Labor Day Guide: Finish summer the right way!

Labor Day is the last (unofficial) weekend of summer and there's plenty of things going on across the state.

From festivals to farmers markets, here's your official guide to help finish off your summer the right way!

You can find a list of activities by clicking the "NEXT" button at the bottom. 

Have a fun and safe weekend!

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VISIT A FESTIVAL

The "City of Festivals" is still living up to its name! Check out these weekend festivals. 

• Big Gig BBQ - Milwaukee
  • Henry Maier Festival Park - 200 N. Harbor Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202
    • Sept. 4: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Bristol Labor Day Renaissance Faire (Closing day) - Kenosha
  • 12550 120th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53142
    • Sept. 3 to Sept. 5: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Eagle River Labor Day Arts & Crafts - Eagle River
  • Downtown Eagle River - Eagle River, WI 54521
    • Sept. 4: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Harley Davidson Milwaukee Rally 2016
  • Various locations
    • Sept. 1 to Sept. 4 - Starts at: 9 a.m.

• Fifth Annual Third Ward Art Festival- Milwaukee
  • 219 N. Milwaukee St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
    • Sept. 3 & Sept. 4: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Oak Creek Lionsfest
  • 9327 S. Shephard Ave. Oak Creek, WI 53154
    • Sept. 2: Noon to Midnight
    • Sept. 3: 11 a.m. to Midnight
    • Sept. 4: 10:30 a.m. to Midnight
    • Sept. 5: Noon to 7 p.m.

• Sheboygan County Fair - Plymouth
  • 229 Fairview Dr. Plymouth, WI 53073
    • Sept. 1: Noon to 11 p.m.
    • Sept. 2 to Sept. 4: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Sept. 5: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• St. Boniface Fall Festival - Germantown
  • W204 N11940 Goldendale Rd. Germantown, WI 532022
    • Sept. 2: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Sept. 3: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Sept. 4: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• St. Francis Days - Saint Francis
  • 4230 S. Kirkwood Ave. Saint Francis, WI 53235
    • Sept. 1 & 2: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Sept. 3 & 4: Noon to 11 p.m.

• St. Martin Fair - Franklin
  • 7335 S. Lovers Lane Rd. Franklin, WI 53132
    • Sept. 4: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Sept. 5: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Walk in the Woods Art Fair - Kenosha
  • 880 Green Bay Rd. Kenosha, WI 53144
    • Sept. 3: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Walworth County Fair - Elkhorn
  • 411 East Court St. Elkhorn, WI 53121
    • Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 - Open: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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SEE A SHOW...OR A FLICK

Whether it's your favorite local band or your favorite movie, there are plenty of entertainment options this weekend. 

• Bugsy's Back Alley Speakeasy Live Music - Milwaukee
  • Historic Third Ward - 218 N. Water St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
    • Sept. 1: 9 p.m.
    • Sept. 2: 10 p.m.
    • Sept. 3: 9 p.m.

• Cafe Live feat. Dan Kolesari - Milwaukee
  • The Plaza Hotel Milwaukee 1007 N. Cass St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
    • Sept. 3: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Free Summer Night Movies - Milwaukee's Lakefront
  • Veteran's Park - 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202
    • Sept. 4: 9 p.m.
      • "Galaxy Quest" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" will be shown.

• Grand Funk Railroad Concert - Milwaukee
  • House of Harley-Davidson  - 6221 W. Layton Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53220
    •  Sept. 2: 5 p.m.

• Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre - Jefferson
  • W6423 Highway 18, Jefferson, WI 53549
    • Sept. 2 & Sept. 3 - Doors open at: 6:30 p.m.
    • Sept. 4 & Sept. 5: - Doors open at: 8 p.m.
      • "Finding Dory," "Pete's Dragon," and "Jason Bourne" will be shown.

• "The Old Couple" by Neil Simon - Delafield
  • W329N846 County Highway C, Delafield, WI 53108
    • Sept. 1 to Sept. 3: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Summer Concert Series Finale - New Berlin
  • 14460 W College Ave. New Berlin, WI 53131
    • Sept. 4: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Shakin' it At State Fair

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SHOP & SAVE AT SIDEWALK SALES

Save on those Summer Clearance sales or stock-up on the fall clothes! Farmer's Markets are still open and nearby outlet malls have extended their hours for their Labor Day Sidewalk Sales.

FARMER'S MARKETS

• Brookfield Farmers Market
• Cedarburg - Maxwell Street Days
• Greenfield - Konkel Park
• Hartford Farmers Market
• Kenosha - Harbor Market
• New Berlin Farmers Market
• Racine Farmers Market
• Oconomowoc Farmers Market
• Waukesha Farmers Market
• West Allis Farmers Market
• West Bend Farmers Market

OUTLET MALLS

• Johnson Creek Premium Outlets End of Summer Sidewalk Sale
  • Sept. 2, 3, & 5 - Open: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sept. 4: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets End of Summer Sidewalk Sale
  • Sept. 2, 3, & 5 - Open: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sept. 4: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

GALLERY: Grand Avenue Mall Renderings

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YOUR LAST CHANCE TO STOP BY YOUR FAVORITE AMUSEMENT PARK

Nearby Amusement parks are still open! Check out their Labor Day weekend hours below:

