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, Sept 1-4: 41st Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off and Carnival

Fri-Mon, Sept 1-4: Summer Days Festival at the Simi Valley Town Center

Fri-Sun, Sept 1-3: The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools in Agoura Hills

Sat, Sept 2: Ventura Nationals at Ventura County Fairgrounds

Sat, Sept 2: Live Music at Harbor View Park at Channel Islands Harbor (4-6PM)

Sat, Sept 2: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) at Simi Valley Town Center (7PM)

Sat/Sun, Sept 2-3: 37th Annual C-Street Classic & Skate Challenge at Surfers’ Point in Ventura

Sun, Sept 3: Aviation Museum of Santa Paula Open to the Public (10AM-2PM)

Sun, Sept 3: Live Music at the Simi Valley Town Center (7PM)

Mon, Sept 4: Santa Paula Labor Day Parade (10AM)

Mon, Sept 4: Rams on the 1 Tour at Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura (11AM)