Labor Day Weekend Ideas for Moms: What to do, eat, and prep before summer ends
- pinkraccooncompany
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer—and if you're a mom, it probably sneaks up on you while you're already knee-deep in back-to-school chaos. Whether you're staying home, heading to a BBQ, the pool, or just trying to keep the kids entertained for one more long weekend, here’s a simple guide to help you soak up the last of summer without losing your mind.
Fun Things to Do on Labor Day Weekend (With or Without Kids)
Looking for low-effort, high-fun ideas? Try these family-friendly activities:
Water Balloon Baseball – Easy to set up and endlessly fun.
Glow Stick Hide-and-Seek – Perfect for after-dark excitement.
Backyard Movie Night – Bring out the popcorn and a sheet for a DIY screen.
Porch Drinks + Lawn Games – Keep it casual with music and mocktails.
Sunset Send-Off – Capture one last golden-hour memory.
Easy Labor Day Weekend Food Ideas
Skip the overcomplicated recipes. These ideas are simple, festive, and most kid-approved:
Mini Burger Sliders
Grilled Hot Dogs with Toppings Bar
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Watermelon Feta Salad
Pasta Salad with Rotisserie Chicken
Red, White & Blue Punch or Lemonade Spritzers
Need more? Download the full Labor Day Guide below 👇
Packing Up Summer: Your End-of-Season Checklist
Instead of only prepping for the weekend, take some time to wrap up summer "stuff" as well.
Here’s what to tackle:
Clean out the cooler
Round up swim goggles + caps
Check half-used sunscreens
Wash and store towels
Delete those 78 duplicate beach pics
Toss the broken water toys + lone flip-flops
This helps you start September with less clutter—and fewer surprises in the garage later on.
Grab the Free Printable Labor Day Guide
Want the full guide in a printable/screenshot format? I’ve created a free 3-page Labor Day Weekend download with more:
Activity ideas
Food ideas that are low fuss, high impact
End-of-summer checklist your future self will thank you for
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