It may mean the end of summer, but Labor Day is also about celebrating the American work ethic — by doing little more than raising a glass. Get in the spirit by resolving to kick back this weekend at one of these fun events.

Clydesdales Deliver Goose Island & Bud To Rembrandt’s
7–9 PM, Thursday, August 30
Rembrandt’s (741 N 23rd St.)
Get the Labor Day weekend started early when the Budweiser Clydesdales deliver beer to Rembrandt’s. They will be celebrating with $3 Bud Bottles as well as $3 Goose Island IPA Drafts.

Finally Friday in Mt. Airy: “La Rentrée”
Friday, August 31
Along Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy
Join Mt. Airy’s local businesses in celebrating the end of summer and the coming of Fall with a “La Rentrée” themed Finally Friday. “La Rentrée” is the French celebration of summer’s end and a return to normal life after an extended vacation. This Friday will feature French-inspired specials at restaurants and shops. Specials also include $5 pomegranate martinis and pitchers of sangria and margaritas.

Labor Day Weekend Wine Tasting and Music
Noon–6 PM, Saturday –Monday, September 1–3
Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford)
End the summer in style with three days of vineyard festivities. Spend some time tasting in the cellar, then relax on the patio and grounds with two live musicians each day. Wines and slushies by the glass will be available from the outdoor wine bar and picnic foods will be available from Brandywine Catering. Enjoy a wine tasting flight for $10.

Budweiser Made in America Festival
Saturday–Sunday, September 1–2
Eakins Oval (Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.)
The Parkway will be shut down for this huge music concert, headlined by Jay-Z and Pearl Jam. Tickets are still available. And if you don’t want to drink the sponsor’s brew, we’ve got a list of where to go for good craft beer nearby.

Labor Day Victory Brewing Brunch
11 AM–3 PM, Monday, September 3
Resurrection Ale House (2425 Grays Ferry Ave.)
Celebrate the near-end of summer with Resurrection Ale House and Victory Brewing Company. They will be serving their weekend brunch menu with an all-Victory draft list, featuring Kölsch, Braumeister Pils, Uncle Teddy's Bitter (on cask), Ranch Double IPA, Sunrise Weiss, Summer Love, Headwaters Pale Ale, Bavarian Polaris IPA and Altbier. Brunch ends at 3 PM, but the all-Victory draft lists stays in effect 'till it kicks.

Labor Day BBQ
Monday, September 3
Varga Bar (941 Spruce St.)
Join Varga Bar this Labor Day for some great grilling and beer specials.

Day All-IPA Brunch
11 AM–3 PM, Monday, September 3
Memphis Taproom (2331 E. Cumberland St.)
The Memphis Taproom will be saying so long to summer with an (almost) all-IPA Brunch. Their weekend brunch menu will be available and the taps will feature Nøgne-Ø Two Captains IPA, Fuller's Bengal Lancer, Pliny The Elder, Struisse Elliot Brew, Dogfish Head Burton Baton, Houblon Chouffe, Round Guys Alpha, Back Black, Firestone Walker Double Jack, Sly Fox Homefront IPA, Yards Cape of Good Hope (on cask), Bear Republic Racer 5 (on cask) and Victory Braumeister Pils (in case IPAs aren’t your thing). Brunch ends at 3 PM, but the draft lists stays in effect until you drink every last drop.

Labor Day Dogfish Head Brunch
11 AM–3 PM, Monday, September 3
Local 44 (4333 Spruce St.)
Local 44 will be serving up their weekend brunch menu with a killer line up of Dogfish Head brews. The list is still growing, but includes Immort Ale, Positive Contact, 120 IPA, Theobroma, Worldwide Stout, Noble Rot and Old School Barleywine. Stay in town this Labor Dayand help turn this into an annual event.

Photo by Danya Henninger