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Labor Day Weekend 2023 in Miami: Festivals, Parades, and More Fun Things to Do

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Flamingo Gardens' holiday event. Photo courtesy of the garden
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Flamingo Gardens' holiday event. Photo courtesy of the garden
8/30/23 - By Lindsey Scannell

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida Labor Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the three-day holiday weekend.

Happy Labor Day weekend, South Florida! Families can attend festivals, outdoor concerts and much more this weekend in Miami and South Florida. In Fort Lauderdale, head to the Pre-Labor Day Festival and enjoy live music, a car show, and tasty food. In Davie, spend a nature-filled day at Flamingo Gardens' Labor Day Weekend Event, which marks the final weekend for the Nature POP! exhibit that features sculptures and murals made from more than 800,000 LEGO bricks. Hit Okeechobee Main Street Labor Day in the Park celebration with barbecue, vendors, and a holiday parade.

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Check out more of our picks for this weekend below, and on our South Florida & Miami Events Calendar—don't forget to bookmark the page and share with a friend! And as always, if you know of something fun that should be on our events calendar, send us an email!

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First Friday @ 5 Concert

Boynton Beach - Friday, September 1, 2023
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Storytime Hour at The Frank

Pembroke Pines - Saturday, September 2, 2023
The Frank welcomes children and their caretakers to a fun storytime with book-related activity to follow. READ MORE

EcoAction Volunteer Workday - Long Key

Miramar - Saturday, September 2, 2023
Volunteers ages 12 and older gather to help the environment and clear natural areas of garbage and invasive plants at this kid-friendly community service event in Davie. READ MORE

Sensory-Friendly Saturdays at The Explorium

Boca Raton - Saturday, September 2, 2023
On the first Saturday of each month, the Sugar Sand Park Science Explorium adjusts the lights and sounds throughout, creating a sensory-modified setting for all kids to have an opportunity to explore the venue in a way that makes them most comfortable. READ MORE

Sounds at Sundown

Margate - Saturday, September 2, 2023
Be prepared to sing, dance, and have a blast at this Saturday concert series featuring live music and food trucks. READ MORE

Treasure Coast Drive-In Movie Nights

Fort Pierce - Saturday, September 2, 2023
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Statewide - Saturday, September 2, 2023
Florida's license-free fishing days provide residents and non-residents the opportunity to try out fishing without having to purchase a license. This is a great time to introduce kids to fishing! READ MORE

Flamingo Gardens Labor Day Weekend Event

Davie - September 2-4, 2023
Celebrate Labor Day weekend and the final weekend of the Nature POP! Exhibit with live music, lawn games, science, and more. READ MORE

City of Fort Lauderdale Pre-Labor Day Festival

Fort Lauderdale - Sunday, September 3, 2023
The City of Fort Lauderdale is celebrating Labor Day weekend with an all-day Pre-Labor Day block party festival that features live music, a car show, and more. READ MORE

Sunday Jazz Brunch in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale - Sunday, September 3, 2023
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Okeechobee Main Street Labor Day in the Park

Okeechobee - Monday, September 4, 2023
Celebrate the end of summer in Okeechobee with great food, music, children's activities, and a Labor Day parade. READ MORE
Get ready for a Labor Day weekend full of fun in Fort Lauderdale. Photo courtesy of City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation
Get ready for a Labor Day weekend full of fun in Fort Lauderdale. Photo courtesy of City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation

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