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  <title><![CDATA[Enjoy Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>It&rsquo;s Labor Day weekend, and for those staying on or near campus, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the day off.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h4><strong>On-Campus Events</strong></h4>

<p><a href="https://www.calendar.gatech.edu/event/660710"><strong>Invasive Species Removal</strong></a></p>

<p>Friday, Sept. 2</p>

<p>3 &ndash; 5 p.m., The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/sports/w-volley/schedule/"><strong>Volleyball vs. Dayton</strong></a></p>

<p>Friday, Sept. 2&nbsp;</p>

<p>8 p.m., O&rsquo;Keefe Gymnasium</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.calendar.gatech.edu/event/660759"><strong>Catholic Student Organization Kickball</strong></a></p>

<p>Saturday, Sept. 3</p>

<p>10 a.m. &ndash; noon</p>

<p>Burger Bowl, Couch Park</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/sports/w-volley/schedule/"><strong>Volleyball vs. Arizona State</strong></a></p>

<p>Saturday, Sept. 3</p>

<p>5 p.m., O&rsquo;Keefe Gymnasium</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.calendar.gatech.edu/event/660657"><strong>Ballroom Dance Club: Fall Into Dance</strong></a></p>

<p>Saturday, Sept. 3</p>

<p>7 &ndash; 10:30 p.m.</p>

<p>Cypress Theater, John Lewis Student Center</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/sports/w-volley/schedule/"><strong>Volleyball vs. Florida International University</strong></a></p>

<p>Sunday, Sept. 4</p>

<p>2 p.m., O&rsquo;Keefe Gymnasium</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.calendar.gatech.edu/event/660243"><strong>Board Game Club</strong></a></p>

<p>Sunday, Sept. 4</p>

<p>2 &ndash; 5 p.m., Room 105, Instructional Center</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4><strong>Around Atlanta</strong></h4>

<p><a href="https://www.dragoncon.org/"><strong>DragonCon</strong></a></p>

<p>Sept. 2-4</p>

<p>Downtown Atlanta</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.mlb.com/braves/tickets/single-game-tickets"><strong>Braves vs. Marlins</strong></a></p>

<p>Sept. 2-4</p>

<p>Truist Park</p>

<p>The Braves continue their pursuit of the playoffs with a home series against the Marlins this weekend.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.callawaygardens.com/the-gardens/events/labor-day-weekend/"><strong>Callaway Gardens Hot Air Balloons and Fireworks</strong></a></p>

<p>Sept. 2-4</p>

<p>Callaway Gardens</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.stonemountainpark.com/Activities/Events/Labor-Day-Weekend"><strong>Stone Mountain Fun</strong></a></p>

<p>Sept. 3-5</p>

<p>Stone Mountain Park will have family-friendly attractions all weekend and top it off with the evening Lasershow Spectacular.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/tinycon/"><strong>TinyCON</strong></a></p>

<p>Sept. 3-4</p>

<p>Atlanta Children&rsquo;s Museum</p>

<p>This two-day celebration of fantasy, science fiction, and fictional universes will include potions class, Jedi training, and fun for the whole family.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.cfbhall.com/happening/footballfest/"><strong>Kickoff Games Football Fest</strong></a></p>

<p>Sept. 4</p>

<p>10 a.m. &ndash; 5 p.m.</p>

<p>College Football Hall of Fame/Downtown Atlanta</p>

<p>Enjoy a free outdoor festival with inflatables, interactive booths, marching bands, mascots, and other college football fandom.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.kolemeth.net/noshfest"><strong>Noshfest</strong></a></p>

<p>Sept. 4-5</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://mercedesbenzstadium.com/events/2022-chick-fil-a-kickoff-game-clemson-vs-georgia-tech/"><strong>Football: Georgia Tech vs. Clemson</strong></a></p>

<p>Monday, Sept. 5</p>

<p>8 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium</p>

<p>The Yellow Jackets and Tigers face off in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.</p>

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