Cats Untamed 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

September 28, 2027 Morbidly Curious Book Club Learn More Venue Info Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:30 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-461-8060 We are excited to partner with Morbidly Curious Book Club! This is an 18+ non-fiction macabre-focused book club diving into the darker parts of your library, whether it be true crime cases, morally ambiguous medical practice, spirits & ghosts, or death. This month's read: "The Devil Behind the Badge: The Horrifying Twelve Days of the Border Patrol Serial Killer" by Rick JervisClick on the button below to reserve your book! Pick up at Belmont Bookshop prior to the discussion. Follow the Morbidly Curious Belmont Bookshop group here to stay up to date on future reads!Morbidly Curious Book Club also has a podcast! Every month the host will sit down with the author and deep dive into their books... you can find it on Spotify here. DISCLAIMERS: Please check trigger warnings on all books. It is safe to assume they will be touching on many tough subjects. Some may be easy to miss. Proceed with caution. Monthly attendance is not mandatory; you do not have to commit to anything. Join as you wish and discuss at your own will. Even if you weren't quite able to finish the book! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 12, 2026 Trivia Night Learn More Venue Info Confluence South Fork 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-879-4175 Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us { --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 >

Loblolly Loop Trail in Gaston County, North Carolina Loblolly Loop Trail < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > Loblolly Loop Trail at Mountain Island Educational Forest is a 1.35 mile loop. Location 200 Gobbler Way 1.35 mile loop Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Natural Surface Hiking, Walking, Running Stanley Button Button Stanley Stanley is a small town in Gaston County, North Carolina. You can reach Stanley by heading north out of Mount Holly on Hwy 27 or taking Hwy 275 to the east out of Dallas, NC. Hike These Trails Located Close By Loblolly Loop Trail Natural Surface Easy 1.35 mile loop Explore areas shaped by prescribed burns and transitioning forest habitats. LEARN MORE Loblolly Loop Trail Natural Surface Easy 1.35 mile loop Explore areas shaped by prescribed burns and transitioning forest habitats. LEARN MORE Loblolly Loop Trail Natural Surface Easy 1.35 mile loop Explore areas shaped by prescribed burns and transitioning forest habitats. LEARN MORE

March 5, 2027 Scrappers ECA Specialty Group Learn More Venue Info GC Cooperative Extension 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 1:00 PM 704-922-0301 The ECA Scrappers is a specialty group of Gaston County Extension & Community Association. Members of this group enjoy paper crafting - from community projects to personal projects. Visitors are always welcomed at this monthly meeting time - a little business discussed, plus lots of crafting. For more info: linda_minges@ncsu.edu or call 704.866.3607 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 30, 2026 Treehouse Story Time Learn More Venue Info Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:30 AM 704-461-8060 Join us for story time in the Treehouse! We offer weekly story time in our Treehouse reading nook. Complimentary and open to the public, it's hosted by Belmont Bookshop teammates or volunteers. Story Time usually lasts about 15-20 minutes, depending on the crowd. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 14, 2026 South Fork Harvest Market Learn More Venue Info The Wandering Cup Belmont 900 S Fork Village Dr, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 10:00 AM 704-268-6981 The South Fork Market is back! Support local small businesses, get in the fall feels, and do some early holiday shopping. Food trucks on-site and our fall menu will be in full swing. Spend your Saturday at South Fork. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 1, 2026 Cry Baby Book Club: November Learn More Venue Info Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 10:00 AM Time: - 11:30 AM 704-461-8060 A quarterly gathering for those who love a good tearjerker and the emotional release that comes with it. Each season, we’ll dive into a deeply moving book guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings and spark meaningful conversation. Whether it’s exploring poignant relationships, profound losses, or stories of resilience, this book club is your space for a shared "quarterly catharsis. " Come for the tears, stay for the connection—meet like-minded readers, share your thoughts, and leave feeling lighter, uplifted, and part of a community that embraces the beauty in sadness. November's Catharsis:Tin Man by Sarah WinmanFrom internationally bestselling author Sarah Winman comes an unforgettable and heartbreaking novel celebrating love in all its forms, and the little moments that make up the life of one man. TRIGGER WARNINGS:Death of a loved one Grief and prolonged mourning Terminal illness (AIDS) Homophobia / discrimination Infidelity Parental loss / abandonment Emotional abuse / controlling parent Alcohol abuse Depression and emotional trauma < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 5, 2026 Into the Woods Learn More Venue Info Haid Theater 100 Belmont Mt Holly Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 2:30 PM Time: - 3:30 PM 704-461-6787 The Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine that intertwines classic fairy tales—including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. It explores the complex, often disastrous consequences of characters successfully achieving their deepest wishes. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Hall of North American Habitats 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

April 29, 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 >

May 29, 2027 Memorial Day Trail Race Learn More Venue Info Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM 704-391-3900 Kick off Memorial Day weekend with the Memorial Day Trail Race at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Challenge yourself on scenic trails while enjoying a morning of outdoor fitness and fun. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >