Want to do something fun and make new memories over Labor Day weekend? Here are some great Labor Day events in Kyle and nearby in San Marcos and New Braunfels. You can attend more than one as these events take place at different times between Aug. 30 and Sep. 2. Remember to take pictures or it didn’t happen.
Kyle Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival
Lake Kyle
700 Lehman Rd.
Kyle, TX 78640
If there’s Labor Day event thing you must do, it’s this one with more than 20 hot air balloons and 40 food and product vendors! Come discover why Kyle is the Pie Capital of Texas with a Pie Café tent, pie eating contests, pie baking contests, pie vendors, pies galore!
You’ll also enjoy a fabulous live music line-up, fireworks, and kite performers. The Kyle Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival runs from Aug. 30 to Sep. 1 and it’s free to park and ride.
Swim at City of Kyle Pool
1100 W. Center St.
Kyle, TX 78640
What better way to finish out a great summer than in the pool? Labor Day is the last day you can splash around in the City of Kyle Pool. It’s open from 11 am to 5 pm. The pool does not have snack concessions this summer, so you can bring food and drink from outside. Just no alcohol.
Sway to Live Music at Cheatham Street Warehouse
119 Cheatham St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Landon Bullard and Mostly Sober play on Cheatham Street Warehouse on Friday, Aug. 30. The country western-American group based in Austin has played with high charting Texas Country and American acts including Josh Abbott, Randy Rogers, and Cody Johnson. On Saturday, Aug. 31, you can catch Terry Llord right here without traveling to Coast 2 Coast LIVE in Houston where he’ll also be performing.
Discover Fresh Products at Saturday Farmer’s Market
San Marcos Downtown Square
111 E. San Antonio St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Central Texas farmers come to San Marcos Farmer’s Market in downtown San Marcos to sell their crops and fresh homegrown and homemade products. Since you’ll be in downtown, there are a lot of things to see, eat, and do in the Downtown Square.
Check out Open Mic Monday at Middleton Brewing
101 Oakwood Loop
San Marcos, TX, 78666
Bing your voice and instrument to the “Longest continuously running open mic night in Hays County” at Middleton Brewing on Monday, Sept. 2. Sound engineer wizard Tom Taylor will make sure you sound your best. If not, come sit for a spell to listen to up-and-coming talent and fresh beer. A food truck will be on site.
Savor Wine after Running in the SARR Labor Day Whine Run
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
1741 Herbelin Rd.
New Braunfels, TX, 78132
It’s the 25th annual SARR Labor Day Whine Run (not a typo!) that takes you on a scenic course through the hilly Vintage Oaks in the Texas Hill Country. The post-race party takes place at the winery where adults can sip Dry Comal Creek Vineyards wines. Be sure to bring folding chairs and stay awhile. The race begins at 7:30 am.
Play Lotería Lunes
Guadalupe Brewing Company
1586 Wald Rd.
New Braunfels, TX, 78132
Held on the first Monday of every month at Guadalupe Brewing Company, come for lotería lunes aka Bingo Mondays. The entry fee includes a trip to the buffet.
The wonderful thing about living in Kyle is that if you want to stay home, you have the amazing Pie in the Sky Festival right in your backyard. Looking for a home? Check out the inventory of new homes in Kyle inventory.