Labor Day Weekend runs from Friday, Aug. 29 to Labor Day Monday, Sept. 1 this year.
Accompanying the sadness of the unofficial end of summer is a long weekend including parades, beach days, barbecues, and a day off Monday.
Labor Day is a U.S. holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September, honoring the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement.
Originally established in the late 19th century, it became a federal holiday in 1894.
Here’s all that’s happening in the First State this Labor Day Weekend.
Weather for Labor Day Weekend
The weather will follow the unofficial start to autumn with cool temperatures and sunny skies.
Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 77 degrees, with some clouds and temperatures dropping to a cool 55 at night, according to the National Weather Service.
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Saturday should be sunny with a high of 75 and a low of 56, again with clouds rolling in as the night progresses.
Sunday calls for mostly sunny and another sub-80 degree day, with clouds and a low of 58 degrees at night.
Labor Day Monday will be mostly sunny with a high of 76 and a low of 58.
Each day has expected rain at less than 15%.
Labor Day Weekend events
Outside of beach days and backyard fun, Delaware has a handful of organized events scattered across the state this weekend.
1. Fireworks Display – Dover
On Sunday, August 31, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be a fireworks show in the field adjacent to Dover Mall. The fireworks show starts at dusk, approximately 8:15 p.m.
A variety of vendors including Cousins Maine Lobster, Taco Jardin, Kona Ice, and more will be present. A Bally’s tent with giveaways and bottled water will also be present and there will be extended hours and specials at all on-property food and beverage outlets.
2. West Side Creative Market – Rehoboth Beach 
The last weekend for vibrant arts and community events, the market at 37401 Malloy Street in Rehoboth Beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Held in a transformed parking lot, it features more than 20 local artist vendors, live music, food trucks, and craft cocktails, sparking a lively hub for creativity and connection.
Julie Derrick will be performing live music on Friday with food and treats by Shore Island Empanadas and Donut NV, and Bryan Scar will be playing on the last day of the market this year – Labor Day – with Shore Island Empanadas once again filling stomachs.
3. The Funsters End-of-Summer Dance Party – Millsboro
From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Labor Day, enjoy live music from this energetic 10-piece Rock’n’Soul Horn Band on the Beach Stage at The Paradise Grill at 27344 Bay Road in Millsboro.
The group known for their deep camaraderie and fun-loving spirit. What started as casual jam sessions between lifelong friends has grown into a beloved group now featuring Nancy Curry, who officially joined as the band’s lead female vocalist in 2024 after years of guest performances.
4. Kategory 5 Concert at White Clay Creek State Park – Newark
On Labor Day from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the Carpenter Recreation Area at White Clay Creek State Park (880 New London Road in Newark) will host another event of their summer concert series.
Kategory 5 will perform classic rock hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s during an outdoor concert in the scenic natural park with over 3,600 acres of forests, fields, and waterways.
5. Sail the Kalmar Nyckel – New Castle
From August 27 to September 7, enjoy a 2.5-hour sailing experience on a full-scale replica of a 17th-century Swedish naval ship. Guests can participate in hauling lines and setting sails, hear stories from the crew, or simply relax onboard. The ship departs from New Castle Pier in Historic New Castle.
The experience is recommended for ages 8 and up, tickets are limited, and advance reservations are recommended. It’s also a weather-dependent schedule with various day sail times offered, including multiple slots.
Tickets available online or by phone at 302-429-7447 or here.
Don’t see your organization’s Labor Day Weekend event listed? Contact Jarek Rutz via email at jarek@delawarelive.com to have it added.
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
Jarek can be reached by email at jarek@delawarelive.com or by phone at (215) 450-9982. Follow him on Twitter @jarekrutz and on LinkedIn.
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