Embrace the mild winter climate of Gaston County, North Carolina, with a variety of family-friendly activities and attractions. From festive holiday events to outdoor adventures in our scenic parks and trails, experience the joy of winter travel without the snow. Explore our guide to winter activities and plan your getaway to enjoy the mild temperatures and charming surroundings of Gaston County, NC. A WINTER WONDERLAND EXPLORE Gaston County's mild climate , makes for a great winter getaway It's easy to get outside and enjoy all the activities the area has to offer. SNOWLESS SLEDDING THE CHUTES WINTER ICE SKATING ICE TRAILS GREAT HIKES TRAILS THRILL SEEKERS ZIPLINE & CLIMB FAMILY FUN SCHIELE MUSEUM WINTER WEEKEND WEEKEND GETAWAY CASINO FUN PLAY THE SLOTS GO HOME TEAMS COLLEGE SPORTS SIP LOCAL CRAFT BEVERAGES THE RIDGELINE CRAFT BEVERAGE TRAIL The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail features breweries, distilleries and wineries in Gaston and Cleveland County . Each has its own unique feel and culture and experienced altogether on the trail makes it a great weekend getaway. TAKE FLIGHT OUR TOWNS Our cozy downtowns that will create a comfortable place for you to relax and enjoy. MUSEUMS UNIQUE DINING SHOPPING MUST SEE Theses are the must-see attractions in Gaston County DANIEL STOWE CONSERVANCY SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY CROWDERS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK WHITEWATER CENTER DISCOVER GASTON Disc Golf in Gaston County, NC: Best Courses Near Charlotte Courtney Thomas Apr 24 Monster Truck Wars Gastonia Roars into Carolina Speedway in February Melissa McCauley Feb 2 Small-Town Charm, Big-Time Talent: Gaston County’s Theater & Adventure Guide Melissa McCauley Jan 26 We make Valentine's Day fun for everyone in Gaston County Melissa McCauley Jan 26 A Valentine's Day Romantic Getaway in Gaston County Melissa McCauley Jan 24 A Cool Winter Escape: Ice Sculptures at Stowe Shine in Gaston County Melissa McCauley Jan 7 Winter Escapes: Plan a Weekend Getaway to Gaston County with Catawba Two Kings Casino Melissa McCauley Dec 30, 2025 5 Reasons You Should Be Winter Walking (and Where to Go in Gaston County) Melissa McCauley Dec 29, 2025 Top Winter Things to Do in Gaston County: Outdoor Adventures, Indoor Fun & More Melissa McCauley Dec 18, 2025 WINTER EVENTS March 2, 2026 Listen & Move Belmont Library EVENT DETAILS March 2, 2026 Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction Schiele Museum EVENT DETAILS March 2, 2026 Listen & Move @ Belmont Belmont Library EVENT DETAILS LOAD MORE

Fall travel to Gaston Coutny. Discover ways to get outside, explore and enjoy the outdoors.. FALL Come spend the weekend with us! GET OUTDOORS Fall colors just makes people want to get out and explore! Get outside and enjoy our fall color by hiking biking and paddling. GET OUTDOORS With the help of the Carolina Thread Trail, Gaston County offers more than 25 miles of trails incorporating sidewalks, natural-surface and paved trails, giving our visitors a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy nature. EXPLORE OUR TRAILS DISCOVER GASTON Disc Golf in Gaston County, NC: Best Courses Near Charlotte Courtney Thomas Apr 24 Spark a New Connection on this Couples Getaway in Gaston County Melissa McCauley Jan 4 Harvest the Fun in Gaston County This Fall Kayla Adams Nov 1, 2025 The Taste of Fall is Found in the Local Pubs and Bars of Gaston County Kayla Adams Oct 29, 2025 8 Unique Ways to Celebrate Fall in Gaston County Kayla Adams Oct 29, 2025 Halloween Inspired Events in Gaston County 2025 Kayla Adams Sep 23, 2025 FALL EVENTS LOAD MORE

