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October 17, 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 >

December 2, 2026 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 >

November 6, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Men's Soccer vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals Learn More Belmont Abbey Athletics Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Men's Soccer vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals Streaming Video: http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/ < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 8, 2027 LEGO® Club @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 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=8668 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 23, 2026 Preschool Story Time @ Belmont Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:00 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for stories, music, and movement. Books presented in this program are specifically selected for ages 3-5 years. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 17, 2026 Trivia Learn More Durty Bull Brewing Venue Info 126 S Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-671-2541 Trivia night at Durty Bull, test your knowledge and have a few drinks with friends. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 11, 2026 DISNEY DAY STROLL & ROLL HUDSON Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-864-7007 Join us for the Disney Day Stroll & Roll in Hudson, where you can enjoy a fun-filled Friday morning accompanied by your favorite Disney hits! Bring your skates, scooters, trikes, and strollers to participate in this exciting event. For just $5, admission includes skate rental, skate mates, and access to a play gym for children under the height requirement. Don't miss out on a magical day of music and movement! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 5, 2026 Labor Day Celebration Learn More Whitewater Center Venue Info 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-391-3900 Celebrate Labor Day outdoors at Whitewater with a full weekend of adventure, family fun and live music. Labor Day Trail Race Kick off the holiday weekend with the Labor Day Trail Race, featuring 5K and 15K courses through the Whitewater trail system. Yoga Find your flow with a variety of yoga classes throughout the weekend, including Open Flow, Slow Flow and Fun Flow. Try something different with SUP Yoga, a yoga practice on stand-up paddleboards on the Catawba River. Family Fun at Wildwoods Bring the kids to Wildwoods for Labor Day crafts, a scavenger hunt, water balloon toss and other outdoor activities designed for families. Live Music Enjoy live music throughout the weekend featuring Empire Strikes Brass, Tand and Honey Island Swamp Band. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 7, 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 >

October 23, 2026 Short & Sweet One Act Festival Learn More Little Theater Gastonia Venue Info 301 W Academy St, Cherryville, NC 28021, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 1:00 PM 704-865-0160 Registration is open! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 4, 2026 HOMESCHOOL SKATE Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info Gastonia, NC, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 9:00 AM 704-864-7007 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 5, 2026 Chess Tournament Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 9:30 AM Time: - 12:00 PM (704) 461-8060 Belmont Bookshop's 2nd Annual Literary Festival returns to Belmont, NC on September 5th, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend) . Join us for a holiday weekend of Family Entertainment, Author Conversations, Chess Tournament, Live Theater Performances, and more!FILL OUT OUR CHESS TOURNAMENT INTEREST FORM PRESENTED BY THE GASTON COUNTY CHESS CLUB!This chess tournament is open to all players but requires a registration to participate. Registration goes towards the cost of equipment for the tournament. Materials from the tournament (boards and pieces) will be donated to the Gaston County Chess Club to grow a love of chess in our community. DETAILS (40 PLAYER CAP) :Swiss Style, which allows players of similar skill levels to play against each other. Each player gets 10 minutes per game to make moves (total of 20 minute game max) 5 rounds in the first section of the tournamentThe top 4 players based on accumulated points will advance to final bracketThe bracket will be played as single elimination tournamentADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT DETAILS FOUND HERE < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >