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Atlanta, GA | Posted: September 1, 2022
Institute Communications
Summary Sentence:
It’s Labor Day weekend, and for those staying on or near campus, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the day off.
Full Summary:
It’s Labor Day weekend, and for those staying on or near campus, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the day off.
DragonCon Parade
Students Organizing for Sustainability - Invasive Species RemovalIt’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.
Friday, Sept. 2
3 – 5 p.m., The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design
Friday, Sept. 2
8 p.m., O’Keefe Gymnasium
Catholic Student Organization Kickball
Saturday, Sept. 3
10 a.m. – noon
Burger Bowl, Couch Park
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
Sunday, Sept. 4
2 – 5 p.m., Room 105, Instructional Center
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.
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.
Sept. 3-5
Stone Mountain Park will have family-friendly attractions all weekend and top it off with the evening Lasershow Spectacular.
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.
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.
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.
