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From Campsites and State Parks, to great places to visit on Road Trips, Beaches and Lakes and Staycation spots closer to home in Dallas Fort Worth.

12+ Things to Do Labor Day Weekend with Kids and the whole family!

Planning for Things to Do Labor Day Weekend?
Labor Day is coming up – this year on Monday, September 1 and as most of us have been too busy prepping our kids to go back to school, we may have forgotten to plan for a Labor Day getaway. 

We shouldn’t miss this great three-day break that comes right at the end of a typical hot Texas summer and includes the first Monday in September.
If you are looking for family-friendly ideas to celebrate Labor Day, then we’ve got you covered.

Which are the Best Places to Visit in Texas?

“Everything is bigger in Texas.”
True that! My family has lived in Plano, TX for 10 years now and people we meet on travels often ask what’s there to do in Texas, where should they go, and which cities are our favorites.
There are so many places to visit in Texas.
That’s why this Texas Travel Guide really helps families find ideas for things to do in Texas. You’ll see why we say… “It’s BIG in Texas, right?”

The 25 Best Things to do in San Antonio with Kids

Planning a Visit to San Antonio Texas?
Before we dive into the best things to do in San Antonio with Kids, there are some great places to stop on your Road Trip down there, including a visit to Bucee’s, of course!
You can easily spend a few days and enjoy some great places to Eat, Things to do, and do some Shopping.

Visit the State Fair of Texas (2026) with Kids & Save Money too!

The Texas State Fair is known for celebrating all things Texan with more than 2.5 million guests from around the globe each year over the course of 24 days.

The time-honored tradition is returning in all its Lone Star glory on Friday, September 26.

They are counting the days until they welcome back people from all walks of life with a great, big, “Howdy, Folks!” at the 2025 State Fair of Texas. Some people will tell you it’s the most Texan place on Earth every Fall.

River Tubing Near Me: The Best Places to Float a River

This is a must-do on your Texas bucket list of things to do. What’s better than floating the ultimate lazy river (with some easy rapids)
Alongside the renowned Frio River in Texas – if you want to stay in Texas, there are so many other great places to float a River, including the Brazos River, Comal River, Guadalupe River, Medina River, San Marcos River, South Llano River.
Check out our guide to all the places you can go river tubing and all the things you need to know before you plan your trip.