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Father's Day Free Mini Golf for Dads
📍 Dalton Falls Fun Center
Dads play a FREE round of mini golf from 1–6 PM at Dalton Falls Fun Center. Bring the family for a fun afternoon of laughs and friendly competition!
Free RPG Day
📍 Arcus Gaming
Join us for Free RPG (Role Playing Game) Day. There will be giveaways just for showing up. We will have free game material from a large variety of publishers. Join the growing world of fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and so many more.
Whitfield County America's 250th Celebration
📍 North Georgia Fair Grounds
Whitfield County is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a full lineup across the community. Join us Thursday, July 2nd, at the Dalton Fairgrounds (500 Legion Drive) from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm for the celebration—FREE admission, made completely possible through community sponsors! This event will feature food trucks, family activities, live music, and a drone show finale. Additional events include the time capsule opening, Liberty Tree planting, a downtown parade, and more! We hope to see you there!
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
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.
Chair Yoga — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Crystal Robbins from Open Heart Yoga & Wellness will lead one-hour chair yoga classes at the library. The sessions are free to the public and no mat is required. Saturday, April 11 @ 12-1 p.m. Saturday, May 9 @ 12-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13 @ 12-1 p.m. Saturday, July 11 @ 12-1 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.
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.
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.
Wofford’s Blood: The Odyssey of a Cherokee Family
📍 Roberts Library
Presented by award-winning Georgia author Donna Coffey Little, “Wofford’s Blood: The Odyssey of a Cherokee Family” tell the true story behind her new book, which focuses on the life of James Daugherty Wofford- a mixed-race Cherokee boy who is caught up in the mounting tensions between Cherokee and Anglo-American worlds in early nineteenth-century north Georgia. Wofford must come to grips with where his loyalties lie and the challenges of growing up in a society where racial slavery and its cultural consequences have increasingly become an established part of everyday life. Dr. Donna Coffey Little is a Professor of English at Reinhardt University and founded Reinhardt’s Etowah Valley Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing. Her historical novel Wofford's Blood was published by Mercer University Press in 2024. It was named Book of the Year by the Southern Literary Review and Best Historical Novel of 2024 by the national Independent Press Association. Her other publications include the poetry chapbook Fire Street as well as creative nonfiction essays, poems and scholarly articles in StorySouth, Tiferet, Georgia Backroads, Calyx, The Atlanta Review, The Florida Review, Women’s Studies, Modern Fiction Studies, and Contemporary Women’s Writing. This event is free and open to the public.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.
Night Tunnel Tours
📍 Tunnel Hill Heritage Center
Our best event is back this year, and this time we are doing it 2 nights!! Join us for a spine-tingling adventure as we delve into the dark and foreboding Tunnel at night! Legend has it that the spirits of the past still linger in our abandoned tunnel, once traversed by trains that rumbled through the darkness, carrying the echoes of forgotten whispers and unspoken fears. Walking through the darkness, you’ll feel the weight of history and the whispers of the dead. This unique event is perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and those who dare to venture into the unknown. But be warned: the shadows can be deceiving, and the silence can be unsettling. Tickets are $13 per person, and kids 5 and under are free.
Night Tunnel Tours
📍 Tunnel Hill Heritage Center
Our best event is back this year, and this time we are doing it 2 nights!! Join us for a spine-tingling adventure as we delve into the dark and foreboding Tunnel at night! Legend has it that the spirits of the past still linger in our abandoned tunnel, once traversed by trains that rumbled through the darkness, carrying the echoes of forgotten whispers and unspoken fears. Walking through the darkness, you’ll feel the weight of history and the whispers of the dead. This unique event is perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and those who dare to venture into the unknown. But be warned: the shadows can be deceiving, and the silence can be unsettling. Tickets are $13 per person, and kids 5 and under are free.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.
Free Groceries at Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church will be giving away free groceries for those in need from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No ID required. Invite a friend. 1448 Pleasant Grove Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Call 706-259-7045 for more information.