It’s Labor Day weekend, and for those staying on or near campus, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the day off.

Campus will still be lively, and events around the city will bring a festive spirit to the area. Enjoy the weekend and the unofficial start of fall.

On-Campus Events

Invasive Species Removal

Friday, Sept. 2

3 – 5 p.m., The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design

Volleyball vs. Dayton

Friday, Sept. 2 

8 p.m., O’Keefe Gymnasium

Catholic Student Organization Kickball

Saturday, Sept. 3

10 a.m. – noon

Burger Bowl, Couch Park

Volleyball vs. Arizona State

Saturday, Sept. 3

5 p.m., O’Keefe Gymnasium

Ballroom Dance Club: Fall Into Dance

Saturday, Sept. 3

7 – 10:30 p.m.

Cypress Theater, John Lewis Student Center

Volleyball vs. Florida International University

Sunday, Sept. 4

2 p.m., O’Keefe Gymnasium

Board Game Club

Sunday, Sept. 4

2 – 5 p.m., Room 105, Instructional Center

Around Atlanta

DragonCon

Sept. 2-4

Downtown Atlanta

The annual multimedia and pop culture convention takes place in Atlanta every Labor Day weekend and includes a parade, gaming, art displays, panel discussions, and more.

Braves vs. Marlins

Sept. 2-4

Truist Park

The Braves continue their pursuit of the playoffs with a home series against the Marlins this weekend.

Callaway Gardens Hot Air Balloons and Fireworks

Sept. 2-4

Callaway Gardens

A three-day celebration includes garden and beach access, waterfront activities, and entertainment including a Birds of Prey show. Stay after sundown to watch the beach transform with the light of gigantic, glowing hot air balloons.

Stone Mountain Fun

Sept. 3-5

Stone Mountain Park will have family-friendly attractions all weekend and top it off with the evening Lasershow Spectacular.

TinyCON

Sept. 3-4

Atlanta Children’s Museum

This two-day celebration of fantasy, science fiction, and fictional universes will include potions class, Jedi training, and fun for the whole family.

Kickoff Games Football Fest

Sept. 4

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

College Football Hall of Fame/Downtown Atlanta

Enjoy a free outdoor festival with inflatables, interactive booths, marching bands, mascots, and other college football fandom.

Noshfest

Sept. 4-5

Temple Kol Emeth will host its free Noshfest featuring Jewish food and culture in the parking lot of the temple at 1415 Old Canton Road in Marietta.

Football: Georgia Tech vs. Clemson

Monday, Sept. 5

8 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Yellow Jackets and Tigers face off in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.