Wondering what to do this Labor Day? Here are 3 things to do in the Columbus area
As the Labor Day holiday approaches, the Chattahoochee Valley will be host to a handful of events to celebrate American workers.
Here are the current CDC guidelines for events:
The CDC recommends that anyone attending a large gathering during the coronavirus pandemic should wear a face covering and stay at least six-feet apart from others as much as possible.
They also recommend frequent hand washing or the use of hand sanitizer when washing isn’t available.
For more guidelines, check out the CDC’s website.
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Labor Day weekend at Callaway Gardens
Callaway Gardens is hosting its annual Labor Day weekend festivities from Sept. 4-6. Each night, according to the website, the resort will hold its Hot Air Balloon Glow, followed by fireworks.
Balloons in the Hot Air Balloon Glow can be viewed at Robin Lake Beach.
Online admission prices are:
- Adults (13-64): $19.95
- Seniors (65+): $19.95
- Children (6-12): $14.95
- Children younger than 5: free
- Adults with military ID: $14.95
- Military dependents: $11.95
There are a few changes to the event this year due to COVID-19. According to the website, tethered hot air balloon rides will not be available. Masks are required in all indoor facilities.
The Hot Air Balloon Glow will take place around 8:30 p.m. each night.
Headquarter Nissan & Big Dog Fleetfeet Labor Day Classic 10K
Big Dog Fleet Feet is hosting its annual race on Sept. 7, starting at 7 a.m. The race is not taking walk up registrations this year, according to its website, but people are invited to watch the race.
The race will begin at 11th and Broadway and make its way through downtown Columbus.
Specials at Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
The Columbus location of Stars and Strikes will have two Labor Day specials.
From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., $20 arcade game cards are buy one get one free.
The other special, which lasts all day, is a free game of bumper cars or laser tag when you purchase a game.
Labor Day hours and closures across the city
For the Labor Day holiday, the following services and offices will be closed:
- 311 Citizens Service Center
- Granite Bluff and Pine Grove landfills
- Animal Control
- Civic Center administrative office
METRA bus service as well as trash pickups will not be taking place on Sept. 7, according to a Facebook post from the city. Trash that is normally picked up on Mondays will be picked up on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Both the Cooper Creek Tennis Court and the Lake Oliver Marina will be open on Labor Day. The court will be open from 8 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., while the marina will be open 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Other parks and recreation facilities such as the Columbus Aquatic Center and all recreation centers will be closed.