All Upcoming Events

Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting

📍 Burr Performing Arts Park

Join us as we kick off the holiday season at the Downtown Dalton Christmas Tree Lighting at Burr Park on Friday, November 27! Kids' activities begin at 5:30 PM, followed by the tree lighting at 6:00 PM. After the tree is lit, families can hop aboard the Polar Express Trolley from 6:15 to 7:15 PM for a festive ride through downtown to the Freight Depot to visit Santa.

Out of the Kitchen, Mrs. Claus

A children's one-act holiday comedy: when Santa injures his back testing a skateboard, Mrs. Claus and Elf Olaf get their chance to take the sleigh out while Santa stays home. Presented by Dalton Little Theatre.

Out of the Kitchen, Mrs. Claus

A children's one-act holiday comedy: when Santa injures his back testing a skateboard, Mrs. Claus and Elf Olaf get their chance to take the sleigh out while Santa stays home. Presented by Dalton Little Theatre.

Out of the Kitchen, Mrs. Claus

A children's one-act holiday comedy: when Santa injures his back testing a skateboard, Mrs. Claus and Elf Olaf get their chance to take the sleigh out while Santa stays home. Presented by Dalton Little Theatre.

Christmas with the Austin Family

📍 Tunnel Hill Heritage Center and Museum

Holiday Living History Returns! On December 12th, join us for the super-popular Christmas Living History Tour at the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center! Step inside the Clisby Austin House and discover how Christmas was celebrated during the Civil War era. Learn about the Austin family’s holiday traditions and the festive customs passed down through generations. This one-of-a-kind holiday experience seamlessly blends history with the magic of the season—perfect for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a memorable Christmas outing

The Play That Goes Wrong

📍 Artistic Civic Theatre

From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes this Olivier Award-winning smash-hit farce set on the opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society's production of The Murder at Haversham Manor. Directed by Wes Phinney.

A Raisin in the Sun

The Younger family receives a life-changing insurance check and their competing dreams — a new home, economic independence, personal ambition — collide with racism, poverty, and questions of identity. Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, presented by Dalton Little Theatre.

A Raisin in the Sun

The Younger family receives a life-changing insurance check and their competing dreams — a new home, economic independence, personal ambition — collide with racism, poverty, and questions of identity. Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, presented by Dalton Little Theatre.

A Raisin in the Sun

The Younger family receives a life-changing insurance check and their competing dreams — a new home, economic independence, personal ambition — collide with racism, poverty, and questions of identity. Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, presented by Dalton Little Theatre.

Come From Away

📍 Artistic Civic Theatre

Based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, which hosted thousands of diverted airline passengers on September 11, 2001, celebrating kindness, unity, and resilience. Directed by Mary McLawhorn.

A Raisin in the Sun

The Younger family receives a life-changing insurance check and their competing dreams — a new home, economic independence, personal ambition — collide with racism, poverty, and questions of identity. Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, presented by Dalton Little Theatre.

A Raisin in the Sun

The Younger family receives a life-changing insurance check and their competing dreams — a new home, economic independence, personal ambition — collide with racism, poverty, and questions of identity. Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, presented by Dalton Little Theatre.

Spring 2027 Elementary Show

📍 Artistic Civic Theatre

ACT2 Children's Wing spring production for 2nd–5th grade students. Official title coming soon; tickets go on sale March 15th (members March 8th).

Rug Tufting Workshop

📍 Creative Arts Guild

The Bandy Heritage Center, Creative Arts Guild, Prater’s Mill Foundation, DSC Derrell Roberts Library, DSC Appalachian Studies minor program are proud to partner with Nia Lawson of Tuft Rugs ATL to present a Rug Tufting Workshop! With the transition from bedspreads to carpet in the mid-twentieth century, rugs became a major household commodity in Northwest Georgia and beyond. The burgeoning demand for rugs created unique economic opportunities for professionals with artistic skills. Carpet companies often recruited employees who were fresh out of art school to design patterned tufted rugs and carpet for their product lines. Tufted rug design became a pivotal part of the carpet industry and employed numerous workers throughout Northwest Georgia. The rug tufting workshop will provide students with the opportunity to participate in a creative and unique Northwest Georgia fiber arts tradition by gaining hands-on experience learning to design and tuft their own rugs. This class is a morning session which will last three hours total. Each student will be loaned a Clawlab H1 tufting kit and shown how to tuft their own rug. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for ages sixteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior fiber arts knowledge or experience is necessary.

The Hallelujah Girls

📍 Artistic Civic Theatre

Hilarity abounds when the women of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives and pursue love and dreams after the loss of a dear friend. Directed by Carol Burchfield.

Shrek Jr.

📍 Artistic Civic Theatre

ACT2 Children's Wing production of Shrek Jr. for 6th–12th grade students, licensed through Music Theatre International. Tickets go on sale May 17th (members May 10th).

Cinderella

📍 Artistic Civic Theatre

The Broadway adaptation of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic features new characters, a hilarious libretto, surprising twists, and an unforgettable score. Directed by Jennifer Phinney.