Planning your Labor Day weekend in Atlanta? Whether you're a local looking for something new or visiting the city for a late summer getaway, Atlanta has no shortage of exciting things to do. From outdoor festivals and concerts to rooftop parties, food events, and scenic escapes, the city comes alive with energy during the holiday weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for family fun, a romantic date idea, or a memorable night out with friends, this guide has all the top Labor Day 2025 events and activities in Atlanta you won’t want to miss.
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Grand Tasting Alpharetta
One Night Only, explore 20+ of Alpharetta’s most talked-about restaurants – under one roof. Discover your next favorite cocktail and destination date night spot. Meet local celeb and rising-star chefs, all while supporting Alpharetta’s thriving restaurant scene.
Atlanta Black Theatre Festival & Creative Arts Conference
Art enthusiasts can experience live bold performances and innovative storytelling, along with a Black Art & Business Expo. Creative Arts Conference: Creative culture lovers can experience inspiring workshops, staged readings with talkbacks, film screenings, panels, and networking.
Chris Brown Breezy Bowl Atlanta
Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, and Summer Walker will be coming to Truist Park in Atlanta. Click here for a custom Breezy Bowl concert ticket. Click here for more concerts in Atlanta.
Drag Con 2025
Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe. Call us a phenomenon, call us one of the most well attended pop-culture conventions in the country, call us the most fan fun you can have in five days:Dragon Con is where you want to be on Labor Day Weekend.
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses!
Hot Air Balloon Show & Glow
Hot Air Balloon Show Experience the ultimate Labor Day Weekend at Callaway Resort & Gardens with our Hot Air Balloon Show & Glow! Stay with us, enjoy a full weekend of fun and relaxation with exclusive garden and beach access, and dive into exciting waterfront activities like putt-putt. Our endless entertainment lineup includes the exhilarating Birds of Prey show, and sun-kissed days are made even better with splashes at Robin Lake Beach and challenges at Aqua Island’s floating obstacle course. Stay with us overnight to see the beach transform as gigantic hot air balloons illuminate the night, glowing under firework-filled skies. With so much to do, you'll want to make it a weekend to remember. The best way to fully immerse yourself in the magic of Callaway is with a Membership, offering year-round access to all our unforgettable experiences!
LEMON DROP FESTIVAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND | THE UNDERGROUND ATLANTA
Welcome to the LEMON DROP FESTIVAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND at Underground Atlanta! Get ready for a day filled with music, art, and delicious lemon-themed cocktails. Join us on August 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM for a lit experience. Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us at Underground Atlanta. See you there!
Taste of Soul Atlanta
Festival Entry is FREE (No Entry Charge, Register for FREE) . Stand or bring lawn chairs, hang out all day for games or music at the Phoenix Sound Stage. Get tickets to the Soul in the City Concert on the festival's main stage in our private concert area.
Aflac Kickoff Game
Aflac is the title sponsor of the FBS college football kickoff game in Atlanta. The game was created by the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, in partnership with ESPN to open the college football season by matching two top teams in the best neutral-site game of the first weekend of every season. This year it will be held at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Stone Mountain Labor Day Weekend Laser Show
Enjoy a day of adventure on our family-friendly attractions, then stay into the evening to experience the classic Lasershow followed by a special extended fireworks finale all three nights!
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