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Labor Day Weekend Things to Do in El Segundo
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Hello Gundo
September 03, 2026
Hello, Gundo 👋
It’s Labor Day weekend here in El Segundo! Need something to do? We’ve got events for you every day of the week.
Make sure to watch the Hello Gundo Instagram as we’ll share everything new that pops up.
-Sam & Angie Greenspan
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
We follow 150+ Instagram accounts, Facebook pages and groups, websites, and email lists to put together this comprehensive guide to everything happening in El Segundo this week.
Though we strive for 100% accuracy, as we all know too well: Schedules are subject to change. All event details are based on latest information on websites/social media. We’ve also called, DMed, and/or visited to confirm whenever possible.
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Thursday, September 3rd
Book Signing: Second to None
⚾️ El Segundo Public Library, all ages, 6 PM
Danny Boehle, the manager of El Segundo’s Little League World Series championship team, and co-author Dan Coonan will discuss the new book. Copies available for purchase and signing.
Lululemon Fun Run
🏃 Lululemon at The Point, all ages and paces, 6:30 PM, free
A 2-3 mile fun run.
Farmers’ Market
🥕 Main St., all ages, 3-7 PM, free
Trivia with MC Ken
🧠 Five Point Five Brewing, 7 PM, free
Goblin Loot Game Night
🃏 Stuft Pizza, all ages, 5:30 PM, $25
Live Music
🎸 Old Town Patio, 5-8 PM, free
Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM and 7:30-9:45 PM, $11.50+
💵 Thursday food, drinks, and deals
Porterhouse - social hours 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM with food and drink specials
Stuft Pizza - $1 slice night
Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)
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Friday, September 4th
El Segundo vs. South
🏈 El Segundo High School, 7 PM, $7-$14
Nomad Uncorked: Meyer Family Cellars
🍷 Nomad Eatery, 4:30-6 PM, $5/pour
Karaoke Night
🎤 Standard Station, ages 21+, 9:30 PM, free
House on Tap (live DJs)
🎛️ Sugar Monkey Brewing, 6-10 PM, free
Live Music
🧑🎤 The Tavern, ages 21+, 8 PM, free
Live Music
🎸 Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-8 PM, free
Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM and 7:30-9:45 PM, $11.50+
💵 Friday food, drinks, and deals
Scooter’s Jungle Family Fun Night - all ages, 4-7 PM, $23 + 1 adult
Porterhouse - social hours 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM with food and drink specials
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Saturday, September 5th
Home Depot Kids Workshop [outside the 🫧 warning]
🚌 Home Depot, 9 AM, free
This month you’ll build a school bus organizer. These do tend to fill up so register ASAP.
American Graffiti
🚘️ Old Town Music Hall, all ages, 2:30 PM, $10-12
Screening of the 1973 film from a pre-Star Wars George Lucas.
Lock & Key Singles Party
💑 Cambria Hotel, ages 24-59, 5:30-7:30 PM, $29
Single women get a lock, single men get a key. Try to find your matching key/lock through trial and error as you meet dozens of potential matches. This event does not believe in subtle metaphors.
Start With S.T.E.A.M.
🤖 El Segundo Public Library, ages 0-5, 10:30-11 AM, free
Rear Window [currently sold out]
🔭 Old Town Music Hall, all ages, 2:30 PM, $10-12
Screening of the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock thriller.
Live Music
🎸 Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-8 PM, free
Live Music
🎸 The Tavern on Main, ages 21+, 8 PM, free
💵 Saturday food, drinks, and deals
The Tavern on Main - kids eat free all day
The Kebab Shop - kids eat free
Porterhouse - food & drink specials from 4-5:30 PM and 8-9:30 PM
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Sunday, September 6th
Mid Autumn Festival (Taiwanese & Hong Kong Mahjong)
🀄️ Northern Cafe, 11 AM-2 PM, $10 suggested
Lessons for beginners and more intense play if you’re a pro.
San Francisco
🌎️ Old Town Music Hall, all ages, 2:30 PM, $10-12
Screening of the 1936 Best Picture nominee that recreates the 1906 earthquake and is a musical.
