch: Feast from the Steelbach brunch menu as you sip on weekend cocktail specials including Flight of the Mimosa. Prices vary. Items individually priced. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 5. Steelbach, 1902 N Ola Ave., Tampa. 813-693-5478.
Labor Day Brunch: Savor a special brunch menu featuring cinnamon French toast, breakfast pizza, a Brunch in the Keys plate and a brunch “B.L.A.T.” sandwich. Drink specials include $11 Bloody Marys and $25 bottomless mimosas. Items individually priced. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 5. American Social Bar and Kitchen, 601 S Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa. 813-605-3333.
Labor Day Pool Party: The nudist community celebrates Labor Day poolside with dancing to music by DJ Santana. Admission and membership vary. Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 5. Paradise Lakes Resort, 2001 Paradise Lakes Blvd., Lutz. 866-794-6683.
Labor Day Picnic and Dance: Celebrate the community and our labors at this fried chicken dinner with dancing to music by Ron Nastari and a red, white and blue golf cart parade. $5. 2-6 p.m. Sept. 5. Featherock Clubhouse, 2200 E State Road 60, Valrico.
Labor Day Cookout: Listen to music by Papa J and Company as you feast on $8 burgers, hot dogs or barbecued chicken with baked beans, potato salad and corn on the cob. $8. Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 5. Cross Bayou Post 252, 11433 Park Blvd., Seminole. 727-391-6324.
Labor Day Skate Party: Three hours of skate dancing. $6 (includes skate rental). 1-4 p.m. Sept. 5. The Locomo, 10451 County Line Road, Spring Hill. 352-340-5904.
Labor Day Skate: Wear your own skates and get four hours of skating for $1.99. Skate rental available for an additional $7. Also taking place at Astro Skate of Tarpon Springs and Brandon. $1.99. 1-5 p.m. Sept. 5. Astro Skate Pinellas Park, 10001 66th St. N. 727-546-0018.
Labor Day Beach Block Party: The beach in front of Toasted Monkey sets the scene for a giant ‘80s party with live music by Scream Machine, food, drinks and beach activities. No cover (food/drink additional). 2-6 p.m. Sept. 5. Toasted Monkey Beach Bar & Sports Grill, 6100 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-360-5800.
No Labor Day Monday: Celebrate the three-day weekend with music by the Black Honkeys. No cover (food/drink additional). 2:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Hurricane Eddie’s, 5413 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. 727-592-4983.
Labor Day Cleanup: Meet at the community center to pick up supplies. Then, head out for a beach cleanup. Stick around to watch the sunset at 7:45 p.m. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Treasure Island Community Center, 154 106th Ave. 727-547-4575.
