It’s Labor Day weekend and we've got a list of activities for you to enjoy. Take part in a historic tour of New Hope, attend the 56th annual Polish-American festival, or go to an art exhibit in Philly. The possibilities are endless this holiday weekend. Scroll through our list to make your Labor Day weekend plans!

First Friday West Philly Art Exhibit Opening

When: Friday, September 2

Where: Indie-Life Creative Studio

4616 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19143

Make the trip to the city this weekend for the monthly open house of galleries with featured artist Flygirrl! Flygirrl, Stacey Wilson, is a master of several creative trades. She continues to focus on nurturing and growing her skills within different facets of art and illustration. Her acrylic and ink works of urban/comic book/graffiti-esque have snuck on the scene more, with her art being highlighted on MTV's The Real World Philadelphia. Blossoming into an incredible muralist, her work was recently showcased through The Tiny Room For Elephants Festival. Her two murals from 2018 and 2022 currently live at The Fillmore.

For over 25 years now, Stacey has helped shape the creative arts and nightlife communities in Philly and abroad. She was named Philadelphia Creative Ambassador by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Board and featured as the original resident artist at Cherry Street Pier. You can check her out at next month's First Friday, September 2nd. This will be one artist you don't want to miss! Free RSVP here.

Beer Garden Fun

When: Friday, September 2, and Saturday, September 3

Where: Washington Crossing Inn

1295 General Washington Memorial Blvd., Washington Crossing, Pa 18977

215-493-3634

A new hang-out with food, beer, and lawn games is open to the public right in the heart of Washington Crossing. Washington Crossing Inn’s Beer Garden offers guests a laid-back backyard experience nestled in their beautifully landscaped garden. Find a picnic table and enjoy draft beers, wine, and seasonal cocktails. The casual yet refined Beer Garden menu, overseen by the Executive Chef features a collection of shareable appetizers, burgers, brats, and more. Challenge your friends in lawn games like corn hole, ladder toss, or ring toss, and enjoy live music on select dates. Weather permitting, join Washington Crossing Inn from 3 p.m. to close. Be on the lookout for upcoming dates in October.

56th Annual Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair

When: Saturday, September 3 – Monday, September 5 and Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11

12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa

654 Ferry Street, Doylestown, Pa 18901

215-345-0600

This five-day celebration is full of fun, heritage, and time spent well with your family! Bringing in over 25,000 visitors a year, the festival is the region’s largest Polish-American festival. Stroll around and enjoy amusement rides, live entertainment, and more. Don’t miss the polka and disco bands, and Polish folk dance groups while you’re there as well! Admission costs $12 per person.

See a Play at the Bucks County Playhouse

When: Recurring Tuesday-Sunday

Where: Bucks County Playhouse

70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pa 18938

215-862-2121

See Dames at Sea in New Hope for a fun musical on the holiday weekend. A story about a woman coming all the way to NYC from Utah for her first Broadway show, only to find out hours before the show that the theater is being demolished. The show must go on, right? Find out how Ruby and the rest of her cast manage to open up the curtains. Tickets are starting at $70 and are available for purchase here.

Labor Day Celebration with Sesame Place

When: Saturday, September 3 – Sunday, September 4

Where: Sesame Place

100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, Pa 19047

215-702-3566

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with your Sesame Place family! Find Elmo for a hug and patriotic photo in his red, white, and blue outfit. Don’t miss the impressive fireworks display at 8 p.m. on Sunday to kick off the holiday on Monday. 

Walking Tour of New Hope

When: Sunday, September 4 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Recurring on Sunday through October 30

Where: New Hope Historical Society

45 South Main Street, New Hope, Pa 18938

215-258-8590

Take an expertly guided tour through Buck’s beloved town of New Hope! Get your walking shoes on to see landmarks and hear stories about how New Hope is the town it’s today. The tour is about a mile long and lasts about one hour. It’s $10 per person and the tours meet at The Parry Manion Museum — home of Benjamin Parry, known as the “Father of New Hope” —  which you can also tour. Get your tickets here!

Celebrate the Holiday with Bishop Estate

When: Monday, September 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery

2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie, Pa 18944

Come celebrate Labor Day with Bishop Estate on your day off! Enjoy delicious eats from Scratch Kitchen and tasty sweet treats from Downtown Scoop Ice Cream all day long. Sit back and relax while also listening to live music from Mike and Brian Project. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend!

Summer Twilight Tours

When: Thursday, September 1 – Sunday, September 4

Where: Eastern State Penitentiary

2027 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130

(215) 236-3300

Drive into the city for the last weekend of Eastern State Penitentiary's night tours! Enjoy happy hour before your night tour with Triple Bottom Brewing Company for a drink and a snack while relaxing outdoors. Interact and learn about the history of the penitentiary through trivia, letter-writing, poetry, and art. Last but certainly not least, take in the views of Eastern State at dusk through a tour of the grounds. Tickets are available online here or at the door, but it's cheaper and recommended to purchase tickets online in advance.

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