South Point Access175 Boat Launch RoadBelmontSouth Point Access is Gaston County's newest park with 68 acres, trails, playground and a swim beach access South Point Access VISIT TODAY South Point Access Belmont 704-922-2160 175 Boat Launch Road WEBSITE South Point Access In Belmont NC South Point Access in Belmont, NC, is a beautiful and inviting outdoor destination that celebrates nature, recreation, and community. Nestled along the water on 68 scenic acres, this locally cherished park offers the perfect escape for families, anglers, and adventure-seekers looking to enjoy the beauty of Lake Wylie. Step into South Point Access and you’ll find well-maintained boat ramps, two spacious fishing piers, a sandy swim beach, and shaded picnic pads ideal for relaxing afternoons. With plenty of public parking and a peaceful lakeside atmosphere, this vibrant park is a go-to spot for making memories, soaking up the sun, and enjoying everything the great outdoors has to offer. VISIT TODAY South Point Access Belmont 704-922-2160 175 Boat Launch Road WEBSITE MORE IN: Belmont 01/19 - 01/23 South Point Access South Point Access is Gaston County's newest park with 68 acres, trails, playground and a swim beach access 175 Boat Launch Road Belmont LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 The Banana Bar Enjoy perfectly frozen bananas, dipped in rich chocolates and covered with your favorite toppings and drizzles. Sweet, crunchy, and always delicious—find us on the move at private parties, events, and local spots! 117 S Main St. Belmont LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 South Point Social South Point Social: A New Kind of Gathering Spot. 2311 South Point Road Belmont LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Obsidian Coffee The best Colombian coffee in Belmont NC. 7005 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Hippitti Hop Novelty Shop Gift Novelty shop in Belmont NC 710 E Catawba Street Belmont LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Marrelli's Italian Restaurant Family-owned Italian restaurant in Belmont 33 Glenway St. Belmont LEARN MORE

Victory Through Persecution Victory Through Persecution Billy Graham Library 4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC, USA 704-401-3200 Learn the amazing story of Holocaust survivor and author Corrie Ten Boom. 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Woodland Naturalist Camp Woodland Naturalist Camp Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 704-825-4490 Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities led by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Expedition Reef Expedition Reef Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 704-866-6900 Expedition Reef will immerse you in a vibrant undersea adventure. Along the way, discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth—while facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and overfishing. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga. Now Showing Daily Recommended for all ages 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Apollo Story Apollo Story Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 704-866-6900 Weekend Showings Recommended for all ages Over fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins made history as the first crew to land on the surface of the Moon. Discover the feat that was our first lunar exploration and how this mission will inspire future generations of astronauts and space travel! 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Adventure Camp Adventure Camp Crowders Ridge 130 Camp Rotary Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 704-915-1096 Adventures Out There Go on an Adventure with your group! Book a week of Adventure Camp with your small group, church group, or just a group of friends! Perfect for small-scale groups looking for an authentic and high-quality experience! Email noah@crowderscamps.com for more information. 6th - 12th graders 2025 Dates June 16 - June 19 June 23 - June 26 July 7 - July 10 July 14 - July 17 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 704-866-6900 View the Earth from space! Explore the inner workings of Earth’s climate, following a trail of energy that flows from our Sun into the interconnected systems that create our weather systems. Ride on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of the hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and whales, and fly into fiery volcanoes. 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Survival Camp 101 Survival Camp 101 Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 704-825-4490 Survival Camp 101 Campers will learn skills for survival in the outdoors including first aid, hiking, venomous plant and animal identification, and more.  After camp, they will feel more comfortable in the outdoors and grow a new appreciation of the wild world around them. Our professional instructors provide summer campers with top-level lessons and materials to learn with, while maintaining a supportive and fun environment in the outdoors. Give your young adventurers a reason to unplug and advance their skills this summer! Survival 201 Camp will have some similar information to this camp, but contains new topics and activities. Campers are welcome to sign up for both camps if interested. July 14-18 | Ages 10-14 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Paddling Camp Paddling Camp Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 704-825-4490 In partnership with the Catawba Riverkeeper, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden campers will spend five days learning skills from beginner to intermediate while exploring different locations on the South Fork and/or Catawba River in Gaston County.    Whether you are a true beginner or have experience on the water, we have something that will keep campers active, busy, and having fun! Paddling programs at DSBG build confidence, new skills, and education about their water resources and the environment and will create memories that your kids will remember for their entire lives! June 23-27 | Ages 12-15 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Worlds Beyond Earth Worlds Beyond Earth Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 704-866-6900 Planetarium show of Worlds Beyond Earth showing weekly at the Schiele. For the first time, we have the technology to capture the Universe in incredible detail. This exciting look into cutting-edge astronomy explores the universe far beyond our human senses. 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 Kids Bowl Free Summer Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Sport Shot Singles No Commit League Liberty Lanes LEARN MORE Blast from the Past Summer Camp Dallas Park LEARN MORE Free Summer Lunch Harold Rankin Park LEARN MORE

