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With the right mix of fun and family, this Labor Day could be your most memorable ever. If you’re looking to do something beyond the standard backyard barbeque or pool party, check out these kid-friendly events that caught our attention:

Rangers Labor Day Race

Date: Monday, September 1
Location: Globe Life Park, Arlington
Cost: $12-35
Website:texas.rangers.mlb.com/tex/community/race.jsp

Kick off Labor Day early with a healthy morning run (or walk) benefitting local children in need through the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. Jog either a 1K or 5K through the heart of Arlington’s entertainment district and get a free T-shirt to remember the day!

Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival

Date: Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31
Location: 1951 L Don Dodson Dr., Bedford
Cost: $7-15
Website: bedfordbluesbbq.co

Take a day trip to Bedford and join more than 20,000 attendees from all over the country for a family-friendly blues and barbeque festival, where you’ll hear hits from artists like Robert Cray and Michael Lee. You’ll also feast your eyes on a variety of handmade art and jewelry and your taste buds on a barbecue smorgasbord served up by dozens of meat lovers competing for the honor of “Best Barbecue.”

ClearFork Music Festival

Date: Saturday, August 30
Location: Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth
Cost: $30-75
Website: clearforkfest.com

Head to Cowtown for a day of eclectic music, food and art. Sample live music from 25 acts, ranging from the tribal beats of Spoonfed Tribe to the alternative vibes of the Burning Hotels. And best of all: children under 12 attend free!

DFW Free Day of Yoga Kickoff Festival

Date: Saturday, August 30 – Sunday, August 31
Location: Trinity Audubon Center (Saturday); Fort Worth Water Gardens (Sunday)
Cost: Free
Website: dfwfreedayofyoga.com/events/specialevents/

More than 170 studios will offer free yoga sessions on Labor Day, but get a jump on a yoga-filled weekend at the kickoff festival, which will be held in Dallas on Saturday and Fort Worth on Sunday. Take a children’s yoga class, catch some live music, browse the vendor booths and find peace in a guided meditation session. Visit the event website for a detailed schedule of festival events. 

Butterfly Release and Talk  

Date: Daily at noon
Location: Texas Discovery Gardens
Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children 3-11, free for children under 3
Website: texasdiscoverygardens.org

Discover an oasis of natural beauty and watch a butterfly release at Texas Discovery Gardens. You’ll see dozens of varieties of tropical plants as well as insects, scorpions and other creepy crawly creatures.   

Lego Kids Fest

Date: Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31
Location: Dallas Convention Center
Cost: $20-22
Website: legokidsfest.com/dallas

Let your imagination run wild this weekend at the Lego Kids Fest, where kids can build Lego masterpieces alongside new friends, take a family challenge, walk through the Lego Museum and much more!