All Upcoming Events

The Forest’s Gifts of Food: Medicine and Craft As Practiced By the Native Americans

📍 Roberts Library

Presented by Mark Warren, “The Forest’s Gifts of Food: Medicine and Craft As Practiced By the Native Americans” demonstrates the valuable lessons and skills regarding how the Indigenous inhabitants of the Southeast used native plants for food, medicine, insect repellent, craft, and fire. Mark Warren is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Georgia. At Medicine Bow, his nationally renowned wilderness school in the mountains of Dahlonega, GA, he teaches nature classes and primitive survival skills. In 1980, The National Wildlife Federation named him Georgia’s Conservation Educator of the Year. In 1998 Mark became the U.S. National Champion in whitewater canoeing, and in 1999 he won the World Championship Longbow title. Mark has written extensively about nature for local and national magazines and has researched Western frontier history for more than 50 years presenting at museums and cultural centers around the country. He has 18 traditionally published books. He has been honored by the Spur Awards, The Historical Novel Society, the Will Rogers Medallion Awards, The New Mexico – Arizona Book Awards, and in 2022 Mark was honored with a Georgia Author of the Year Award for his book Song of the Horseman (Literary Fiction Finalist.) This event is free and open to the public.

Kids Library Lab

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 4 p.m. Celebrate with us by making a card holder for your PINES card. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 4 p.m. Shrink With You – We'll be making Shrinky Dinks!. Monday, June 1 @ 2 p.m. Fun With Fossils. Create your own dinosaur fossils with homemade salt dough Monday, June 15 @ 2 p.m. Dino Resist Painting. Kids can let their inner artist out in this fun dino resist painting program. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

TnT Unearth: Minecraft Night — Tweens and Teens

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tuesday, June 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Mystery Gem Bath Bombs – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to make a bath bomb with a mystery gemstone hidden inside! Make one for yourself or as a gift for someone special! All supplies provided. Tuesday, June 23 @ 4:30 p.m. Resin Amber Fossils – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to replicate natural amber fossils using UV resin. Wear your amber as a necklace or use it as a keychain. All supplies provided. Tuesday, July 28 @ 4:30 p.m. Minecraft Night – Tweens and Teens are invited to a fun night of Minecraft gaming, crafts, and food, all while we watch along to the live-action movie! All supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.a

DIY @ The Library: Build a Worm Hotel — Adults

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, June 8 @ 11:30 a.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Monday, July 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 p.m. Build a Worm Hotel – Get your hands in the dirt at DIY @ the Library! Create a worm hotel while learning how worms improve soil health and support thriving gardens. This hands-on program connects to our Unearth a Story theme by exploring the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

DIY @ The Library — Adults (Spanish translator present)

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, August 10 @ 11:30 p.m. Clay Tile Jewelry. Create your own clay tile jewelry at DIY @ the Library! Design and craft unique, wearable pieces using simple materials. Supplies provided. Thursday, August 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Clay Tile Jewelry. Create your own clay tile jewelry at DIY @ the Library! Design and craft unique, wearable pieces using simple materials. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Kids Library Lab

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Monday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Pasta Airplane Painting – Color a dried lasagna noodle and use it as the airplane’s wings! . Monday, August 24 @ 4 p.m. Friendship Bracelet . Bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet together. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

DIY @ The Library — Adults (Spanish translator present)

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, August 10 @ 11:30 p.m. Clay Tile Jewelry. Create your own clay tile jewelry at DIY @ the Library! Design and craft unique, wearable pieces using simple materials. Supplies provided. Thursday, August 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Clay Tile Jewelry. Create your own clay tile jewelry at DIY @ the Library! Design and craft unique, wearable pieces using simple materials. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Stay Bright: Kids Craft Time

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to children 1st – 5th grades. Enrichment provided by Stay Bright Home School group. Open to all kids. All supplies provided. Wednesday, August 19 @ 10:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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.

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.

Kids Library Lab

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Monday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Pasta Airplane Painting – Color a dried lasagna noodle and use it as the airplane’s wings! . Monday, August 24 @ 4 p.m. Friendship Bracelet . Bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet together. 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.

63rd Annual Festival of Fine Arts Crafts

📍 Creative Arts Guild

63rd Annual Festival of Fine Arts Crafts

📍 Creative Arts Guild

Fried Pickle Festival

📍 North Ga Fair

Join us for the 3rd annual N. Georgia Fried Pickle Festival October 3-4, 2026 at the N. GA Fairgrounds in Dalton, GA! Classic dill pickles, fried pickles, pickle popcorn, pickle lemonade, pickle scented chap stick & body products, pickle dogs, pickle dips, pickle salsa, pickle cotton candy, pickle-themed jewelry, pickle-themed t-shirts, & SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy shopping over 200 craft & commercial vendors, food vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, trackless train rides, face painting, games, entertainment, and more! Pickle Juice Drinking Contest Saturday @ 1:00 pm Pickle Eating Contest Sunday @ 1:00 pm Contestant must be at least 18 years old to participate.

Fried Pickle Festival

📍 North Ga Fair

Join us for the 3rd annual N. Georgia Fried Pickle Festival October 3-4, 2026 at the N. GA Fairgrounds in Dalton, GA! Classic dill pickles, fried pickles, pickle popcorn, pickle lemonade, pickle scented chap stick & body products, pickle dogs, pickle dips, pickle salsa, pickle cotton candy, pickle-themed jewelry, pickle-themed t-shirts, & SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy shopping over 200 craft & commercial vendors, food vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, trackless train rides, face painting, games, entertainment, and more! Pickle Juice Drinking Contest Saturday @ 1:00 pm Pickle Eating Contest Sunday @ 1:00 pm Contestant must be at least 18 years old to participate.

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.