Labor Day, the bellwether of the end of summer, is nearly a week away. Cram as much as you can into a packed weekend of outdoor activities. Here’s some of what we recommend:

Sun 8/27: The Slow Food Farm Roast at Local Foods (1427 W. Willow) invites 13 different aficionados to serve up bites and demonstrate how everyone can incorporate the movement’s principles into daily eating. 2-5 PM, $75