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The Weekender: Ideas for the Weekend of September 4-7



Welcome to another edition of the Three-Day Weekender! This is Summer's last hurrah so make sure you make the best of it. Go outside and enjoy the weather Saturday through Monday!

If you need a few ideas on where to go and what to do this Labor Day weekend, check out the six big events going on around the country -- and drop by if you're in the neighborhood.


The Big Six Must-Attend Events
This week's Big Six features scare crows, music and parades:

1. Scarecrow Trail in Huntsville, Ala.
Bring the kids to see all the unique scarecrows on the trail starting this weekend.

2. Kingsland Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Ga.
Enjoy delicious food and many other events all weekend long.

3. Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival in Seattle, Wash.

Catch musical acts like Katy Perry and the Old 97's at this big music festival Saturday through Monday.

4. Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival in Snowmass, Colo.

The Black Eyed Peas and Elvis Costello will rock this party on Saturday but it goes all weekend.

5. Labor Day Weekend Celebration in Luckenbach, Tex.

Take part in the annual Labor Day celebration thrown by the small town of Luckenbach.

6. L.A. County Fair in Los Angeles, Calif.
The county fair runs for a full month this year but make sure to catch it this opening weekend.

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Fantastic Dinner Ideas
Enjoy some food on a stick at your local state fair. Also check for dining discounts near you.
Four More Dinner Ideas:
1. Opt for a little Greek food and pretend you're on the Mediterranean.
2. Be sure to follow a sensible dinner with some sweet cupcakes.
3. Treat yourself to a big steak dinner.
4. Eat out for under $15.
Find more dining trends on Digital City and restaurants on When.

Movies You'll Want To See
Gerard Butler takes to the silver screen in Gamer this weekend.
Four More Movies To See:
1. Sandra Bullock teams up with Bradley Cooper in All About Steve.
2. Amreeka takes a look at a single Palestinian mom living in Illinois.
3. Go see Extract and laugh with your friends.
4. Get scared by the new Carriers.
Find a theater near you on When.

Hot Nightlife
Find fun nightlife events and tell your friends about them on Going.com.
Four More Nightlife Ideas:
1. Have a laugh and head out to a comedy club.
2. Prepare for a late night with friends at a local watering hole.
3. Dance the night away at your favorite nightclub.
4. Get exotic at a nearby tiki bar.
Find more nightlife trends on Digital City.

Kids & Family Fun
Take the kids to one of the country's best Children's museums. And find more fun family activities on ParentDish.
Four More Family Fun Ideas:
1. Take a trip to one of America's best city parks.
2. Find festivals for the whole family near you.
3. Explore an exhibit at a history museum.
4. Take an art class with your little one.

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