Celebrate the End of Summer with a Last Minute Labor Day Getaway to Catalina

The kids may have headed back to school before Labor Day Weekend, but Catalina remains a cool end-of-summer getaway, especially with an event and music line-up that’s perfect to send Summer out with a bang! The Labor Day Weekend lineup includes:

Music:

Friday, August 30

Good Copy Bad Cop - Harbor Reef Restaurant in Two Harbors, 2-6 pm
DJ Papa Kirkland - Harbor Reef Restaurant in Two Harbors, 8 pm - 2 am
James Moody - Luau Larry's - 8-11 pm
Karoake - Ell Galleon, 9 pm - 11:45 pm

Saturday, August 31

DJ Syphe –Descanso Beach Club Beach Party, 1-5 pm
James Moody - Luau Larry's - 8-11 pm
Good Copy Bad Cop - Harbor Reef Restaurant in Two Harbors, 2-6 pm
DJ Papa Kirkland - Harbor Reef Restaurant in Two Harbors, 8 pm - 2 am
Karoake - Ell Galleon, 9 pm - 11:45 pm

Sunday, September 1

DJ Syphe –Descanso Beach Club Beach Party, 1-4 pm
Roger Connelly - Luau Larry's - 8-11 pm
Good Copy Bad Cop - Harbor Reef Restaurant in Two Harbors, 2-8 pm

Monday, September 2

Good Copy Bad Cop - Harbor Reef Restaurant in Two Harbors, 10 am-2 pm

Want to enjoy events or live music in Two Harbors? Take the Discover Two Harbors Cyclone boat to Two Harbors for the day, sip on a Buffalo Milk beachside and take in the south pacific vibe.

Labor Day Weekend Events:

Friday, August 30

Paint Night with Fabi

Saturday, August 31

IMMERSED's First Birthday Party
Jimmy Walker "Buffalo Chip": Toss in Two Harbors

Sunday, Sepember 1

Catalina Community Clean Up
"Lolo and the Barbershop" Documentary at Catalina Museum

Labor Day Weekend Movie Lineup at Avalon Theatre:

Thursday, August 29 - IF (2004)
Friday, August 30 - Jungle Cruise (2021)
Saturday, August 31 - The Dark Knight (2008)
Sunday, September 1 - Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1954)

Guests can also enjoy Summer Nights in the Wrigley Ballroom Friday & Saturday from 6-11 pm. Experience grand views of Avalon Harbor from the famed Casino Romance Promenade.

Check Weekend Hotel Availability

Island hotels and vacation rental agencies are reporting availability for the extended end-of-summer weekend, and the ocean water temperatures are still holding above 70 degrees. So, explore the exciting lineup of events and make plans to head to Catalina! Check Availability

Getting Here

Ferries and helicopter services to the island are operating on summer schedules, making transportation options plentiful too! See more about Getting Here.

Looking Ahead to September Events

Even if you can’t make it to Catalina for Labor Day Weekend, there are plenty of other upcoming events including the final Catalina Concert series featuring the Xceptional Tribute to ABBA, Two Harbors Brew Fest, and the 65th Annual Catalina Festival of Art.

September 5 - First Fridays at the Museum: Mixology with Adam Wild
September 7-8 - Annual Catalina Crossing - US Outrigger Championships
September 12 - Director's Film Series: Part 4: The Grande Finale at the Catalina Island Museum
September 13 - Catalina Island Museum Summer Documentary Series: Jani & Jay
September 14 - Catalina Island Concert Series featuring the Xceptional Tribute to ABBA
September 14 - Susan G. Koman 2024 Walk & Paddle
September 14 - Two Harbors Brew Fest
September 16 - City of Avalon's Mexican Independence Day Celebration
September 20-22 - 65th Annual Catalina Festival of Art
September 25-29 - Catalina Film Festival
September 27-28 - Oktoberfet at the Catalina Island Museum & FLX Biergarten

For details on these and many other upcoming events on Catalina Island, visit Catalina Events.

Second Summer Hotel Offers

Late summer and fall is one of the best times to visit Catalina, and you can take adventage of our midweek Second Summer lodging promotion. Two nights nights mid week and get the third night free at participating lodging properties. The promotion runs through the end of October, making it easy to fit in a fall getaway!