Labor Day is around the corner and what better way to spend the traditional end of summer than finding an adventure near our nation’s capital city? Labor Day offers plenty of attractions to see and do in its surrounding areas, many of which are located near our Craftmark communities.
Experience the Labor Day Parade in Gaithersburg
The annual Labor Day parade in Gaithersburg, Maryland takes place on East Diamond and Russell Avenues in Olde Towne on Sept. 5, 2022, and is a popular event in the D.C. metro area. Visitors can enjoy seeing dance groups, costumed characters, high school marching bands, clowns, horses, antique cars, fire engines, and more. If you live in one of our three Montgomery County communities, this event is practically next door and offers fun for the whole family.
Visit the Maryland Renaissance Festival in Crownsville
A highly popular event that draws people from all over the region, the Maryland Renaissance Festival near Annapolis makes for a great outing for singles, couples, and families alike on Labor Day weekend. Some visitors come for just the day while others spend the weekend enjoying the live entertainment, including music, jousting, and puppet shows, arts and crafts, and terrific food. Many attendees choose to wear family-friendly costumes and become a part of the storyline, which features Henry VIII and his court in 1536. Not able to make the festival on Labor Day? Not a problem as the event runs from Aug. 27, 2022 to Oct. 23, 2022.
Take A Day Trip in Virginia
If hanging out in your hometown isn’t in your plans for Labor Day this year, there are numerous locations found within a one to two-hour drive away where you can go to explore, learn, or simply relax. Popular events and places found in the region include the following:
- Virginia Scottish Games, The Plains, VA (Sat., Sept. 3 & Sun., Sept 4) for fun and excitement
- Shenandoah National Park, to go hiking, exploring, wildlife-spotting, and more
- Presidential homes, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, James Madison’s Montpelier, and James Monroe’s Highland (Jefferson’s and Monroe’s homes are neighbors and can be toured the same day)
- Harper’s Ferry (West Virginia), to go hiking, tubing, or kayaking, and to experience history as it existed in America’s early industrial age
The above locations are a few suggestions, but the possibilities of places to visit and things to see on Labor Day weekend in the D.C. metro area are endless. If looking to stay local, you can also attend the annual Labor Day Car Show in Fairfax, Virginia.
Host A Labor Day Party At Your Luxury Home
If you’re not interested in going out to find adventure, why not plan to host a Labor Day party in your luxury Craftmark home? Here are a variety of cool treat recipes to share with your guests as they relax and enjoy your beautiful Craftmark home.
Your New Craftmark Home Is Within Reach
Homebuyers looking to lead a life of luxury usually find a quality-built Craftmark Home ticks off everything on their wish lists. We invite you to explore the many options Craftmark Homes offers as we take pride in the new homes, townhomes, and estate homes we have been building in the Washington D.C. region since 1991.
Contact us today to learn more about how you can place yourself in the midst of amazing things to see and do in Washington D.C. Explore our communities to see all the conveniences at your fingertips.
