Title Live Music with Eternally Grateful August 14, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Confluence 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE

Title Free Guided Docent Tours August 22, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion this fall for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens and more. This is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just meet us in the Garden Pavilion lobby at 11 a.m. on Saturdays! Tour capacity is 20 people. Ages 5+ recommended. Please note that non-members will need to pay Garden Pavilion admission to attend.

Title Game Night at Confluence May 30, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Confluence 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Are you looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday evenings? Come join us for Game Night at Confluence! Bring along your favorite people and your go-to game, or if you’re up for trying something new, feel free to play one of ours—we love sharing! You can also grab some tasty food from one of our local restaurants and enjoy some friendly competition while sipping on a great selection of local drinks. We can’t wait to see you there and have some fun together! { } .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) { }

Title Steven Massey "Therapy" Re-Release Party April 24, 2027 Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Rooster 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE National Singer/Songwriter Recording Artist and friend of The Rooster Steven Massey is releasing his album "Therapy" and we are celebrating it!With support from:SkiwayKing Yugi & The Royal HeartsTickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open at 6pm, show at 8pm. All Ages

Title September Blind Date Book Club (#1, #2, #3) September 15, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE It's like a "traditional" book club, but with a twist: you have no idea what you're about to read. We curate the books and give you hints to help in your selection. After you reveal your choice, take some time to read and savor the book. Then, your other "blind date bookers" will gather to discuss and get to know one another! Books  Surprises  Community    Blind Date with a Book Club Book This Month's Theme: tbd PLEASE NOTE:Books #1, #2, & #3 will be meeting on Tuesday, September 15Books #4 #5, & #6 will be meeting on Wednesday, September 16

Title LitFlix Book Club: August August 31, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE LitFlix is a bi-monthly book club that discusses book to film adaptations. Purchase a ticket for the featured book and pick it up anytime before the meeting. While it's not mandatory, we highly recommend that you read the book prior to the meeting.  At each meeting, we'll dive into the original book text and compare it to key scenes from the film adaptation. Expect a lot of fun, plenty of laughs, and interesting conversations about how the book was likely better as we explore the differences, similarities, and decision making that went into the film adaptation. Oh, did we mention free popcorn!?PLEASE NOTE:Because of Labor Day, this meeting is being pushed up one week (from the first week in September to the last week in August) . The date is accurately reflected on the Events Calendar. August's Adaptation:The Idaho Four by James Patterson“New revelations…James Patterson and Vicky Ward reveal new details and attempt to lift the veil of secrecy that has shrouded the Idaho college murders case for more than two years. ” —Good Morning America The murders of four innocent college students attending the University of Idaho left us all with so many questions. Now, after more than 300 interviews, James Patterson and prize-winning journalist Vicky Ward finally have the answers.

Title Preschool Story Time @ Belmont November 11, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Belmont Library 125 North Central Avenue, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for stories, music, and movement! Books presented in this program are specifically selected for ages 3-5 years.

Title Live Music with David Childers & The Serpents July 24, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Confluence 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE

Title Wind Down Wednesday ft The Randy Clay Band June 24, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM McCord Family Park 101 West 1st Street, Lowell, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Wind Down Wednesday – Music in the Park Series The City of Lowell is kicking off Wind Down Wednesday as part of the Music in the Park series! Live Music: The Randy Clay Band Date: Wednesday, June 24 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM Location: McCord Family Park 100 West 1st Street, Lowell, NC Kick back, relax, and enjoy great music in downtown Lowell. Bring a chair, friends, and come wind down with us! Special thanks to our sponsor, Native Air! https://www.nativeairandheat.com/

Title You Can Grow it Here @ Main June 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Let's learn to grow unusual edibles such as ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and more. All ages are welcome. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8142

Title The Whole Enchilada MTB Race March 20, 2027 Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Whitewater Center U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE The Whole Enchilada MTB Race Pre-registration for The Whole Enchilada on March 20th, 2027, coming soon. Todas las millas. Bike every mile of the trail. The Whole Enchilada MTB Race offers both full and half options that cover the entire Whitewater Center trail network.

Title Board Game Night February 18, 2027 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Looking for a fun, low-key way to spend a Thursday evening? Board Game Night at Belmont Bookshop takes place on the third Thursday of every month from 6–8 p.m. and welcomes players of all experience levels. Whether you’re a longtime board game fan or just looking to try something new, this monthly gathering offers a relaxed, social atmosphere centered around community and play. Located in the heart of Belmont , the Bookshop is just steps away from downtown shops, restaurants, and dessert spots—making it easy to turn game night into a full evening out. Visitors looking for details about Board Game Night or other events hosted by Belmont Bookshop are encouraged to check the Bookshop’s website for the most up-to-date information.