ART & CULTURE IN GASTON COUNTY, NC Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, art galleries and local performances. Antique shops located along our historic main streets. Let us show you how arts and culture take center stage in Gastonia, Belmont, Mount Holly and Kings Mountain. ART & CULTURE Delight in the beauty of a garden for all seasons, saunter through an art gallery or revel in the performances from our local actors then pick through antiques located along our historic main streets. Let us show you how arts and culture take center stage in Gaston County. Delight in the beauty of a garden for all seasons, saunter through an art gallery or revel in the performances from our local actors then pick through antiques located along our historic main streets. Let us show you how arts and culture take center stage in Gaston County. ART & CULTURE Origins of Culture Found in Our Museums MUSEUMS Explore Arts in Gaston County EXPLORE Unique Finds Antiques SHOP STORIES OF ART & CULTURE 1 2 3 4 5 ART & CULTURE EVENTS March 2, 2026 Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction Schiele Museum EVENT DETAILS March 2, 2026 The Sky Tonight! Schiele Museum EVENT DETAILS March 2, 2026 LitFlix Book Club: March Belmont Bookshop EVENT DETAILS March 2, 2026 Live Figure Drawing Class Arts on the Greenway EVENT DETAILS View More FEATURED ATTRACTIONS City Down Under Design 2 Kenwood St. Belmont LEARN MORE Hendricks Laser Works 116 E Main Street Cherryville LEARN MORE Throw The Day Away 119 N Main St. Lowell LEARN MORE A Moment in Time 223 West Main Ave. Gastonia LEARN MORE Carolina Cotton Company 227 South Battleground Ave Kings Mountain LEARN MORE Bechtler Museum 420 S Tryon St. Charlotte LEARN MORE Mint Randolph 2730 Randolph Rd Charlotte LEARN MORE Mint Uptown 500 S Tryon St. Charlotte LEARN MORE Belk Theater 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte LEARN MORE Art Work with Sherry Bingham 124 East Main Street Cherryville LEARN MORE Arts on the Greenway 500 East Central Ave. Mt Holly LEARN MORE Gaston School of the Arts 825 Union Rd Gastonia LEARN MORE Haid Theater 100 Belmont Mt Holly Rd Belmont LEARN MORE Cherryville Little Theater 301 West Academy St. Cherryville LEARN MORE The Rooster 334 West Main Ave. Gastonia LEARN MORE Confluence 117 Center St. Cramerton LEARN MORE Little Theater Gastonia 238 South Clay St. Gastonia LEARN MORE SASi 301 North Piedmont Ave. Kings Mountain LEARN MORE Awaken Gallery 107 West Central Ave. Mt Holly LEARN MORE Belmont Abbey Arts 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont LEARN MORE Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S. New Hope Rd. Belmont LEARN MORE Franklin Square 3778 East Franklin Blvd. Gastonia LEARN MORE Joy Performance 202 South Railroad Ave. Kings Mountain LEARN MORE MUST SEE Be sure to check out these must see attractions in Gaston County. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden The Schiele Museum Crowders Mountain State Park Whitewater Center

Join us for Music Bingo at Traust Brewing in Belmont ,2026-07-15 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Music Bingo July 15, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM LEARN MORE Traust Brewing 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > Every WednesdayCome party with DJ Trish at music bingo every Wednesday!

Join us for Paint & SLuRP (Outdoors) at City of Lowell Parks and Recreation in Belmont ,2026-07-28 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Paint & SLuRP (Outdoors) July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM LEARN MORE City of Lowell Parks and Recreation 715 N Main St, Lowell, NC, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > Paint & Slurp Join us for a FREE family-friendly morning of creativity! Paint a summer-themed canvas while enjoying music, and a cool beverage. All art supplies are provided. Tuesday, July 28 10:30 AM Harold Rankin Park Pre-registration is required. Call 704-315-8165 or email anixon@lowellnc.com to reserve your spot.

Join us for Christmas Kings Mountain at Kings Mountain Events in Belmont ,2026-12-05 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Christmas Kings Mountain December 5, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LEARN MORE Kings Mountain Events 220 S Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > 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.

Join us for Senior Bingo at Kiser Senior Center in Belmont ,2026-07-20 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Senior Bingo July 20, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM LEARN MORE Kiser Senior Center 123 W Pennsylvania Ave, Bessemer City, NC, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > Join us for Senior bingo this month for dinner and multiple rounds of bingo with prizes. Tickets are REQUIRED and are $5 each. Tickets for next month will go on sale the following morning. Sponsored by Center Well!

Join us for Beginner Crochet Class at Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe in Belmont ,2026-07-12 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Beginner Crochet Class July 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM LEARN MORE Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Road, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > Join us for a Beginner Crochet Class at Whiskerville! Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Now is your chance. This class covers the basics, including chains and both single and double crochet stitches. No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. It’s open to participants aged 8 and up, so come try something new! Reserve your seat for just $25. Don't miss out on this fun opportunity! For more details, visit: https://share.google/cT4WmXxfdgE5dCswp.

