Labor Day Weekend Events in Boston

There aren’t many other phrases that can make a Bostonian cringe more than “Labor Day Weekend.” After all, this is annually the most difficult stretch of days for getting around within city limits. U-Hauls, vans, and other moving trucks will clog the streets, as thousands of college students return to Boston for the school year in what is popularly known as the “Student Invasion.”

Try to navigate certain sections of Allston, Brighton, Newton, or Kenmore Square on these days, and you’re liable to be stuck in traffic for some time. The solution? Take public transportation and check out some these area Labor Day weekend events.

Gloucester Schooner Festival
Sept. 2-5, 2011

The 27th annual schooner festival takes place in America's oldest seaport. Close to 50 ships are expected to participate in two days of racing, celebration and events, including Sunday’s “Mayor’s Race.”

Deutsche Bank Championship
Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2011

This annual stop on the PGA Tour takes place in Norton, home of the TPC Boston. Click here for ticket information.

Boston Tattoo Convention
Sept. 2-5, 2011

The 10th annual festival takes place at the Boston Sheraton with a myriad of events.

Berklee Jazz on Spectacle
Sept. 4, 2011, 1 p.m.

Head to Spectacle Island and catch the soothing sounds of Berklee School of Music’s Cettina Donato Quartet. The concert is free, however the ferry to the island is not.