The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles Labor Day Weekend (8/29/25 – 9/1/25)
It’s Labor Day Weekend in Los Angeles, and the time for us Angelenos to kick back, relax, and say farewell to the summer. In honor of the long weekend, we’ve got a list of the best Labor Day pool parties, outdoor movies, brunches, restaurant specials, concerts, and more fun things to do in Los Angeles!
Parties
(Friday – Monday): Pool Parties and Brunch at DTLA’s Golden Hour (Level 8)
DTLA’s Golden Hour is kicking off Labor Day weekend with 4 days of epic pool parties. Friday – Monday, Various hours; Moxy DTLA – 1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.886.8860
- Friday, Sunset Sessions 5 – 11:00 pm: Start your long weekend with house music, sunset skies and plenty of cocktails. Free+
- Saturday, Dim Mak Afloat Pool Party 2 – 8:00 pm: Summer continues to heat up as we celebrate Labor Day weekend at Dim Mak Afloat’s Pool Party season finale at Level 8, featuring very special guest, BYNX! $31
- Saturday, Renegade Wav 8:00 pm – 12:00 am: Sit poolside and enjoy craft cocktails, house, disco, dance, and hip hop. Free entry with RSVP
- Sunday, Veggi Pool Party 2 – 8:00 pm: Celebrating Labor Day in the pool at L.A’s hottest pool party venue, Golden Hour at Level 8, featuring very special guest, vegg. $28
- Sunday, Awsumo 8:00 pm – 2:00 am: Enjoy sounds by Awsumo
- Monday, Brunch Oasis V 1 – 7:00 pm: Rhythm N Brunch presents Brunch Oasis V, the Original Pool Party Brunch for The City ! Great Food, Amazing Music, Better People. Welcome back to Brunch Oasis! $28+
(Friday – Monday): Labor Day Weekend Pool Parties at Skybar (Mondrian)
Nestled atop the renowned Mondrian Hotel, sits Skybar, a luxurious open-air bar, where guests can savor delectable cocktails while enjoying the breathtaking rooftop views. For Labor Day, Skybar is hosting 4 days of epic pool parties. Various prices; Friday – Monday, Various hours; The Mondrian Los Angeles – 8440 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323.848.6030
- Friday, Sip & Dip Fridays 1 – 6:00 pm
- Saturday, @masterbeat x SpLAsh 1 – 7:00 pm
- Saturday, Lost In Translation White Party 9:00 pm – close
- Sunday, @weareorlove x Summer Lodge 1 – 7:00 pm
- Monday, @wckdparadise x All White Party 1 – 7:00 pm
(Saturday): Hollywood Rooftop Pool Party with Afrobeats, RNB & More (Godfrey Hollyood)
Enjoyment Worldwide’s Labor Day Weekend pool party features live DJ sets by Blaq Pages + Friends spinning Afrobeats, RNB, Amapiano, Dancehall, Hip Hop, and reggae music, swimming, food, games, and good vibes. $23+; Saturday, 3 – 9:00 pm; 1400 Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Saturday – Sunday): W Hollywood Rooftop Pool Parties
Labor Day Weekend has arrived, and there’s no better way to close out summer than slipping into your favorite bikini, loading up on sunscreen, and heading to the hottest rooftop pool parties at W Hollywood’s stunning newly remodeled Wet Deck. $37 (before 3:00 pm); Saturday, 1 – 6:00 pm and Sunday, 2 – 7:00 pm; Wet Deck W Hollywood Rooftop – 6250 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.798.1300
(Sunday): Avalon Hollywood Labor Day Weekend Party
Get ready for the ultimate Sunday Funday Labor Day Weekend celebration at Avalon Hollywood. Experience one of Los Angeles’ biggest Labor Day Weekend parties featuring 3 stages and 1 massive night of non-stop music, lights, and energy, including “The Pulse” main room delivering house music vibes all night long. Free before 10:00 pm; Sunday, 9:00 pm – 3:00 am; 1735 Vine Street Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.462.8900
(Sunday): Mutual Frnds : Labor Day Weekend Party at DTLA’s The Continental Club
Close out summer at the Continental Club’s MUTUAL FRNDS party in DTLA. Free entry before 10:30 pm; Sunday, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am; 116 4th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013; 866.687.4499
(Sunday): A Super Labor Day Weekend Party at Lock & Key
Sunday Summer Day parties are back at Lock & Key, just in time for Labor Day! Free entry; Sunday, 4:00 pm – late; 239 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90004; 213.389.5625
(Sunday): Afrobeats Day Party at Sofitel Beverly Hills (All White Edition)
Join Enjoyment Worldwide at the Sofitel Beverly Hills for the ultimate Labor Day Weekend celebration featuring day-through-night entertainment with good vibes, delicious food, games, and non-stop music. Remember to wear your white and get ready to dance and vibe to the hottest sounds of Afrobeats, Dancehall, Reggae, Amapiano, and everything in between. $23+; Sunday, 3 – 9:00 pm; 8555 Beverly Boulevard #90048 Los Angeles, CA 90048
