Labor Day 2025: Last-minute trips in the DC area

Whether you're looking for a day trip, quick overnight stay or three-day weekend, here are some last-minute trips to celebrate Labor Day around the Washington, D.C. area.

National Gallery Nights returns for Fall 2025 with art, music and after-hours access

The East Building of the National Gallery of Art will once again come alive after dark this fall as National Gallery Nights returns for its 2025 season. The free after-hours series will take place on September 11, October 9 and November 13, offering visitors a chance to explore art, music, and creative activities in a lively, themed setting. 

DC's 'corpse flower' blooms for the first time in years

The titan arum, also known as the “corpse flower", is about to bloom at the Botanical Gardens. The flower has a bloom period of only 24 - 48 hours every five to ten years, usually prompting hundreds of people to wait in line before it goes back into hiding.