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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday September 3 |
10:00 am | Morning | Mindful Motion | Solana Court |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Succulent Garden Terrarium Building ($15) | Bayside Creative Corner | |
| 3:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | Breezeway | |
| 3:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | Breezeway | |
| 5:30 pm | Evening | Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band (ticketed event) | Garden by the Bay | |
| 6:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 7:12 pm | Evening | Sunset Bell Ringing | Covewood | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: Dolphin Tale | Pool | |
| 8:45 pm | Evening | SeaWorld Drone Show | Boardwalk | |
| Friday September 4 |
10:00 am | Morning | Beach Yoga | Mission Bay Beach |
| 12:00–5:00 pm | Midday | Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk | Pool Main Gates | |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Trucker Hats ($20) | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 2:00 pm | Afternoon | Scavenger Hunt (start at Activities Desk) | Pool Deck | |
| 3:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | Breezeway | |
| 3:30–4:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | Breezeway | |
| 4:00 pm | Afternoon | Temporary Tattoos | Pool Deck | |
| 6:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 7:11 pm | Evening | Sunset Bell Ringing | Covewood | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness | Pool | |
| 8:45 pm | Evening | SeaWorld Drone Show | Boardwalk | |
| Saturday September 5 |
8:00 am–5:00 pm | Morning | Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk | Pool Main Gates |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Beach Yoga | Mission Bay Beach | |
| 10:00 am–1:00 pm | Morning | Live Music during Brunch | Covewood | |
| 11:00 am | Midday | Slime Making & Bracelet Making ($5) | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 11:00 am–2:00 pm | Midday | Poolside Massage Experience with Pure Fiji (price varies) | Bayside Terrace | |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Build-a-Buddy Workshop (Small $35, Large $55) | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 1:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Poolside DJ | Pool Deck | |
| 1:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | Bayside Terrace | |
| 2:30 pm | Afternoon | Snow Cones | Pool Deck | |
| 3:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | Breezeway | |
| 3:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | Bayside Terrace | |
| 3:30–4:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | Breezeway | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Paint & Sip (ticketed event) | Private Dining Room | |
| 6:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 7:00 pm | Evening | S’mores Night | Bayside Terrace | |
| 7:10 pm | Evening | Sunset Bell Ringing | Covewood | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: Hidden Figures | Pool | |
| 8:45 pm | Evening | SeaWorld Drone Show | Boardwalk | |
| Sunday September 6 |
8:00 am–5:00 pm | Morning | Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk | Pool Main Gates |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Zumba | Solana Court | |
| 10:00 am–1:00 pm | Morning | Live Music during Brunch | Covewood | |
| 11:00 am | Midday | Slime Making & Bracelet Making ($5) | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Ceramic Painting ($15) | BCC | |
| 1:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Poolside DJ | Pool Deck | |
| 1:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | Bayside Terrace | |
| 2:30 pm | Afternoon | Bubble Mania & Otter Pops | Pool Deck | |
| 3:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | Breezeway | |
| 3:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | — | |
| 3:30–4:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | Breezeway | |
| 6:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 7:08 pm | Evening | Sunset Bell Ringing | Covewood | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: The Sandlot | Pool | |
| 8:45 pm | Evening | SeaWorld Drone Show | Boardwalk | |
| Monday September 7 |
10:00 am | Morning | Mat Pilates | Solana Court |
| 11:00 am | Midday | DIY Resort Passports | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 6:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | Plaza Del Sol | |
| 7:07 pm | Evening | Sunset Bell Ringing | Covewood | |
| 8:45 pm | Evening | SeaWorld Drone Show | Boardwalk |
Weekend Activity Calendar
Thursday · September 3
Morning & Daytime Activities
10:00 AM · Mindful Motion at Solana Court
12:00 PM · Succulent Garden Terrarium Building at Bayside Creative Corner — $15
Afternoon Activities
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) at Breezeway
3:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn at Breezeway
Evening Entertainment
5:30 PM · Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band at Garden by the Bay — ticketed event
6:00 PM · Live Music at Plaza Del Sol
7:12 PM · Sunset Bell Ringing at Covewood
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: Dolphin Tale
8:45 PM · SeaWorld Drone Show
Friday · September 4
Morning & Daytime Activities
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Activities Desk
10:00 AM · Beach Yoga at Mission Bay Beach
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk at Pool Main Gates
12:00 PM · Trucker Hats at Plaza Del Sol — $20
Afternoon Activities
2:00 PM · Scavenger Hunt (start at Activities Desk) at Pool Deck
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) at Breezeway
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn at Breezeway
4:00 PM · Temporary Tattoos at Pool Deck
Evening Entertainment
6:00 PM · Live Music at Plaza Del Sol
7:11 PM · Sunset Bell Ringing at Covewood
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness
8:45 PM · SeaWorld Drone Show
Saturday · September 5
Morning & Daytime Activities
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk at Pool Main Gates
10:00 AM · Beach Yoga at Mission Bay Beach
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Live Music during Brunch at Covewood
11:00 AM · Slime Making & Bracelet Making at Plaza Del Sol — $5
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Poolside Massage Experience with Pure Fiji at Bayside Terrace — price varies
12:00 PM · Build-a-Buddy Workshop at Plaza Del Sol — Small $35, Large $55
Afternoon Activities
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Poolside DJ at Pool Deck
1:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest at Bayside Terrace
2:30 PM · Sno Cones at Pool Deck
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) at Breezeway
3:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest at Bayside Terrace
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn at Breezeway
Evening Entertainment
5:00 PM · Paint & Sip at Private Dining Room — ticketed event
6:00 PM · Live Music at Plaza Del Sol
7:00 PM · S’mores Night at Bayside Terrace
7:10 PM · Sunset Bell Ringing at Covewood
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: Hidden Figures
8:45 PM · SeaWorld Drone Show
Sunday · September 6
Morning & Daytime Activities
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk at Pool Main Gates
10:00 AM · Zumba at Solana Court
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Live Music during Brunch at Covewood
11:00 AM · Slime Making & Bracelet Making at Plaza Del Sol — $5
12:00 PM · Ceramic Painting at BCC — $15
Afternoon Activities
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Poolside DJ at Pool Deck
1:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest at Bayside Terrace
2:30 PM · Bubble Mania & Otter Pops at Pool Deck
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) at Breezeway
3:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn at Breezeway
Evening Entertainment
6:00 PM · Live Music at Plaza Del Sol
7:08 PM · Sunset Bell Ringing at Covewood
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: The Sandlot
8:45 PM · SeaWorld Drone Show
Monday · September 7
Morning & Daytime Activities
10:00 AM · Mat Pilates at Solana Court
11:00 AM · DIY Resort Passports at Plaza Del Sol
Evening Entertainment
6:00 PM · Live Music at Plaza Del Sol
7:07 PM · Sunset Bell Ringing at Covewood
8:45 PM · SeaWorld Drone Show
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