LABOR DAY WEEKEND Spend the special three-day weekend at one of these events. Dragon Con
Downtown Atlanta Sept. 1-5. See website for schedule. Parade: Sept. 3, 10 a.m. This popular culture convention focuses on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, music, art and film with featured guests, performances, games and more. See tons of your favorite costumed characters from movies, shows and more at the amazing parade. Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-669-0773. 5-day membership, $160; ages 6 and younger, free; parade, free. dragoncon.org
Pioneer Days Festival
Sam Smith Park / Sept. 2-5. Fri. 4-11 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-11 p.m. and Mon. noon-10 p.m. This festival features arts and crafts vendors and a carnival with modern rides and food and game concessions. 1155 Douthit Ferry Rd., Cartersville. 678-739-8515. $5; ages 10 and younger, free. pioneerdaysga.com
Marietta Art in the Park
Glover Park / Sept. 3-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This juried fine arts festival has an Artist Market, Children’s Art Alley, Chalk Spot and more for exploring creativity. 50 N. Park Square, Marietta. 404-966-8497. Free admission; Chalk Spot, $10. artparkmarietta.com
Dragon Con
BEYOND ATLANTA Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
Labor Day Weekend
Stone Mountain Park / Sept. 3-5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy adventures with family-friendly attractions during the day, and celebrate everyday heroes with the Lasershow Spectacular and fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. $34.95; ages 3-11, $29.95; ages 2 and younger, free; parking, $20. stonemountainpark.com
Labor Day Weekend
Six Flags White Water / Sept. 3-5. See website for schedule. Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with water rides, including the Wahoo Racer, Bahama Bob Slide, Dragon’s Tail and more, and delicious food. 250 Cobb Pkwy. N, Marietta. 770-590-4067. $54.99-$64.99; parking, $25. sixflags.com/whitewater
Callaway Resort & Gardens Sept. 2-4. See website for schedule. Play all day with beach access, putt putt, a floating obstacle course and more before enjoying hot air balloons and fireworks at night. 17617 US-27, Pine Mountain. 844-512-3826. $35.95; ages 3-11, $26.95; 2-day ticket, $49.95; 2-day for ages 3-11, $39.95; ages 2 and younger, free. callawaygardens.com
LAST CHANCE
n Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Zoo Atlanta / Through Aug. 8 Made entirely from LEGO pieces, this beautiful exhibit showcases more than 40 bright and colorful nature sculptures. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-9453. $25.70-$32.45; ages 3-11, $19.70-$24.95; ages 2 and younger, free. zooatlanta.org
Don’t miss these amazing exhibits and shows before they leave! n Butterfly Encounter Chattahoochee Nature Center / Through Aug. 7 Enjoy a close look at hundreds of native butterflies and nectar plants. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. $15; ages 13-18, $11; ages 3-12, $9; ages 2 and younger, free. chattnaturecenter.org n The Little Pirate Mermaid Center for Puppetry Arts Through Aug. 7. See website for showtimes. This fun adaptation of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen shows the Sea King’s daughter fall in love with a pirate. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $22; ages 1 and younger, free. puppet.org
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Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!
n Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books High Museum of Art / Through Aug. 7 View line drawings, sketches and finished illustrations from sixteen of Jeffers’ picture books with special sections on his artistic process, character development and storytelling. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-7334400. $16.50; ages 5 and younger, free. high.org
Family Fun Guide
n The Incredible Book Eating Boy Alliance Theatre / Through Aug. 14. See website for showtimes. Watch this musical tell the story of Oliver Jeffers’ “The Incredible Book Eating Boy,” where Henry prefers to eat books instead of read them. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4600. $15; ages 6-17, $10; ages 3-5, $5; ages 2 and younger, free. alliancetheatre.org
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