Need something to do this Labor Day?

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival

Where:  101 Centerway, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 

When:  Friday, August 31 – Saturday, September, 1, 2012

Description:  A weekend-long celebration which includes: amusement rides, carnival games, live music, art exhibits and more.

Pricing: Free

Abbey Road on the River Festival

Where: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Maryland 20745 

When: Friday, August 31 – Monday, September 3, 2012

Description:  Abbey Road on the River celebrates the music and legend of The Beatles. Live music performances and much more.

Pricing: $12.00 - $199.00.  For ticket information click HERE.

John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour

Where:   Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, Maryland 20735 

When:  Saturday, September 1, 2012, 7:30 a.m.

Description:   Narrated bus tour on the trail of President Lincoln's assassin; advance reservations required.

Pricing: $75.00

Trains and Planes

Where:  1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740

When:  Saturday, September 1 – Monday, September 3, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Description:  Moving miniature trains, villages, tunnels, and depots help to depict different events in history.

Pricing:  $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 2-18, FREE/children under 2

Montpelier Farms Corn Maze and Family Fun Park

Where:  1720 North Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD 

When: Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Description:  10 acres of corn maze that can be explored by day with 3D glasses or by night with flashlights.  Entrance also includes hay rides, petting zoo, pig races and more.

Pricing:  Free (*Additional fees are charged for moon bounce, pumpkin chuckin, barrel train and scarecrow making.)

Garden Tours at the Franciscan Monastery

Where:  1400 Quincy St NE, Washington, DC

When:  Saturday, September 1, 2012, 11:00 a.m.

Why to Go:   Learn about the history of the monastery, the gardens and the friars who designed them, and the outdoor shrines from the Holy Land, Lourdes and other places.

Pricing:  Free

TNA Impact Basebrawl: Superstars of Wrestling

Where: Prince George's Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Hwy., Bowie, MD 20716

When:  Saturday, September 1, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Description:  The superstars of TNA Impact Wrestling, as seen weekly on SPIKE TV come to Bowie, MD.

Pricing:  $12.00 - $52.00

Sunday Sunset Concerts at Allen Pond: The Electric Company (80’s Music)

Where:  Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr., Bowie, MD 20716

When:  Sunday, September 2, 2012, 7:00 p.m.

Description:  Each Sunday evening from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend, there is a concert at the Robert V. Setera Amphitheater.

Pricing: Free

Grand Prix of Baltimore

Where: Inner Harbor, Light Street and Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201

When:  August 31 – September 2

Description:  Downtown Baltimore is transformed into a high-speed raceway for Indy-style cars. The three-day event will feature the Indy 500 and IZOD IndyCar Series, as well as the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron.

Pricing:  $5-$895

Maryland State Fair

Where:  Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD, 21093

When:  Daily thru Monday, September 3, 2012

Why to go:    Check out the LAST WEEKEND of the 2012 Maryland State Fair.

2012 Full Schedule of Events

LABOR DAY RIDE SPECIAL:  Monday, September 3rd, 2012 from 10 a.m. to Close.  Fairgoers pay $22 to ride an unlimited number of rides from 10AM to Close.

Pricing: Adult admission $8, Senior admission (62 & over) $6, Children (6 to 11) $3, children 5 and under are admitted FREE (Rides are not included).

Renaissance Festival

Where:  1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

When:  September 1, 2, 3, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Description:  The 36th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival celebrates the Renaissance era with period costumes, actors, games, food and more.

Pricing:  $7.00 - $17.00