Gaston String OrchestraGastoniaVolunteer string orchestra in Gastonia. Gaston String Orchestra VISIT TODAY Gaston String Orchestra Gastonia WEBSITE Gaston String Orchestra Gastonia The Gaston String Orchestra, based in Gastonia, NC, is a dedicated volunteer-based chamber orchestra with a rich history of musical excellence. Renowned for their dynamic performances of both string and symphony orchestra works, the ensemble has been a cultural cornerstone in the community for many years. Their commitment to bringing high-quality music to the local audience showcases the enduring passion and talent of its volunteer musicians. VISIT TODAY Gaston String Orchestra Gastonia WEBSITE MORE IN: Gastonia 01/19 - 01/23 8 Fifteen New Restaurant & Bar in Gastonia, NC Opened February 8th 2025. 815 Bessemer City Rd. Gastonia LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Mic's Kitchen Mic's Kitchen 141 W Main Ave Gastonia LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Legacy Event Center Legacy Event Center is one of Gastonia's newest event venues. 207 South Chestnut St. Gastonia LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Gastonian Halls Gastonian Halls offers a beautifully renovated historic venue in downtown Gastonia, combining timeless charm with modern elegance to create unforgettable weddings and events tailored to your vision. 181 W Main Ave. Gastonia LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Durty Bull Brewery Located in the Fuse District of downtown Gastonia, this lively spot features a spacious outdoor area, creative food options, and a modern take on classic brews like lagers, hazy IPAs, and hard seltzers. 126 S Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA Gastonia LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Gaston String Orchestra Volunteer string orchestra in Gastonia. Gastonia LEARN MORE

The Sunday Market114 West Virginia Ave.Bessemer CityThe Sunday Market takes place in downtown every other Saturday starting April 7th - August from 1:00 PM - 12:00 PM in Centennial Park. The Sunday Market VISIT TODAY The Sunday Market Bessemer City 704-629-5542 114 West Virginia Ave. WEBSITE The Sunday Market Pop-up farmers' market, artisans, crafters, and more in downtown Bessemer City The Sunday Market takes place in downtown every other Saturday starting April 7, 2024 - August from 1:00 pm -12:00 PM in Centennial Park. VISIT TODAY The Sunday Market Bessemer City 704-629-5542 114 West Virginia Ave. WEBSITE MORE IN: Bessemer City 01/19 - 01/23 Prices Arena Gaston County's Rodeo since 1991. 4852 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. Bessemer City LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Tryon Park 2851 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Mad Crafters The Mad Crafters is an art and craft store in Bessemer City. 134 W Virginia Ave. Bessemer City LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Mustafa's Place Mustafa's Place in downtown Bessemer City is a great place to enjoy exceptional food and friendly service. 128 W. Virginia Ave. Bessemer City LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Kiser Senior Center Bessemer City Senior Center and Event Center. 123 W Pennsylvania Ave. Bessemer City LEARN MORE 01/19 - 01/23 Surf Turf Surf and Turf Lodge of Bessemer City, NC was opened in July of 2006. We are a family restaurant serving a variety of Steak, Seafood and Chicken options along with some home-made country cooking specials! 808 North 14th Street Bessemer City LEARN MORE