December 9, 2026 Bookies Book Club Learn More Venue Info Belmont Public Library 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM 704-461-8272 At this meeting, Bookies will be discussing James by Percival Everett. Copies of our next selection, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, will be ready for checkout. New members welcome. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 28, 2026 Wednesday Social Paddle Learn More Venue Info Anchored Soul Paddling 170 Lake Mist Dr, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:30 PM Time: - 4:30 PM 910-787-4343 Our Wednesday Social Paddle is an adult night out event beginning with 1.5 hours of social paddling followed by social time on land at a local hot spot. You'll have the option to mix in some SUP Yoga or SUP Fit exercises as we paddle if you desire the additional workout. Must RSVP to find out which location we are launching from each week. Price per 1.5 hour SUP outing including all equipment: $25 per person Attend 4 get the 5th for free. Adults w/ their own equipment are $5 when launching off private property & free on weeks when we’re launching from the public launches. To reserve your spot, post on this event, message me on Facebook or contact Heidi @ 910-SUP-HEIDI (910-787-4343). Take your workout onto a stand-up paddleboard. Adding the element of water simply increases the amount of core stability you need to achieve every pose. The following are just a few of the benefits you’ll achieve from a SUP FIT class: • Increased muscle strength, posture and balance • Enhanced sense of wellbeing, mood and sleep quality • Greater mobility and flexibility of joints • Improved endurance and fitness • Eases stiff joints and relaxes sore muscles • Reduced pain and fatigue (tiredness) < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Introduction to Drawing, Watercolor & More 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

November 21, 2026 Kidz & Co - Pinecone Turkeys Learn More Venue Info Confluence South Fork 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 8:00 AM 704-879-4175 Our Kidz & Co Pinecone Turkey Craft is a fun and festive activity where kids can turn a simple pinecone into an adorable turkey friend! With colorful feathers, fun decorations, and plenty of imagination, each turkey will be uniquely their own.✨ Why Kids Will Love ItCreate a cute turkey from a real pineconeAdd colorful feathers and fun detailsUse your imagination to make it one of a kindTake home a festive decoration to display all season long🎨 What’s IncludedPinecone turkey craft materialsColorful decorating suppliesEasy guidance from our Kidz & Co teacherLots of gobble-worthy fun!Free while supplies last! { } .sqs-html-content { } { mix-blend-mode: var(--tweak-text-block-blend ) ; border-radius: var(--tweak-text-block-radius) ; } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

April 8, 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 22, 2026 Death of a Gangster- A 1920's Mafia Marriage Murder Mystery Learn More Venue Info Barristers at Esquire Hotel 168 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 980-888-1500 Step into the Roaring ’20s for a thrilling m urder mystery dinner at Barrister’s in Gaston County, NC ! You’re invited to the Dunn Speakeasy for the wedding of the year, where two powerful families unite, secrets unravel, and someone may not make it through the night. Enjoy a sumptuous three-course dinner as you mingle with mysterious characters, uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and race to identify the killer before the evening ends. Dinner, drinks, and a killer mystery await! A cash bar will feature beer, wine, and signature murderous cocktails. Dress to kill in your best Roaring ’20s attire, including flapper dresses, feather boas, zoot suits, pinstripes, and fedoras. Traditional wedding attire is welcome, too. If you’re looking for unique things to do in Gaston County, this interactive murder mystery dinner promises an evening of vintage glamour, intrigue, and suspense. Do you have what it takes to crack the case? < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 14, 2027 Valentine's Day Learn More Venue Info Old Stone Steakhouse 23 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-825-9995 Join us on Valentine's Day for the perfect romantic evening! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 31, 2027 SUNDAY FUNDAY- BOTH LOCATIONS Learn More Venue Info Kates Skating Rink Gastonia, NC, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-864-7007 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

May 23, 2027 Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 6:30 PM 704-616-0291 Fellow Headbanger, NC State Wolfpack football alum and guitarist of the Raleigh-based metal band WoR, Ben Kaiser, has found himself in a very unfortunate situation that breaks our hearts and we want to help!At the beginning of this year, Ben was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and is currently in a fight for his life. The treatment has taken a toll on him and he has recently been forced to start selling off his gear. So, The Rooster, Carolina Headbangers and 6 local heavy bands have decided to put this show together in an effort to help Ben. Let's pack the house and lift our fellow brother up in his time of need!Lineup:Redefind (Greenville, SC Nu-Metal) Valar Morghulis (NC Death Metal) Two Stroke (Shelby, NC Hardcore) Nicaea (Winston-Salem, NC Metalcore) Attracting The Fall (Raleigh, NC Progressive Deathcore) Frailskin (Charlotte, NC Gazecore) Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO BEN. Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm. All Ages. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 21, 2027 LEGO® Jr. @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:50 AM Time: - 6:10 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 >

November 6, 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 >

Creative Needlers 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