From food festivals to cultural celebrations, theres always something exciting happening in atlanta. Ideas for things to do labor day weekend 2019 in atlanta. From watching dragon con cosplayers in atlantas largest parade, celebrating authors at the ajc decatur book festival, to college football at the mercedes benz. If you find yourself in and around atlanta on labor day weekend, dont miss the fun happening in downtown decatur. Make the most of the time by getting off campus and enjoying one of these upcoming events. From watching dragon con cosplayers in atlantas largest parade, celebrating authors at the ajc decatur book festival, to college football at the mercedesbenz stadium, youll find labor day events for everyone. There are a few events, like the keynote address that are free but require a ticket, because space is limited. Groupfriendly, weekend events, outdoors and recreation snellville days canceled saturday, may 2 10am the citys popular twoday event snellville days has been canceled due to concerns surrounding the covid19 pandemic. On five days in 2020, all national park service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Ajc decatur book festival encouraging the love of books. Labor day weekend has something in store for everyone including parades, book. Aug 30, 2018 congratulations, yellow jackets the first two weeks of the fall semester are complete and its time for a day off. Jun 07, 2017 from food festivals to cultural celebrations, theres always something exciting happening in atlanta.
The where u live team has compiled a list of things to do for familes, foodies, runners and many more. The magic begins with the extraordinary friday night balloon glow, where balloons illuminate the night, and the festivities continue all weekend long. Legions of cosplay freaks commingle with college football drunkards and. Come to one of sandy springs familyfriendly events any time of year. This labor day weekend is packed with fun events, including the ajc decatur book festival. Cocktail by the pool or glass of wine overlooking the vineyard. Ill be in town for dragoncon over the long labor day weekend. Georgia techs campus will be closed on monday, sept. Labor day weekend has something in store for everyone including parades, book festivals, sporting events and live music. Labor day weekend 8 events this weekend atlanta families. In honor of labor day, classes will not be held monday, sept. Any football, baseball, or other big sporting events. Definitely save the trip to the beach for a different time and have a staycation attending one of the many events going on around town. What are the other big events planned that will effect traffic and crowds in downtown atlanta over that same time period.
The soldout chickfila kickoff game between the yellow jackets and. The ajc decatur book festival is the largest independent book festival in the country and one of the five largest overall. Aug 15, 2014 the atl is the place to be on labor day weekend this year. Ways to enjoy labor day weekend georgia tech news center. Hot air balloon festival labor day weekend callaway. Chickfila kickoff game georgia tech will face the university of tennessee at the mercedesbenz stadium on monday, sept. Keynote and kidnote addresss and festival highlights. From watching dragon con cosplayers in atlanta s largest parade, celebrating authors at the ajc decatur book festival, to college football at the mercedesbenz stadium, youll find labor day events for everyone. Celebrate books and community with more than 250 authors, poets, historians, scientists. Things to do during labor day weekend in atlanta atlanta. College basketball first devised by james naismith in 1891, with the first recorded collegiate game in 1893, legions testify theres no sound so soothing as a basketball whooshing through the net after a flick of the wrist. Cls atlanta events calendar has event listings, things to do today, tomorrow and this weekend, festivals, live music, seasonal events and all things fun and cool. Aug 31, 2017 see a full list of techrelated events. Spend your labor day weekend engaging in a variety of familyfriendly events, including live music, beach activities, a classic car show and a kids zone, or escape for a quiet hike or bike along.
The atl is the place to be on labor day weekend this year. Dragoncon is a huge convention of scififantasycomic book fans that happens in downtown atl every labor day weekend the parade is sat morning. Atlanta if youre stuck in atlanta for the labor day holiday, dont worry, there are plenty of events to make your weekend unforgettable. Atlanta jazz festival memorial day weekend at grant park brings local and national jazz talent to entertain. Admission to the fireworks and laser show is included with the purchase of a parking pass. Try 3 custom king of pops flavors at ajc decatur book festival this weekend. Here are 20 things to do on labor day, including familyfriendly activities near you. Decatur book festival returns this labor day weekend, aug. Every atlantan knows that labor day weekend in the city is a special, wonderful kind of weird. Atlanta, ga labor day weekend party events eventbrite.
Held over labor day weekend each year, the festival takes place in more than a dozen venues throughout downtown decatur. Make the most of the threeday weekend and book your stay here. Atlanta traditionally, labor day weekend is one of the busiest in metro atlanta with sporting events, concerts, conventions and gatherings of all types bringing people from all corners of the nation together. Dragon con, the chickfila kickoff game, hot air balloon festival, decatur book festival, black gay pride weekendthere are so many events in atlanta this labor day weekend 2019. This celebration of fantasy, science fiction, comics, gaming and technology is just for kids. Mark your calendar for these entrance free dates in 2020. Complementing our islandwide adventure activities we have a variety of live shows, festivals, nightlife, athletic events and more.
