Although Mother Nature didn't get the memo, the end of summer is near. With Labor Day weekend this Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Coachella Valley residents can celebrate the federal holiday that has traditionally marked the conclusion of the summer season. Whether you believe the season changes this Labor Day, when temperatures dip into the 70s, on the Autumn Equinox, or even the day Starbucks rolls out the pumpkin spice menu , why not take this week to soak up the last bits of summer?

The desert has lined up a few Labor Day weekend celebrations that you won’t want to miss. And leading up to the weekend, there are plenty of shows, screenings and classes to fill your schedule.

Here are our picks for the top things to do in the desert Monday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 31. (And if you’d like to sub

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