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Title Pickin’ n Piggin’ Bluegrass Festival June 20, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hampton Homestead Farms 2320 Hickory Grove Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Good Music • Good Food • Good Folks Y’all get ready for a finger-lickin’, toe-tappin’ kind of day at Hampton Homestead Farm! Come celebrate with Dad for a full day of wholesome family time! We’re serving up a full day of live bluegrass music, smokin’ BBQ, and family fun on the farm! BBQ Plates & Food Trucks Local Vendors & Crafts Petting Zoo & Kids Zone Yard Games & Family Fun Bring a chair, bring your friends, and stay awhile — we’ll have the music pickin’ and the pig smokin’ all day long!

Title Bricks & Brews with the Library June 18, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Durty Bull Brewery 126 S Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for an exciting, hands-on LEGO ® experience hosted by Cody Wells, one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country! Drop by or spend the whole night at The Durty Bull free building and competing for mini-figurines with custom pieces from The C3Brix Studio! This event is free and open to all. No registration or sign-up required. Cody Wells, owner of C3Brix Studios, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO artists in the country. His clients range from private collectors and celebrities to the New York Hall of Science, New York Port Authority (for the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 World’s Fair) and beyond. Wells' work has been featured on "The Steve Harvey Show," "Good Day New York" and numerous other publications. For more information, please contact: Bree Thurman Wilson Brianna.Thurman@gastongov.com 704-868-2164 ext. 5523 This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and the Gaston Arts Council. This series is also supported by the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library. Programs like this are made possible in part by the support of patrons like you—thank you!

Title PASSPORT NOT REQUIRED...Just An Appetite May 17, 2027 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Terra Mia 129 1/2 Main St, McAdenville, NC 28101, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE You asked. Italy answered. 🇮🇹🍷Join us this Sunday, May 17th at 5:30PM for an unforgettable evening of handmade Italian cuisine and curated wine pairings designed to transport you straight to the heart of Italy. Every course tells a story. Every wine was chosen with intention. And every dish is rooted in the same traditions Rita Lizzi learned growing up in a small village in Italy. ✨ Tuna Arancini + Roma Rosso ✨ Handmade pasta + Nero D’Avola ✨ Pistachio Milanese + Barbera Duelilu ✨ Tiramisu Cake + SusumanielloThis isn’t just dinner. It’s a slow evening filled with wine, conversation, handmade food, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to linger a little longer. At Terra Mia, everything is made with passion, tradition, and love. Seats are limited—and this trip to Italy leaves Sunday evening.📍 Terra Mia McAdenville 🗓 Sunday, May 17 ⏰ 5:30PMCall to reserve your seats now before they’re gone. 704.879.4023 🍷

Title Wilderness First Responder June 3, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Whitewater Center U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Wilderness First Responder provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working and traveling in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments. The WFR curriculum is both comprehensive and practical and involves 70 hours of instruction. This course includes Basic Life Support CPR training. Duration: WFR – 5 days | Recertification – 3 days Age: 18+ *Option to pair this course with ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Training from June 3-9, 2026. For more information: https://whitewater.org/ins.../first-aid-wilderness-medicine/

Title National Margarita Day February 22, 2027 Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Gaston Pour House 170 S South St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Come celebrate National Margarita day with us on February 22nd.

Title Guided Docent Tours June 20, 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 Preacher Stone wsg Punk Angels June 27, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM The Rooster 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for an exciting night of southern rock and roll as legends Preacher Stone return to The Rooster, accompanied by special guests Punk Angels. The event, titled "By The Horns 2026: Preacher Stone wsg Punk Angels," promises an unforgettable performance. Tickets are priced at $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the show. Doors open at 7 PM, with the show starting at 8 PM. This event is open to all ages!

Title Summer Day Camp 110 July 27, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Summer Day Camp 110 Event Date(s): Monday, 7/27/2026, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, 10 hours Ages Allowed: 5 - 7 Purchase Deadline: Monday, 7/20/2026 11:59 PM

Title Learning for Littles June 26, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for "Learning for Littles," a free outdoor nature-themed learning experience sponsored by Sodoma Law Belmont, designed for toddlers aged 0-4 and their caregivers. Enjoy read-aloud stories, puppets, and engaging activities every alternating Wednesday and Friday from March to October, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at The Trailhead Store Picnic Area. No registration is needed; simply come out for 45 minutes of fun! In case of bad weather, activities will be relocated to The Trailhead Store porch. Below are the scheduled dates: - March: 11, 20, 25 - April: 3, 8, 17, 22 - May: 1, 6, 15, 20, 29 - June: 3, 12, 17, 26 - July: 1, 10, 15, 24, 29 - August: 7, 12, 21, 26 - September: 4, 9, 18, 23 - October: 2, 7, 16, 21, 30 Come and join the fun in nature!

Title River Jam: Empire Strikes Brass September 5, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Whitewater Center U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE The River Jam event offers a lively outdoor experience paired with an exciting trail race along scenic river paths. Guests can soak in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere while participants take on a fun and challenging course that highlights the natural beauty of the area. Whether you're there to unwind, cheer others on, or push your own limits, River Jam delivers the perfect mix of leisure and adventure for everyone.

Title Whiskerville’s 1st Birthday Celebration! June 20, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Road, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Whiskerville’s 1st Birthday is coming up on June 21st, and we can hardly believe it’s already been a whole year! What an amazing year it has been filled with cats, community, kindness, and so many special memories. We are incredibly thankful for our wonderful friends, family, and community who have supported us along the way and helped us create a space that brings people together while helping sweet kitties find their forever homes. Seeing new friendships and connections form at Whiskerville has truly been such a blessing, and none of it would be possible without all of our amazing guests! We’re celebrating with a whole birthday weekend full of fun festivities, so mark your calendars for June 20th and June 21st (our official birthday)! We’ll have raffles, prizes, cake, meow-tails, and lots of fun for all ages. You won’t want to miss this special celebration with us! More details will be coming soon!!!

Title Summer Mini Camp at We Kan Go Play June 2, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Arts on the Greenway 500 E Central Ave, Mount Holly, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE SUMMER MINI CAMP IS HERE! Tuesdays–Thursdays | 9 AM–12 PM Ages 2.5–6 Potty training NOT required! Weekly themed fun featuring: Crafts & sensory play Music & movement Complimentary snack Open play Led by an Ida Rankin teacher with 10+ years working with littles 2 adults supervise daily Limited to ONLY 8 campers per week Weekly Themes: June 2–5 — Welcome Summer June 9–12 — Dino Discovery June 16–19 — Superhero Week June 23–26 — Safari Adventure June 30–July 3 — Red, White & Blue Celebration July 7–10 — Bugs & Butterflies July 14–17 — Builders & Engineers July 21–24 — Pajama & Storybook Week July 28–31 — Under the Sea Aug 4–6 — Celebration & Fun Week $100 per week Registration is NOW OPEN! Book now at http://wekangoplay.com/ Email us with any questions: wekangoplay@gmail.com