Celebrate Labor Day weekend with family-friendly events across Los Angeles, from festivals and farm fun to live music, outdoor activities and more.
Malibu Chili Cook-Off
Where: The fields next to Malibu Country Mart
When: Sept. 4 – 7
Why go: The Malibu Chili Cook-Off has been an end-of-summer celebration tradition for 43 years. The Labor Day weekend festivities include its famous chili contest, plus live music, carnival rides, a skate contest, local artists and more. Plus, all proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.
Pick-Your-Own Romas
Where: Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark
When: Sept. 5 – 7
Why go: It’s the final weekend to Pick Your Own Roma tomatoes at Underwood Family Farms. Bring a container, and let your kids fill it up with delicious Romas and you’re all set to make some homemade pasta sauce for a Labor Day weekend meal.
Black Walnut Day
Where: Ascot Hills Park in El Sereno
When: Sept. 5
Why go: Celebrate the Southern California black walnut tree at Takaape’ Waashut Northeast Los Angeles Black Walnut Day and learn what makes the tree so special to L.A. The free, family-friendly festival features plant adoptions, a bird walk, hiking, hands-on art making, live music, food and more.
CAMP x Dr. Praeger’s
Where: CAMP Los Angeles at Westfield Century City
When: Sept. 5
Why go: Kicking off Labor Day weekend and continuing every Saturday and Sunday in September, Dr. Prager’s hosts free snack time at CAMP Los Angeles. Kids can sample Pizza Stars and Broccoli Littles for free, and take home coupons and a Dr. Praeger’s coloring book.
Tunes at the Dunes
Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina in Newport Beach
When: Sept. 4 – 7
Why go: All weekend long groove to Tunes at the Dunes, live waterfront music. Labor Day Weekend festivities at Newport Dunes also includes family-friendly activities, food trucks and movies on the beach. Make a day of it and enjoy the inflatable aquatic park and watersports like kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Best part is the movies and music are free!
Fiesta Hermosa
Where: Hermosa Beach Pier and surrounding streets
When: Sept. 5 – 7
Why go: Hermosa Beach’s free annual street festival, Fiesta Hermosa, returns Labor Day weekend with live music, food, local artist vendors and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Long Beach Greek Festival
Where: Assumption Greek Church in Long Beach
When: Sept. 5 -7
Why go: Experience delicious, authentic Greek food, traditional music and dance, cultural exhibits and more at the annual Long Beach Greek Festival. Plus, children under 12 are free and they can enjoy the designated Kids Zone.
