Labor Day in Orlando: Events, things to do
Labor Day is Sept. 4, providing many Central Floridians an extra day off to spend with friends and family. The federal holiday honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the United States. In celebrating that, here are some suggestions for ways to spend the three-day weekend around Orlando and Central Florida.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is back through Oct. 1 with three-course, prix-fixe meals for $40 or $60 per person at many Central Florida eateries. More than 130 restaurants throughout Central Florida are on the list. Cuisine ranges from seafood to Italian, steak and Japanese. More information: magicaldining.com
Leu Gardens brings a movie night for guests to kick off Labor Day weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.” Snacks and alcohol are allowed, but pets and tents are not. Leu Gardens members receive free admission to all movie nights on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Sept. 1 at 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando. More information: leugardens.org
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Orlando Urban Film Festival highlights the work of movie creators and musical artists during Labor Day weekend. Music, food and networking events are included in the festivities, which will take place in and near CMX Cinema Plaza in downtown Orlando. The festival is Aug. 31- Sept. 2. For tickets and a full schedule, visit orlandouff.com
Rockpit Brewing kicks off Labor Day weekend with a food truck parking lot party and live music from the Layla Brisbois Band. Find the festivities from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 1 at 10 W. Illiana St. in Orlando. More information: rockpitbrewing.com
Downtown Clermont hosts Food Truck Friday with plenty of food options and live music from 5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 1 at the intersection of Minneola Avenue and 8th Street. More information: clermontdowntown.com
FAVO, the Faith Arts Village Orlando, hosts its first Friday and Saturday Art Stroll with studio open houses, live music and food trucks. Visit FAVO from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1-2 at 221 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando. More information: facebook.com
Raglan Road’s Great Irish Hooley returns with lots of Irish music and cuisine at the Disney Springs restaurant. Guests can once again enjoy craft beer and food while listening to music from Strings & Things, One for the Foxes, The Byrne Brothers and more. Advanced reservations for tables are recommended. Music and merriment happen daily, Sept. 1-4, at 1640 Buena Vista Drive in Orlando. More information: raglanroad.com
The Promenade at Sunset Walk hosts a Labor Day weekend street party with live bands, DJs, street performers and more. Situated next to Margaritaville Resort Orlando, Sunset Walk also offers plenty of food options and a car show on Saturday night. Find the free-admission festivities Sept. 1-4 at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee. More information: sunsetwalk.com
Disney On Ice presents “Magic in the Stars” this weekend at Amway Center with six shows to dazzle fans of all ages. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 2; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at 400 W. Church St. in Orlando. More information: disneyonice.com
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios begins this weekend for the 32nd year of scares, complete with 10 haunted houses, five scare zones and live shows. Explore the gore on select nights in September and October. Single-night tickets for the after-hours event start at $73.99 per person. The frightening festivities kick off Sept. 1 at 6000 Universal Blvd. in Orlando. More information: universalorlando.com
SeaWorld Orlando’s Craft Beer Festival serves up its last weekend of brews in Central Florida. The event features a wide range of food and beverages, with festival access included in the price of admission. Explore the festivities through Sept. 4 at 7007 Sea World Drive in Orlando. More information: seaworld.com
A Labor Day 5K presented by Southern Timing will celebrate the American worker with a run around Lake Baldwin. The event pays tribute to the roots of Labor Day, which is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the country’s workforce. Registration discounts are available for active-duty military, veterans and first responders. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 at 4990 New Broad St. in Orlando. More information: laborday5korl.com
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