For many of us, Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. While we look forward to the cooler weather that accompanies fall, it can be a bit sad to see the summer coming to a close. Why not make the most of this Labor Day weekend and spend the last few days before school begins having some fun together as a family? Red Apple Reading has some ideas to make the “last hurrah” of summer a memorable one for you and your kiddos!
- Lemonade Stand – Labor Day is a time to pay tribute to all the workers who give their time and energy to provide for their families. In honor of the weekend, why not let the kiddos put together and work at their very own lemonade stand? The summer may be wrapping up, but it’s still warm enough for a tall glass of lemonade!
- Hike – Hit the trail with your family this Labor Day weekend and explore the great outdoors! Pretty soon the kids will be sitting in a classroom for long hours each day – so take advantage of an opportunity to get outside and get moving.
- Camp – Pitch a tent and enjoy a night under the stars over the Labor Day weekend. Camping is a great and inexpensive way to spend some quality time with the family. If the weather doesn’t cooperate with your plans, don’t fret – tents go up as well inside as they do outside!
- Deliver Treats – Baking cookies (or cakes, or brownies, or cupcakesJ) is always a good idea! So gather the family in the kitchen and put on your aprons. Afterwards, deliver your tasty treats to neighbors, a nursing home, or another hungry friend.
- Water Fun – If you’re looking for a good time this Labor Day Weekend, look no further than your own back yard. Hook up the sprinkler and grab the water balloons and water guns. Check out this mom’s list of water balloon games for kids at Fantastic Fun and Learning!
- Friendly Competition – Are there any other families in your neighborhood without Labor Day plans? Invite them over for some friendly family competition! Tug-of-war, horseshoes, and relay races are all fun activities to enjoy with other families.
- Make a Memory Book – Summer may be drawing to a close but you will always have the memories. Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to record some of those remembrances in your very own family memory book. The whole family can join in to create a really spectacular book of photos, written reflections, and art work so you can enjoy reflecting on your summer all year long!
- Family Game Night – You don’t have to make elaborate Labor Day plans to have a good time. Sometimes simple fun creates the best memories. Pull out those board games from the closet and enjoy a family game night. Whether you play kids versus parents or girls versus boys, all players are sure to enjoy themselves!
Stay safe and have a great Labor Day! We would love to hear how you spend your Labor Day weekend with your family. Leave us a comment sharing your best family fun ideas!
