Labor Day Weekend Fun Around North Atlanta

As the summer season winds down, Labor Day weekend offers the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of North Atlanta. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring the area, there's no shortage of activities to make your holiday weekend memorable. From family-friendly farmers markets, live music, entertainment and more - North Atlanta is buzzing with events that cater to all ages and interests. Read on to discover the top Labor Day weekend happenings that will make your end-of-summer celebrations truly unforgettable.

Avalon Nights Live
August 30 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM
The Avalon
Kick back and groove to the tunes all season long. Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza every Friday from 6PM to 8PM at Avalon Nights Live! Grab your friends and family and get ready to dance the night away.

Unleashed & Unplugged 
August 30 | 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Fetch Dog Park Alpharetta
Live music with a rotating list of musicians. Fetch Park is a dog-friendly social hub so you don’t need a pup of your own to come play.

Alpharetta Farmers Market
August 31 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Town Green, 2 Park Plaza
At the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market you will find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies, soaps.

Brookhaven Farmers Market
August 31 | 9AM - 12PM
Rain or shine for fresh produce and local artisan goods!

Art in The Park Marietta Square
August 31-September 2
Known best for its fine art offerings, Marietta Art in the Park gives individuals and families the chance to have all kinds of outdoor fun during Labor Day weekend. The festival began 38 years ago and has become one of the premier fine art shows in Atlanta, and the only one in Cobb County.

Paw Patrol Live at The Fox Theater 
August 31-September 1 
Nickelodeon's hit show PAW Patrol is on a roll with a live tour! The whole family will enjoy these PAWsome shows complete with heroic characters, fun songs and dances, interactive elements, and captivating storylines!

Monster Jam Gas South Arena
August 31-September 1
Enjoy big-time family fun at Monster Jam®, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Witness massive stunts, big-air, backflips and fierce head-to- head battles for the Event Championship.

LDW Fireworks at Lake Lanier
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
September 1 | Fireworks start at 9PM
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the lake, and end your night with dazzling lakeside fireworks!

DragonCon
August 31-September 2
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.

Live Music at Jekyll Brewing Downtown Alpharetta
August 31 | 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Experience the vibrant sounds of talented local artists while enjoying our wide selection of craft beers. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax with friends, meet new people, and soak in the lively atmosphere. Don’t miss out on a night filled with great music, delicious drinks, and good company.

Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K
September 2
10K and 5K run/walk along Peachtree road between Brookhaven/Chamblee and Buckhead, to benefit Miles for Cystic Fibrosis.