September 2nd is Labor Day, and school is officially closed. I know school just began, and the kids are home again, but luckily in San Diego there's no shortage of fun activities. Of course you can make the rounds at the beaches and barbecues, shop the sales, and Fall cleaning, or you can try something new.
Below are some great ways to spend the holiday weekend with your family!
Labor Day Curated Marketplace in Little Italy!
Piazza della Famiglia
523 West Date Street
Sunday, Sep 1, 2024 10am - 7pm
The curated Marketplace will showcase over 55 local woman-owned small businesses, artisans & makers from 10 am to 7 pm on Sunday, September 1st. Live entertainment, activations like trucker hat bars, charm bars, permanent jewelry, and a live watercolorist too! For more information on this event, please visit our website at www.thefemalemakermarket.com or via Instagram @thefemalemakermarket
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado, San Diego
This Museum has exhibits on everything from dinosaurs and geology to the animals that once roamed San Diego. In addition you can enjoy films about the natural world and biodiversity (included with paid admission to the museum).
- Meet Huxley the Harris’s Hawk: You can interact with Huxley, a Harris’s Hawk, and his handler, Bob Gordon. September 7, from 10 AM to 2 PM, this event offers an opportunity to learn about regional birds of prey and the art of falconry.
- Nat at Night: Where you can enjoy the museum after hours. Get access to all exhibitions, participate in trivia, and unleash your creativity during Sketch Party sessions on select dates. Plus, admission is half-price after 5 PM. The rooftop deck is open to all visitors, offering refreshing drinks and small plates.
Barona Sports Park. 1095 Barona Road Lakeside, CA 92040
Sunday, September 1
Gourd Dancing - 12:30pm and 6pm
Grand Entry - 2pm and 8pm
Join the Barona Band of Mission Indians as they celebrate their annual powwow. This celebration aims to preserve Native American culture for generations to come. The jam-packed Labor Day weekend will include dancing contests, drumming, singing, authentic Native American food, and camping. People nationwide come to this event to compete and showcase traditional Tribal dancing!
Take A Cruise Around San Diego Harbor with City Cruises
Pier 2
970 North Harbor Drive
San Diego
Tickets start @ $35
Enjoy the best sightseeing on San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated harbor boat tour of San Diego. Join us on the water as we see Seaport Village, Shelter Island, ship-building and dry-docking facilities, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, and more!
Enjoy Horse Racing @ Del Mar
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
Experience the thrill of San Diego horse racing at the Del Mar Racetrack. Its annual racing season ends in early September (September 10th). This long-standing tradition dates back to 1937 and features top racehorses, trainers, and jockeys. Don’t miss out on the fun in the sun and the chance to support your favorite horses where the “turf meets the surf.”
September 7, 2024
11 am to 5 pm – at Menghini Winery
1150 Julian Orchards Dr
Celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Julian Grape Stomp Festa! Kick off your shoes for this old-world tradition of kicking off your shoes, and feel tons of blessed grapes squish beneath your feet!
Regular Admission – $25.00
Includes Wine Glass & One Tasting (for those 21+), Stomping & Great Entertainment
Additional Tastings are $1.00 each
Children 6-20 $7.00
