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October 24, 2026 Watershed Science Sunset Tour Learn More Venue Info 571 Stutts Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM Join Catawba Riverkeeper for a sunset cruise on North Carolina’s largest reservoir! Enjoy the wind in your hair and gorgeous sunset views while you learn about water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and the history of Lake Norman and the Catawba-Wateree River Basin aboard our 12'x40' commercial boat. Watershed Science Sunset Tours are open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM. Tours last 2 hours and depart from Stutts Marina (571 Stutts Road) in Mooresville, NC. Not only will you have an incredible time exploring Lake Norman, but you can feel good knowing that your ticket purchase supports Catawba Riverkeeper’s mission to preserve, protect, and restore local waterways! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 26, 2026 Work on Your P.H.D - Projects Half Done Learn More Gaston County Cooperative Center Venue Info Dallas, NC, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM 704-922-0301 Join the Quiltmakers and work on your P.H.D - Projects Half Done! This is an informal monthly event held on the 4th Thursday of the month, where you can bring your incomplete projects and work on them together! For more information, contact Linda J. Minges - llinda_minges@ncsu.edu or 704-866-3607 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 19, 2026 Open Gallery Learn More Arts on the Greenway Venue Info 500 E Central Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM (704) 951-7474 Join us at Arts on the Greenway every Saturday for open gallery hours! Drop in to meet our talented local artists, chat about their work, and browse our unique collection of art and handcrafted gifts. Support local art and find something special! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 22, 2026 Toddler Time Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 8:50 AM 704-868-2164 Toddler Time at the Gastonia Library Main Branch is for children 3 and under Join us for stories, songs and an interactive fun time! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

March 14, 2027 Paint Your Own Ceramic Kitty Cat Dish Learn More Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe Venue Info 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 2:00 PM 704-812-8417 Join us for a fun and creative Caturday at Whiskerville! This is going to be a purrfect event for all cat lovers! You will have 1.5 hours of painting your very own ceramic kitty dish in our front room and then finish the evening with 30 minutes playing with the kitties (while your dish dries). < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 7, 2027 SUNDAY FUNDAY- BOTH LOCATIONS Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info Gastonia, NC, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-864-7007 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 5, 2026 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 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 >

November 14, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Men's Rugby vs NCR Play-In Weekend Learn More Belmont Abbey Athletics Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-461-6693 Join us for an exciting weekend of sports at Belmont Abbey College as the Men's Rugby team competes in the NCR Play-In Weekend, while the Women's Volleyball team takes on the Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals. Fans can catch all the action through streaming video available at http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/abbeyathletics and http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/. Don’t miss these thrilling matches! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

July 17, 2027 Ross Osteen Band with Full Service Blues Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:00 PM 704-616-0291 The Rooster has partnered with Charlotte Blues Society for a monthly residency on the 3rd Friday of each month, featuring Blues artists in the Carolina's Blues community. July's guest is the Ross Osteen Band with special guest Full Service Blues. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. All Ages. General Admission tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Seating is first come, first serve. If you wish to reserve a table, we can accommodate table reservations for a fee. For more information on reserving a table, email us at info@theroostergastonia.com. Ross Osteen joins the powerful blues/rock scene of the deep south. He was born in western North Carolina placed in the midst of an eclectic music scene ranging from bluegrass to rock, and beyond. Eventually all of his influences aligned to form his bluesy sound, and he hit the road. Ross has played blues shows with notables such as Devon Allman, Jimmy Thackery, and Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He also shared the stage with legend Buddy Guy. There’s no doubt his style of musical soul searching will allure listeners. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 2, 2026 Conversational Spanish @ Belmont Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for Conversational Spanish with Ana Martinez and brush up on your Spanish language skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

April 7, 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 >

March 24, 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 >