6 Last-Minute Staycation Ideas for Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day could be your last opportunity of the year to get in the water. If you find yourself with nothing specific planned for this weekend, grab your trunks, fill up that cooler and head to the nearest beach for a fun, affordable and people-filled day.

This one's been done before -- for a reason. Throwing a Labor Day barbecue might seem intimidating if you're unprepared, but it doesn't have to be an extravagant affair down to the coordinated cups and napkins. With a little extra preparation, you'll make the guests go crazy with these unique snack recipes. Fire up that grill, grab some meats and/or veggies, and invite friends and family over, asking them to bring some food and drinks.

Your unpreparedness for Labor Day weekend may be just the excuse you need to embark into nature. If you rarely get the chance to enjoy the calming effects of the great outdoors, find some stunning scenery nearby and go for a long walk, hike, or bike ride. Pick a mountain or river close to you that you haven't have a chance to see, or even a modest hiking trail. Bring some food and you can double up the rest on your outing as a scenic picnic.

If you're not much of an outdoorsy type, take advantage of the day off to explore your city. It's easy to forget all that your town has to offer when you are working most days. Many cities are ripe with public and free events, fairs and concerts on Labor Day weekend — just make sure to do some research and check that whatever event you're thinking about will be outside and socially distanced. Even if you want to dodge the big crowds, take the pressure off yourself and go wandering till you stumble on a public site you've never seen.

It doesn't take much to get a fun game going in the backyard. Get out the badminton set, bust out the cornhole, or chase the kids around with water toys. Can be great if you're throwing a cookout or just want to get active with the fam.