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Explorer's Outpost 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

Shining Hope Farms 328 Whippoorwill Ln. Mount Holly 704-827-3788 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Dutchmans Creek Greenway 300 North River Street, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved, Gravel Easy 0.6 miles, One Way Mount Holly Linear Park Trail 400 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy .3 Miles One Way A & E Riverfront Trail 231 Broome St, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 1.5 Miles One Way Shining Hope Farms Shining Hope Farms provides equine assisted therapeutic services in an enriching farm environment to improve the quality of life of participants and their families. Their programs are structured to serve individuals and groups with a variety of disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Hypotomia, and the like. MORE IN: Mount Holly 01/19 - 01/23 Black Sheep Coffee 104 S Main St Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Owl Legs Coffee 101 W Central Ave. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Ransom Hunter Park 325 W Glendale Ave. Learn More

December 9, 2026 Vinyl Wednesday Learn More Venue Info Confluence South Fork 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-879-4175 Join us for Vinyl Night at Confluence! Bring your favorite records or discover new ones as we spin classic tunes and hidden gems. Connect with fellow music lovers, share your passion for vinyl, and enjoy an evening of nostalgia and good vibes!Also, enjoy $3 off seasonal cocktails all night long! { --stroke-style: none;--stroke-thickness: 6px; } .sqs-html-content { --tweak-text-block-padding: 6% 6% 6% 6%; --tweak-text-block-padding: initial; } { mix-blend-mode: var(--tweak-text-block-blend ) ; border-radius: var(--tweak-text-block-radius) ; } { --tweak-text-block-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Greetings from BelmontBelmont NC11 Mill St. Heading 3 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Greetings from Belmont 11 Mill St. This Is a Title This mural can be hard to find but it's located on the other side of the half wall of the parking lot on Mill Street. The DBDA partnered with the City of Belmont to consult on subject matter and artist selection for the community participatory mural at the Mill Street Parking lot. The community was offered the opportunity during Garibaldi Fest to pick up a paint brush and fill in a color to the design that the artist had outlined. The spools visible on each end of the mural reference the City's textile heritage. This project built upon the DBDA's all volunteer, community created EcoBlooms art fence project of 2018 and brought further attention, participation and color to this newly leased public parking lot. Artist: Garden of Journey - Georgia Nakima The Gaston County Art Trail Discover this and the vibrant tapestry of creativity along Gaston County's captivating art trail. < PREVIOUS ART TRAIL NEXT > Belmont Visitors to Gaston County in North Carolina will find the town of Belmont located just south of I-85 at exit 27 . The downtown is located just off of the Catawba River and is the closest town in the county to Charlotte, NC. FULL VIEW Located Close By The Gaston County Art Trail Helix R Sculpture FULL VIEW Darin & Brooke Aldridge FULL VIEW The Song of the River FULL VIEW

January 20, 2027 Karaoke Night Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:45 PM 704-616-0291 Karaoke every Thursday Night at 8pm. No Cover, All Ages$1 off Domestics$4 Applesauce Shots$5 Orange CreamsiclesNO COVERDoors open at 6pm < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Goat Island Greenway in Gaston County, North Carolina Goat Island Greenway < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > The Goat Island Greenway is .7 miles of paved surface trail, including two pedestrian bridges that go over two sections of the South Fork Catawba River onto Goat Island Park. Location 141 8th Ave. .7 Miles One Way Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Paved Walking, Biking, Running, Wheelchair Accessible Cramerton Button Button Cramerton Cramerton is a small town located in the Greater Charlotte area of North Carolina, inside Gaston County nestled along the South Fork River to the south of and in between Belmont and McAdenville. Visitors can access Cramerton and all it has to offer via I-85 off of 26 through Belmont or exit 23 by traveling through McAdenville. Highway 74 also runs just north of town and straight into Charlotte if you are looking for a more scenic route. Hike These Trails Located Close By Goat Island Greenway Paved Easy .7 Miles One Way The Goat Island Greenway is a paved surface trail, including two pedestrian bridges that go over two sections of the South Fork Catawba River. LEARN MORE

Christmas at the Library 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

October 16, 2026 Film Series: Alone Across Gola Learn More Venue Info Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM 704-391-3900 Enjoy a selection of films under the stars during the outdoor Film Series at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Bring a blanket, relax outdoors, and enjoy an evening of movies, fresh air, and fun. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 28, 2026 LEGO® Club @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 11:45 AM 704-868-2164 Sharpen your creativity, fine motor, and problem solving skills while having fun building with LEGO®! This drop-in program is appropriate for Pre-K through Grade 5. All LEGO® will be provided. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8662 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 12, 2026 Teacher’s Workday Fun Camp Learn More Venue Info The Yard Sports Facility 811 Floyd St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM 704-718-0068 Register today for our Teacher's Workday Fun Camp on Monday October 12 from 1:00-4:00. Campers ages 6-13 will enjoy staff-led games like dodgeball, blitz ball, kickball, and more. Registration is only $30 (plus tax) and includes 3 hours of fun and a snack. Register Online https://theyardsportsfacilityllc.myesoftplanner.com/api/dashboard/?camp_class_id=bed7d092-4572-483a-84e8-68c6d808b42b Register by Email theyardfacility@gmail.com Register by Text/Call 704-718-0068 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Learn Grow Play 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

Camelot Meadows 1335 Armstrong Rd. Belmont 704-277-6275 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP 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 + Camelot Meadows Camelot Meadows is a lovely event venue in Belmont, NC offering indoor and outdoor amenities for your next corporate event, wedding, birthday or other special event. A wooded backdrop with the simplicity of nature that compliments any style at Camelot Meadows. Our beautiful event barn, bamboo forest, horses, goats, and waterfront location on Lake Wylie offer a unique event experience. Camelot Meadows is an all inclusive venue and provides a LGBTQ+ friendly space; ALL are welcome here. The Magical Bamboo Forest Our otherworldly bamboo forest includes a stunning bridge location with limited seating, as well as an intimate "sanctuary" for your event. The Sanctuary can accommodate approximately 40 guests. The River Retreat at Lake Wylie Our beautiful lakefront cabin is the perfect setting for a vow exchange, celebration, dinner, etc. It can accommodate up to 30 guests. Some DIY seating and tables are available for set up. For overnight stays, it will accommodate 10 guests. Participate in water sports from the private dock, or rent a boat for your event arrival, departure, or to simply enjoy the lake! The spectacular views will amaze you! A lovely wooded backdrop with the simplicity of nature that compliments any style. Our beautiful event barn, bamboo forest, horses, goats, and waterfront location offer a unique event experience. Camelot Meadows is an all inclusive venue and provides a LGBTQ+ friendly space; ALL are welcome here. Camelot Meadows Event Venue offers a picturesque and enchanting setting for your wedding in Belmont, North Carolina. Set on 33 acres of serene countryside, this venue features a stunning indoor event barn, a magical bamboo forest, and breathtaking lake views. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony beneath the towering bamboo or a grand reception in the climate-controlled barn, Camelot Meadows provides a versatile and romantic backdrop for your special day. With charming landscapes, customizable event spaces, and dedicated staff to bring your vision to life, Camelot Meadows is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories. 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