Labor Day can be a busy travel and shopping weekend marking the end of summer, but what if it could be relaxing too?
The holiday pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and labor movements. In a society driven by productivity and consumerism, the holiday is also a good time to slow down, unplug, and recharge.
Things to do outside
1. Go on a sunset or sunrise hike
2. Read in a hammock
3. Try rollerblading or skating
4. Take the bikes out for a long bike ride
5. Take a day trip to a nearby state park
6. Rent a canoe or kayak
7. Try a new outdoor sport like pickleball
8. Visit a botanical garden
9. Go for a walk on a shady path
10. Play on the swings
11. Plant a garden
12. Visit a city park
13. Play disc golf
14. Go fishing
15. Go to the farmers market
16. Tube down a river
17. Spend a long morning on your porch
18. Pick up litter
19. Go camping
Self-care activities
20. Do yoga in the park
21. Meditate
22. Make a vision board
23. Try a new healthy recipe
24. Do a face mask
25. Preserve your summer harvest
26. Try a cold shower
27. Practice deep breathing
28. Get sunlight in the mornings
29. Start a habit you’ve been putting off
30. Discover a new podcast and learn something new
31. Enjoy some alone time
Social activities
32. Plan a picnic
33. Have a tea party
34. Go for a phone-free date
35. Bake something for your neighbors
36. Host a game night
37. Have a backyard party
38. Go on a camping trip
39. Reach out to an old friend
Creative things to do
40. Visit the library for new fiction, cookbooks, gardening books, etc.
41. Restore a piece of furniture
42. Learn to knit or crochet
42. Repurpose something at home
43. Try mending your clothes
44. Paint or draw
45. DIY something for a gift
