Find Out What's Open/Closed On Labor Day 2019 In Tucson

TUCSON, AZ – Labor Day this Monday, Sept. 2, marks the 125th national anniversary of the holiday, celebrating American workers’ economic and social achievements and the working force’s contributions to the prosperity and strength of the U.S. When Labor Day became a national holiday, it traditionally included a parade to show the public the trade and labor organizations’ strength, a tradition that faded as the impracticality of holding annual Labor Day parades won out, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

These days, instead, for some, Labor Day conjures a craving for the sizzle of hotdogs, hamburgers or veggie burgers, and French fries on the grill. For others, an outdoor picnic or throwing a frisbee in a park while keeping dogs and children close are favorite Labor Day activities. Still more "indoorsy" others might prefer stepping into the altered reality of a mall movie theater for a couple hours, while some might enjoy a thorough power-shopping session. To plan the day, here’s what Tucson area residents venturing out this Labor Day need to know about what is open/closed in Tucson:

For those considering adopting a pet, the Pima Animal Care Center and the Humane Society of Southern AZ are both closed on Labor Day.

The Pima Air & Space Museum, The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and the U of A's Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium are also closed on Sept. 2.

These four malls are all open, with these Labor Day hours:

• Tucson Mall – Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Park Place Mall – Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Foothills Mall – Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• La Encantada – Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All City of Tucson centers and pools are closed Labor Day.

However, a picnic is still a possibility, as most city parks except these three are open their usual hours.

If area residents want to eat out, Dave & Buster's locations are open and have an all-you-can-eat wings special on Labor Day. Chick-Fil-A at 4585 N. Oracle Rd. is also open and is having a Spirit Day on Labor Day including a prize wheel, photo booth and canines. A portion of proceeds will be donated toward helping the Tucson Police Department's canines.

For those wanting to work on their never-gets-done home improvement projects, Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement stores are all open with hours varying by location.

For anyone craving family barbecue foods but too busy to buy that hamburger, hotdog, mustard or ketchup in advance, these Tucson area supermarkets are open on Labor Day:

• Safeway (hours vary by location)
• Walmart (hours vary by location)
• Fry’s (hours vary by location)

However, retail giant Costco is closed for Labor Day.