Labor Day weekend takes place August 31-September 2, and venues across Phoenix and beyond are ready to celebrate. Check out a few of the special events below!
Arizona Biltmore Staycation
During Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 1, guests who staycation will also find numerous family-friendly activities and deals. Arizona Biltmore will show The Goonies at its dive-in movie event on Friday, offer a chance to swim with mermaids at Paradise Pool on Saturday, and of course, check out the splash pad and twist triple water slide. Enjoy DJs, Glow Parties, and events at the adults-only pool, such as Bacardi, High Noon, and Codigo Tequila events. Arizona Biltmore also has an exclusive, adults-only lounge called The Citrus Club that offers a curated bar selection and buffet-style dining throughout the day for guests 21 and over. The weekend-long events will be open to all resort guests with a room reservation or non-resort guests who purchase a day pass from ResortPass. For more, visit arizonabiltmore.com.
Sunset Yoga on the Lawn
Enjoy a yoga session on the lawn every night of the holiday weekend at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale. As you stand in tree pose, you can soak in the relaxation of the serene Camelback Mountain backdrop. For $10, you can register for one of the four classes from Friday to Monday at 6:30 p.m. Don’t forget your yoga mat and water bottle. To purchase tickets, visit Mountain Shadows.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain: Summer Send-Off
Enjoy the luxuries offered at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain. Pamper yourself at the Sanctuary Spa with 20 percent off one 60-minute treatment or 30 percent off two or more 60-minute services on the same day. Continue nourishing your body with their pop-up sushi bar featuring hand-rolled sushi, nigiri and sashimi from 5 to 9 p.m. all weekend. During the Veuve Clicquot Apré Swim experience, guests can sip on one of four featured Veuve Yellow Label cocktails. For more information, visit Gurney’s Resorts.
End of Summer – White Party
The Montauk in Old Town Scottsdale is saying goodbye to summer Hamptons-style this Labor Day weekend with its all-day ‘End of Summer – White Party’ event, starting at noon. Local DJs will keep the tunes going until 8 p.m., and guests are encouraged to dress in their best white attire to enjoy specials like $5 glasses of Hampton Water Rosé, $15 glasses of Veuve, $15 Los Sundays Frozen Coconut Margs and more.
W Scottsdale’s Blanc de Blancs
Dive into the holiday weekend at any of W Scottsdale’s Blanc de Blancs Labor Day events. The weekend starts on Thursday, August 29, with a night swim party and a fireworks show. Wear white and delight in refreshing cocktails at the adults-only WET Deck. Tickets start at $25, and hotel guests will have free access to the party. VIP reservations can be made via vip@spellboundeg.com. For more information, visit W Scottsdale.
Queen Creek Olive Mill Sangria Social and Grill at the Mill event
Enjoy any of the Queen Creek Olive Mill’s four seasonal sangrias on August 31 and BBQ faves at Grill at the Mill on September 2. Whether you want a carafe for your party, a single glass for yourself or a flight to try it all, Queen Creek Olive Mill has you covered. Dig into great food and conversation among the surrounding olive tree ambiance. For more, visit queencreekolivemill.com.
LDV Winery Specials
Savor specialty wine deals through September 2 from LDV Winery. They offer 40 percent off the purchase of six bottles of wine or 50 percent off 12 or more bottles with local pickup at the Scottsdale Tasting Room. Soak up more deals and stay for a $10 glass of wine and special wine-paired tapas at LDV’s Tasting Room in Old Town Scottsdale over the weekend. For more information, visit ldvwinery.com.
Fire at Will
Fuel your body during the long weekend with the iconic Hush Burger from Fire at Will. This weekend, you can indulge in the Scottsdale restaurant’s star dish (complete with American cheese, caramelized onion, pickles, and fancy sauce on a Noble brioche bun) for half off the regular price. For more information, visit eatfireatwill.com.
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Looking for an event for the whole family? Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has you covered this holiday weekend with 20 percent off their best available rates for all Arizona residents. The Falls Water Village at Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs will offer poolside fun Friday through Monday and have a Wildlife World Zoo visit on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. For more, visit Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort.