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Join us for Beware the Sock Monkeys Story Time & Crafts at Belmont Bookshop in Belmont ,2026-09-19 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 19, 2026 Beware the Sock Monkeys Story Time & Crafts Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM (704) 461-8060 Join us in the Treehouse for a special Story Time and Crafting Event with the New York Times bestselling author of the Tiny T-Rex series and creators of the popular Llama trilogy, as we celebrate their new hilarious picture book about what really happens when your socks go missing! It’s time to go, but something’s wrong. Each child is missing one sock. The kids know where they went. The Sock Monkeys took them! Dad isn’t buying it. Like most fathers, he doesn’t believe in silly, made-up stories. And everyone knows dads are great at finding things! But the socks aren’t under the bed, or in the toilet, or inside Mr. Collins’s mouth. Wait . . . now Dad’s sock is missing?! Beware the Sock Monkeys!Jonathan Stutzman is the New York Times bestselling author of many beloved and award-winning books for kids, including the Tiny T. Rex series, the Llama Destroys the World series, Don't Feed the Coos!, The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back, and many more! He lives in a small town in Pennsylvania with his wife, Heather, and French bulldog, Hugo. Jonathan can never find all of his socks and has suspicions that it could be the work of sock monkeys... or maybe, Hugo? Heather Fox is an illustrator of many award-winning stories for children, including the bestselling Llama Destroys the World series, Don’t Feed the Coos!, the Fitz and Cleo series, and Butts Are Everywhere. Known for her playful, expressive style and laugh-out-loud humor, Heather brings silly stories to life with bright colors and quirky charm. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband Jonathan, and French bulldog Hugo. Unlike Jonathan, she never loses track of her socks. Perfect for all ages! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Watercolor Tie Dye Cats! at Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe in Belmont ,2026-09-20 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 20, 2026 Watercolor Tie Dye Cats! Learn More Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe Venue Info 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 10:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM 704-812-8417 Join us for the Watercolor Tie Dye Cats painting class at Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe! This creative event, lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, will be held in a sunny atmosphere. For just $40, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your artistic side while surrounded by adorable kitties. Don't miss out on this unique and fun experience! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Aerobics/Silver Sneakers/Chair Yoga at Bessemer City in Belmont ,2026-09-15 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 15, 2026 Aerobics/Silver Sneakers/Chair Yoga Learn More Kiser Senior Center Venue Info 123 W Pennsylvania Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016, USA 4:00 AM Time: - 5:00 AM 704-729-6465 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club at Lucile Tatum Center in Belmont ,2026-10-20 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 20, 2026 Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club Learn More Lucile Tatum Center Venue Info 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-866-3607 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. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Backyard Astronomy at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-08-31 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. August 31, 2026 Backyard Astronomy Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:00 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 Kidz & Co - Leaf Monsters at Confluence South Fork in Belmont ,2026-10-17 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 17, 2026 Kidz & Co - Leaf Monsters Learn More Confluence South Fork Venue Info 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 8:00 AM 704-879-4175 Our Kidz & Co Leaf Monster Craft is a fun and imaginative activity where kids can transform leaves into goofy, spooky, or downright silly monster creations! With plenty of decorating supplies and endless possibilities, every monster is sure to be one of a kind.✨ Why Kids Will Love ItCreate your own unique leaf monsterAdd funny faces, wild hair, and silly featuresLet your imagination run wildTake home a monster that's full of personality🎨 What’s IncludedLeaves and craft materialsDecorating supplies and accessoriesEasy guidance from our Kidz & Co teacherLots of monster-making fun!Free while supplies last! { } .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) { } < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Welcoming Week 2026 at Gaston County Family YMCA in Belmont ,2026-09-15 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 15, 2026 Welcoming Week 2026 Learn More Warlick Family YMCA Venue Info 2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM 704-830-9622 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Bookies Book Club at Belmont Public Library in Belmont ,2026-12-09 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. December 9, 2026 Bookies Book Club Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM 704-461-8272 At this meeting, Bookies will be discussing James by Percival Everett. Copies of our next selection, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, will be ready for checkout. New members welcome. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Aerobics/Silver Sneakers/Chair Yoga at Bessemer City in Belmont ,2026-10-06 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 6, 2026 Aerobics/Silver Sneakers/Chair Yoga Learn More Kiser Senior Center Venue Info 123 W Pennsylvania Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016, USA 4:00 AM Time: - 5:00 AM 704-729-6465 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Geology Rocks 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 Geology Rocks Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 9:00 AM 704-866-6900 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Movies in the Park - Hocus Pocus at Downtown Belmont in Belmont ,2026-10-31 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 31, 2026 Movies in the Park - Hocus Pocus Learn More Stowe Park in Belmont Venue Info 24 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-825-5586 BELMONT PART 2! Join us select Saturday nights through the end of November for FREE outdoor movies at Stowe Park in Downtown Belmont Fall/Holiday Line-up: 8/15 • Homeward Bound • 8 PM 8/29 • Jurassic Park • 8 PM 9/12 • The Lego Movie • 8 PM 9/19 • James and the Giant Peach - 7:30 PM 10/10 • Hotel Transylvania • 7 PM 10/31 • Hocus Pocus • 7 PM 11/7 • Paddington • 7 PM 11/21 • The Muppet Christmas Carol • 6 PM 11/28 • The Grinch (2018) • 6 PM 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 Holiday Season of movies under the stars! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Ross Osteen Band with Full Service Blues at The Rooster in Belmont ,2027-07-17 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. July 17, 2027 Ross Osteen Band with Full Service Blues Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:00 PM 704-616-0291 The Rooster has partnered with Charlotte Blues Society for a monthly residency on the 3rd Friday of each month, featuring Blues artists in the Carolina's Blues community. July's guest is the Ross Osteen Band with special guest Full Service Blues. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. All Ages. General Admission tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Seating is first come, first serve. If you wish to reserve a table, we can accommodate table reservations for a fee. For more information on reserving a table, email us at info@theroostergastonia.com. Ross Osteen joins the powerful blues/rock scene of the deep south. He was born in western North Carolina placed in the midst of an eclectic music scene ranging from bluegrass to rock, and beyond. Eventually all of his influences aligned to form his bluesy sound, and he hit the road. Ross has played blues shows with notables such as Devon Allman, Jimmy Thackery, and Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He also shared the stage with legend Buddy Guy. There’s no doubt his style of musical soul searching will allure listeners. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >