Labor Day Weekend events in Bay Area

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Summer is sadly ending, but we've put together best events for you to enjoy the last precious days.

Festivals are the perfect excuse to get out, enjoy the sun, gaze at eye-popping arts and crafts, catch some great live music and entertainment, and devour all manner of delicious food and drink that's bad for you (and even some that isn't).

To help your planning, here's a rundown of some of the many events and festivals going on in the Bay Area.

 

FRIDAY

 

“Oakland First Fridays” Block Party

Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
 
South First Fridays Art Walk | San Jose
Friday, September 4 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
 
The Final Free Friday Night Beach Concert of 2015 | Santa Cruz
Friday, September 4 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
 
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Fort Mason
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Fort Mason Center
 
Oakland Art Murmur | First Fridays Art Walk
Friday, September 4 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph

Friday Nights at the de Young: Abstract Expressionism & Musica Expressionista | SF

Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | de Young Museum
 
Gilroy Premium Outlets Labor Day Sidewalk Sale

Sep 4, 2015  

Gilroy Premium Outlets, CA - Gilroy

 

SATURDAY

 

45th Annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival, The L...

Sep 5, 2015 Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Downtown Millbrae - Millbrae

Belmont Greek Festival

Sep 5, 2015 Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Church of the Holy Cross - Belmont

2015 Bacon Festival of America | San Jose

Saturday, September 5 – 12:00 pm | Cost: $10* | Plaza de Cesar Chavez
 
Oakland Creates: Pop-Up Comic Art Show | 2015 Zine Fest
Saturday, September 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | 755 E 10th St (Oakland)
 
Live Music & Dance Party in the Park | Los Gatos
Saturday, September 5 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Oak Meadow Park

Monterey Bay Greek Festival

Sep 5 - Sep 7, 2015  

Custom House Plaza, Monterey - Monterey

Free Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet | The Presidio

Saturday, September 5 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Main Post Lawn
 
2015 Marina Labor Day Parade and Festival

Sep 5, 2015 Sat 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Reservation Road and Crescent in Marina - Marina

2015 SF Zine Fest Kick-Off Party | Mission: Comics & Art

Saturday, September 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Mission: Comics & Art
 
2015 Lebanese Festival: Music, Dance & Food | Redwood City
Saturday, September 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Downtown Redwood City
 

2015 Kings Mountain Art Fair in the Redwoods: Saturday | Woodside

Saturday, September 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GATHERING & GAMES

Scottish contests and demonstration, live entertainment, including Celtic music, pipe bands, dancers, food and drink, kids' activities. Sept. 5-6 (exact schedule TBA); Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton; $11-$19 advance/$13-$24 gate; two-day passes $26 advance/$31 gate; www.thescottishgames.com

 

SUNDAY

 

45th Annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival, The L...

Sep 5, 2015 Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Downtown Millbrae - Millbrae

2015 Brazilian Day Street Party | Berkeley

Sunday, September 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE* | Casa de Cultura
 
015 Bacon Festival of America | San Jose
Sunday, September 6 – 12:00 pm | Cost: $10* | Plaza de Cesar Chavez
 
Free First Sunday Admission | Oakland Museum of California
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Oakland Museum of California
 
Asian Art Museum Free Admission Day | SF
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Asian Art Museum
 
Free Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet | The Presidio
Sunday, September 6 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Main Post Lawn

2015 Begonia Festival: Nautical Parade, Chalk Art & Concert | Capitola

Sunday, September 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Stockton Avenue (Capitola)
 
2015 Begonia Festival: Nautical Parade, Chalk Art & Concert | Capitola
Sunday, September 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Stockton Avenue (Capitola)

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GATHERING & GAMES

Scottish contests and demonstration, live entertainment, including Celtic music, pipe bands, dancers, food and drink, kids' activities. Sept. 5-6 (exact schedule TBA); Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton; $11-$19 advance/$13-$24 gate; two-day passes $26 advance/$31 gate; www.thescottishgames.com

 

MONDAY

 

2015 Salsa Block Party: Dancing, Live Music & DJs | Berkeley

Monday, September 7 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Blake Street

Hiero Day 2015: Hip Hop Music Fest & Block Party | Oakland

Monday, September 7 – All Day | Cost: $10* | Linden Street Brewery
 
Labor Day Symphony Concert in the Park | Golden Gate Park Band
Monday, September 7 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music

2015 Begonia Festival: Fishing Derby & Row Boat Races | Capitola

Monday, September 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Stockton Avenue (Capitola)
 
2015 Kings Mountain Art Fair in the Redwoods: Labor Day | Woodside
Monday, September 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station

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