Get Out This Labor Day Weekend

It’s Labor Day Weekend! Are you excited for the long weekend ahead? Or are you mourning the unofficial death of summer that comes with it? We say enjoy it while you can and get out with this weekend’s best bets we picked for you. Hope you have a fantastic holiday weekend.

Lemon Grove and beyond have some fun activities planned for Sept. 2-5. Stay close to home for some fresh produce to cook up on Labor Day, bluegrass on the green and local talent with a buzz. Venture out a little farther and you’ll stay busy with hundreds of insects, a grape stomp and the last of the summer concert series at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. An Eagle Scout in Santee is looking for help with a project on Saturday.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: 8130 Allison Ave., La Mesa, 2-6 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Browse the city’s farmers market for goodies to grill, like corn, zucchini and tomatoes.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 3902 Kenwood Dr., Spring Valley, 7:30 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Take the whole family and your picnic blankets and baskets to watch Soul Surfer, the story of Bethany Hamilton, whose arm was bitten off by a shark. “Movie theater” food will be available for purchase.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 8278 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Find the best local hidden talent here. Sip on a flavored latte or tea and enjoy the music.
• Price: Free—but buy plenty of coffee and tip the musicians for their talent.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: Prescott Promenade, intersection of West Main Street and North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, 6-8 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Start your weekend off with some bluegrass, performed by Old Town Road at the Concerts on the Green series in El Cajon.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 9200 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday.
• Why go: Help out Eagle Scout Luke Walker create a walking path and picnic area at the historical society. Refreshments will be served and friendships will be made.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: It’s the annual Julian Grape Stomp, where you can sink your toes into some grapes and stomp away. Bring the whole family for food, crafts, games, music and wine-tasting.
• Price: $5-$10.

• When/where: San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, San Diego, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Explore all things insects at this Insect Mania at the Natural History Museum. Kids will learn about bugs, both alive and preserved, and even get to make a creepy-crawly craft to take home.
• Price: Free with museum admission ($11-$17) or membership.

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday and Sunday.
• Why go: It’s the last two concerts of the summer series. Catch Fitz and the Tantrums on Friday and swoon over Ben Harper on Sunday after the horse races.
• Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission, otherwise the cost is $20.