November 12, 2026 LEGO® Jr. @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:50 AM Time: - 9:10 AM 704-868-2164 Join us for LEGO® Jr. @ Main! Little builders can explore creativity, teamwork, and imagination through fun LEGO® activities designed for young learners. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 4, 2026 ADULT SKATE-GASTONIA Learn More Venue Info Kates Skating Rink 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 4:00 PM Time: - 7:00 PM 704-864-7007 Friday nights are for Shuffle Skate at Kate’s in Gastonia! From 8–11 PM, roll to the best jams from the 80s, 90s & 2000s with our live DJs every week. Admission: $12 | Skate Rental: $5 Ages 18+ only with valid ID & signed waiver < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 25, 2026 Halloween Bingo! Learn More Venue Info Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-812-8417 Who doesn't love prizes and kitties? Join us for a fun afternoon playing Bingo in our Kitty Cat Lounge! Here is how it works: * Reserve your spot online to play bingo in our Kitty Cat Lounge! * Play 3 games of festive bingo and win fun prizes! * Wrap up your time playing with our adorable kitties! Our kitties can't wait to "help" you with your Bingo cards! Seats are limited so reserve your spot now! Grab your friends and book your seat now! It's going to be so fun. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 1, 2026 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 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 >

December 21, 2026 Jólabókaflód: Belmont Bookshop Holiday Tradition! Learn More Venue Info Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-461-8060 Join Us for Jólabókaflód: A Belmont Bookshop Holiday Tradition!Celebrate the Icelandic tradition with the joy of books, community, and quiet reading. Known as the "Yule Book Flood," this Icelandic custom of gifting books on Christmas Eve encourages cozy nights with new stories – and we’re bringing that magic to you!At the event, you'll find:✨ A curated selection of winter reads perfect for gifting📖 Special gift-wrapping station to make each book extra festive 🎁 "Blind Date with a Book: Holiday Edition" – pick a mystery read wrapped and ready to surprise!🍷 Complimentary hot cocoa & chocolate Want to give a book you've already read and loved? We'll have a Book Swap station set up so you can bring a book (or multiple!) to shrae with others and take a new-to-you book as well. This Jólabókaflóð, let’s fill our hearts, shelves, and community with new reads! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 25, 2026 Christmas Learn More Venue Info Traust Brewing 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 5:00 PM 833-566-5563 Happy Holidays to all of our fans! Join us with family and friends! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

August 27, 2027 Music BINGO Learn More Venue Info Sammys Neighborhood Pub 25 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-825-4266 Every ThursdayTired of the same old Thursday routine? Swap those dusty BINGO numbers for your favorite beats!Join us every Thursday from 7-9pm for a high-energy night of Music BINGO, powered by Baxter's DJ Service. It's simple. Listen to the song clips spun by the DJ, match them to the artists on your card, and yell "BINGO!" A mix of your favorite throwback anthems, current hits, and sing-along classics. It's FREE to play, and we've got awesome prizes lined up for the winners of every round. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 3, 2026 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 >

November 6, 2026 EvilTheWes Music Presents: Stoned Riff Revival 2026 Pre-Party Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 6:30 PM 704-616-0291 STONED RIFF REVIVAL 2026: PRE PARTY The revival begins Friday, November 6th!Before the main festival, EvilTheWes Music proudly presents the official Stoned Riff Revival 2026: Pre Party at The Rooster in Gastonia, NC. We’ve assembled a crushing lineup of doom, sludge, stoner, and heavy metal to kick off one of the heaviest weekends of the year. Whether you’re coming from across town or across state lines, this is where the celebration begins. Featuring:Ninja Witch (TN) SixYearHex (NC) Tommy Stewart’s Dyerwulf (GA) Geohominid (GA) Beyond The Portal (NC) Friday, November 6, 2026The Rooster – Live & Local | Gastonia, NCDoors 7:00 PMShow 8:00 PM$15 advance/$20 day of showAll AgesPresented by EvilTheWes MusicSponsored by Black Doomba RecordsCome experience an evening of massive riffs, crushing grooves, and the camaraderie that makes the underground heavy music scene so special. This is more than a show—it’s the official kickoff to Stoned Riff Revival 2026. The riffs awaken November 6. The Revival has begun. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

March 4, 2027 LEGO® Jr. @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:50 AM Time: - 9:10 AM 704-868-2164 Join us for LEGO® Jr. @ Main! Little builders can explore creativity, teamwork, and imagination through fun LEGO® activities designed for young learners. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 25, 2027 Belmont Abbey College Women's Bowling vs Stallings Invitational Learn More Venue Info Belmont Abbey Athletics Belmont, NC, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 1:59 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Women's Bowling vs Stallings Invitational < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

River Jam Trail Race 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