Here are five fun ways to make the most of the Labor Day holiday weekend in and around Las Vegas whether you’re looking to stay on the Las Vegas Strip, try a trending dessert or escape the city for the day: 

Celebrate Poolside at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas invites locals and visitors to celebrate with two experiences: a Backyard BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 5, followed by Kassi Beach House’s Notte Bianca celebration on Sunday, Sept. 6. Entry to the Backyard BBQ on Saturday is free for resort guests and $20 for non-resort guests. The pool is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily: Reservations: https://sevn.ly/x8kw8tZ2.

Make a Stop at Museum of Ice Cream

The TikTok-trending Fruit Roll-Ups popsicle is making its final appearance at Museum of Ice Cream Las Vegas (pictured in the main photo), available through Labor Day. It’s a sweet last-chance experience for visitors looking to try the viral treat before it’s gone. For more info and tickets, visit MuseumofIceCream.com/las-vegas/ 

Visit Miracle Mile Shops for a Shopping Spree 

Adjacent to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, the shopping center has a mall-wide promotion offering 25% off select items and experiences at participating shops, restaurants and attractions from Sept. 1-30. More: MiracleMileShopsLV.com 

Take Las Vegas to New Heights With Maverick Helicopters

Maverick Helicopters offers flights that give visitors a bird’s-eye perspective of the Strip, or travelers can take an excursion to Grand Canyon West. For more info and to book a trip, visit MaverickHelicopter.com

Escape to Grand Canyon West for the Day

Just about a two-hour drive from Las Vegas, Grand Canyon West offers an easy Labor Day day trip with breathtaking views from the Skywalk, along with opportunities to experience the history and culture of the Hualapai Tribe on their ancestral lands. For more info and to book tickets, visit GrandCanyonWest.com.