Dining/Cocktails
(Friday – Monday): Labor Day Weekend is For Bottomless Brunch
Three-day weekends were made for bottomless brunch! Whether you want Waffles, Eggs, or Avocado Toast, nothing complements your meal like an ice-cold cocktail, especially if that glass is endless. But where can you find these brunches with bottomless cocktails and tasty bites? Don’t stress; I got you. I’m here to give you a list of the best bottomless brunches in Los Angeles. So all you have to do is grab a cute brunch outfit and your date, and get ready to indulge in fun, good food, and drinks. Cheers!
(Friday – Monday): Labor Day Weekend Drink Specials as E.P. & L.P.
Experience the ultimate Labor Day Weekend with long weekend vibes on the E.P. & L.P. rooftop featuring good drinks, DJs after dark, and no cover charge all weekend long. Grab your friends and head to West Hollywood for the perfect celebration with drink specials starting at 4:00 pm and DJs spinning starting at 9:00 pm. Free entry; 603 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.855.9955
(Friday – Monday): Celebrate Mai Tai Day at Islands
From Friday through Monday, celebrate Mai Tai Day with $6 Mai Tais at Islands. For the ultimate duo, pair your drink with the $10 Big Wave with Cheese or the new High-Protein Lunch Bowls. $6+; Friday – Monday, Various hours and locations
(Saturday – Sunday): Gelato Festival World Masters
Calling all gelato lovers! This Labor Day weekend, the Ovation Hollywood will host one of the most delicious events of the season, the Gelato Festival World Masters. Enjoy gelato tastings, cooking demos, and enter the gelato eating contest. $22; Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Ovation Hollywood – 6801 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.817.0200
(Saturday – Monday): North Italia’s Limited-Edition Summer Sips Cocktails for Just $10 Each
North Italia is sending off summer with a celebratory (and discounted) toast! From Saturday through Monday, North Italia is offering their limited-edition Summer Sips cocktails for just $10 each. This year’s limited-run cocktail campaign featured 16 music-inspired drinks created by local bartenders across the country, each one a tribute to iconic songs of summer. And a great way to boost spirits and tame the end-of-summer blues! $10; Saturday – Monday, Various hours and locations
(Monday): Labor Day at Dog Haus
This Labor Day, Dog Haus is rewarding its most loyal fans with something extra special. On Monday, Haus Rewards members will earn 2x points on all their favorite burgers, dogs, and sausages when they order through the app. Plus, just in time for the holiday, Dog Haus is rolling out new Party Packs — catering-sized slider packs available at participating locations through the app. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect time to join and unlock these exclusive Labor Day perks just in time to feed the whole crew with ease. Various prices; Monday, Various hours and locations
Events
(Friday – Monday): Celebrate Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album Release at Complex’s Exclusive Pop-Up
In celebration of Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming album Man’s Best Friend, Complex is hosting a special three-day pop-up featuring exclusive merch, where you can get your hands on her new music the day it drops! Free with RSVP; Friday – Monday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm; 433 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(Friday): SuburbanBayou Hosts So Much Fun FREE Photo Exhibition
Local photographer SuburbanBayou welcomes you to her photo exhibition, So Much Fun. The solo exhibition showcases the journey and development of Yves Esapa as he navigates changes in environment and surroundings. So Much Fun is a testimony to that journey, documenting the evolution of his creativity with photographs that span over 2 years. Free; Friday, 5 – 10:00 pm; ArtClub Los Angeles – 767 Maple Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90014
(Friday – Sunday): Say Farewell to Summer at Melrose Rooftop Theatre
There’s only three days left to skate this summer at Melrose Rooftop Theatre, so book your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions now before you miss out on the final weekend! Join them on the rink for one last epic spin this Labor Day Weekend and make those summer skating memories count. $22; Friday – Sunday, Various hours; E.P. & L.P. – 603 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.855.9955
(Saturday): Meet and Greet World Champion Pitcher Alex Vesia at Benny Boy Brewing