• Bay Beach -Green Bay 
  • Sept. 3 to Sept. 5 - Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
  • (Closed: Sept. 2)
• Little Amerricka - Marshall
  • Sept. 3 to Sept. 5 - Open: Noon to 5p.m.
  • (Closed: Sept. 2)
• Mt. Olympus - Wisconsin Dells
  • Sept. 2  & Sept. 5 - Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (for non-resort guests)
  • Sept. 3 & Sept. 4 - Open: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (for non-resort guests)
• Noah's Ark - Wisconsin Dells
  • Sept. 2 & Sept. 5 - Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 3 - Open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 4 - Open: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Six Flags Great America -Gurnee, IL
  • Sept. 3 to Sept. 5 -Theme park open: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Water park open: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • (Closed: Sept. 2)

Brookfield Business Hosts Their Own 'Office Olympics'

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YOUR COMMUNITY POOLS ARE STILL OPEN...BUT NOT FOR LONG

Some of your local outdoor community pools are still open for one more weekend! Check the hours below. 

• Cool Waters Family Aquatic Park - Greenfield
  • Sept. 2 to Sept. 4 - Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sept. 5 - Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Doggie Dip: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• David F. Schultz Aquatic Center - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 to Sept 5 - Open: Noon to 6 p.m.
• Hoyt Park & Pool - Wauwatosa
  • Sept. 2 - Open: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sept. 3 & Sept. 5 - Open: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sept. 4 - Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

GALLERY: Back To School 2016

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GO SIGHTSEEING! EXPLORE YOUR COMMUNITY BEFORE IT'S COVERED IN SNOW

Whether it's on foot, boat, or even segway...there are plenty of ways to explore the city.

• High Roller Rentals on the Fox River - Waukesha
  • Sept. 2 to Sept. 5 - Open: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• MKE Line Boat Tour - Downtown Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 to Sept. 5 - Start times: Noon, 2 p.m., & 4 p.m.
• Lakefront Segway - Milwaukee Lakefront
  • Sept. 2 to Sept. 5 - Open: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Riverwalk Boat Tours - Downtown Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 - Start times: 5:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., & 9 p.m. (Funky Friday Cruise)
  • Sept. 3 - Start time: 11:30 a.m. (Saturday 3 Pub Cruise)
  • Sept. 3 - Start times: 5:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., & 9 p.m  (Social Saturday Cruise)
  • Sept. 4 - Start times: Noon & 2 p.m. (Sunday Bloody Mary Cruise)
  • Sept. 5 - Start times: 5:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. (Margarita Mondays Cruise) 
• Untapped Tours - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 - Start time: 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 3 - Start time: 10 a.m.
  • Sept. 4 - Start time: 11 a.m.
  • (No tours on Sept. 5)

Did You Know They Support the Green and Gold?

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RELAX & ENJOY A BEER

Whether it's going on a brewery tour, going to a beer festival or having one at home...say cheers to another great summer!

• Beer Titans History Bus Tour - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 - Tour starts at: 10 a.m.
• Lakefront Brewery - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 - Brewery tours run: Noon to 8 p.m.
  • Sept. 3 - Brewery tours run: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sept. 4 - Brewery tours run: Noon to 2 p.m.
  • Sept. 5 - Brewery tours run: Noon to 4 p.m.
• MillerCoors Tours - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 - Brewery tours run: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sept. 3 - Brewery tours run: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 4 - Brewery tours run: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • (Closed: Sept. 5)
• Milwaukee Brewing Company - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 - Tours run: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 3 - Tours run: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Sept. 4 - Tours run: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Milwaukee County Parks Beer Gardens - Milwaukee County
  • Estabrook Park - Open Daily: Noon to 10 p.m.
  • Hoyt Park - Sept. 1 & 2: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 3, 4, 5: Noon to 9 p.m.
  • Humboldt Park - Open Daily: Noon to 9 p.m.
  • South Shore Terrace - Sept. 1 & 2: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 3, 4, 5: Noon to 9 p.m.
• Pedal Tavern - Milwaukee
  • Call (414) 409-8022 or visit website to book a tour.
• Sprecher Brewery Tour - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 - Tours start at: 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 3 - Tours run: Noon to 5:15 p.m.
  • Sept. 4 - Tours run: Noon to 3 p.m.
  • Sept. 5 - Tours start at: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., & 1:15 p.m.
• SprecherTraveling Beer Garden- Doctors Park, Fox Point & Whitnall Park, Greenfield
  • Sept. 2: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.  
  • Sept. 3, 4, & 5: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Suds & Spirits Bus Tour - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 3 - Tour starts at: 10:45 a.m.

GALLERY: Sprecher Traveling Beer Garden Opening Day

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BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN STATE, VISIT A FAMOUS OUTDOOR WISCONSIN ATTRACTION

Enjoy the extended weekend have fun at one of these famous Wisconsin attractions.

• Baraboo’s Circus World Museum - Baraboo
  • Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cave of the Mounds - Blue Mounds, WI
  • Open Daily: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Door County Maritime Museum - Sturgeon Bay
  • Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Eagle Bluff Lighthouse - Fish Creek, WI
  • Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Discovery World - Milwaukee
  • Sept. 2 & 5: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 3 & 4: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Henry Vilas Zoo - Madison
  • Open Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Mississippi River Cruise - La Crosse
  • Call (608) 784-2893 for reservations
• Milwaukee County Zoo - Milwaukee
  • Open Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Old World Wisconsin - Eagle
  • Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.