Labor Day Weekend on Mission Bay
Labor Day Weekend on Mission Bay
Celebrate the final long weekend of summer bayside at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. From beach yoga and poolside DJs to dive-in movies, live music and waterfront fireworks, Labor Day Weekend is filled with relaxed coastal fun for the whole family.
Spend the day soaking up the sunshine by the pool, enjoying hands-on activities and family-friendly games, or unwinding with bayside evenings complete with s’mores, live entertainment and fireworks over Mission Bay. Whether you’re planning one last summer escape or making the most of the holiday weekend, there’s something happening all weekend long.
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Summer’s Final Long Weekend
Easy mornings on the bay turn into afternoons filled with beachfront fun, live music and family activities, followed by movie nights under the stars and waterfront fireworks. It’s the perfect way to close out summer in San Diego.
Poolside Fun & Family Activities
From Bubble Mania and watermelon eating contests to friendship bracelets, tie-dye, ceramics and Build-a-Buddy workshops, the weekend is packed with activities designed for all ages.
Live Music & Dive-In Movies
Spend your evenings enjoying live music, cozy s’mores by the firepit and dive-in movie nights poolside featuring family favorites all weekend long.
Weekend Activity Calendar
| Day | Time | Period | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday September 4 |
9:00 am–5:00 pm | Morning | Activities Desk | — |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Beach Yoga | — | |
| All Day | Morning | Capture the Moment Photo Experience | — | |
| 3:00–6:00 pm | Afternoon | Breezeway Pop-Up Experience | — | |
| 3:30–4:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | — | |
| 4:00 pm | Afternoon | Trucker Hat Decorating $20 | — | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Bingo | — | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | — | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness | Pool | |
| Evening | Evening | Fireworks Over Mission Bay | — | |
| Saturday September 5 |
8:00 am–5:00 pm | Morning | Activities Desk | — |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Beach Yoga | — | |
| All Day | Morning | Capture the Moment Photo Experience | — | |
| 11:00 am | Midday | Friendship Bracelet & Slime Making $5 | — | |
| 11:00 am–2:00 pm | Midday | Poolside Massage Experience with Comfort Zone | Bayside Terrace | |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Build-a-Buddy Workshop Small $35 · Large $55 | — | |
| 1:00 pm | Afternoon | Poolside DJ | — | |
| 1:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | — | |
| 2:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | — | |
| 3:00 pm | Afternoon | Bubble Mania | — | |
| 3:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | — | |
| 3:30–4:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | — | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | — | |
| 7:00 pm | Evening | S’mores Night | — | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: Hidden Figures | Pool | |
| Evening | Evening | Fireworks Over Mission Bay | — | |
| Sunday September 6 |
8:00 am–5:00 pm | Morning | Activities Desk | — |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Zumba | — | |
| 11:00 am | Midday | Custom Resort Postcards | — | |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Tie-Dye T-Shirts $20 | — | |
| 12:30 pm | Midday | Watermelon Eating Contest | — | |
| 1:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Poolside DJ | — | |
| 2:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | — | |
| 2:00 pm | Afternoon | Ceramics Workshop $15 | — | |
| 2:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Shaved Ice Truck | — | |
| 3:00 pm | Afternoon | Bubble Mania | — | |
| 3:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | — | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | — | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: The Sandlot | Pool | |
| Evening | Evening | Fireworks Over Mission Bay | — | |
| Monday September 7 |
All Day | Morning | Capture the Moment Photo Experience | — |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Mat Pilates | — | |
| 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Late Morning | Photo Frame Decorating & Polaroid Photos $8 | — | |
| 11:00 am | Late Morning | Temporary Tattoos | — | |
| 6:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | — | |
| Evening | Evening | Fireworks Over Mission Bay | — |
Weekend Activity Calendar
Friday · September 4
Morning & Daytime Activities
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Activities Desk
All Day – Capture the Moment Photo Experience
10:00 AM · Beach Yoga
Afternoon Activities
4:00 PM · Trucker Hat Decorating — $20
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Breezeway Pop-Up Experience
Evening Entertainment
5:00 PM · Bingo
5:00 PM · Live Music
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness
Evening · Fireworks Over Mission Bay
Saturday · September 5
Morning Activities
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Activities Desk
All Day · Capture the Moment Photo Experience
10:00 AM · Beach Yoga
11:00 AM · Friendship Bracelet & Slime Making — $5
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Poolside Massage Experience with Comfort Zone — Bayside Terrace
Afternoon Activities
12:00 PM · Build-a-Buddy Workshop
Small $35 | Large $55
1:00 PM · Poolside DJ
1:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest
2:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+)
3:00 PM · Bubble Mania
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn
3:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest
Evening Entertainment
5:00 PM · Live Music
7:00 PM · S’mores Night
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: Hidden Figures
Evening · Fireworks Over Mission Bay
Sunday · September 6
Morning Activities
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Activities Desk
10:00 AM · Zumba
11:00 AM · Custom Resort Postcards
Afternoon Activities
12:00 PM · Tie-Dye T-Shirts — $20
12:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Poolside DJ
2:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+)
2:00 PM · Ceramics Workshop — $15
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Shaved Ice Truck
3:00 PM · Bubble Mania
3:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest
Evening Entertainment
5:00 PM · Live Music
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: The Sandlot
Evening · Fireworks Over Mission Bay
Monday · September 7
Morning Activities
All Day · Capture the Moment Photo Experience
10:00 AM · Mat Pilates
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Photo Frame Decorating & Polaroid Photos — $8
11:00 AM · Temporary Tattoos
Evening Entertainment
6:00 PM · Live Music
Evening · Fireworks Over Mission Bay
ADDRESS
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
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