Free events in Dahlonega, GA

Experience a guided coffee cupping in the twelfth installment of the Meet Your Local Roaster series. This free session features tastings from Mr. Tombstone's Coffee Emporium with beans from Apotheos Coffee Roasters. Ova from Mr. Tombstone's Coffee Emporium leads the cupping, with hosting by Apollo of C+R. Attendees can sample multiple brews and learn more about coffee. Pre-registration is available.

In honor of All Saints' Day, the DUMC Chancel Choir joins featured soloists and a chamber orchestra for a performance of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem. The program offers a thoughtful remembrance of the saints within the community, celebrating their lives while lifting up themes of hope, peace, and the light of God’s everlasting love. This free concert takes place in the Sanctuary.

Die Laughing presents a weekly comedy night at Blackstrap where attendees can step up to the mic, try out new jokes, and keep the crowd laughing. Admission is free, the atmosphere is upbeat, and it takes place every Sunday.

Enjoy an afternoon of stories, songs, and activities for children ages 2 to 5 with an adult caregiver. This free program is open to the public.

A comedy event featuring recorded sets, with free drinks for comedians.

Enjoy a morning of stories, songs, and activities in Spanish, recommended for babies through age 3 with an adult caregiver. Hosted by Lingual Kids, the program is free and open to the public. Groups of five or more are asked to call the branch to confirm. Sponsored by the Friends of the East Atlanta Library, which supports programs like this.

Bring a current project or the supplies to start something new and enjoy a relaxed crafting session with fellow creatives. All kinds of crafts are welcome, including knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, drawing, painting, and scrapbooking, so settle in and focus on your project while sharing inspiration with others. There is no cost to participate.

Enjoy a Wednesday night of charity drag bingo with Ruby Redd at Atlanta Eagle. Dinner is served, and the bingo and entertainment take place on the entertainment level. There is no cover charge.

Rock Haus Karaoke is a welcoming night of singing hosted by Raqi. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just singing for fun, everyone is welcome. There is no cover, and free parking is available.

Gather with fellow needlework enthusiasts to work on a current project. Crochet, knitting, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, and other needlework crafts are welcome. Beginners are welcome, though no instructor is provided. The group is free and open to the public for adults ages 18 and up.

This trauma-informed yoga class offers veterans and trauma survivors a supportive space to reconnect with their bodies, calm the mind, and explore balance. Sessions include mindful movement, grounding postures, breath awareness, and gentle meditation, with participants encouraged to move at their own pace and honor their personal boundaries and choices. The practice supports stress reduction, emotional regulation, resilience, self-compassion, and body awareness. No yoga experience is needed. Mats and props are provided, and participants may bring a composition book for journaling. The class is guided by Brianna Ruiz-Garcia, a certified yoga teacher with a background in psychology and trauma-informed yoga.

Enjoy live performances by local jazz musicians alongside Cajun and Creole dishes, handcrafted cocktails, drink specials, and weekly dinner specials at Louisiana Bistreaux Perimeter. The venue offers a warm, lively atmosphere for a night out, a date, or an after-work meal.

An annual fall swap meet featuring trucks, cars, parts, signs, antiques, and more. Admission is free. A food vendor will be on site with breakfast and lunch available. Families are welcome to enjoy a full day of browsing.

Author and educator Mark Warren, whose work has earned awards, presents an interactive program at Dunwoody Nature Center in Atlanta that explores how the landscape of Southern Appalachia shaped the lives of the region’s first Native peoples. Through a substantial collection of demonstration items he brings for the audience, he highlights the influence of mountains, plants, animals, and geology on daily living and a nature-centered way of thinking. The presentation covers traditional crafts, tools, clothing, weapons, hunting methods, foods, and games, and it considers how modern habits can create distance from the forest and lead to harmful environmental choices. The program is free and open to the public, and Mark’s books will be available for purchase and signing.

Set aside time for a creative project in a free, open studio setting at Spruill. Bring your own craft and enjoy making alongside other community members.

Explore a lineup of women-owned businesses and shop unique finds at this free, family-friendly market. Open to all ages and genders, the event offers a chance to support Atlanta’s women entrepreneurs.