Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It is a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The second Labor Day holiday was on September 5, 1883. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday.

Oregon was the first state to officially enact Labor Day as a holiday by law on February 21, 1887, followed that year by Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Since then, all 50 states have made Labor Day a state holiday.

Labor Day weekend events around Ventura County and nearby areas:

Fri-Mon, Aug 30 to Sep 2: 42nd Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off and Carnival

Fri-Sun, Aug 30 to Sep 2: The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools in Agoura Hills

Sat, Aug 31: Ventura Nationals at Ventura County Fairgrounds

Sat, Aug 31: Live Music at Harbor View Park at Channel Islands Harbor (4-6PM)

Sat/Sun, Aug 31, Sep 1: 38th Annual C-Street Classic & Skate Challenge in Ventura

Sat/Sun, Aug 31, Sep 1: Aloha Beach Festival in Ventura (10AM-8PM)

Sun, Sep 1: Aviation Museum of Santa Paula Open to the Public (10AM-2PM)

Mon, Sep 2: Santa Paula Labor Day Parade (10AM)

Mon, Sep 2: Labor Day Tractor Fair at Santa Paula Agriculture Museum (11AM-2PM)

Mon, Sep 2: CRPD Concert in the Park - The Spazmatics (5PM)

LOCAL AREA BEACHES IN VENTURA COUNTY, MALIBU AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY