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Teen Advisory Board
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 9th to 12th grades. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members assist with teen programming, collection development, displays, and so much more — all while earning volunteer hours. If you are interested in joining, please email Ms.Vivi at [email protected] . Friday, June 8 @ 4 p.m. Friday, July 13 @ 4 p.m. Friday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Friday, September 14 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
BELLA LAM AT CRESCENT CITY TAVERN
Named one of Holler’s “10 Country Artists You Need to Know,” Bella Lam brings her high-energy show to Crescent City Tavern in Dalton on Saturday, September 12. Fans can expect an engaging night of live music featuring her latest single, “Bootfirst,” a high-energy anthem that showcases her signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and modern country edge. The full-band performance begins at 8:00 p.m.
12th Annual Festival Del Sabor Latino – Latino Taste Festival
📍 Burr Performing Arts Park
Join us in Burr Park at the longest running and largest Latino taste festival in all of Northwest Georgia! With all different kinds of traditional foods, music, and dancing, this celebration of Latino culture will be a night to remember.
TnT NERF War — Tweens and Teens vs. Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to tweens and teens 4th to 12th grades. Grab your blasters and darts. Each month we play NERF games like Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and Zombies. Blasters and darts provided. Signed waiver is required. Saturday, August 8 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 12 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Cherokee Basketry Workshop
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Woven baskets were essential for transporting and storing food and supplies, playing a vital role in the survival of the Indigenous peoples of Northwest Georgia, particularly the Cherokees. These baskets also served as a canvas for artistic expression, featuring intricate patterns woven into each piece. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a creative and historic craft tradition of Northwest Georgia by gaining hands-on experience in weaving their own round reed baskets. The class will be held in the morning and will last for three hours. All necessary equipment and materials will be provided by the instructor. This workshop is designed for adults aged eighteen and up; students under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No prior knowledge or experience in basketry is required. The southwest Georgia craft tradition involves gaining hands-on experience weaving their own round reed baskets. This class is a morning session that will last three hours total. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for adults eighteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior basketry knowledge or experience is necessary
38th Annual Dalton Pro Rodeo
📍 North Georgia AG Fairgrounds
You will not want to miss this years Dalton Pro Rodeo! Join us for two exciting nights of world-class rodeo action, family entertainment, and western tradition ! Gates open at 6:00pm, rodeo starts at 8:00pm. $20 for adults $15 for children (4 and under free)
Studio Social
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Our monthly Studio Social is a relaxed, creative gathering where participants come together to make art and connect. Each month features a new theme and hands-on craft activity, so there's always something fresh to explore – no experience needed. Enjoy a casual, welcoming atmosphere with wine and beer available while you work, chat, and unwind. It's the perfect blend of creativity and community! Make something, meet new people, and leave feeling inspired. 21yo+ | Second Friday of Each Month | 6-9pm | $75 per workshop
RUN Dalton Brewing Company
📍 Dalton Brewing Company
Run DBC is a running group affiliated with Dalton Brewing Company. We have regular runs on Thursday evenings as well as special events throughout the year. There is no cost to join. The idea is to make the runs fun for everyone regardless of your fitness level. We will try to host a shorter run (2 miles) and a longer run (4-6 Miles) each week. The runs will start and end in front of the Dalton Brewing Company. Check out our running group page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rundbc
RUN Dalton Brewing Company
📍 Dalton Brewing Company
Run DBC is a running group affiliated with Dalton Brewing Company. We have regular runs on Thursday evenings as well as special events throughout the year. There is no cost to join. The idea is to make the runs fun for everyone regardless of your fitness level. We will try to host a shorter run (2 miles) and a longer run (4-6 Miles) each week. The runs will start and end in front of the Dalton Brewing Company. Check out our running group page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rundbc
Page Turners Book Club — Adults (Spanish interpreter present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Recommend your favorite titles, vote for the group's pick on Bookclubs, and join us for a heartfelt discussion at the next meeting. Dig Through Time – From ancient pasts to imagined futures, this month we’re digging through time, exploring stories that bend timelines and uncover how the past refuses to stay buried with [book]. Thursday, August 6 @ 5:30 p.m. — National Sisters Day – This months book club celebrates the powerful bonds between sisters and chosen sisters. These stories explore loyalty, rivalry, sacrifice and the complicated love that ties women together. " Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. Thursday, September 3 @ 5:30 p.m. Join us as we explore a powerful story about mental health, relationships and the challenges people may face beneath the surface. September Book: "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Storytime — Kids
