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Fun Outings For Your Labor Day Weekend In Tri-Valley, Nearby

Yes, it will be a scorcher, but pack up the kids and head out for a great family day. Plus, some events just for the grown-ups, too!

EAST BAY, CA – What to do on your three-day weekend? Lots of options throughout the area -- some are inexpensive or, better yet, free!

Enjoy some outdoor games and whisky. Saturday and Sunday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton: Scottish Highland Gathering, Games & Whisky Tasting 2017

No fishing license needed, and admission is free on Saturday! Crab Cove Fish Festival, Learn to Fish with East Bay Parks: Alameda.

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Going on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Kids under 4 get in free. Rail Fair - Steam Train Rides, Games & Music: Fremont.

Saturday, Sept. 2: All day music fest: Front Porch Music Festival: Wente Vineyards, Livermore

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This sounds fun - Saturday at Poppy Ridge in Livermore: Bubbly, Oysters and Jazz.

CANCELED! --- Ages 21+ for this one. Food trucks, live music, arts and crafts ... oh! ... and wine. Sunday on the Las Positas College grounds in Livermore: Harvest Wine Celebration: Wine Country.

A 1920s-era party with dancing, music, gambling and fun in San Ramon: Come Party Like GATSBY!! A Roaring 20's stule SPEAKEASY Event - Food, Drinks, Casino Style Gaming, Raffle, Dancing, & Prizes.

Relics on Railroad: Monday in Danville: FREE, family friendly outdoor market will feature a diverse mix of Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro Modern period artifacts garden art. The market will also feature “upcycled goods” from clever craftsmen who transform outdated items to exciting usable pieces.

The kids may love this one! Synchronized swimming performances. All weekend in Walnut Creek. Aquanuts Fall Show.

FEEL LIKE HEADING TO THE BEACH TO COOL OFF? Here are two events going on in the Santa Cruz area:

In Capitola from Sept. 1 to 4, take in the Begonia Festival. Among the fun, a floating parade of flowers, a sand-sculpting contest and a fishing derby. And it's free!

Sept. 2 at the Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center in Davenport is the Grizzly Bear Festival. Treat the family to face-painting, crafts and lessons on that great brown bear.

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