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5 Things To Do In Fremont, The Bay Area On Labor Day 2019

Take advantage of an extra day off this Labor Day to experience the best of the Bay Area.

Here's a guide to help you enjoy your Monday.
Here's a guide to help you enjoy your Monday. (Patch collage)

BAY AREA — Are you looking for something fun to do this Labor Day? There are options available nearby — some are free. Here's a look at 5 things to do on Monday:

Undated photo of the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park (San Francisco Public Library)

1. Free Symphony Concert In Golden Gate Park: San Francisco

The Golden Gate Park Band has been performing free public concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. Typically held on Sundays, they're throwing in a bonus concert on Monday. Take a picnic!

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Children follow the train around Diablo Pacific Shorline's huge model railroad. (Photo by Mark J. Hanson)

2. RAIL FAIR at Ardenwood Historic Park: Fremont

Ride a train or admire the model railroads. Live music, food and drinks are all planned so you can enjoy a full day of fun.

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The wolves are in a 22-acre habitat for species native to California. (Steven Gotz/Oakland Zoo)

3. Visit The Wolf Cubs At the Oakland Zoo

These cuties are growing up fast — they're already 3 months old. At the zoo you can visit the California Trail, African Savannah, Tropical Rain Forest, the Children's Zoo, ride the gondola and more. Especially fun for the kids is feeding time.

Get some exercise and enjoy nature! (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

4. Take A Hike In An East Bay Regional Park

The East Bay Regional Park District maintains more than 400 miles of trails. You can hike along San Francisco Bay, Lake Chabot, climb to the summit of Mission Peak or Mount Diablo, or ramble through the hills with no buildings in sight. And, don't forget, we have redwoods!

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5. Free Walking Tour: Women Who Have Shaped UC Berkeley

A guided walk through the University of California Berkeley campus and with talks about women who shaped the school and beyond. The path spans about 1.5 miles, including some gradual hills (mostly heading down).

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