Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day always feels like the season’s final exhale—one last chance to soak up sunshine, sneak in a beach day, and pretend summer isn’t ghosting us. If you’re lucky enough to live near the coast or sneak in one last getaway, this weekend might be your farewell tour of sandy toes and salty breezes.
But if the beach is out of reach, maybe you’re firing up the grill and turning your backyard into a mini paradise. Whether it’s burgers, bubbles, or a sprinkler encore, a backyard BBQ is just as magical—especially when the guest list includes sticky fingers and giggles.
No matter where you land—beach towel or patio chair—Labor Day is the perfect excuse to gather your favorite people, soak up the sunshine, and lean into the fun. And if you’re looking to add a little extra sparkle to your celebration, a few backyard games might be just the thing to turn your cookout into a full-blown memory maker.
Let the Games Begin
🎯 Break out the cornhole boards, stack a wobbly tower of giant Jenga, and let the bocce balls roll. If you’re feeling bold (or just want to hear squeals of delight), unleash a water balloon showdown that ends in soggy giggles and grass-stained memories.
📸 Want to add a fresh twist? Try a Scavenger Hunt Snapshot Challenge—because let’s face it, every guest is armed with a phone and a sense of adventure. Or print out a round of BBQ Bingo, where spotting a dad in socks and sandals or a plate piled high with potato salad earns you bragging rights.
🔍 Scavenger Hunt Snapshot Challenge Each guest or team gets a list of quirky BBQ-themed items to find and photograph—like a hot dog with a squiggle of mustard, someone wearing sunglasses upside down, or something patriotic. It’s part chaos, part comedy, and 100% memory-making.
🎉 BBQ Bingo I created bingo cards filled with cookout moments: “Someone tells a dad joke,” “A kid with sauce on their face,” and “A plate with three different foods.” First to bingo gets bragging rights or a small prize.
Ready to play? Grab your free printable below.
Whether you’re waving goodbye to summer from the shoreline or your own backyard, this weekend is your chance to celebrate the season that gave us melted ice cream cones, pesky tan lines, and a whole lot of memories. So lean into the laughter, embrace the chaos, and let the games begin!
Happy Labor Day, friends. May your burgers be juicy, your bingo cards full, and your glitter glue exactly where you left it (but let’s be honest—it’s probably on the dog).
With coffee in one hand and a bingo card in the other,
💛Bethany