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Moonlight and Moonshine
📍 Tunnel Hill Heritage Center and Museum
History, mystery, moonshine—and wine? Yes, please! This October, spend a magical evening in Northwest Georgia where crisp autumn air meets unforgettable experiences. We’ve teamed up with Dalton Distillery and Deep Springs Vineyard to bring you a night of local flavor and fall charm. Enjoy tastings of handcrafted moonshine and local wines, then take a glowing stroll through the Tunnel Hill illuminated tour, where the past comes alive in the most hauntingly beautiful way. Cap it all off with dinner under the stars and live music to set the perfect vibe for the night. Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind fall evening! The event is for 21+! ID will be required before entry.
4th Annual S’mores & a Movie
📍 Patterson Farms
Saturday, October 17 | Activities 6:30–8:30 PM | Movie at 8:30 PM Patterson Farms | 370 Kempton Lane, Dalton, GA Free & Open to the Public A favorite fall tradition returns to Patterson Farms! Gather your friends, family, and neighbors for our 4th Annual S’mores Event, an evening filled with the simple things that make fall so special. Enjoy live music, s’mores, face painting and activities for all ages, Ellijay Donuts & Fried Pies, delicious food and more. Free picnic blankets will also be available courtesy of the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Department while supplies last, one per family. Then settle in on the green for a free showing of Hocus Pocus beginning at 8:30 PM. Come early for the festivities, grab something delicious, roast a marshmallow, and enjoy a cozy fall evening with the community at Patterson Farms.
IICRC 4th Annual Flooring Education Symposium
📍 Dalton Convention Center
The IICRC Annual Flooring Education Symposium is a two-day professional development event. Organized by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), this free symposium gathers flooring industry professionals to explore how IICRC standards support manufacturers’ product warranties, best practices in floor care and maintenance, and the latest techniques for inspecting and caring for a wide range of floor coverings, from carpet to resilient and hard surfaces. Attendees benefit from expert-led presentations, round-table discussions, and networking opportunities designed to deepen technical knowledge, share insights on emerging tools and technologies, and strengthen professional skills across the flooring, installation, and inspection sectors.
BCM Worship Night
📍 Dalton State
Baptist Collegiate Ministry worship night at Dalton State, open to students and the public.
IICRC 4th Annual Flooring Education Symposium
📍 Dalton Convention Center
The IICRC Annual Flooring Education Symposium is a two-day professional development event. Organized by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), this free symposium gathers flooring industry professionals to explore how IICRC standards support manufacturers’ product warranties, best practices in floor care and maintenance, and the latest techniques for inspecting and caring for a wide range of floor coverings, from carpet to resilient and hard surfaces. Attendees benefit from expert-led presentations, round-table discussions, and networking opportunities designed to deepen technical knowledge, share insights on emerging tools and technologies, and strengthen professional skills across the flooring, installation, and inspection sectors.
Free STI/HIV Testing
📍 Dalton State
Free STI/HIV testing available at Dalton State College for students and community members.
FCA Bible Study
📍 Dalton State
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bible Study at Dalton State College.
pH Water Testing
📍 Dalton State
Informational pH water testing session at Dalton State College.
Art @ the Library: Halloween String Art — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Create a spooky piece of string art using thread and a Halloween-inspired pattern. Build your design strand by strand to make a festive decoration for the season. Monday, October 22 @ 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26 @ 11:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Trunk or Treat at Anna Shaw Children's Institute
📍 Anna Shaw Children's Institute
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat, designed to be a fun, inclusive and sensory-friendly experience for children and families. Come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume and enjoy an evening of treats, fun and community. We look forward to celebrating with you! Anna Shaw Children’s Institute – 2nd Level Parking Lot
A Midsummer Night's Dream
📍 Artistic Civic Theatre
ACT presents Shakespeare's beloved comedy in which residents of Athens mix with fairies from a local forest, with comic results. Directed by Jennifer Phinney.
Louder Together Music Festival
📍 Burr Performing Arts Park
Northwest Georgia Family Crisis invites you to Louder Together: Breaking the Silence — a day dedicated to awareness, celebration, community, and hope! LIVE MUSIC & SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMERS ALL DAY & NIGHT! Vendors Music Community And SO much more! You DO NOT want to miss this one! Let’s come together, turn up the volume, and show our community that when we stand together, we are LOUDER TOGETHER.
