November 5, 2026 The Black & White Gala Masquerade Ball Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Museum 3700 Country Club Dr, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA 1:30 PM Time: - 4:30 PM 704-922-7681 SAVE THE DATE! Black & White Gala | Masquerade Ball Thursday, November 5th, 2026 6:30pm at the Gaston Country Club 3700 Country Club Drive, Gastonia NC 28056 Step into an unforgettable evening of elegance, music and celebration at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History's Black & White Gala | A Masquerade Ball. Enjoy live entertainment, cocktails, great food and immersive moments - all in support of the museum's 50-year legacy inspiring curiosity and connection. Join us for a night of purpose, celebration and impact, to lay the foundation for the next 50 years. Black and white attire encouraged. Tickets go on sale August 3rd for museum members and August 17th for non-members. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

May 29, 2027 Dark Echoes: The Pink Floyd Experience Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:30 PM Time: - 6:00 PM 704-616-0291 Dark Echoes: The Pink Floyd Experience is hitting our stage for an evening of all your favorite Pink Floyd songs!VooDoo Ways will be opening the show, paying tribute to Heavy Blues of the 70's. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Doors at 6pm, show at 7:30pm. All Ages. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 30, 2026 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Learn More Venue Info The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 9:30 AM Time: - 10:15 AM 704-866-6900 The Schiele Museum’s James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater is home to an immersive experience unlike anything else in the area and is a “must-see” attraction during a visit to the museum. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 8, 2027 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=8668 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Harper Park 301 Blacksnake Rd. Stanley 704-263-4779 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Demonstration Trail 200 Gobbler Wy, Stanley, NC 28164, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Easy .25 Mile Loblolly Loop Trail 200 Gobbler Wy, Stanley, NC 28164, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Easy 1.35 mile loop Harvest Hill Trail 200 Gobbler Wy, Stanley, NC 28164, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Easy .75 Mile Trails at Harpers Park 301 Blacksnake Road, Stanley, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Walking Easy Talking Tree Trail 200 Gobbler Wy, Stanley, NC 28164, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Easy .85 Mile Harper Park A true community effort, Harper Park in Stanley opened in 2013 after years of local fundraisers and donations. Kids delight in the splash pad and playground. Walk along a paved track or down the nature trail. Sports offerings include two baseball fields and volleyball and basketball courts. Splash pad and playground Paved track Nature trail 2 baseball fields Volleyball Basketball courts MORE IN: Stanley 01/19 - 01/23 Oliv + Oak Coffee 301 Hwy 27 S Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Sweet Shananigans 116 S Main St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Stanley Kitchen Family Restaurant 106 Mariposa Rd. Learn More

June 27, 2027 Shrek JR. Learn More Venue Info Little Theater Gastonia Gastonia, NC, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM 704-865-0160 June 27 & 28, 2026 Rated G; Family Friendly Saturday & Sunday at 6:00 pm Special Summer Children's Show Pricing Only $10 per ticket < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 31, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More Venue Info The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 AM 704-866-6900 The Schiele Museum’s James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater is home to an immersive experience unlike anything else in the area and is a “must-see” attraction during a visit to the museum. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 3, 2026 Library Storytime Learn More Venue Info Mauney Memorial Library 100 S Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:30 AM 704-739-2371 Join us in the library Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts! The program begins with 30 minutes of play, followed by 20 minutes of storytime and songs, and ends with craft time. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 30, 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=8658 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 22, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More Venue Info The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 AM 704-866-6900 The Schiele Museum’s James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater is home to an immersive experience unlike anything else in the area and is a “must-see” attraction during a visit to the museum. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 7, 2026 A Tana Empanada Food Truck Learn More Venue Info Veronét Vineyards And Winery 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM info@veronetwine.com Their empanadas are THE BEST anywhere around; absolutely delicious - you won't want to miss out! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 24, 2026 Bootanical: Stowe at Sea Learn More Venue Info Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 6:00 AM 704-825-4490 Ahoy, mateys! Halloween is making waves at Stowe! Gather your crew, put on your favorite costume and set sail for Bootanical: Stowe at Sea, a family-friendly Halloween celebration with pirates, sea creatures and plenty of adventures to discover along the way. Young buccaneers can meet and interact with a live pirate entertainer and come dressed in festive costumes for a day of adventure at Stowe. (Themed costumes are extra fun, but any and all costumes are welcome for adventurers of all ages!) Kids can also stop by our face painting vendor (fees apply) for a new look, and dive into hands-on crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and all the mysterious creatures that might be lurking beneath the waves. Parents can grab a seasonal drink at one of our Stowe bars and enjoy the day of play. Food trucks will be on site with hot food options, and there will be grab-and-go treats in our Big Leaf Café. Bootanical is also a big day for the Lost Hollow Children's Garden, where families can browse our whimsical gallery of scarecrows in this year's Scarecrow Hollow! And little pirates or mermaids will love to meet Lotty, our brand-new underwater friend and art piece made of recycled materials that kids can interact with. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >