Labor Day was first observed in 1882, during a time when many Americans worked long days in harsh and unsafe work environments for little money. These workers joined together to create unions, which were organized groups created to speak out for the rights of all members. On September 5, 1882, union workers in New York City took an unpaid day off of work to protest the poor working conditions. Afterward, many of the workers stayed behind to eat and enjoy the day off of work with their families -- and that was the first labor day picnic!
Twelve years later, in 1894, Congress passed an act that made Labor Day a national holiday. And that’s why we celebrate today!
Staying in town this weekend? Here are some top picks for Labor Day Weekend in Bucks County. Please plan ahead and check the venue for their safety guidelines.
55th Annual Polish-American Family Festival & Country Fair (Sept 4-6, 11-12)
Celebrate the last unofficial weekend of summer at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa (Directions). The event is from 12 to 8 PM on September 4th-6th, and the cost is $12 per person. Click here for more information.
Sesame Place's Labor Day Celebration & Fireworks Display (Sept 4-5)
Celebrate the end of summer with a Labor Day Celebration at Sesame Place! On September 5, be sure to stick around for an impressive display of Fireworks at 8 PM presented by DASANI® to end your summer with a burst of fun! Click here for tickets and more information.
Saturday Night UnWined with Fireworks @ Shady Brook Farm (Sept 4)
Join us for a very special Saturday unWINEd Concerts on Sept 4! We will have rockin' tunes by Don't Call Me Francis and FIREWORKS to end the night. Bring your lawn chair and sit back to enjoy the music under the stars. Gates open @ 5pm, music starts @ 6:30pm. Click here for tickets and more information.
There's also plenty for the kiddos to do:
- Giant Jumping Pillow
- Barnyard Animals
- SBF 500 Pedal Go-carts
- BEARS Playground
- Sports Zone
- Backyard Games
- + more!
Scarecrows in the Village @ Peddler's Village (Sept 6 - Oct 30)
An autumn tradition continues starting September 6! For eight fun-filled weeks, one hundred scarecrows dot the brick pathways of our autumn-tinted Village. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area residents and organizations. Click here for more information.
Local Deals you don't want to miss!
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55% Off Sesame Place Admission
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August 20th - September 6th
Crayola Experience General Admission
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Slide The Slopes at Bear Creek Mountain Resort
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Monster Truckz Extreme Tour at Big Diamond Speedway
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September 10th - 12th
