Tag: Labor Day

Labor Day Weekend Guide: Best Things to Do in San Antonio & New Braunfels

Anaqua Garden Bar at Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa. Photo: Anaqua Garden Bar, used with permission.

This year, Labor Day falls on Monday September 7. Celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with these standout events, stays, and treats across San Antonio and New Braunfels. (The Faust Hotel, Gunter Hotel, Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Otto’s Ice House, Smithsonian Starstruck, 2026)

Magnolia Patio at The Faust Hotel – Enjoy free live music alongside light bites and craft cocktails in the hotel’s outdoor lounge in the heart of historic downtown New Braunfels.

  • When: Thursday, Sept. 3 – Sunday, Sept. 6 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Where: 240 S Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130

The Gunter Hotel – Book the “Where Summer Comes Alive” package to receive a complimentary third night, discounted valet parking ($39/night), and access to a 900+ album Vinyl Library Experience to play in your room.

  • When: Available now through the end of the year
  • Where: 311 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78205
  • Details: Reserve your stay online.

Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa

  • Labor Day Botanical Party: Unwind at Anaqua Garden Bar with DJ-curated R&B and tropical house tracks, botanical cocktails, wellness moments, and a permanent jewelry/charm bar.
    • When: Monday, Sept. 7 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    • Access: $10 ResortPass Day Pass (Cabana bookings available)
  • The Educator’s Reset at Spa Plaza: Teachers and educators can recharge with a customized 50-minute massage ($99) featuring Swedish or deep tissue pressure, aromatic inhalation, and a complimentary add-on (hot/cold stones or foot scrub).
    • Details: School/Educator ID required at check-in. Book online.

Otto’s Ice House – Pick up a classic Goode Co. Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie, packaged in a custom wooden box—perfect for family gatherings or gifts.

  • When: Available through Labor Day weekend
  • Where: 111 Newell Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
  • Details: Order online or purchase in-store.
Photo: Otto’s Ice House

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience – Take a interactive journey through the universe using real astronomical data from the Hubble, JWST, and Chandra telescopes.

  • When: Thursday, Sept. 3 – Sunday, Sept. 6
  • Where: The Shops at Rivercenter, Lower Level (Alamo side below H&M) | 849 E Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205
  • Details: Tickets are available online.

Celebrate Labor Day at Commodore Perry Estate

Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection is having several events this long Labor Day weekend. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection is celebrating the beginning of the end of hot summer days with a weekend full of music, Longhorn football and lots of delicious sips and bites. (Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection, 2022)

Holiday weekend highlights:

  • KUTX Presents Walker Lukens (Friday, September 2): Guests can kick off the holiday weekend with a performance at the Estate’s historic Chapel with Walker Lukens, in partnership with Austin public radio station 98.9 FM KUTX, home to the Austin Music Experience. This is the first in a five-part series, each performance will help raise funds in support of HAAM Day.
  • Gameday Brunch at the Estate (Saturday, September 3): Wake up and gather with friends and family on game day for the resort’s delicious Saturday brunch at the Mansion, complete with lawn games and pre-game drink specials, such as mimosa bars, shaken carajillos, local beer buckets, and more.
  • Prometheus Pizza Pop-Up (Sunday, September 4): Fredericksburg pizza phenoms, Prometheus Pizza, is coming to the Estate for an all-day pizza party this Labor Day Weekend. Relax and indulge in a variety of their delicious pies – with classic pizza parlor creations from Chef Bradley and Chef Susana, such as garlic knots, the perfect Caesar salad and tasty cannoli. Members also have the option to do takeaway (pizza and wine only).