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to Pre-K to 5th grade, but all ages welcome. Monday, June 8 @ 2 p.m. Construction Zone – We will read construction stories and create our library. Monday, June 22 @ 2 p.m. T-Rex Tea Party- We will read Dino stories and celebrate with a tea party. Monday, July 6 @ 2 p.m. Archeology – We will read stories about archeology and create cave drawings, and write in hieroglyphics. Monday, July 20 @ 2 p.m. Dino Dig – We will read stories about dinosaurs and do a dino grid drawing. Monday, August 3 @ 4 p.m. — Watermelon Monday, August 17 @ 4 p.m. — Lemonade Monday, August 31 @ 4 p.m. — Camping Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Movies on the Green: Hometown Heroes Night
📍 Patterson Farms
Patterson Farms is hosting an evening on the lawn to honor the teachers, first responders, healthcare professionals, veterans, and families. The night opens with a tug-of-war showdown. A kid's zone offers inflatables and face painting, and free popcorn is available while supplies last. A screening of National Treasure takes place under the stars. The Whitfield County Sheriff's Department provides free picnic blankets while supplies last. Donations will be collected on-site to benefit local public safety youth programs and events. Date: Saturday, August 29 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (movie starts at 9 PM) Location: Patterson Farms, 370 Kempton Lane, Dalton, GA Cost: Free and open to the public
Teen Graphic Novel Club
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Join our new graphic novel book club! Each month, we'll pick a graphic novel, comic, or manga to read and discuss. Light refreshments will be provided. Email [email protected] if you'd like to attend virtually. Friday, June 26 @ 4 p.m. Friday, July 31 @ 4 p.m. Friday, August 13 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
RUN Dalton Brewing Company
📍 Dalton Brewing Company
Run DBC is a running group affiliated with Dalton Brewing Company. We have regular runs on Thursday evenings as well as special events throughout the year. There is no cost to join. The idea is to make the runs fun for everyone regardless of your fitness level. We will try to host a shorter run (2 miles) and a longer run (4-6 Miles) each week. The runs will start and end in front of the Dalton Brewing Company. Check out our running group page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rundbc
Art @ The Library — Adults (Spanish translator present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Learn a variety of crafting skills to create your own masterpiece. All supplies provided, though you can bring your own materials as well. Monday, August 24 @ 11:30 a.m. Air-Dry Clay Embroidery. Monday, August 27 @ 5:30 p.m. Air-Dry Clay Embroidery. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Unearth: Time Capsules — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Come create a 2026 time capsule! Fill up your box with mementos you’d like to preserve for the future. All supplies provided. Tuesday, August 25 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Art @ The Library — Adults (Spanish translator present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Learn a variety of crafting skills to create your own masterpiece. All supplies provided, though you can bring your own materials as well. Monday, August 24 @ 11:30 a.m. Air-Dry Clay Embroidery. Monday, August 27 @ 5:30 p.m. Air-Dry Clay Embroidery. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
WCDC Kennedy Carter Dinner
📍 Dalton Convention Center
RUN Dalton Brewing Company
📍 Dalton Brewing Company
Run DBC is a running group affiliated with Dalton Brewing Company. We have regular runs on Thursday evenings as well as special events throughout the year. There is no cost to join. The idea is to make the runs fun for everyone regardless of your fitness level. We will try to host a shorter run (2 miles) and a longer run (4-6 Miles) each week. The runs will start and end in front of the Dalton Brewing Company. Check out our running group page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rundbc
Mindfulness @ the Library: Painted Garden Stones — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity. (Spanish Translator present.) Thursday, June 18 @ 5:30 p.m.: Clay Diffuser Discs – Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity. Inspired by archaeology, we’ll work with air-dry clay to create diffuser discs, pressing patterns and textures into the surface like artifacts shaped over time. Thursday, July 16 @ 5:30 p.m. Painted Garden Stones – Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity. We’ll paint and decorate stones, transforming natural materials into meaningful garden décor as part of our summer reading theme Unearth a Story . Thursday, July 20 @ 5:30 p.m. Miniature aromatherapy Zen Garden. Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity: miniature aromatherapy zen gardens. A relaxing, sensory craft designed to help you unwind. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.