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Join us for EvilTheWes Music Presents: Stoned Riff Revival 2026 Pre-Party at The Rooster in Belmont ,2026-11-06 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 6, 2026 EvilTheWes Music Presents: Stoned Riff Revival 2026 Pre-Party Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 6:30 PM 704-616-0291 STONED RIFF REVIVAL 2026: PRE PARTY The revival begins Friday, November 6th!Before the main festival, EvilTheWes Music proudly presents the official Stoned Riff Revival 2026: Pre Party at The Rooster in Gastonia, NC. We’ve assembled a crushing lineup of doom, sludge, stoner, and heavy metal to kick off one of the heaviest weekends of the year. Whether you’re coming from across town or across state lines, this is where the celebration begins. Featuring:Ninja Witch (TN) SixYearHex (NC) Tommy Stewart’s Dyerwulf (GA) Geohominid (GA) Beyond The Portal (NC) Friday, November 6, 2026The Rooster – Live & Local | Gastonia, NCDoors 7:00 PMShow 8:00 PM$15 advance/$20 day of showAll AgesPresented by EvilTheWes MusicSponsored by Black Doomba RecordsCome experience an evening of massive riffs, crushing grooves, and the camaraderie that makes the underground heavy music scene so special. This is more than a show—it’s the official kickoff to Stoned Riff Revival 2026. The riffs awaken November 6. The Revival has begun. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-09-08 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 8, 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 1:00 PM Time: - 1:30 PM 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 >

Join us for Oasis in Space at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-11-14 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 14, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 10:30 AM Time: - 11:30 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 >

Join us for Open mic at Traust Brewing in Belmont ,2027-06-28 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. June 28, 2027 Open mic Learn More Traust Brewing Venue Info 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:30 PM 833-566-5563 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for BAM Street Stock Battle Royale at Carolina Speedway Gastonia in Belmont ,2026-09-17 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 17, 2026 BAM Street Stock Battle Royale Learn More Carolina Speedway Venue Info 6335 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA Time: - 704-869-0313 Carolina Speedway 2026 Race Schedule March 1 — Monster Trucks 5 — Steve Heintz Memorial — Open Practice 6 — Steve Heintz Memorial — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Pro 4, Crown Vic, Southern Wedge Late Model Association 7 — Steve Heintz Memorial — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Southern Wedge Late Model Association, Southern Vintage April 3 — First Points Race — Late Model, SEHA, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic 10 — Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4, Southern Vintage 17 — Southern Wedge Late Model Association, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 24 — USCS Sprint Car Series + Other Divisions TBA May 1 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 8 — Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 15 — Mid-East Mania — Modified, Street Stock + Other Divisions TBA 22 — River Wars — Renegade Sportsman, Street Stock, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4, Southern Vintage 29 — Late Model (LMS Rules), Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 June 5 — Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 12 — Monster Thunder Bomber, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Crown Vic, Southern Vintage, MMSA 19 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 26 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 July 3 — Hall of Fame Race — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 (Fireworks) 10 — USCS Sprint Car Series + Other Divisions TBA 17 — OFF 24 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 31 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 August 7 — Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 14 — Shrine Race — Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series + Other Divisions TBA 21 — OFF 28 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 September 4 — River Wars — Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 11 — Late Points Race — Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 17 — BAM Street Stock Battle Royale — Open Practice 18 — BAM Street Stock Battle Royale — Event Program TBA 19 — BAM Street Stock Battle Royale — Event Program TBA 25 — OFF October 1 — King of the Carolinas — Open Practice 2 — King of the Carolinas — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Carolina Sprint Tour, SEHA + Other Divisions TBA 3 — King of the Carolinas — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Southern Vintage + Other Divisions TBA 10 — $10,000 to Win Enduro Event 11 — Rain Date (Enduro Event) < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Free Guided Docent Tour at Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont ,2026-10-11 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 11, 2026 Free Guided Docent Tour Learn More Daniel Stowe Conservancy Venue Info 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 AM 704-825-4490 Join us every Sunday at 1:30 p.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 1:30 p.m. on Sundays! Tour capacity is 20 people. Ages 5+ recommended. Please note that non-members will need to pay Garden Pavilion admission to attend. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Make 'Em Laugh Film Series - Ella McCay @ Main at Gaston County Library - Main Branch in Belmont ,2026-11-23 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 23, 2026 Make 'Em Laugh Film Series - Ella McCay @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-868-2164 Join us for a free showing of Ella McCay! https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9171 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-10-13 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 13, 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 >

Join us for Lunch & Learn at the Warlick Family YMCA at Warlick Family YMCA in Belmont ,2026-11-17 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 17, 2026 Lunch & Learn at the Warlick Family YMCA Learn More Warlick Family YMCA Venue Info 2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 7:15 AM Time: - 8:30 AM 704-830-9622 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. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Valentine's Day at Old Stone Steakhouse in Belmont ,2027-02-14 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. February 14, 2027 Valentine's Day Learn More Old Stone Steakhouse Venue Info 23 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-825-9995 Join us on Valentine's Day for the perfect romantic evening! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Learning for Littles at Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont ,2026-10-21 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 21, 2026 Learning for Littles Learn More Daniel Stowe Conservancy Venue Info 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 4:00 AM Time: - 4:45 AM 704-825-4490 Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays from March-October. No registration is necessary; just join us for 45 minutes of fun outside of The Trailhead Store. In cases of inclement weather, we will move into The Trailhead Store porch. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Belmont Abbey College Men's Soccer vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals at Belmont Abbey College Men's Soccer vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals in Belmont ,Belmont Abbey Athletics . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. 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 >