If youre looking for something to do, youll also find other festivals, ghost tours, and other happenings. Things to do at lake lanier ga lanier islands events. The decatur book festival will take place labor day weekend, from friday, august 30th to sunday, september 1st, 2019. From may through labor day, a nightly laser show is accompanied by music on the face of stone mountain, a natural gigantic screen at stone mountain park. You can pay to attend some of the events, or you can just walk around for free, and stare at the thousands of people in crazy costumes. Aug 15, 2019 11 labor day weekend getaways you can book last minute. The decatur book festival is happening over labor day weekend. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Georgia festivals close to metro atlanta dogwood, yellow daisy, inman park, taste of atlanta, fall fairs in marietta and cumming and more. Were already planning our 2020 festival, so stay tuned. Because even procrastinators deserve a relaxing long weekend. Make the most of the three day weekend and book your stay here.
Wear costumes, design your own lightsaber, decorate shields and more. Since its launch, more than 1,000 worldclass authors and hundreds of thousands of festivalgoers have crowded the historic downtown decatur square to enjoy book signings, author readings, panel discussions, an interactive childrens area, live music, parades, cooking. Take marta to labor day events metropolitan atlanta rapid. Jaguars thursday, august 31 at mercedesbenz stadium. Weve collected the top events to help you explore the best of the city as summer winds down. Falcons football, georgia state football, dragoncon parade, black gay pride festival, decatur book festival, the chickfila kickoff game and more. What to do in atl labor day weekend atlanta forum tripadvisor. Labor day in alpharetta make the last few weekends of summer count by having a blast on labor day in alpharetta. Aug 22, 2017 labor day weekend is the last big holiday of summer, and atlanta has plenty of ways to celebrate.
We have film festivals and art festivals and regular average joe festivals. Ticketed events and special collaborations at this years festival. Atlanta hawks to book seats to root for your atlanta hawks, click here. Aug 21, 2019 dragon con, the chickfila kickoff game, hot air balloon festival, decatur book festival, black gay pride weekendthere are so many events in atlanta this labor day weekend 2019. Festivals, sports, business and more happening in atlanta, georgia and surrounding areas. The nations largest independent book festival, the ajc decatur book.
From watching dragon con cosplayers in atlantas largest parade, celebrating authors at the ajc decatur book festival, to college football at the mercedesbenz. Celebrate the end of summer with your friends and family in atlanta this labor day weekend. Its been a long eight months without college football but who. We are your destination for nonstop excitement and entertainment offering something for everyone, regardless of age or desire. Celebrate books and community with more than 250 authors, poets, historians, scientists, journalists. Each year, summers last long weekend brings readers, writers, and book lovers from across the country together to celebrate at the ajc decatur book festival. Childrens parade, pete the cat headline kids events at book fest. Weekend event calendar click the links for individual event information. Some are free, such as the taste of soul atlanta festival. Best things to do labor day weekend in atlanta cbs atlanta.
Complete your evening with the lasershow spectacular followed by epic fireworks all three nights. Dragon con once again returns to atlanta and expects to draw nearly 70,000 pop culture, sci. Sign up for our emails to get the latest and greatest information about the ajc decatur book festival, our yearround atlantabased events and activities, and other local and national literary news. Share 4th annual philly 2 atlanta weekend with your friends.
Ajc decatur book festival schedule labor day weekend in. Saturday september 1, 2018 red line schedule saturday only. Enjoy a day of adventure on our familyfriendly attractions, plus take in some special live entertainment o nly available during labor day weekend. Ajc decatur book festival schedule labor day weekend in atlanta. Labor day weekend celebration at stone mountain park. As we wind down the dog days of summer, celebrate the end of the hot months with friends and family in atlanta.
Students staying in atlanta over the long weekend are encouraged to explore the city and attend any of the events below. Enjoy outdoor festival season in metro atlanta and north georgia spring plant sale at oakland cemetery. Visitors will enjoy a long weekend packed with fun events, live music and plenty of latesummer, familyfriendly activities. Dragoncon parade, black gay pride festival, decatur book festival, taste of soul, the chickfila kickoff game and more. Guide to 2017 labor day weekend events in atlanta cbs. We had a great time over labor day weekend, and hope you did, too. Book sales from the participating on site booksellers help to support the continued success of the festival. Dragoncon is a huge convention of scififantasycomic book fans that happens in downtown atl every labor day weekend. Atlanta events this weekend coronavirus updates, things to do. Jul 01, 2019 tinycon at childrens museum of atlanta. Festivals ajc things to do atlanta festivals, events, movies. Sky high hot air balloon festival, dragon con parade, chickfila college football at mercedesbenz stadium, atl gay black pride, decatur book festival.
Your guide to labor day weekend events in atlanta news. While the college football hall of fame and chickfilaa fan experience has been gearing up with events since the end of the august, the worldclass attraction in the heart of downtown atlanta continues its celebration of the start of college football season with a packed schedule during labor day weekend. Dragon con, the chickfila kickoff game, hot air balloon festival, decatur book festival, black gay pride weekend there are so many events in atlanta this labor day weekend 2019. The stone mountain labor day weekend will be held sept. There are some who will scoff at the notion that reading a book is a good way to spend labor day.