May 14, 2027 Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie Learn More Venue Info Anchored Soul Paddling 199 Boat Launch Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 9:00 AM 910-787-4343 Join Anchored Soul for our 7th annual “Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie” in Belmont, NC! Whether you are a seasoned paddler or a fun-lovin’ newbie, we have something for you. Lake Wylie is a great place to enjoy a summer day on the water! Beginners can participate in a 1-mile fun race and the advanced paddler can take it up a notch in the 3.5-, 7-, or 14-mile distance courses. There’s also a Guppies race and a SUP Pup Cup race for your human babies and fur babies, respectively. All 1–, 3.5-, 7- & 14- mile race registrations include t-shirt, meal ticket, drink ticket & access to the concert. Race proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations TBD. Race T-shirt is ONLY GUARANTEED if you register by Saturday, August 8! A popular energetic 80s Tribute Band will perform from 10:00-1:00pm. No Equipment, No Problem! Anchored Soul will be available to assist with all your equipment needs. Never been on a paddle board before and would like to try it out, contact Heidi Schmidt Cole, ACA certified SUP Instructor and owner of Anchored Soul to schedule a lesson. Register as a Racer on Paddleguru. PACKET PICK-UP FRIDAY, August 28th, 2026 @ Muddy River Distillery, 250 N Main St Mount Holly, NC 6:00pm - 9:00pm Packet Pick-up and Late Registration (Registration ends at 9:00pm) RACE DAY SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, May 15th, 2027 @ Gaston Wildlife Club, Boat Launch Rd Belmont, NC 7:00am -8:00am Late Packet Pickup 8:30am Mandatory Racers’ Safety Meeting at dock 9:00am START Pro 14-mile race 9:05am START Long 7-mile race 9:10am START Intermediate 3.5-mile race 9:15am START Short 1-mile race 11:30am Guppies race 11:45am SUP Pup Cup Race 12:00pm Jump Rope SUP Challenge 12:00-12:30pm All racers finished / Clear courses and cove of equipment 10:00am - 1:00pm DJ, food trucks, cold beverages, and fun for all. 1:00pm Awards Ceremony < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 13, 2026 Sensory Story Group @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:00 AM 704-868-2164 Join us for Sensory Story Group @ Main! Enjoy stories, songs, and hands-on activities designed to engage young learners through sensory exploration and play. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 15, 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 Tired 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 >

April 5, 2027 Belmont Abbey College Women's Bowling vs NCAA Championships Learn More Venue Info Belmont Abbey Athletics Belmont, NC, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 2:59 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Women's Bowling vs NCAA Championships < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 17, 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 >

August 18, 2027 TRIVIA Learn More Venue Info Traust Brewing 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 833-566-5563 Every TuesdayJoin us for DJ Trivia! General trivia questions where every song is a subtle hint! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Wine O'clock 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

May 1, 2027 Unleashed "The Classic Judas Priest Tribute" wsg The Mishaps Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:30 PM Time: - 6:30 PM 704-616-0291 Carolina Headbangers Presents:Unleashed "The Classic Judas Priest Tribute"with special guestsThe Mishaps "Tribute to The Misfits/Danzig"Tickets: $20adv/$25dosDoors: 7:30pm/Show: 8:30pmAll Ages WelcomeThis show will be donating a portion of the proceeds to help out our Headbanger brother Steven Ray Mays who was recently involved in a hit-and-run car accident involving four motorcycles and a car. The guilty party jumped out of the car, fled the scene and has not been found yet. Steven just started a new job and doesn't have insurance yet, so he could use all the help that can be provided, as he has had numerous surgeries from his leg being amputated. Let's rally around our brother in metal and show him some love. There is a 2nd ticket option to automatically donate with your ticket purchase. Thank you for your consideration. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 7, 2026 Conversational Spanish @ Belmont Learn More Venue Info Belmont Public Library 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 >

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Join us for Trivia Night at Muddy River Distillery in Belmont ,2026-07-30 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Trivia Night July 30, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM LEARN MORE Muddy River Distillery 250 North Main Street, Mount Holly, NC, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > Grab your crew and test your knowledge! Fun questions, great prizes, and even better drinks. Every Thursday from 7:30–9:30 PM!

Join us for Learning for Littles at Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont ,2026-08-12 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Learning for Littles August 12, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM LEARN MORE Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > Join us for "Learning for Littles," a free outdoor nature-themed learning experience in Stowe, designed for toddlers aged 0-4 and their caregivers. Enjoy read-aloud stories, puppets, and engaging activities every alternating Wednesday and Friday from March to October, 9-9:45 a.m. at The Trailhead Store Picnic Area. Registration is not required; simply come for 45 minutes of fun! In case of bad weather, sessions will be moved to The Trailhead Store porch. Mark your calendars for the various dates throughout the season!