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8/28/24 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Labor Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the three-day holiday weekend!

Labor Day weekend in Atlanta brings extra fun events for an extra long weekend, like Monster Jam at Gas South Arena in Duluth. Kids, parents (including our lucky Mommy Poppins Atlanta giveaway winner!) experience adrenaline-charged family fun. Labor Day weekend in Atlanta means five days of costumes, comics, and characters as part of our fair city's beloved Dragon Con. (Kids especially enjoy the colorful parade on Saturday morning.) And get artsy at Art in the Park, held in Glover Park on Marietta Square, with artist vendors, food trucks, and a children's art section happening all weekend.  

Read on for more memory-making events happening this weekend! 

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Labor Day weekend in Atlanta is always celebrated with the beloved Dragon Con event, featuring its popular parade. Photo courtesy Dragon Con
Labor Day weekend in Atlanta is always celebrated with the beloved Dragon Con event, featuring its popular parade. Photo courtesy Dragon Con

Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

Circus Vazquez

Atlanta - Final weekend!
Through Sunday, September 1
Circus fans gather at Plaza Fiesta for high-flying acrobatics, comical clowns, and all the traditional circus entertainment under the big top.    READ MORE

Dragon Con

Downtown
August 29 - September 2
Fans of comics descend on downtown Atlanta Labor Day weekend, costumes and all. But it's not just about comics; Dragon Con is a huge multi-media event focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, music and more. Kids especially enjoy the parade which will be held on Saturday.  READ MORE

Norcross Summer Concert Series

Norcross - FREE
Final concert! Friday, August 30
Parents and kids can dance and sing all summer long at Thrasher Park with the city's summer concert series. The bands featured are all upbeat and family-friendly. Bring a picnic or purchase from local restaurants.  READ MORE

Labor Day Hot Air Balloon Festival Weekend at Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain
August 30 - September 1
Callaway Gardens is holding its annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Explore the Balloon Glow and nightly fireworks for the weekend. READ MORE

Pioneer Days

Cartersville
August 30 - September 2
Parents and kids head to Sam Smith park in Cartersville for this super family-oriented festival. Kids especially love the carnival rides, games and food.  READ MORE

Funbox World's Biggest Bounce Park at Mall of Georgia

Buford - Opening weekend!
August 30 - September 30
Kids and parents bounce in the Funbox, a huge traveling inflatable experience. Guests purchase tickets online for 90-minute sessions. The bouncy is 25,000 sq. ft. of continuous jumping zones connecting 10 different play areas. READ MORE

Aflac Kickoff Game 2024

Downtown
Saturday, August 31
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Twilight Tots at Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta
Saturday, August 31
Bring your littlest ones for an evening of exploring the zoo and observing animals after-hours! Enjoy a mini tour of the zoo with a Zoo Educator, stopping along the way to sing songs, hear animal stories, and dance like an animal!  READ MORE

Peachtree Corners Summer Concert Series

Peachtree Corners -FREE
Saturday, August 31
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Paw Patrol Live at the Fox

Midtown
August 31 & September 1
The team of pups are coming to the Fox for Heroes Unite. The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, causing chaos all over the world. It’s up to the pups to catch those clones, rescue Robo Dog and show that when the going gets “ruff,” lending a paw makes you the ultimate TOP HERO! READ MORE

TinyCON at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown
August 31 & September 1
Costumes encouraged at CMA's annual TinyCON, a celebration of cosplay, fantasy, science fiction, comics and gaming for those 12 and under.  READ MORE

Monster Jam at Gas South Arena

Duluth
August 31 & September 1
Fans experience big-time family fun at Monster Jam, an adrenaline-charged weekend at Gas South Arena. Trucks include Grave Digger, El Toro Loco,  ThunderROARus, Monster Mutt Dalmatian, Megalodon, and more.  READ MORE

Labor Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
August 31 - September 2
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Stone Mountain Park with ticket discounts on attractions. Stay for the laser light show, followed by a special extended fireworks finale all three nights.  READ MORE

Marietta Art in the Park

Marietta - FREE
August 31 - September 2
Families flock to Glover Park on the Marietta Square for Labor Day weekend's Art in the Park. Visitors check out hundreds of artist vendors, food trucks and the children's art alley.  READ MORE

Apple Pickin' Jubilee at Hillcrest Orchards and Farms

Ellijay - Opening weekend!
Weekends, August 31 - October 27
On weekends in September and October, visitors to Hillcrest Orchards get to pick apples and experience all kinds of attractions like the apple tree maze, cow train rides, cow milking, mini golf, wagon rides, as well as live shows, like pig racing. ​ READ MORE

Buford Corn Maze

Buford - Opening weekend!
Weekends, August 31 - November 17
Buford Corn Maze features a 5-acre corn maze, farm animals, a popcorn jumping pillow, hayride, pony ride, and even a haunted forest walk. In late September, the pumpkins arrive!  READ MORE

Labor Day Live at Pleasantdale Park

Doraville - FREE
Sunday, September 1
Everyone is invited to Pleasantdale Park on Sunday, September 1, for Labor Day Live, a free, fun-filled day for the whole family. The event includes a Kids Zone filled with games, bounce houses, face painting, and more, running until 6 p.m. From 6 to 9, guests enjoy a free concert hosted by Ragin Abdul-Malik, featuring a mix of Latin, soul, R&B, and jazz. READ MORE

Concerts by the Springs

Sandy Springs - FREE
Sunday, September 1
Families bring blankets, chairs and picnics to the monthly outdoor concerts at Heritage Amphitheatre at City Springs. Visitors can also opt to purchase refreshments from local food trucks.  READ MORE

Family Canoe Days at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Roswell
Monday, September 2
Get into the water and into nature at this introductory canoe day at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Families  head to Beaver Pond to learn paddling techniques, play games and participate in races with expert guides.  READ MORE

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