Labor Day Done Right: Treat Yourself!

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Howdy and Happy Labor Day, Fort Worth! 🎉Today, we celebrate the hard work that makes America so successful. Take a well-deserved break and treat yourself to some local favorites. Whether it’s breakfast, coffee, or dinner, we’ve got plenty of options to help you relax and enjoy the holiday!

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— Ryan Almusawi & Nancy Cossio

WEATHER

Today, 9/2: ⛈️ 85º / 72º — 💧60%
Tuesday, 9/3: ⛈️ 80º / 68º — 💧50%
Wednesday, 9/4: ⛈️ 85º / 69º — 💧20%

WHERE TO TREAT YOURSELF

BREAKFAST

Visit Press Cafe for a casual cafe atmosphere that offers favorites like avocado toast, stuffed french toast, and day break omelettes.

Stop by Yolk for fan favorites like chicken ‘n’ waffles, country skillets, and egg sandwiches.

Go to Cafecito and enjoy authentic Mexican staples including chilaquiles, molletes, and breakfast burritos.

COFFEE

Try Kindred Coffee Co.’s fall menu, including drinks inspired by Gilmore Girls, like a Luke's Diner Latte and a Stars Hollow Cappuccino.

Have a dark chocolate mocha, spiced chai latte, or a caramelito from Buon Giorno.

LUNCH & DINNER

Savor authentic Mediterranean flavors at Dimassi’s, Fort Worth’s all-you-can-eat buffet.

Drop by Panther City BBQ to have sliced brisket, ribs, sausage, and their famous brisket elote.

Enjoy a cozy Italian dinner, including pizza and pasta, at Campisi’s.

DESSERT

Stop by Melt for handmade home-style ice-cream.

Sip on a Happy Lemon boba tea with salted cheese while you munch on a bubble waffle.

A FEW THINGS TO DO

TODAY

Labor Fest at 'The Shack' on Panther Island. 10 AM–2 PM. Free event, but parking is $10. The event will feature food, music, activities for all ages, and speakers standing up for workers’ rights.

Rooftop Cinema Club showing Pretty Woman in Downtown Fort Worth, 7:30 PM. $19–$26 per person.

THIS WEEK

Rooftop Cinema Club in Downtown Fort Worth, showing: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on Sept 3, 7:30 PM. Mamma Mia! on Sept. 4, 7:30 PM. Challengers on Sept. 4, 10:15 PM. Bey Day Bash on Sept. 5, 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Crazy Rich Asians on Sept. 6, 7:30 PM. White Chicks on Sept. 6, 10:30 PM.

WEEKLY EVENTS

WEEKDAYS

The Big Laugh Open Mic. Every Monday, 7:30 PM for $2 and a 2 drink minimum.

PubGuys Trivia Night with The Angry Irishman at Cowtown Brewing Company every Tuesday, 7–8 PM. Always free to play. 1–8 players per team. Prizes provided. Specials include tacos, wings, and beer.

Trivia Night at Flying Saucer every Tuesday, 8–10 PM.

Taco Tuesdays at Wild Salsa. Every Tuesday, 4–10 PM. $3 Tacos, $5 Famous House Margaritas, and $5 Herradura Shots.

Taco Tuesday at Toro Toro. Every Tuesday, 4–7 PM. $3 per taco (or three tacos for $7), and $5 house margaritas.

Whiskey & Rye Free Live Music. Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel starting at 6 PM.

Free live Music at Sundance Square: Various times, usually 7–10 PM.

Wine Wednesday at Toro Toro. 4 PM–12 AM. Enjoy the ultimate midweek pick-me-up with half-off bottles of Latin wine under $200.

Live Music every Wednesday at The Worthington Renaissance Hotel. 5–7:30 PM.

Wine on the Skyline every Wednesday at Branch & Bird. 5–8 PM. Enjoy a stunning view of Fort Worth from 12 stories up, with live music and a half-priced bottle menu starting at $20.

Cowtown Cycle Party - Wild West Wednesdays. 5:30–7:30 PM. Take a (21+) Historic Downtown Tour on a Big BYOB Bike, with stops at the Fort Worth Water Gardens, Acre Distilling, and more. $39 per individual seat, plus tax.

AHL Poker Nights at Cowtown Brewing Co. 7–9 PM every Wednesday. Free to play and open to everyone. 1/2 priced beers all night.

Whiskey Wednesdays at il Modo. 7–10 PM. Raise a glass to live music and deals on delicious whiskeys at Refinery 714, the penthouse lounge. No reservations required.

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