Things to do on Labor Day 2009 in Los Angeles

    Photo by Jennifer Marlo

A compilation of things to do for this years' Labor Day:

Places to go: 

Visit CaliforniaDayTrips.com for a list of Amusement Parks, wineries, beaches and other destinations. 

GoLosAngeles.about.com  and associatedcontent.com lists local festivals and street fairs.

Examiner Emilie Hendryx lists a number of family- friendly events.

Visit my play-date LA article for excursion ideas such as visiting Griffith Park, Downtown Los Angeles, Brand Park, and the Hollywood Bowl. 

Here are a few websites to help you plan a picnic:

Celebrations.com offers general picnic ideas

Alanskitchen.com and Picnicworld.net features picnic recipes.

Last minute healthy picnic ideas:

*Buy ready made salads or sandwiches from Trader Joe's or Subway. 

*Pita and hummus, bruschetta, tabouli

*Cheese and crackers

*Whole fruits such as grapes, apples, oranges, berries and bananas. (Watermelons are perfect for a picnic on a hot day, but remember to prep them before you leave the house.)

Home made pasta salad

Cook any pasta - penne or ties work best

steam any assortment of vegetables (broccoli, peppers, peas, beans, asparagus, spinach, corn etc..)

combine veggies with pasta, toss with olive oil, salt and granulated (or fresh) garlic and pretso! 

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!