Staying local for the long holiday weekend? Labor Day marks the return of longtime Peninsula festivals, plus opportunities to listen to live music, pick up new plants, shop for artisan goods and more. Find holiday weekend happenings around the region below. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Silicon Valley Shakespeare, Saratoga: Catch the final weekend of Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s productions of “Richard III” and “Emma” at Sanborn County Park. “Richard III,” which features an all-female and nonbinary cast, wraps up Aug. 28-29. “Emma,” a feminist take on the Jane Austen novel, concludes Aug. 30-31. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Aug. 28-29, 7 p.m. and Aug. 30-31, 7 p.m. at Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga. Tickets are $31-$61. “Richard III” is considered PG-13, while “Emma” is appropriate for all audiences. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. svshakespeare.org.
Concerts on the Plaza, Mountain View: Mountain View’s Friday night concert series features Coastside string band False Bottom Band (bluegrass, rock and country) Aug. 29.
Aug. 29, 6-7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/special-events/concerts-on-the-plaza.
Music in the Park, San Carlos: The city’s summer concert series concludes with Burnin’ Vernon (funk/blues/jazz) Aug 29. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket or chair. Beer, wine and other beverages are sold at the event.
Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m at Burton Park, 900 Chestnut St., San Carlos. cityofsancarlos.org/business_detail_T10_R27.php.
Music on the Square 2025, Redwood City: The Friday night summer music series in downtown Redwood City concludes with pop/soul band Pride & Joy Aug. 29.
Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/music/music-on-the-square.
Summer Nights at Devil’s Canyon, San Carlos: Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company’s monthly summer concert series is back for its penultimate night with a throwback theme. Catch live music from 6-8 p.m. featuring Matt Minter, The Last Decade: California’s Alternative Tribute and Rage on Parade. The event will also include food trucks, craft beer, wine and root beer, plus a vintage and pop culture-themed vendor market.
Aug. 29, 4-10 p.m. at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company, 935 Washington St., San Carlos. devilscanyon.com/summer-nights-2025.html.
Movies in the Park, Burlingame: Catch “Sonic the Hedgehog” at Washington Park as part of Burlingame Parks and Recreation’s Friday night summer movie series. The movie starts at sunset; blankets and low-back chairs are encouraged.
Aug. 29, movie starts at sunset at Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame. burlingame.org/1123/Movies-in-the-Park.
70s Disco Party and SF Comedy Competition, Menlo Park: The Guild Theatre will be home to The Hustle: 70s Disco Party Aug. 29, followed by the 49th annual SF Comedy Competition’s first round Aug. 30 featuring 16 comedians and two shows early and late.
Aug. 29, 8 p.m. Tickets are $40.08, ages 21 and over. Aug. 30, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $49-$324, all ages. Both events are at The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. tixr.com/groups/guildtheatre.
Plant Exchange, Mountain View: The Mountain View Public Library’s plant exchange is back by popular demand. Bring plant donations and swap them with other gardeners. All types of plants are welcome, including houseplants, cuttings, plants in containers, small trees, seedlings and shrubs. You don’t need to bring a plant to take one.
Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m. at the Bookmobile Garage, Mercy Street, Mountain View. (The Mountain View Public Library is at 585 Franklin St.) instagram.com/mvpubliclibrary.
Great Race, Los Gatos: The 4-mile course covers Vasona and Oak Meadow parks, with a 1-mile kids’ fun run at 8 a.m. before the main event at 8:30 a.m.
Aug. 30, 8 a.m. kids’ fun run, 8:30 a.m. main race at Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. Registration fees are $62.96 for adults, $51.19 for kids 12 and under or $39.43 for the 1-mile kids’ fun run. lggreatrace.com.
Kings Mountain Art Fair, Woodside: The 62nd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair showcases fine art from 130 artists among the redwoods above the town of Woodside every Labor Day weekend. Preview and shop from participating artists on the fair’s website. Proceeds benefit Kings Mountain Elementary School and the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m.) at the Kings Mountain Firehouse and Community Center, 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. kingsmountainartfair.org.
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival: Millbrae’s annual festival returns with live music, artwork from over 170 artists, wine tasting, artisan food booths, a family fun zone and more.
Aug. 30-31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broadway Avenue between Victoria and Meadow Glen avenues, Millbrae. millbraechamber.com/artwinefestival2025.
Belmont Greek Festival: Enjoy live Greek music and dancing, mythology plays, craft boutiques and Greek food favorites like loukoumades, spanakopita and gyros at the 53rd iteration of this Peninsula summer festival. Local parking and a free shuttle service will be available. Take-and-bake orders for frozen entrees and fresh desserts will open after the festival this year on Sept. 3.
Aug. 30-31, noon to 10 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 13-17, kids 12 and under free with an adult. belmontgreekfestival.com.
Rock the Dock, Redwood City: The Saturday concert series at the Port of Redwood City, which continues through Nov. 1, will feature music from Flannel on Aug. 30 (’90s alt rock).
Aug. 30, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Port of Redwood City, 459 Seaport Court, Redwood City. $5-$20 suggested donation. rockthedockrwc.com.
Kids’ Carnival, San Carlos: Kids can paint a Cessna Cardinal, make paper helicopters and penguin airplanes, bounce around in a jump house and see aircraft.
Aug. 30, 10 a.m. to noon at Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. Admission is $24 for adults, $16 for seniors 65 and up or youth 4-17, free for kids 3 and under. hiller.org/event/paint-a-plane-4/2025-08-30.
Record Dig, Pacifica: Stop by Craftsman Coffee to peruse records in artist Danyel LaTour‘s vintage T10 Toyota Corona and new art and home goods throughout the shop. The event will also include a pop-up with cinnamon rolls and treats from Astranda Bakery and pet portraits by Claudia Solis and Jacqui de Borja.
Aug. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Craftsman Coffee, 1750 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica. instagram.com/craftsman_coffee.
Hot Summer Nights, Sunnyvale: Off the Rails Brewing Company will host a market with local artists and makers plus live DJs. Kids and pets are welcome.
Aug. 30, 5-9:30 p.m. at Off the Rails Brewing Company, 111 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. instagram.com/southbay_makers.
The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory, Mountain View: “Work” on Labor Day weekend? Pop punk fans can catch Jimmy Eat World, New Found Glory and The Offspring at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Aug. 30, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. Tickets are $52-$820. mountainviewamphitheater.com/events/the-offspring-jimmy-eat-world-new-found-glory-30-august-2025.
Ye Olde Town Band, Los Altos: The classic band – complete with 14 instruments – will play its second-to-last concert of the season. The August program will include performances of “Copacabana,” “Yakety Sax,” “King Of The Road” and more. A playground is nearby for children.
Aug. 31, 1:30 p.m. at Shoup Park, 400 University Ave., Los Altos. windband.org/oldtowne.
Labor Day Cookout, Sunnyvale: Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley hosts its biggest cookout of the summer in its beer garden. Each ticket includes four food or drink tickets that attendees can split according to their preference.
Sept. 1, 2-8 p.m. at Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, 1100 North Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. Tickets are $55.20. eventbrite.com/e/labor-day-cookout-tickets-1618318266499?aff=oddtdtcreator.
