Five Ways to Spend Labor Day in and Around Westwood

It's Labor day, and you've got no plans, but you don't want the holiday to be a bust.

No problem, we've got you covered! Here are some simple, enjoyable ways to spend the day today:

Hold a Barbecue: What better way to end the summer than with a backyard barbecue? And if you've got no idea what to try for a recipe, no worries! We've got a roundup of great summer recipes for you .

Start a Pickup Game: Call up some friends who might be around and pull together a pickup game of football, soccer, baseball, Frisbee or all of the above. Utilize the athletic field at Sheehan Elementary or head over to Morrison Field.

Hit the Pond: Westwood's is a perfect spot for taking the kayak or canoe out for a few quiet hours to relax. Row out to the middle of the pond, enjoy some lunch, read a book or listen to some tunes. You can't go wrong. 

Try Some New Food: Westwood is home to a handful of great restaurants, some of which hold business even on holidays! Check out the for a roundup of where to get some great food today.

Venture Out!: Want to head into town, get out of the suburbs for a while? Take the train from or (remember, they run on a Sunday schedule today) into Back Bay, try a restaurant on Newbury Street or explore Copley Square.