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Make a Sporty Centerpiece

If it's going to be all football, all the time at your house for the next few months, embrace the season with a beautiful centerpiece made from a vintage football helmet. To keep it steady, wrap a 3-inch embroidery hoop with jute ribbon, and center the helmet upside-down in it. Fill a glass with water, and place in the helmet. Add flowers to vase (here, butterfly ranunculus, chamomile, and black-eyed Susans).

Host a Tailgate

Football season has finally arrived! There are college games all weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday), so there is something for everyone to watch. Pull out your finest game day attire, and host your friends for a watch party.

Related: Best Tailgate Recipe Ideas

Rent a Pool

No pool? No problem. Swimply is an Airbnb-type service that allows you to find and rent pools near you by the hour.

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Plan a Glamping Trip

Are you outdoorsy but maybe not that outdoorsy? Glamping is the perfect solution! Many glamping tents have air-conditioning and even indoor plumbing, so you're getting closer to nature without giving up all the comforts.

Related: Best Glamping Destinations in the U.S.

Take a Road Trip

The three-day weekend is the perfect time to drive somewhere new. Get kids involved by having them help plan out the route on a map, and deciding which sights to see while you're there. If you need ideas, check out this list of road trip stops in every state.

Set Up the Sprinkler

Little kids love running through a sprinkler for a good reason. This Labor Day, channel your inner child and join them for a run through or two and just try to keep that delighted smile off your face.

SHOP SPRINKLERS

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Hit the Shops

Go on a Bike Ride

If you've been meaning to hit the trails on two wheels but haven't yet this summer, now's the time to go on a bike ride. If you don't have wheels for the whole family, research local bike companies who often offer rentals as well as maps and suggested routes to explore.

Decorate Your Front Porch for Fall

A long weekend at home offers the chance to decorate your front porch for fall. Whether you prefer pumpkins, wreaths, or garlands, we've got fall porch decorating ideas sure to make your house the most festive, fall-friendly one on the block.

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Turn Your Backyard into a Movie Theater

Wait until the cool of the late afternoon when the lighting is just right and set up an outdoor movie theater. Add cozy seating on your lawn with floor cushions and blankets. If you want to go all out pack a basket with popcorn and milk duds and string up light for extra ambience.

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Play Cornhole

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Play Cornhole

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Organize a Cookout

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Organize a Cookout

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Did you know that gadgets and appliances are also usually on sale around Labor Day? Now you have the perfect excuse to buy a classic Weber charcoal grill. You need it for the holiday barbecue.

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Upgrade Your Happy Hour

Go for a Dip in a Swimming Hole

Sometimes it's nice to commune with nature—especially when you're trying to forget the demands of the office for a bit. There's no better way to do that than with a dip in a natural swimming hole—and lucky for you, they're located all over the United States.

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Make Your Own Ice Cream

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Make Your Own Ice Cream

Teach little ones the concept of hard work and delicious rewards with a homemade ice cream session this Labor Day.

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Experience a Drive-In Movie

When you find a drive-in movie theater near you, and the family is enjoying popcorn and soda from the safety and comfort of the car, you'll forget all about your Netflix account.

Tackle a House Project

An extra day off work means you can finally get to those house projects you've been putting off all summer. Easy day-jobs include painting a room, organizing your closet, or these easy kitchen updates.

Test a New Pizza Recipe

Options abound when it comes to pizza. You could make pizza dough from scratch or buy a premade one; go for a super-thick crust or a nice and crispy one, and add one or two ingredients of your choosing.

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Jump Off the High Dive

Depending on where you live, the community pool is probably going to close some time shortly after Labor Day, so suit up and hit the high dive because it'll be a while before you can show off that world-famous cannonball again.

Organize Your Own Labor Day Parade

Labor Day parades are such a teachable moment for kids. You can demonstrate the best waving technique, a catch-and-release strategy on candy (never dive for a Tootsie Roll), and ideal positioning for easily getting out of the area once the parade is over.

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