Special Events

Events are listed in the order in which they occur throughout the year. All information is subject to change.

Volunteer Coach Awards Banquet
Spring Sports Opening Day
KARE for Kids Community Egg Hunt
Dawson Day "Sparks in the Park"
Movies in the Park
Fall Pep Rally
Breakfast with Santa

Volunteer Coach Awards Banquet

To show our appreciation to the coaches and other voluteers for Dawson County Parks & Recreation, DCPR hosts an annual volunteer awards banquet. Everyone will enjoy a night of dinner, fellowship, and memories.

• Fourth Friday in January
• Rock Creek
• 6:30PM
• Childcare will be provided
• Silent Auction - Awards - Door Prizes

Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific dates.

Spring Sports Opening Day

Opening Day is the big kick-off day for Spring Sports, where all teams are invited to come out to enjoy the wide variety of concessions, games, and activities. Spring Sports participants, ranging from 4-year-olds playing soccer to the 14-year-olds playing baseball, are recognized for their involvement in our biggest youth sports season of the year.

• Third Saturday in March
• @ Rock Creek
• Lunch available for purchase
• Fun, food, and games for the whole family!
• More information will be distributed to parents and coaches during the practice season for Spring Sports

Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific dates.

KARE for Kids Community Egg Hunt

Dawson County Parks & Recreation and K.A.R.E. for Kids teams up each year to bring you the annual Community Egg Hunt. Bring the family out for a day of food, Easter Bunny photos, games, egg hunt, and more!

• Easter Saturday
• @ Veterans Memorial Park (football field)
• Pre-hunt activities begin at 11:30AM
• Egg hunt begins promptly at 2:30PM
Those wishing to only participate in the egg hunt should plan to arrive no later than 2:00PM in order to find parking and arrive at event site in time for the start of the egg hunt. The egg hunt portion of the event lasts approximately 5 minutes. Due to the quick nature of the egg hunt portion of the event, arriving after 2:00PM could result in missing the egg hunt completely.
• Egg hunt will be divided into multiple age groups, with the 0-2 years old age group being the only age group in which parents can assist
• FREE admission
• Concessions, photos, facepainting, and other activities available for purchase

Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific dates.

All proceeds will be donated to K.A.R.E. for Kids.

This event is sponsored by: Krystal, North Georgia Party Rentals, Tractor Supply, Varsity Jr, War Hill Christian Church, Wayne's Trains

Dawson Day "Sparks in the Park"

Visit the Dawson Day web page for details.

"Movies in the Park"

Each summer, Dawson County Parks & Recreation holds two movie nights: one in June (once school is out for the summer) and one in August (once school starts back)! Movies are shown on a huge, 2-story tall, inflatable screen. Come out early for fun & activities. The fun includes children's activities, concessions, and more! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show!

Movie titles will be announced in the weeks prior to each event. To make your suggestion on what movie to show, please contact the main office at 706-344-3646 or email recreation@dawsoncounty.org.

Movie overview, parents guide, and other details

Movie nights are available to the public free of charge, thanks to all of the sponsors who contribute. If you would like to receive information on how to become a sponsor, please contact our main office at 706-344-3646 or email bhamil@dawsoncounty.org.

June Movie Night at the Lake

SHOWING: Movie title TBD

• First Friday in June
• @ War Hill Park
• All ages welcome
• Activities/Concession open at 7:00PM
• Movie begins at dusk
• Movie and pre-movie activities are FREE
• Concessions available for purchase

Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific dates.

August Movie Night at the Lake

SHOWING: Movie title TBD

• Second Friday in August
• at Veterans Memorial Park
• All ages welcome
• Activities begin at 6:00PM
• Movie begins at dusk
• Movie admission is FREE
• Concessions and children's activities available for purchase

Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific dates.

Fall Pep Rally

Fall Pep Rally is the big kick-off day for Fall Sports, where all teams are invited to come out to enjoy the wide variety of concessions, games, and activities.

Activities begin at 6:00PM and will end upon the start of the movie. Movie will begin at dusk. Click here for movie details, rating information, parents guide, etc.

In the event of inclement weather, all activities that can be moved indoors, will be; all others are subject to postponement or cancellation.

Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific dates.

Breakfast with Santa

• First Saturday in December
• 8:00-11:00AM
Arrive by 7:45AM to see Santa special arrival!
• at Rock Creek Gym A
• FREE Admission
• No appointments necessary; just show up!
• Available for purchase: Photos | Breakfast | Live Christmas trees | Horse-drawn Carriage rides
Breakfast + Photo Packages starting at just $5!!
Same-day photo sheets includes 1 4x6 photo
Additional photo packages and sizes will be available for purchase, to be shipped directly to you within 10 days.

Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific dates.