Live Music
🎶 Old Town Patio, 1-4 PM, free
Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 1-3 PM, $11.50+
💵 Sunday food, drinks, and deals
The Kebab Shop - kids eat free
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Monday, September 7th - Labor Day
Lucky Guess Trivia
🧑🎓 Sugar Monkey Brewing, ages 21+, 6:30-8:30 PM, free
Meditate in El Segundo
🧘 Blue Butterfly Coffee, all ages and levels, 7-8:15 PM, suggested $15 donation
Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50
💵 Monday food, drinks, and deals
EZPZ - free small soft-serve with purchase of a slice or pie
Rock & Brews - kids eat free
Marmalade Cafe - kids eat free 3 PM - close
Vinny’s Pizza - half off medium pizzas
Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)
El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.
Color Me Mine - $5 studio fee for kids 5 and under
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Tuesday, September 8th
Trivia with Budds
🧑🎓 Brewport Tap House, ages 21+, 6 PM, free
Trivia Night at California Smash
🤔 California Smash, 5-9 PM
Dart League
🎯 El Segundo Brewing Co., ages 21+, 4 PM-close
Longevity Learning: Peptides [currently sold out]
⚕️ Love.Life, 6-7:30 PM, free
Game Night
🕹️ Sugar Monkey Brewing, 3-9 PM, free
Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50
🌮 Tuesday food, drinks, and deals
EZPZ - buy two slices and get a free small ice cream or buy two pizzas and get a large soft serve.
Love.Life - 50% off smoothies, 3-8 PM
Burger Lounge [outside the 🫧 warning] - kids eat free
Sauced - Game Night (discounted games including axe throwing)
Taco Tuesday at G’s Il Capo dei Bar, Standard Station, and Rock & Brews
Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)
El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.
Porterhouse - food & drink specials from 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM
Color Me Mine - BOGO studio fee
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Wednesday, September 9th
NFL Kickoff Party
🏈 California Smash, 5 PM
Happy Hour for the whole game, halftime trivia with prizes, and, of course, pickleball.
Sip & Paint
🎨 Color Me Mine, ages 21+ (BYOB), 6-9 PM, $10
El Segundo Mahjong Club
🀄️ Joslyn Recreation Center, 5-7:30 PM, free
Boardroom Run Club
🏃 Boardroom Brewery, 6 PM, free
A ~5k run to the beach.
Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50
💵 Wednesday food, drinks, and deals
Scooter’s Jungle Toddler Time - ages 6 and under, 10:30 AM-12 PM, $17 + 1 adult
Sauced - Hump Day Wednesday (discounted games, all night happy hour)
G’s Il Capo dei Bar - Kids eat ½ off
Marmalade Cafe - ½ off all bottles of wine
Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)
Rock & Brews - burger specials
Smashburger Manhattan Beach [outside the 🫧 warning] - kids eat free
Porterhouse - Wine Wednesdays (25% off bottles) and food & drink specials from 4-5:30 PM and 8-9:30 PM
El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.
Color Me Mine - $5 studio fee after 5 PM
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“THE SECOND” HALF
Gundo Scoop
The annual Thriller dance workshop is back
Join the grand El Segundo tradition. The practices are on Thursday evenings.
ESHS Cheerleaders are offering babysitting for Back to School Night
The elementary schools have Back to School night on September 17th, which is a no-kids event. Register now for this babysitting fundraiser that’s a real win-win.
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New & Ongoing Deals
Standard Station is doing 2-for-1 breakfasts on weekdays for back to school.
True Food Kitchen is offering a free starter Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
⛳️ Topgolf deals
50% off Mon-Fri all day and/or snag 30 minutes of free play time.
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Save the Date / Get Your Tickets Now
Events coming up, often where it’s wise to get your tickets sooner rather than later.
Boots, Buckles, and Bling - 9/12. El Segundo Youth Cheer’s annual fundraiser at the Moose Lodge.
An Evening of Magic & Mentalism - 9/15 at Boardroom Brewery.
Oktoberfest - 9/19-19 at WWOO. A new event with live music, games, food, and beer.
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Who are you and why are you doing this?
We’re Sam and Angie Greenspan, El Segundo residents and since 2016 and major El Segundo boosters ever since.
We also believed we were the right people to give this town its first newsletter.
Angie’s a realtor who works here in town and all over L.A. — so she’s plugged in to everything happening and has been a de facto source for local event info for years. Sam’s a writer and works in email marketing.
Please spread the word!
— Sam & Angie Greenspan
P.S. If you have any ideas or anything you want to see us include in this newsletter, reply to this email to let us know!