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Next Monday is Labor Day, the symbolic end to the summer season. Many of us will enjoy time off from work to honor those who make it possible for the American economy to thrive.

There is no shortage of events taking place in the DC Metro area over the long weekend in honor of the holiday. So grab your family and friends and plan a trip into the Capital City for one of these fun activities.

Labor Day Events in DC

DC Blues Festival Saturday, Aug. 30 from 12 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre (located at 16th Street & Colorado Ave. NW). The 26th annual edition of this well-loved festival offers blues enthusiasts the chance to see seven local acts on stage. The lineup includes the 2013 winners of the DC Blues Society Battle of the Bands and the 2013 International Blues Challenge.  Workshops will be available for adults and children throughout the day. Admission is free.

Labor Day Capitol Concert Sunday, Aug. 30 from 3 p.m.- 11 p.m. on the Capitol West Lawn. The National Symphony Orchestra will perform is annual concert featuring Conductor Steven Reineke and musical selections from composer, vocalist and pianist Tony DeSare. Concert-goers will enjoy patriotic classics, as well as music that highlights the American landscape, from Stephen Flaherty's American River Suite to Casey at the Bat, narrated by Michael John Casey. Admission is free.

Glen Echo Park Arts Show and Irish Festival Saturday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 1 at Glen Echo Park (MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD) This historic amusement park-turned-National Park will hosts its annual Labor Day Art Show in the Spanish Ballroom from noon to 6 p.m. each day. Art from more than 150 regional artists will be for sale. In addition, a wide variety of Irish musicians and dancers will be performing traditional Irish dancing and Irish folk songs the park’s Bumper Car Pavilion. Admission is free.

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Friday, Aug. 29 -Monday, Sept. 1 at the Roosevelt Center (101 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD) One of the largest volunteer-led organizations in Maryland will host its 60th annual festival this year. Featuring classic carnival rides and games, festival food, art exhibits, live music, a Miss Greenbelt pageant and a festival parade, this event is a one-stop spot for old-fashioned entertainment. Visitors should review the festival’s website before arriving for specific times of events and activities. Although there are fees for rides, food and carnival activities, admission to the fairgrounds themselves is free.

War of 1812 Alexandria Signature Event Saturday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Aug 31 from noon-5 p.m. at Waterfront Park (1-A Prince St. in Alexandria, VA) Following a nearly year-long observation of the ending of the War of 1812, the city of Alexandria celebrates the bicentennial of the city’s involvement in the war with exhibits, food vendors and waterfront activities set against the Potomac River. Guests will also have the chance to witness a rematch between Alexandria residents and the British Embassy. A detailed schedule of events is available online.

Travel Safely with a Baltimore Car Service

No matter which of these Labor Day festivities you choose to partake in this weekend, make your day trip full of fun by securing a car service from Baltimore. With a trusted, Baltimore executive car service provider, you will enjoy the convenience of traveling through the D.C. Metro area without the hassle of navigation, traffic and parking.

Car service from companies like Z Best allow you to enjoy your weekend with family, friends and guests without worrying about the logistics of transportation. Contact us today to arrange your weekend trip to enjoy Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C.