Whether you’ve got an extra day off for Labor Day this year or not, there are TONS of fun happenings around the ATL for Labor Day weekend! If you wanna have some fun but you’re not sure what to do, don’t worry. We’ve got ya covered. Keep scrolling to see all the fun Labor Day Weekend events happening in and around Atlanta this year!
Get artsy at Marietta Art in the Park‘s 40th anniversary festival
Celebrate 40 years of art, music, and family fun at Marietta Art in the Park this Labor Day weekend!
If you’re looking to kick off fall with something festive just outside Atlanta, the annual Marietta Art in the Park returns to Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square for its 40th anniversary, featuring 220+ juried artists, live music, demos, a kids’ zone, and community activities over Labor Day weekend.
Join the nation’s largest Black Pride celebration in Atlanta this Labor Day weekend! One standout way to kick off the weekend is Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, the nation’s largest Black Pride celebration, featuring a week of parties, educational events, drag brunches and community programming across multiple Atlanta locations from Sept. 3–7, 2026.
If you’re looking for a playful way to kick off the unofficial start to fall, enter a surreal and colorful world of bubbles and let your inner child run wild at Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience! This massive bubble experience gives you the chance to learn all about the magic of science and immerse all five of your senses into the vibrant world of oversized bubbles, balloons, soap, and more!
Don your best cosplay — Lena Headey (Cersei) and dozens of other special guests are coming to Dragon Con 2026! If you want to spend Labor Day weekend in Atlanta surrounded by fandom fun, Dragon Con is a massive multi-media fan convention in downtown Atlanta running September 3–7, 2026, featuring panels, workshops, gaming, a massive cosplay parade, and artist alley.
Enjoy free admission to 14 Georgia Cultural Attractions with Bank of America’s Museums on Us®
Bank of America offers our cardholders free general admission to several Georgia cultural institutions on the full weekend of every month, which includes Labor Day Weekend this September!
In Atlanta, you can visit:
- the Atlanta History Museum (Sundays only)
- the Center for Civil and Human Rights
- the High Museum of Art
Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival
Celebrate all things Hip Hop at Atlanta’s iconic Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival in Old Fourth Ward Park! With food & drink vendors, amazing artisan crafters, and of course, TONS of amazing live music performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this free community festival!
Experience NYC vibes in Atlanta this Labor Day weekend! Add a big-city twist to your Labor Day plans with a weekend-long festival that brings New York City culture, music, food, and vendors. The event runs Saturday and Sunday, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and is family-friendly (children under 7 do not require a ticket).
Step into your favorite memes—pose, play, and become part of internet culture at ABV Gallery’s ‘Repost’. Looking for a playful, photo-friendly stop for Labor Day weekend in Atlanta? Repost is an East Atlanta art exhibition at ABV Gallery that reimagines internet memes as physical, interactive artworks, featuring 20+ local and international artists. The show runs from August 15 to September 6, 2026, with free admission and multiple larger-than-life photo opportunities.
If you’re looking for a sweet treat this Labor Day weekend, you’ve gotta check out some of the best ice cream shops in the ATL! From delicious soft serve to all your frozen favs loaded with toppings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at these Atlanta ice creameries!