Past Events

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, June 1 & 15 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 3 & 17 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 21 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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.

Gmail Basics — Adults (Translator Present)

📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library

Open to adults 18 and older. Learn to create a free Google Gmail email account and use its features to send, receive, and organize email messages in this class. Saturday, September 19 @ 11 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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.

DEO Clinic 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile fun run

📍 Haig Mill Lake Park

Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the DEO Clinic which for 20 years has provided free healthcare to uninsured adults from Whitfield and Murray Counties when they lack the resources to access healthcare. DEO Clinic is a 501c3 non-profit. The 5k timed race follows the paved trail around Haig Mill Lake. It is one lap, 3.1 miles long, and mostly flat. The trail is a mix of paved trail and gravel. It is a beautiful course and works well for all paces and abilities. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place on paved areas and is not a timed event.

38th Annual Dalton Pro Rodeo

📍 North Georgia AG Fairgrounds

You will not want to miss this years Dalton Pro Rodeo! Join us for two exciting nights of world-class rodeo action, family entertainment, and western tradition ! Gates open at 6:00pm, rodeo starts at 8:00pm. $20 for adults $15 for children (4 and under free)

Movies on the Green: Hometown Heroes Night

📍 Patterson Farms

Patterson Farms is hosting an evening on the lawn to honor the teachers, first responders, healthcare professionals, veterans, and families. The night opens with a tug-of-war showdown. A kid's zone offers inflatables and face painting, and free popcorn is available while supplies last. A screening of National Treasure takes place under the stars. The Whitfield County Sheriff's Department provides free picnic blankets while supplies last. Donations will be collected on-site to benefit local public safety youth programs and events. Date: Saturday, August 29 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (movie starts at 9 PM) Location: Patterson Farms, 370 Kempton Lane, Dalton, GA Cost: 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.

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, June 1 & 15 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 3 & 17 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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.

National Night Out

📍 Burr Performing Arts Park

Join us for an evening of community, fun, and safety at National Night Out on Saturday, August 8th Come meet your local police officers, enjoy FREE food, games, and live entertainment, and learn about ways we can work together to keep our community safe. What to expect: Police, Fire & EMS Displays Family-friendly activities Community resource booths Firetrucks & EMS displays Let’s stand together to build a safer, stronger Dalton. We can’t wait to see you there!

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, June 13 @ 12-1 p.m. Saturday, July 11 @ 12-1 p.m. Saturday, August 8 @ 12-1 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

67th Annual Blue Ridge Numismatic Association Coin Show

📍 Dalton Convention Center

Explore rare coins, meet fellow enthusiasts, and discover hidden gems August 6–8. Free entry and free parking make it the perfect outing for the whole family.

67th Annual Blue Ridge Numismatic Association Coin Show

📍 Dalton Convention Center

Explore rare coins, meet fellow enthusiasts, and discover hidden gems August 6–8. Free entry and free parking make it the perfect outing for the whole family.

67th Annual Blue Ridge Numismatic Association Coin Show

📍 Dalton Convention Center

Explore rare coins, meet fellow enthusiasts, and discover hidden gems August 6–8. Free entry and free parking make it the perfect outing for the whole family.

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, June 1 & 15 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 3 & 17 @ 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.

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.

Christmas in July

📍 Crescent City Tavern

Christmas in July party hosted by EakDaFreak. $10 cover; free entry before 8PM.