November 7, 2026 The Second Annual Gaston Writers Expo Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 9:00 AM 704-868-2164 Celebrate local voices at the Second Annual Gaston Writers Expo with storytimes, crafts, live readings, and performances; connect with authors, poets, and makers; and discover something new as you shop books, art, and handcrafted goods — all at your local library! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 18, 2027 National Cheeseburger Day Learn More Venue Info Traust Brewing 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 5:00 PM 833-566-5563 Come grab a giant juicy cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day Sept 18th! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 21, 2026 Reiki III Learn More Venue Info Sweet Peace Yoga Studio 1 Main St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 10:45 AM 704-650-5339 You will learn two additional symbols, receive an attunement, and practice attuning others. This class is open to all who completed Reiki II at Sweet Peace. We encourage you to continue attending Reiki Circles after your final class. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 4, 2026 Friday Night Live Music - Fire & Ash Learn More Venue Info Confluence South Fork 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-879-4175 The Fire & Ash Duo bring a fresh yet familiar vibe to every show, infusing Southern Rock and Country into the songs you know and love to sing. Ashley (Ash) on vocals and percussion, also the featured vocalist and front woman of the famed Velvet Edge band, has years of experience singing in various bands and duo’s. Wayne (Fire) on guitar and vocals also a solo acoustic artist, aims to create a fun, celebratory atmosphere that takes listeners back to their younger days. Fire and Ash are on a mission to “make bar music great again.” With influences as eclectic as The Black Crows, 4 Non-Blondes, Hank Williams Jr., and Tyler Childers, Fire & Ash performances blend the energy of rock with the soul of country, keeping crowds engaged with classic hits like “Sweet Child of Mine” and “She Talks to Angels.”Follow Fire & Ash on Facebook here! { } .sqs-html-content { } { mix-blend-mode: var(--tweak-text-block-blend ) ; border-radius: var(--tweak-text-block-radius) ; } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 16, 2027 Vicious Cycle Learn More Venue Info Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA 1:45 AM Time: - 2:45 AM 704-391-3900 Race your bike solo or compete as a team to rack up as many points as possible in this multi-lap relay throughout the trail system. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

May 3, 2027 Kitty Cat Sombrero - Crochet Class! Learn More Venue Info Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 10:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-812-8417 The kitties are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo, and what better way to celebrate than with adorable sombreros! How can you resist a kitty in a sombrero? Join us for an afternoon of crocheting a festive sombrero for your kitty cat! This class is best suited for those with some crochet experience. In this class, all supplies are provided, and you will make one sombrero, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 28, 2026 Holidays at the Garden Learn More Venue Info Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-825-4490 Experience the most magical season of the year at Holidays at the Garden! Select dates starting November 28 through December 30, Daniel Stowe Conservancy transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with over one million dazzling lights. Families don their coziest scarves and sweaters, the smell of warm cocoa fills the air and the Gardens at Stowe shine with holiday cheer. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Drift on Lake Wylie 315-M Lanyard Ln. Belmont 980-351-0111 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP EVENT DETAILS Drift and Sip at Drift on Lake Wylie. Every: Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Drift & Sip EVENT DETAILS From 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Every Weekend at Drift on Lake Wylie, come enjoy Lakeside Brunch. Lakeside Brunch MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Duke Kimbrell Trail Seven Oaks Trail - New Hope Trailhead, 6900 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Moderate 3.45 miles, One Way This trail is 3.1 miles and consists of natural and… Expand + Drift on Lake Wylie Located on the banks of Lake Wylie at McLean Marina, in Belmont, Drift is a contemporary chophouse, featuring fresh fish, seafood, steaks and pasta.The restaurant has two levels of patios offering gorgeous lake views and is accessible by boat. MORE IN: Belmont 01/19 - 01/23 Barefoot Oasis at Camelot Meadows Armstrong Rd. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 The Wilson House N. Central Ave. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Catawba River Antique Mall 406 Catawba St. Learn More

October 31, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Women's Volleyball vs Lees-McRae Learn More Venue Info Belmont Abbey Athletics Belmont, NC, USA 9:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Women's Volleyball vs Lees-McRae Streaming Video: http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/abbeyathletics < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 16, 2026 Dark Belmont Walking Tours Learn More Venue Info Dark Belmont Walking Tours 52 Ervin St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 3:30 PM darkbelmontwalkingtours@gmail.com Join us for a 1.2-mile walking tour of Belmont, NC, featuring true crime, history, spooky stories, and more! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 20, 2027 Quality of Natural Resources Committee (QNRC) mtg Learn More Venue Info Lucile Tatum Center 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-922-0301 Learn more about this committee by clicking here. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Standard Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE