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Messy Masterpieces Camp (5-8yo)
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Summer art camp for ages 5–8 at the Creative Arts Guild.
Wearable Art Camp (9yo+)
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Summer wearable art camp for ages 9 and up at the Creative Arts Guild.
Crochet Club — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Join us for a crochet gathering where all skill levels and fiber arts are welcome to crochet, knit or sew alongside fellow enthusiasts. Free crochet patterns and lessons available. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 1 & 15 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Messy Masterpieces Camp (5-8yo)
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Summer art camp for ages 5–8 at the Creative Arts Guild.
Off the Rails: Grupo Mazacote Latin Fusion
Outdoor summer concert series Off the Rails featuring Grupo Mazacote Latin Fusion, presented by the Creative Arts Guild.
Wheel Works Teen Pottery Camp (13yo+)
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Summer pottery wheel camp for teens ages 13 and up at the Creative Arts Guild.
Graphic Novel Camp (12-15yo)
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Summer art camp focused on graphic novel creation for ages 12–15 at the Creative Arts Guild.
TnT Jurassic NERF War — Tweens and Teens vs. Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_Nerf_ammo_types.jpg 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, June 13 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Literary Arts Workshop: Writing the Reported Essay
📍 Creative Arts Guild
A literary arts workshop on writing the reported essay, hosted by the Creative Arts Guild.
Off The Rails featuring The Cleverlys
📍 Burr Park
Off The Rails returns to Downtown Dalton with The Cleverlys on the main stage, plus NEW Quintet and Wilson & Cross in the Truist Tent. Free live music — bring a chair and grab dinner downtown.
Gallery Opening Reception: Grace Kisa | Hannah Ramey
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Opening reception for a new gallery exhibition featuring work by Grace Kisa and Hannah Ramey at the Creative Arts Guild.
Crochet Club — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Join us for a crochet gathering where all skill levels and fiber arts are welcome to crochet, knit or sew alongside fellow enthusiasts. Free crochet patterns and lessons available. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 1 & 15 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Pops in Burr Park
📍 Burr Park
Pops in Burr Park, an outdoor concert event presented by the Creative Arts Guild.
Off The Rails – Pops in Burr Park
FREE ADMISSION! CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH WITH US! Part of the Off the Rails Summer Concert Series and presented by the Creative Arts Guild, Pops in Burr Park brings together the talent of professional musicians & vocalists, pre-professional dancers of Ballet Dalton, and community members to present this FREE performance in celebration of Independence Day and America's 250th! Made popular by the Boston Pops, "pops" is a collection of popular semi-classical orchestral arrangements performed in celebration of the July 4th holiday by different groups around the country. Pops in Burr Park features live music by the Creative Arts Guild Chamber Orchestra & Guest Vocalists, an appearance by dancers of Ballet Dalton, and a community kids choir. *FREE ADMISSION *FREE Kids Craft Area open from 5:30 to 8:00pm *Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Drinks For Sale starting at 5:30 *Glow-in-the-Dark Goodies For Sale starting at 5:30 *Live Music By the Creative Arts Guild Chamber Orchestra *Appearance by Creative Arts Guild Community Kids Choir *Appearance by Dancers from Ballet Dalton
Off The Rails – Chicago Rewired – The Premier Chicago Tribute Band
📍 Burr Performing Arts Park
Emo night @ Lofi Coffee
📍 Lofi Coffee Bar
Your favorite emo anthems. A room full of people who know every word. $5 at the door. Ghost Noise and Lo/Fi Coffee Bar are throwing Emo Night — a DJ dance night built entirely around the songs that defined a generation. DJ Weezi is on the decks playing the hits: My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, and everything in between. No bands. No setlists. Just a room full of nostalgia, loud music, and people who never actually grew out of it. Doors open at 6:00. Music starts at 6:30. $5 cash at the door. 336 S Hamilton St — The Lo/Fi Coffee Bar — Dalton, GA Bring your friends. Wear black. See you on the floor.
Off The Rails – Telize
📍 Burr Performing Arts Park
Crochet Club — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Join us for a crochet gathering where all skill levels and fiber arts are welcome to crochet, knit or sew alongside fellow enthusiasts. Free crochet patterns and lessons available. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 1 & 15 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Jurassic NERF War — Tweens and Teens vs. Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_Nerf_ammo_types.jpg 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, June 13 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Off The Rails – Monkeys on a String – Dave Matthews Tribute Band
📍 Burr Performing Arts Park