Updated: April 11, 2026
Beat the heat this Labor Day with a mountain getaway to Park City. This guide highlights the vibrant Miners Day festivities, thrilling alpine slides, and premier golf courses. You will find everything needed to plan a final summer blast filled with local history, parades, and outdoor excitement before autumn arrives.
Escape the rising temperatures this summer and make your way for the mountains. More specifically, make your way to Park City where you can find a whole new adventure waiting for you. Park City is the ideal spot for a summer vacation, but you need to act fast before everyone’s summer break comes to a close.
Park City Labor Day is the perfect last summer opportunity you have to experience a variety of summer activities and events. Take a look at what is going on around Park City for this year’s Labor Day Weekend.
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- Miners Day
- Ride the Alpine Slide
- Enjoy a Round of Golf
- Explore Historic Main Street
- Book Today for Your Park City Labor Day Excursion
Miners Day
When you come visit Park City for Labor Day you will be making it just in time for one of our exclusive events that only happens here. Park City has an incredible history of mining that brought our initial settlers to the mountain. Each year Park City celebrates this heritage with our annual Miners Day and its related activities.
Come take a look into our rich history and enjoy a variety of events taking place on Monday, September 7, 2026. The festivities begin at 7:30 am for the Miners Day Breakfast over at City Park. Enjoy freshly prepared food with locals and visitors all around you. Like any other city-wide celebration, Miners Day also includes a 5K run.
Enjoy this short run at City Park where a fundraiser will take place to help local animal shelters. All runners will receive a goody bag at the end along with a medal. Registration is open for the race and is required before you can participate.
Immediately following the run make your way to Downtown Park City for the Running of the Balls. This wildly popular event features thousands of yellow balls racing down Main Street in a barricaded area. Proceeds from the ball purchases are also donated with prizes also available. Next up on the agenda is the Miners Day Parade where you will find incredible floats walking down the street.
After the Running of the Balls and Miners Day Parade food trucks will be stationed back at City Park. Enjoy the beer garden where the adults can enjoy an adult beverage or two after all of the festivities. Live music and kids’ games will also be available in the park for this all-ages event. Don’t miss out on Miners Day this year in Park City!
Ride the Alpine Slide
Just because it is getting close to the end of summer does not mean you cannot have fun down Park City’s Alpine slides. Come visit the Utah Alpine Slide located at Park City Mountain Resort for a thrilling ride down the mountain. The Alpine Slide is one of the longest slides in the world and is over 3,000 feet long. You will ride on a wheeled luge that takes you down at thrilling speeds.
You can also purchase tickets to also ride the mountain coaster while you are at Park City Mountain Resort. It is Utah’s largest coaster and will take you across a mile of track with speeds up to 25 miles per hour! Enjoy the incredible mountain scenery as you are whisked from start to finish on the mountain coaster.
Additional summer activities to enjoy at Park City Mountain Resort include the zip line tracks, gem panning, disc golf, mini golf, and the legacy launcher. Now that is some fun under the sun just in time for Labor Day!
Enjoy a Round of Golf
The beautiful summer weather around Park City Labor Day makes it the ideal time to tee up at the golf course. Enjoy a round of 18-hole golf when you stop by Park City Golf Course. The course offers stunning mountain views with 18-hole rates starting at $90 for visitors during the peak summer season.
Lessons are also available from the pros too if you need a little practice before playing a full game. Stop by the pro shop to find the best gear in time and finish up your day at the clubhouse for a meal and beverage.
Explore Historic Main Street
When in Park City you need to explore Downtown Park City to find a variety of shops waiting to be perused. Historic Main Street offers some of the finest restaurants and art galleries in the state of Utah.
Park Silly Sunday Market takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. You can find a variety of goods and gifts to be purchased at the market. Walking around Historic Main Street offers a peak into the Park City past while enjoying modern food and attractions.
Book Today for Your Park City Labor Day Excursion
As you can see there is plenty of fun to be had here in Park City over Labor Day Weekend. Book one of our luxury vacation rentals today to be close to all of the fun and have access to the finest amenities. Book your stay today!
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