7 local Labor Day sales to take advantage of in metro Atlanta

Where it started: Shane Quillin baked cookies in his apartment and personally delivered them during the height of the pandemic in spring 2020. How it’s going: Two Atlanta-area brick-and-mortar locations later, a Dessert Wars championship and nationwide popularity, we would say it’s going very well! Sugar Shane’s is known for massive cookies that are bursting in flavor (we mean it: they’re actually bursting with homemade fillings). Use promo code “ACCESSATLANTA” for 15% off your order both online and in-store from Friday, Sept. 2 to Monday, Sept. 5 to try these colossal cookies for yourself.

Location: Multiple Locations - Sandy Springs and Midtown; Website: sugarshanes.com

Center for Puppetry Arts

Calling all Dragon Con-goers! The Center for Puppetry Arts is offering 10% off admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum from Sept. 1-4 for anyone who has a Dragon Con badge. Hang out at the Jim Henson Gallery, which features puppets and props from The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Sesame Street and more. You’ll also appreciate the Global Gallery, which takes you on a journey into the history of puppetry around the world.

Location: Midtown - 1404 Spring St NW; Website: puppet.org; Contact: 404-873-3391

Red’s Beer Garden

Red’s Beer Garden is a quiet haven located inside Benteen Park, located just off of the Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail. During Labor Day, their entire food and drink menu is 15% off (minus 4-packs and 6-packs). Craft beer lovers will be in heaven with Red’s self-service refrigerators on display featuring over 200 varieties of local and other regional craft beers. Pair a beer with a hot dog, sandwich and shareable sides such as nachos and tots. Merchandise is also 15% off.

Location: East Atlanta - 1328 Boulevard SE; Website: redsbeergarden.com; Contact: 770-637-2299

Puttshack

Puttshack invites you to “Putt” work away during Labor Day weekend! Puttshack is a mini-golf experience with a twist: it has modern tech features that digitally keep track of your scores, set inside a neon-filled atmosphere. On Labor Day, players can get 50% off their second game until 4 p.m for double the fun. Each game takes approximately 30 minutes.

Location: West Midtown - 1115 Howell Mill Rd; Website: puttshack.com; Contact: 404-738-7888

TWO Urban Licks

On Labor Day, come over to TWO Urban Licks to bid farewell to summertime with a BeltLine barbecue. Alongside their normal menu featuring upscale Southern cuisine, they’ll be offering a special barbecue menu just for Labor Day from noon to 7 p.m. TWO Urban Licks has received multiple accolades, including being featured on Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List and Bon Appetit’s Hot 50 Tables.

Location: East Atlanta - 820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE; Website: twourbanlicks.com; Contact: 404-522-4622

Dino Safari Atlanta: A Walk-Thru Adventure

Looking for a fun-filled, educational adventure for the family? “Grab your prehistoric passport” and enjoy 20% off tickets to Dino Safari Adventure in North Point Mall in Alpharetta. You’ll be transported to Pangea, the supercontinent of yesteryear, to experience life with dinosaurs and encounter their unique habits. Kids will become paleontologists, digging fossils in the Dig Pit and learning details about them. Walk with over 30 majestic dinosaurs, from the T. Rex to the Spinosaurus. Use code “ACVB20″ up to Sept. 5 (valid weekdays only).

Location: Alpharetta - 1000 North Point Cir; Website: dinosafari.com; Contact: 855-372-3274

Mizuno Experience Center

Japanese-based Mizuno has its American operations based in Norcross, Georgia, and the sole Mizuno Experience Center is located nearby at The Battery, home of Truist Park and the Atlanta Braves. During Labor Day weekend (Sept. 3-5), the Mizuno Experience Center will be having a sale that brings a “home run” to a whole new level. Get 25% off the Wave Rider, Wave Sky and Wave Rebellion running shoes, 20% off select baseball bats, and 50% off youth t-shirts.

Location: Cobb - 875 Battery Ave SE #740; Website: mizunousa.com; Contact: 770-675-6590