Gaston Business Association HEADQUARTERS Gaston Business Association 601 W. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052 704-864-2621 704-864-2621 Learn More Gaston Business Association A thriving Gaston County is representative of the positive energy and growth in the greater Charlotte region. As the voice of business in Gaston County, the Gaston Business Association is at the center of this activity, working diligently to drive business success and economic growth. More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

The Midnight Express 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

August 9, 2027 Beginner Crochet Class at Whiskerville! Learn More Venue Info Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 10:30 AM Time: - 12:30 PM 704-812-8417 Have you been wanting to learn how to crochet? Now is your chance! Join us for BEGINNER CROCHET CLASS and learn the basics, including chains, single and double crochet stitches. No experience needed, sign up and come try something new! All materials provided. Ages 8 and up are welcome to sign up. Reserve your seat now. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

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 >

October 21, 2026 Tap Takeover with Divine Barrel Learn More Venue Info Confluence South Fork 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 1:30 PM Time: - 3:30 PM 704-879-4175 Divine Barrel is taking over the taps at Confluence, and you're invited! Join us Wednesday, October 21, from 6:30 to 8:30pm for a great lineup of Divine Barrel beers. James from Divine Barrel will be here all evening pouring, talking beer, and handing out swag. Come try something new, catch up with friends, and spend an evening with people who love the Catawba as much as you do. Bring a friend, grab a pint, and we'll see you there. Cheers!All sales benefit the Catawba Riverkeeper { --stroke-style: none;--stroke-thickness: 2px; --tweak-text-block-stroke-color: hsla(var(--black-hsl) , 1) ; } .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; } { --tweak-text-block-blend : normal; } { --blur-value: blur(15px) ;} @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } { --opacity: 100%; --translate-x: 0px; --translate-y: 0px; --rotation: 0deg; --scale-x: 100%; --scale-y: 100%; --skew-x: 0deg; --skew-y: 0deg; --origin-x: 50%; --origin-y: 50%; --block-transform: none; opacity: var(--opacity, 1) ; transform: var(--block-transform) ; transform-origin: var(--origin-x) var(--origin-y) ; } < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 27, 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 >

December 4, 2026 Yoga Learn More Venue Info 1010 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 1:00 PM Time: - Join us for a beginner-friendly and introductory yoga class specially designed for teens and adults with neurodivergence, including those with ADHD, ADD, & Autism. This in-person session offers a supportive and inclusive environment to explore yoga practices tailored to your unique needs. When: First Friday of each month September 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) October 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) November 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) December 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 17, 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 >

October 29, 2026 Dragons & Debauchery Book Club: October Learn More Venue Info Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:30 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-461-8060 Dungeons & Debauchery is a quarterly book club dedicated to exploring the newest releases in romantasy - where magical realms, daring quests, and slow-burn (or scorchingly steamy) romances collide. Each gathering features a custom specialty beverage inspired by the book’s world, along with a unique, themed bookmark and sticker. Join us for a fun night of fantastical worlds, spirited discussion, and fun surprises. . . where enchantment, creativity, and a touch of mischief come together!October's Debauchery:Captured by the Vampire Knight by A. N. PaytonNatalie has spent her life protecting her family—raising her sister and caring for her ailing father in a world ruled by vampires. But when a brutal raid destroys her village, she strikes a desperate bargain: her freedom in exchange for their lives. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

June 17, 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 10, 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=8681 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 21, 2026 Movies in the Park - The Muppet Christmas Carol Learn More Venue Info Stowe Park in Belmont 24 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 2:00 PM 704-825-5586 BELMONT PART 2! Join us select Saturday nights through the end of November for FREE outdoor movies at Stowe Park in Downtown Belmont Fall/Holiday Line-up: 8/15 • Homeward Bound • 8 PM 8/29 • Jurassic Park • 8 PM 9/12 • The Lego Movie • 8 PM 9/19 • James and the Giant Peach - 7:30 PM 10/10 • Hotel Transylvania • 7 PM 10/31 • Hocus Pocus • 7 PM 11/7 • Paddington • 7 PM 11/21 • The Muppet Christmas Carol • 6 PM 11/28 • The Grinch (2018) • 6 PM What to expect Big Screen Experience Immersive Sound Retro Arcade Games Movie Concessions Bring Your Own Chair 24 S. Main Street Belmont, NC See you all soon for another magical Holiday Season of movies under the stars! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >