Big D knows how to do long weekends right, and Labor Day is no exception. Whether you want to cheer on the SMU Mustangs or catch Steve Aoki’s set at SILO, this weekend offers plenty of ways to say goodbye to summer. And if you’re most excited about seeing The Room at the Texas Theatre, even after scrolling through all of our other options, we won’t tell – we’ll probably see you there.

Because this is Dallas, though, it sure won’t stop feeling like summer anytime soon. To help you cool off, we’ve also made sure to include some pool parties in the mix – some of them held at our favorite places to go for a swim in North Texas . And because no holiday is complete without good food, you’ll also find that many events offer light bites and local vendors’ goods for purchase. Or, grab a summer

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