{"id":428823,"date":"2026-09-07T15:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T15:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/428823\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T15:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T15:32:16","slug":"labor-day-2026-events-happening-in-houston-monday-sept-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/428823\/","title":{"rendered":"Labor Day 2026: Events happening in Houston Monday, Sept. 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">If you\u2019re off work for Labor Day and still looking for something to do, there are several events happening across Houston today, Monday, Sept. 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">From a family-friendly foam party to aviation activities, museum visits, and Houston Restaurant Weeks specials, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.posthtx.com\/event\/labor-day-foam-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.posthtx.com\/event\/labor-day-foam-party\">Labor Day Foam Party at POST Houston<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Families can cool off at the Labor Day Foam Party at POST Houston\u2019s Skylawn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features multiple foam machines, family-friendly music and views of downtown Houston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Admission is $5, and the event is open to all ages. Organizers say it will take place rain or shine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lonestarflight.org\/laborday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/lonestarflight.org\/laborday\/\">Labor Day Fun at Lone Star Flight Museum<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The Lone Star Flight Museum is celebrating Labor Day with a day of aviation-themed activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, with the special Labor Day program running throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Admission is $10 for everyone, and visitors can get a free hot dog, chips and drink while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Activities include aircraft displays, plane tours, free flight simulators and children\u2019s STEM activities. Some aircraft displays are weather permitting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/houstonrestaurantweeks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/houstonrestaurantweeks.com\/\">Houston Restaurant Weeks ends Monday<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">If you\u2019ve been meaning to try a new Houston restaurant, Monday is your last chance to take part in Houston Restaurant Weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The annual dining event wraps up Sept. 7, with participating restaurants offering special prix fixe menus while raising money for the Houston Food Bank.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">More than 380 restaurants are participating this year, with options ranging from casual dining to upscale restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfah.org\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mfah.org\/visit\">Houston museums are open<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Looking for something indoors?<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is opening its doors on Labor Day, even though it is normally closed Mondays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The museum\u2019s Sarofim Campus is open 12:30 to 6 p.m., while Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens and Rienzi are open 1 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The museum is also featuring exhibitions including Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife, an interactive installation designed for hands-on exploration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jurassicquest.com\/events\/S6ZQKL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.jurassicquest.com\/events\/S6ZQKL\">Jurassic Quest at NRG Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Families can also check out Jurassic Quest at the Reliant Center on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The event is listed for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features life-size dinosaurs and family activities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonzoo.org\/events\/txu-energy-presents-mythical-realms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.houstonzoo.org\/events\/txu-energy-presents-mythical-realms\/\">TXU Energy Presents Mythical Realms at the Houston Zoo<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The Houston Zoo is also open Monday, with TXU Energy Presents Mythical Realms running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The event is part of the zoo\u2019s current programming and gives visitors another option for spending the holiday with the family.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the weather like today?<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">If you\u2019re heading outside, keep an eye on the heat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Houston is expected to reach the mid-90s Monday, with heat index values potentially climbing between 102 and 109 degrees. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are also possible, particularly south of Interstate 10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">For outdoor events, plan for the heat, stay hydrated and check the forecast before heading out.<\/p>\n<p>Breaking News Alerts<img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\"  style=\"object-fit:cover;width:234px;height:50px\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788795136_843_kprc_breaking.png\" width=\"234\" height=\"50\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf eUxjKG\">More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re off work for Labor Day and still looking for something to do, there are several events&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":428824,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[56,19943,58,57,143888],"class_list":["post-428823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-houston","tag-houston","tag-houston-events","tag-houston-headlines","tag-houston-news","tag-labor-day"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/428823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=428823"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/428823\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/428824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=428823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=428823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=428823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}