The Hobbit Timeline By evan monuteaux Period: Apr 16, 2941 to Nov 25, 2941 The Hobbit Apr 26, 2941 Gandalf meets with Bilbo about an adventure Apr 28, 2941 Bilbo and the Dwarves leave the Shire Jun 20, 2941 Elrond reads the letters on the dwarves' map Jul 5, 2941 Goblins capture group Jul 6, 2941 Bilbo finds the One Ring Jul 8, 2941 Beorn takes group in Jul 13, 2941 Gandalf leaves, group arrives at Mirkwood Oct 11, 2941 Group arrives at The Lonely Mountain Oct 18, 2941 Bilbo finds secret entarnce to Smaug's lair Oct 24, 2941 The group opens the door Oct 25, 2941 Smaug dies Oct 28, 2941 Group learns about Smaug's death Nov 9, 2941 Thorin talks with the Elvenking and Bard Nov 18, 2941 Battle of Five Armies Nov 19, 2941 Thorin dies Nov 25, 2941 Bilbo starts back to the Shire