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October 15, 2026 Spooky STEM Night @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 1:45 PM 704-868-2164 Join us for Spooky STEM Night @ Main! Explore creepy creations, fun experiments, and hands-on activities that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 29, 2026 Toddler Time @ Belmont Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 5:50 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for stories, music, and movement. Books presented in this program are specifically selected for ages 1-3 years. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 10, 2026 Trivia Night Learn More Confluence South Fork Venue Info 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; --tweak-text-block-background-color: initial; } .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 >

September 15, 2026 Aerobics/Silver Sneakers/Chair Yoga Learn More Kiser Senior Center Venue Info 123 W Pennsylvania Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016, USA 4:00 AM Time: - 5:00 AM 704-729-6465 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 26, 2026 Eastbound Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race Learn More Whitewater Center Venue Info 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM 704-391-3900 Choose between a 5K or half marathon trail race that takes place on challenging single track with over 1,000 ft of elevation gain. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 20, 2026 SUNDAY FUNDAY Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-864-7007 Sunday Funday at Kate’s Skating Rink is the perfect way to wrap up the weekend with classic family fun and high-energy vibes. Lace up your skates and hit the rink for an afternoon filled with music, laughter, and nonstop motion. Whether you’re a first-timer finding your balance or a seasoned skater showing off your moves, Sunday Funday offers a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere for all ages. It’s a nostalgic Gastonia favorite that brings friends, families, and visitors together—one lap at a time. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 23, 2026 Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-868-2164 Join Sharonview Federal Credit Union for an informative session on identity theft. This event will cover how thieves obtain and exploit your personal information, provide essential tips for protecting yourself, and outline steps to take if you fall victim to identity theft. Don't miss this opportunity to safeguard your identity! For more details, visit: https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8932. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

March 22, 2027 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-616-0291 Every Wednesday we host our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. Our Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians. Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 28, 2026 Unlimited Play Day Learn More Simulate Golf Venue Info 4016 E Franklin Blvd Unit 120, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM (704) 879-4653 Unlimited Play - all day $25 Adults $15 Students Book Tee Time < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 16, 2026 Learning for Littles Learn More Daniel Stowe Conservancy Venue Info 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 4:00 AM Time: - 4:45 AM 704-825-4490 Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays from March-October. No registration is necessary; just join us for 45 minutes of fun outside of The Trailhead Store. In cases of inclement weather, we will move into The Trailhead Store porch. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 12, 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Learn More GC Cooperative Extension Venue Info 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034, USA 3:00 AM Time: - 6:30 AM 704-922-0301 Household Hazardous Waste LAST VEHICLE WILL BE UNLOADED AT 11:30 AM. Directions: Highway 279 West (Dallas-Cherryville Hwy) Turn left at the Citizens Resource Center into Dallas Park. Follow the signs to the Household Hazardous Waste Center. Household Hazardous Waste collection is provided for Gaston County residents only. These items are examples of household hazardous waste: Oil Based Paint Solvents Bug Sprays Weed Killer Lawn Chemicals Aerosols Fluorescent Bulbs Oil and Oil Filters Cleaners Batteries If these items are not disposed of properly, they may end up contaminating lakes, streams, or soil, which in turn may pose a threat to the environment or public health. Latex paint, water-based paint, can be dried out with kitty litter or sand. Once the paint is totally dry, the can may be disposed of in your household trash. We do not accept electronic equipment at the Household Hazardous Waste Events as they are accepted every day at the Convenience sites. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 28, 2026 Gaston Draws Portrait Sessions Learn More Gaston County Museum Venue Info 131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-922-7681 Gaston Draws: The Figure Series Join us for free figure drawing sessions in 2026! Museum Launching Free Figure Drawing Series *Image courtesy of artist Lisa Livengood, 2025 Dallas, NC – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is hosting a year-long series of live-model figure drawing sessions starting Wednesday, January 7, in the Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station, 205 W. Main St., Dallas. “Gaston Draws: The Figure Series” is made possible by a grant from the Gaston Arts Council, with support from the North Carolina Arts Council. Sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required for each session, below: Adult Session Open Call Portrait Session “Figure drawing spans the entire history of humanity beginning with the earliest cave drawings in the Paleolithic era and becoming the foundation of artistic training in the Renaissance,” says Alexandrea Pizza, director of the Art & History Museum. “Some of the world’s most cherished works of art, such as Leonardo’s “Mona Lisa” and Michaelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” on the Sistine Chapel ceiling were born from years of the artists’ studying the human form through figure drawing, painting, and sculpting. Today, artists continue to study the human figure through the anatomy and movement of live models. Figure drawing remains one of the most historically important practices in the history of art,” she says. “Figure drawing sessions, unlike traditional art classes, are not instructor-led,” says Alexander Brooks, Community Engagement Manager for the Art & History Museum. “Participants focus on their own style, although a facilitator is on site to guide the models through poses and keep the session on schedule.” Three different options are offered throughout the series: Open Call, which is open to artists 13 and older and features clothed models; Adult, which is open to anyone 18 and older and features nude models; and Portrait, which is open to those 13 and older. “During the Open Call and Adult sessions, the models change poses on a timed schedule, either one, three or five minutes, prompted by the facilitator, while the models in the Portrait sessions maintain a single pose for the duration of the session,” Brooks explains. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to attend, must bring their own art supplies, and will be expected to sign a contract which outlines strict policies regarding model privacy and artist conduct. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 6:00-8:00 pm: Adult Sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of every month in 2026: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. Open Call Sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of every month of 2026: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. Portrait Sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of every other month in 2026: February 25, April 29, June 24, August 26, October 28, December 30. For more information, please call the Museum at 704-922-7681 or visit the website at www.gastoncountymuseum.org. Admission to the Museum is free. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >