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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

S'mores Bar

📍 Dalton State

A s'mores bar event hosted by Dalton State College campus activities.

Burr Park World Futbol Celebration: Belgium vs. USA

📍 Burr Park

Watch party at Burr Park for the FIFA World Cup match Belgium vs. USA, part 2 of the World Futbol Celebration series.

Belgium vs USA World Cup Watch Party

📍 Burr Park

The City of Dalton and Believe Greater Dalton are setting up the big screen at Burr Park for a World Fútbol Celebration watch party for Team USA. Concessions including snacks and drinks will be available; local restaurants are encouraged for meals and adult beverages. No coolers or tents permitted.

México vs Inglaterra Watch Party

📍 La Dona Night Club

Watch México vs Inglaterra on the big screen at Tacos La Doña. Beer bucket for $20, and every Mexico goal earns you a free beer.

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.

Copa Mundial 2026: México vs Inglaterra – Octavos de Final

📍 Tacos La Doña

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 watch party on a big screen. Free beer every time Mexico scores. $20 bucket of beers, tacos and food available.