Wildwoods 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

December 24, 2026 Work on Your P.H.D - Projects Half Done Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Cooperative Center 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 >

July 12, 2027 July Plant Swap & Shop Learn More Venue Info Traust Brewing 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM 833-566-5563 Join us for a plant swap & shop extraordinaire at Traust Brewing in Mount Holly! Bring a plant to swap or just come to shop! Plant accessories and swag encouraged! Tables provided. Pet & kid friendly. Traust offers an awesome food menu and beer, wine, seltzers, mixed drinks and a large selection of non alcoholic beverages! Located in downtown Mount Holly at 128 South Main Street there is plenty of parking behind the building! PLANT SWAP IS ALWAYS FREE TO VEND & ATTEND!! We have had a lot of scammers target our events- please do not send anyone money for Plant Swap events! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 24, 2026 Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest & Parade Learn More Venue Info Stowe Park in Belmont 24 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 4:00 AM Time: - 5:00 AM 704-825-5586 Join us for the annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Parade The event features a costumed pup parade around Stowe Park ending up at the amphitheater. Judges will choose a first and second prize. Pet registration is $10 and all proceeds from this event will be donated to Gaston County Animal Control and Enforcement. Register today = https://www.eventeny.com/events/2026-howloween-pet-costume-parade-contest-34524/ This event is rain or shine. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 25, 2026 Barrel Bites Food Truck Learn More Venue Info Veronét Vineyards And Winery 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM info@veronetwine.com Barrel Bites will be serving delicious American and Peruvian inspired foods. We have smash burgers, Peruvian nachos, mac & cheese, and Pimento Cheese flat bread. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Cats Untamed 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

December 21, 2026 Listen & Move @ Belmont Learn More Venue Info Belmont Public Library 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 5:50 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for 20 minutes of music and movement to help hone those listening skills and promote muscle development and healthy activity. Adults and caregivers are encouraged to participate with their little ones. This program is appropriate for 2-4 year old children. Stories/books are not presented in this program. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Silent Book Club 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

December 12, 2026 The History of McAdenville and the McAdenville Christmas Lights Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-868-2164 Kent Hester, Textile Historian at the Gaston County Museum of Art and History, will present a program about the history of McAdenville and the McAdenville Christmas lights. This event is held in the Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium, and is recommended for adults and teens. No registration is required and the event is FREE to the public. Advanced registrations are requested for organized groups. For more information, call 704-868-2164, Option 4. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7980 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Knitting and Crochet Group 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

Yoga 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 18, 2026 Family Coloring @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-868-2164 Join us for a fun, relaxing hour of coloring! All ages are welcome. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9192 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >