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It’s Labor Day Weekend! Are you excited for the long weekend ahead?

La Mesa and beyond have some fun activities planned. Stay close to home for some fresh produce to cook up on Labor Day, bluegrass on the green, local stand-up comedy and a free family movie. Venture out a little farther and you’ll stay busy with hundreds of insects, a grape stomp and the last of the summer concert series at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. An Eagle Scout in Santee is looking for help with a project on Saturday.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: 8130 Allison Ave., La Mesa, 2-6 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Browse the city’s farmers market for goodies to grill, like corn, zucchini and tomatoes on Labor Day.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Prescott Promenade, intersection of West Main Street and North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, 6-8 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Start your weekend off with some bluegrass, performed by Old Town Road at the Concerts on the Green series in El Cajon.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: @Spacebar Internet Café, 7454 University Ave., La Mesa, 8 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Watch stand-up comedians, including Gina Manning and Kathleen Finney.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: @Spacebar Internet Café, 7454 University Ave., La Mesa, 8 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Take the family for drinks and food and a free preview of The Blind Side and watch Sandra Bullock kick some football butt.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: , 9200 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday.
• Why go: Help out Eagle Scout Luke Walker create a walking path and picnic area at the historical society. Refreshments will be served and friendships will be made.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: It’s the annual Julian Grape Stomp, where you can sink your toes into some grapes and stomp away. Bring the whole family for food, crafts, games, music and wine-tasting.
• Price: $5-$10.

• When/where: San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, San Diego, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Explore all things insects at this Insect Mania at the Natural History Museum. Kids will learn about bugs, both alive and preserved, and even get to make a creepy-crawly craft to take home.
• Price: Free with museum admission ($11-$17) or membership.

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday and Sunday.
• Why go: It’s the last two concerts of the summer series. Catch Fitz and the Tantrums on Friday and swoon over Ben Harper on Sunday after the horseraces.
• Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission, otherwise the cost is $20.