Join Benny Boy Brewing as they celebrate the launch of Bullpen Dawg Hazy IPA, a limited-edition collaboration with World Champion pitcher Alex Vesia. Meet & greet with Alex, snap a selfie with the Dawg himself (one picture per person with your own camera), and take home a signed commemorative postcard plus a 16oz can of this bold, tropical hazy IPA. $100+; Saturday, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm; 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
(Sunday): Original Lowrider X Wired Down LA Super Show
Calling all car lovers. The LA Convention Center welcomes you to The Original Lowrider X Wired Down LA Super Show 2025, the ultimate all-indoor festival showcasing the finest lowriders, custom bikes, pedal cars, and viclas all under one roof. Don’t miss this incredible car show experience. $33; Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; LA Convention Center – 1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90015
(Sunday): Westside Classics Car Club Labor Day Car Show 2025
Get ready for the ultimate Labor Day Weekend car show as the Westside Classics Car Club brings you the coolest rides in town for an unforgettable automotive celebration! $55; Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; 1800 Ocean Front Walk – 1800 Ocean Front Walk Los Angeles, CA 90291
Concerts/Movies/Shows
(Friday – Saturday): Cyndi Lauper Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Looking for fun things to do in Los Angeles Labor Day weekend? Legendary songstress Cyndi Lauper brings her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to the legendary Hollywood Bowl for an unforgettable musical celebration. $33+; Friday – Saturday, 8:00 pm; 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
(Friday): The Offspring Live at the Kia Forum
Rock out this Labor Day Weekend as punk rock legends The Offspring take the stage at the Kia Forum for an explosive live performance that’s sure to close out summer with a bang. $65+; 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200
(Friday): FREE Jazz Night at LACMA
Experience the magic of live jazz under the open sky at LACMA’s FREE Friday evening concert series. This week, Trevor Ware & Positive People (featuring Sidney Jacobs) take center stage, serenading the audience with their combination of bop, R&B, swing, and soul. Free entry; Friday, 6 – 8:00 pm; Smidt Welcome Plaza – 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.857.6000
(Friday): Friday Movie Nights at the Ovation Hollywood : The Goonies with 80s Party
Join Ovation Hollywood for their Friday Movie Nights featuring one of my favorite movies, The Goonies and an epic 80’s party in the Courtyard (5 – 7:00 pm). And back by popular demand, Hokey Pokey LA will be serving their creamy New Zealand style soft serve ice cream so you can enjoy a sweet treat while watching this classic film! Free; Friday, 5:00 pm; Ovation Hollywood – 6801 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.817.0200
(Saturday – Monday): Movies Under the Stars at Rooftop Cinema Club
Sit back and relax this Labor Day Weekend, watching movies under the stars. Rooftop Cinema Club invites you to spend the long weekend with them, watching movies like, When Harry Met Sally, The Godfather, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and more. $25+; Saturday – Monday, Various hours; Level Hotel – 888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
(Saturday): Street Food Cinema Outdoor Screening of One Direction: This is Us
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family this Labor Day weekend? Street Food Cinema is screening One Direction: This is Us outside the Autry Museum. This dog-friendly outdoor movie night is seriously one of the best things to do in Los Angeles and includes food trucks and live music. $28 and $13 (kids 6 – 12); Saturday, 8:00 pm; The Autry Museum – Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(Monday): Wednesday Director Tim Burton Gets Weeklong Tribute at the Egyptian Theatre
The Egyptian Theatre presents Tim Burton: A Week of Woe, a weeklong celebration of the legendary Wednesday director’s distinctive filmography, launching just in time for Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2, Part 2. The festival kicks off Labor Day with family-friendly classics including Frankenweenie, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Later screenings feature Burton’s darker masterpieces for adults, including Oscar-winner Ed Wood, romantic tales Edward Scissorhands and Big Fish, horror films Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd, plus a special 35mm presentation of Mars Attacks!. $15; Monday – Thursday, Various hours; 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.306.4302
