50+ Awesome Things to Do in SF Over Labor Day Weekend (2025)
Labor Day Weekend 2025 is here and the Bay Area is packed with festivals, free concerts, comedy shows, art fairs, and outdoor fun. Whether you’re looking to soak up the last days of summer or just score some free events, here are a few highlights to look forward to for the long holiday weekend:
- Millbrae Art & Wine Festival: Stroll through one of the Bay’s biggest street fairs with live music, wine tastings, food vendors, and artisan booths (Aug. 30 to 31).
- Kings Mountain Art Fair: A stunning juried art festival in the redwoods above Woodside with food, music, and local artists (Aug. 30 to Sept. 1).
- Free Shakespeare in the Park: Catch The Comedy of Errors for free at McLaren Park (Aug. 30 to Sept. 7).
- Oakland’s Black August Block Party: Celebrate community with music, vendors, and family activities in West Oakland (Aug. 30).
- Belmont Greek Festival: Traditional dancing, food, and live entertainment at this beloved Peninsula tradition (Aug. 30 to 31).
- Free Fishing Day: No license required to fish anywhere in California (Aug. 30).
Of course, that’s just the start. From rooftop concerts and Bollywood dance nights to outdoor movies and farmers markets, there are 50+ events happening all across the Bay this Labor Day Weekend.
Monday, September 7
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