Join us for Watercolors Class at Arts on the Greenway in Belmont ,2026-07-14 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Watercolors Class July 14, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM LEARN MORE Arts on the Greenway 500 E Central Ave, Mount Holly, NC, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > This is group painting with your supplies. Stephanie will provide the paper. Do you have a subject you want to paint? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Phone Number *SDM Class *Price: $20.0012345678910Total Amount$0.00Payment Options *Pay NowPay Later at Arts on the GreenwayBilling Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City— Select state —AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeSquare *CardName on Card Class Name Options Confirmation *I acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by the the Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions: Arts on the Greenway Class Registration 1. Non-Refundable Class Fees: All class fees paid to Arts on the Greenway are non-refundable. 2. Class Attendance and Credit: If a registered participant is unable to attend a class for any reason, Arts on the Greenway will hold the paid class fee as a credit. This credit can be applied towards the registration fee of any other class offered by Arts on the Greenway. 3. Credit Validity: The credit issued for a missed class will be valid for a period of twelve (12) calendar months from the date of the originally scheduled class. 4. Credit Expiration and Donation: If the credit is not used within the twelve (12) calendar month validity period, the remaining credit amount will be considered a donation to Arts on the Greenway. This donation will support the nonprofit organization’s mission to incubate the arts and continue providing arts programming within the community. As Arts on the Greenway is a 501(c)(3) organization, this donation may be tax-deductible. Participants should consult with their tax advisor for specific guidance on claiming this charitable contribution. 5. Acceptance of Terms: By registering and paying for a class with Arts on the Greenway, participants acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. Arts on the Greenway reserves the right to alter these terms at any time. Submit

Join us for Family Movie Night: Hamilton at Mauney Memorial Library in Belmont ,2026-07-20 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Family Movie Night: Hamilton July 20, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM LEARN MORE Mauney Memorial Library 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > Sing along with Hamilton in our Community Room while enjoying refreshments with family and friends! Hamilton is rated PG-13. Parental discretion is advised.

Join us for Lake James Paddle w/ Anchored Soul at Anchored Soul Paddling in Belmont ,2026-07-26 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Lake James Paddle w/ Anchored Soul July 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM LEARN MORE Anchored Soul Paddling Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > SUP excursion on the most beautiful lake of the Catawba reservoir, Lake James, and then head in for spirits, snacks and socializing at Fonta Flora Brewery (6751 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761). Cost to rent equipment $40/person includes board, paddle, leash, and PFD belt. If you're renting equipment from Anchored Soul, please reserve a spot ahead of time so that all equipment can be prepared. If you have your own equipment you’re welcome to join us at no cost to you. To reserve your spot contact Heidi @ 910-SUP-HEIDI (910-787-4343)

Join us for Watercolors Class at Arts on the Greenway in Belmont ,2026-08-25 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. Watercolors Class August 25, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM LEARN MORE Arts on the Greenway 500 E Central Ave, Mount Holly, NC, USA VENUE INFO < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT > Group painting with your supplies. Stephanie will provide the paper. Do you have a subject you want to paint? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Phone Number *SDM Class *Price: $20.0012345678910Total Amount$0.00Payment Options *Pay NowPay Later at Arts on the GreenwayBilling Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City— Select state —AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeSquare *CardName on CardConfirmation *I acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by the the Terms and Conditions Name Confirmation Number Terms and Conditions: Arts on the Greenway Class Registration 1. Non-Refundable Class Fees: All class fees paid to Arts on the Greenway are non-refundable. 2. Class Attendance and Credit: If a registered participant is unable to attend a class for any reason, Arts on the Greenway will hold the paid class fee as a credit. This credit can be applied towards the registration fee of any other class offered by Arts on the Greenway. 3. Credit Validity: The credit issued for a missed class will be valid for a period of twelve (12) calendar months from the date of the originally scheduled class. 4. Credit Expiration and Donation: If the credit is not used within the twelve (12) calendar month validity period, the remaining credit amount will be considered a donation to Arts on the Greenway. This donation will support the nonprofit organization’s mission to incubate the arts and continue providing arts programming within the community. As Arts on the Greenway is a 501(c)(3) organization, this donation may be tax-deductible. Participants should consult with their tax advisor for specific guidance on claiming this charitable contribution. 5. Acceptance of Terms: By registering and paying for a class with Arts on the Greenway, participants acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. Arts on the Greenway reserves the right to alter these terms at any time. Submit