Title Christmas Kings Mountain December 5, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Patriots Park 220 S Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Christmas magic returns to Kings Mountain this holiday season, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Kick off the holidays with our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Patriots Park on Friday, November 20th, 2026, at 6:00 pm. Our Christmas Kings Mountain Celebration continues with the Christmas Kings Mountain Parade and Festival. Patriots Park will transform into a real Winter Wonderland with Christmas lights, carriage rides, interactive characters, and of course, SANTA. You may see a snowflake or three. Holiday cheer does not stop on December 5th. You can visit with Santa, ride a carriage or hayride on December 12th and 19th too.

Title BELMONT Movie In The Park - Beauty and the Beast July 11, 2026 Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Stowe Park 24 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE We’re back Belmont!! Join us select Saturday nights through the end of November for FREE outdoor movies at Stowe Park in @downtownbelmont Spring/Summer Line-up: 3/28 • Peter Rabbit • 7:30 PM 4/4 • A Bug’s Life • 8 PM 4/18 • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids • 8 PM 5/9 • The Little Mermaid - 8 PM 5/23 • Homeward Bound • 8:30 PM 6/6 • Back to the Future • 8:30 PM 6/27 • The Incredibles • 8:30 PM 7/11 • Beauty and the Beast • 8:30 PM 7/25 • Super Mario Galaxy • 8:30 PM 8/8 • The Emperor’s New Groove - 8:30 PM We will be announcing the Fall/Winter line-up later this summer! What to expect Big Screen Experience Immersive Sound Retro Arcade Games Movie Concessions Bring Your Own Chair 24 S. Main Street Belmont, NC See you all soon for another magical year of movies under the stars!

Title Lunch & Learn at the Warlick Family YMCA November 17, 2026 Time: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Warlick Family YMCA 2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us at the Warlick Family YMCA for a Lunch & Learn series focused on senior wellness, featuring our Community Wellness Partners like CaroMont, Bluestone Financial, The NSSC Spine Clinic, Senior Living Centers, and more. Enjoy lunch while exploring topics on physical, mental, financial, and lifestyle well-being in a welcoming space to learn and ask questions.

12:00 PM - 11:00 AM Time: May 9, 2026 A Glimpse As It Passed: Scenes from a Vanished Gastonia, NC - 1972-1992 Title LEARN MORE 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA Heading 5 VENUE INFO

Title Music Under the Stars: Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" July 25, 2026 Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join the Album Series Band in The Schiele's planetarium for Music Under the Stars, a LIVE concert event! Sit back and enjoy this talented band cover Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" set to 360-degree psychedelic graphics under the planetarium dome. $35 museum members / $40 general public Tickets on sale June 1

Title Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club December 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lucile Tatum Center 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Learn more about Gaston County Extension & Community Association's (ECA) newest specialty interest group, the Twisted Stitchers. This small group enjoys embroidery and is open to the public. Learn more by contacting Linda J. Minges at linda_minges@ncsu. edu or 704. 866. 3607.

Title Hottagrill July 5, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Veronét Vineyards & Winery 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for some amazing Filipino-Amercian fusion burgers, hotdogs, and eggrolls.

Title August Blind Date Book Club (#1, #2, #3) August 18, 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, August 18Books #4 #5, & #6 will be meeting on Wednesday, August 19

Title Hand Crochet Class February 7, 2027 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Road, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE More info to come.

Title Medication Safety June 22, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kiser Senior Center 123 W Pennsylvania Ave, Bessemer City, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Learn why medication use is important for older and aging adults and how to use medications responsibly. Offered by Partners Healthcare.

Title Hottagrill Food Truck October 31, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Veronét Vineyards & Winery 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for some amazing Filipino-Amercian fusion burgers, hotdogs, and eggrolls.

Title Mount Holly Carriage Rides November 30, 2026 Time: - Mount Holly Main Street Events 131 South Main Street, Mount Holly, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Experience the charm of Mount Holly’s historic downtown with a private horse-drawn carriage ride . Stroll under the twinkling lights of Main Street and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season in style. November 30th - December 2nd & December 7th - December 9th