Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Labor Day Events in Houston

There’s always a lot to do on Labor Day. As the first weekend in September, the heat wave of the summer has usually broken, and we can actually get outside without melting. If you’re looking for something to do in Houston this Labor Day weekend, here are some ideas.

The Houston Labor Day Classic is a weekend-long event featuring Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M. The two go at it on Sunday at Reliant Stadium, but the festivities actually start on Thursday with a mixer at the Spot Lounge, followed by pool parties, casino nights, and more.

Another event is the Labor Day Redfish Raft-Up. On Sunday, participants can cruise around Galveston Bay on the Star Gazer yacht while enjoying great barbecue, wine, and champagne. It costs $89, but you get four and a half hours of fun, including live music.

For a little less ($35 for lawn tickets), you can hear singer John Mayer perform at the Woodlands Pavilion. His concert is Sunday and begins at 7:00 p.m.

The football season gets underway on Labor Day weekend. If you’re a fan of the different teams, head over to the Kemah Boardwalk this weekend to meet players, cheerleaders, and Toro the mascot. In addition to autographs and photo opportunities, there will be games and prizes.

Finally, something a little different: Labor Day is also the Free Day of Yoga. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or a beginner, you can visit one of more than 50 different yoga studios in the Houston area and take a free class. The events begin with a demonstration held at Discovery Green Park at 8:30 a.m. A list of participating studios can be found at http://www.fdoyhouston.com/.

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