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LA Weekend: Malibu Chili Fest & Carnival; Burger Challenge; 626 Market
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Sept. 2-3, throughout Los Angeles County? Patch has you covered.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Greater Los Angeles — from the Westside, South Bay and beaches, through DTLA, the East Side, San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys to the Ventura County line.
Some are free. Some have a fee.
Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Sept. 2 to Sunday,Sept. 3.
Find out what's happening in Malibufor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Among standout events: the Labor Day Weekend Chili Cook-Off & Carnival in Malibu; the Burger Challenge at The Pour House, Monrovia; and the 626 Night Market & Music Festival at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia.
Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.
Find out what's happening in Malibufor free with the latest updates from Patch.
'Hollywood True Crime & Haunted Tales' Walking Tour: Los Angeles
Shakespeare Festival 'Midsummer Night's Dream': Griffith Park, Los Angeles
'Explore Vatican' Immersive Experience: Los Angeles
Outside-The-Box Breakfast, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Los Angeles
LA Bubble World: An Immersive Experience: Los Angeles/Montebello
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience': Los Angeles/Montebello
'Gabby's Dollhouse: Gabby On The Go!' Free Event: Universal CityWalk Hollywood, Universal City
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LONG BEACH & NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS:
Summer Luau: Descanso Beach Club, Avalon, Catalina Island
Jimmy Walker Buffalo Chip Toss, Two Harbors, Catalina Island
'The FRIENDS Experience': Lakewood/Long Beach
The Queen Mary Haunted Encounters Tour: Long Beach
The Queen Mary Paranormal Ship Walk Tour: Long Beach
Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair, Long Beach
Experience SYNCRA, San Pedro
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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY:
“Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration” Exhibit, Calabasas
Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles River Kayak Tour: Encino/Van Nuys
Labor Day Weekend Chili Cook-Off & Carnival: Malibu
Maldonado Youth Art Festival, North Hollywood
Magnolia Marketplace, Congregational Church of The Chimes, Sherman Oaks
'Gabby's Dollhouse: Gabby On The Go!' Free Event: Universal CityWalk Hollywood, Universal City
Ribs, Tri-Tip & Free Live Music: All American BBQ, West Hills
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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY & NEARBY:
626 Night Market & Music Festival: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
Goat Yoga: Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia
'Toy Story' Drive-In Movie Night: Glendale
'Reggae & Brews' Labor Day Weekend Celebration: Glendora
Labor Day Burger Challenge: Pour House, Monrovia
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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY:
Boat Cinema: Castaic Lake, Castaic
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SOUTH BAY, BEACHES & PENINSULA:
Last Days of Summer Beach Concerts, Hermosa Beach
Sunday Morning Barefoot Stretch at Avenue I Lifeguard Tower, Redondo Beach
George F Canyon Guided Family Nature Preserve Walk with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Rolling Hills Estates
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro
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WESTSIDE:
Labor Day Weekend Chili Cook-Off & Carnival: Malibu
Los Angeles Labor Day Sunday Yacht Party Cruise, Marina Del Rey
'Elephant Parade' Exhibit: Santa Monica
Pet Party Sweetest Ice Cream Celebration, Santa Monica
'A Walk Through Pier History' Walking Tour: Santa Monica
'World Of Barbie' Immersive Experience: Santa Monica
Chess Sundays: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic), Tongva Park, Santa Monica
Party On! A Sober Comedy Show, Santa Monica
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ALSO SEE:
Haunted Houses 2023: LA Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best
Oktoberfest 2023: LA Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests
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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?
- San Diego Weekend: Powwow; Grape Stomp; SeaWorld Beer Fest; Buffet For Maui
- Inland Empire Weekend: Cirque du Soleil; U-Pick Apples; Blues & Brews Fest
- Orange County Weekend: Inflatable Water Park; Hatch Chile Roast; Bat Walk
- San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: U-Pick Strawberries; Scottish Games; Bacon & Wine Days
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