Art @ the Library: Halloween String Art — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Create a spooky piece of string art using thread and a Halloween-inspired pattern. Build your design strand by strand to make a festive decoration for the season. Monday, October 22 @ 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 26 @ 11:30 a.m.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Join us in our Spigel Pavilion on Friday, October 30 as we celebrate and remember our loved ones who have passed on. Dia de los Muertos is a traditionally Mexican holiday that honors the dead with lively celebrations, and we are thrilled to help present an event that celebrates ancestry, incorporates art and ritual, and celebrates a culture that is so rich and vibrant in our community. Open to all with FREE ADMISSION! The celebration will include live music, food & merchandise vendors, a community altar, and more! There is VERY LIMITED parking at the Creative Arts Guild. Please park at First Baptist Church or the Library – a shuttle to and from the Guild will be provided! ———————————————————- Acompáñenos en nuestro Pabellón Spigel el viernes 30 de octubre para celebrar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos. El Día de Muertos es una festividad tradicional mexicana que honra a los difuntos con animadas celebraciones, y nos complace presentar un evento que celebra la ascendencia, incorpora arte y rituales, y celebra una cultura tan rica y vibrante en nuestra comunidad. ¡Abierto a todos con ENTRADA GRATUITA! La celebración incluirá música en vivo, puestos de comida y productos, un altar comunitario y mucho más. Hay estacionamiento MUY LIMITADO en el Creative Arts Guild. Por favor, estacione en la Primera Iglesia Bautista o en la Biblioteca. ¡Se proporcionará un servicio de transporte de ida y vuelta al Guild!
Dalton's Holiday Open House
📍 Downtown Dalton
Downtown Dalton Holiday Open House! Kick off the holiday season with us, November 5–8, 2026, and enjoy a few festive days of shopping local, finding special deals, and getting a head start on your Christmas list! Our downtown merchants will be offering their own special hours, promotions, and deals, so be sure to follow your favorite Downtown Dalton businesses on social media for all the details. Shop local. Support local. Celebrate the season in Downtown Dalton!
21st Annual Snow Queen Ballet
📍 Dalton High School Theatre
The Creative Arts Guild Dance Department + Ballet Dalton is proud to present the 21st annual production of our full-length ballet, The Snow Queen, accompanied by a live chamber orchestra! Join us on this magical journey through the seasons inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale and learn how love can melt even the coldest of hearts. Thursday, November 19, 7pm Friday, November 20, 7pm Saturday, November 21, 2pm* + 7pm Sunday, November 22, 2pm *The 2pm performance on Saturday is perfect for young viewers and their families, or those new to the world of live ballet! Dalton High School Players narrate the show in character, guiding the audience through all of the music and magic of The Snow Queen along the way.
21st Annual Snow Queen Ballet
📍 Dalton High School Theatre
The Creative Arts Guild Dance Department + Ballet Dalton is proud to present the 21st annual production of our full-length ballet, The Snow Queen, accompanied by a live chamber orchestra! Join us on this magical journey through the seasons inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale and learn how love can melt even the coldest of hearts. Thursday, November 19, 7pm Friday, November 20, 7pm Saturday, November 21, 2pm* + 7pm Sunday, November 22, 2pm *The 2pm performance on Saturday is perfect for young viewers and their families, or those new to the world of live ballet! Dalton High School Players narrate the show in character, guiding the audience through all of the music and magic of The Snow Queen along the way.
21st Annual Snow Queen Ballet
📍 Dalton High School Theatre
The Creative Arts Guild Dance Department + Ballet Dalton is proud to present the 21st annual production of our full-length ballet, The Snow Queen, accompanied by a live chamber orchestra! Join us on this magical journey through the seasons inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale and learn how love can melt even the coldest of hearts. Thursday, November 19, 7pm Friday, November 20, 7pm Saturday, November 21, 2pm* + 7pm Sunday, November 22, 2pm *The 2pm performance on Saturday is perfect for young viewers and their families, or those new to the world of live ballet! Dalton High School Players narrate the show in character, guiding the audience through all of the music and magic of The Snow Queen along the way.
21st Annual Snow Queen Ballet
📍 Dalton High School Theatre
The Creative Arts Guild Dance Department + Ballet Dalton is proud to present the 21st annual production of our full-length ballet, The Snow Queen, accompanied by a live chamber orchestra! Join us on this magical journey through the seasons inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale and learn how love can melt even the coldest of hearts. Thursday, November 19, 7pm Friday, November 20, 7pm Saturday, November 21, 2pm* + 7pm Sunday, November 22, 2pm *The 2pm performance on Saturday is perfect for young viewers and their families, or those new to the world of live ballet! Dalton High School Players narrate the show in character, guiding the audience through all of the music and magic of The Snow Queen along the way.
A Christmas Carol
📍 Artistic Civic Theatre
ACT celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Wes Phinney and Ward Satterfield's beloved stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, featuring book and lyrics by Phinney and music by Satterfield.