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8/31/22 - 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!

This Labor Day weekend in Atlanta brings around extra fun events, like the opening of the Buford Corn Maze for the fall season. Kids go on hay rides, bounce on the jumping pillow, and of course, run through the corn maze. Labor Day weekend in Atlanta means five days of costumed comic characters roaming downtown as part of popular Dragon Con. Kids especially enjoy the colorful parade on Saturday morning. Families get artsy in Marietta with the city's annual Art in the Park festival, held in Glover Park on the square. The free event runs Saturday through Monday and has tons of artist vendors, food trucks, and a children's art alley.  

This weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the start of fall fun, like the Apple Pickin' Jubilee at Hillcrest Orchards and Farms in Ellijay. For more places to go apple picking this fall, check out our guide to Awesome Apple Orchards Near Atlanta. Fall is also a fun time to take trips, even the kind that are last-minute or quick. We have tons of ideas for traveling from Atlanta in our Atlanta Weekend Getaway Guide. We hope this Labor Day weekend is full of fun (and no laboring!) for you and your family. 

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Dragon Con

Downtown - August 31 - September 4
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, September 2nd, at 10am.  READ MORE

Pioneer Days

Cartersville - September 1-4
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

Art of the Brick Immersive Experience Atlanta

Brookhaven - Final chance! Ends Friday, September 1
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Downtown Canton First Fridays

Canton - Friday, September 1
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Kennesaw First Friday Concert Series

Kennesaw - Friday, September 1
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Funbox Bounce House at Sugarloaf Mills

Lawrenceville - September 1-10
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Norcross Summer Concert Series

Norcross - Friday, September 1
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Pine Mountain - September 1 - 3
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TinyCON at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown - September 1 - 4
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Marietta Art in the Park

Marietta - September 2-4
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Apple Pickin' Jubilee at Hillcrest Orchards and Farms

Ellijay - Weekends September 2-October 29
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Buford Corn Maze

Buford - Weekends September 2 - September 30; Open daily through October
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Toddler Saturdays at High Museum of Art

Midtown - Saturday, September 2
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Labor Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain - September 2 - 4
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Stone Mountain Park with ticket discounts on attractions. Stay for the new laser light show, followed by a special extended fireworks finale all three nights.  READ MORE

Flicks on the Green

Peachtree Corners - Saturday, September 2
Parents and children bring blankets to Peachtree Corners' Town Green for super-themed movies the first Saturday of each month, May-October. Families can grab food from nearby restaurants and have a picnic. The Red Popcorn truck will also have popcorn, treats and drinks for purchase.  READ MORE

Sketchbook Saturdays at Center for Puppetry Arts

Midtown - Saturday, September 2
On the first Saturday of every month, young artists ages 12+ practice their observational drawing with items on display in CPA's galleries. Each month the museum focuses on a different object in their collection. READ MORE

Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure

Alpharetta - Final weekend! Through Monday, September 4
Visitors to North Point Mall's Dino Safari experience the thrill of standing next to 30+ giant moving dinosaurs on a walk-through expedition for the whole family. Along the journey, earthquakes might erupt, dinosaurs could battle, and families might just have to help save a baby dinosaur’s life. READ MORE

Disney's The Little Mermaid x CAMP

Dunwoody - Through October 14
Families experience and immersive journey at CAMP with Disney's The Little Mermaid. Audiences climb, slide, sing, dance, and play during this show which includes live music, puppetry, and magic.  READ MORE

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