Labor Day weekend arrives at just the right time. Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of time for one more long weekend filled with swimming, exploring, good food, and time spent together.
Living at Lariat makes it easy to decide what kind of weekend you want. Stay close to home and enjoy the community’s outdoor amenities, head into nearby Georgetown or Leander for something different, or turn the extra day off into a Hill Country adventure. If you are searching for things to do in Liberty Hill, TX, and the surrounding area this Labor Day weekend, here are a few ways to make the most of September 5 through 7!
Start With a Little Outdoor Adventure
An extra day off is a great excuse to spend more time outside, and Lariat residents have several options within an easy drive.
Lake Georgetown is a natural choice for a day near the water. Cedar Breaks Park, located along the lake, offers opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and picnicking. The San Gabriel River Trail also winds around Lake Georgetown, giving more adventurous visitors miles of rugged Hill Country scenery to explore. If you want to make a full weekend of it, Cedar Breaks also offers reservable campsites.
For something a little quieter, head toward Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Doeskin Ranch offers several trails ranging from easy half-mile loops to more challenging routes through the Hill Country. Warbler Vista is another option, with trails leading toward the Sunset Deck and views across Lake Travis and the surrounding landscape.
An early morning hike followed by lunch back in Liberty Hill can be an easy way to turn an ordinary Saturday or Sunday into a memorable holiday outing.
Shop Your Way Around the Georgetown Square
Labor Day weekend can also be a good time to trade hiking shoes for shopping bags. From September 4 through Labor Day weekend, downtown Georgetown is hosting its Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale around the historic Square.
Local businesses will offer deals and special finds, making it a fun opportunity to wander downtown, browse locally owned shops, and stop for lunch or dessert along the way. Participating destinations include boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, and other businesses around the Square.
For Lariat residents, an afternoon in Georgetown offers an easy change of scenery without a full-day trip. It can also be a fun option for couples or families who want to spend part of the weekend indoors after a morning outside.
Try Something Completely Different in Burnet
If your family’s idea of a holiday weekend involves a little friendly competition, the Hill Country Triple Trail Run offers a more adventurous option. Taking place September 5 through 7 at Camp Buckner in Burnet, the three-day event features distances ranging from a one-mile run to an ultramarathon, along with weekend activities for kids and families.
You do not have to be an ultrarunner to make Burnet part of your plans, either. The drive itself provides a chance to explore more of the Hill Country, and the area makes an easy destination for a relaxed day away from home.
Make Time for the Water
September in Central Texas can still feel plenty like summer, so Labor Day weekend is a good time to squeeze in another pool day.
Fortunately, Lariat residents do not have to go far. The Watering Hole brings a resort-style pool and splash pad right into the community, making it easy to spend a few hours cooling off without packing the car for a day trip. Lariat also offers playgrounds, a fishing pond and private dock, parks, and outdoor spaces where families can keep the fun going once everyone has dried off.
Pack snacks, bring sunscreen, and treat the afternoon like your own end-of-summer staycation.
Turn the Long Weekend Into a Backyard Celebration
Not every Labor Day activity needs an itinerary. Sometimes an extra day at home is exactly what everyone needs.
Fire up the grill and invite a few neighbors over for burgers, barbecue, or an easy potluck. Set up cornhole or lawn games for the adults and water balloons, sidewalk chalk, or a backyard scavenger hunt for the kids. Add a pitcher of lemonade and a cooler of cold drinks, and you have everything you need for a laid-back afternoon.
You can also take the gathering beyond your backyard. The Junction at Lariat includes a pavilion and event lawn designed for gathering and community activities. At the same time, the neighborhood’s parks and green spaces offer even more room to enjoy time outdoors.
Take an Evening Walk Through Lariat
After a busy weekend of day trips and activities, save one evening for something simple. Go for a family walk, take the bikes out, visit a playground, or stop by the pond to enjoy the evening's slower pace.
Lariat’s outdoor spaces are designed to make moments like these part of everyday life. The community’s amenities include pools and a splash pad, parks and playgrounds, a pavilion, a fishing pond and dock, disc golf, and walking and biking trails.
Labor Day weekend does not have to be packed from morning to night. Leaving a little room for an evening outside can be a fitting way to close out the unofficial end of summer.
Spend Labor Day Weekend Your Way at Lariat
One of the best parts of living in Liberty Hill is having options. A long weekend can mean hiking through the Hill Country, spending a day at Lake Georgetown, shopping around Georgetown Square, heading to Burnet for an adventure, or simply enjoying a cookout and pool day close to home.
At Lariat, those possibilities begin right outside your front door. With outdoor amenities within the community and plenty to do throughout Liberty Hill and the surrounding Hill Country, residents can make Labor Day weekend as active or relaxed as they want.
If you are looking for a community where weekends come with plenty of possibilities, explore Lariat, tour the model homes, and discover what life in Liberty Hill can offer.