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Title PAWS AND READ - BOOK CLUB May 14, 2027 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Road, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Loading days...

Title GASTONIA LOCATION March 6, 2027 Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Kates Skating Rink 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE

Title Frame by Frame: Videography Basics for Teens @ Main July 10, 2026 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Learn how to create short-form videos you'll be excited to share in this five day class. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7961

Title Dinosaur Terrariums June 13, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us and bring out your inner paleontologist with this fun craft! Dig up a dinosaur and create a terrarium for it! This program is welcome to adults and teens (13yrs and up) only. Due to limited supplies, registration is required. To register, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA4AE29A0FBC43-63112626-dinosaur https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7892

Title National Pina Colada Day July 10, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM Gaston Pour House 170 S South St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us on National Pina Colada Day (July 10th) and grab an icy cold one!

Title Quality of Natural Resources Committee (QNRC) mtg January 20, 2027 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lucile Tatum Center 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Learn more about this committee by clicking here.

Title TRIVIA June 2, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Traust Brewing 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Every TuesdayJoin us for DJ Trivia! General trivia questions where every song is a subtle hint!

Title Fourth of July Celebration July 4, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Rotary Pavilion Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N South St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Come out to downtown Gastonia on Saturday, July 4 from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM! There will be food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, entertainment, a free KidsZone and fireworks will begin around 9:30 PM. There will be live music from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM. A local musician will play from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, and the Bantum Rooster Band will play throughout the remainder of the event. Pre-recorded patriotic music will play during the fireworks. **Please bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket to sit and enjoy the music** **Please bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket to sit and enjoy the music** For more information or to apply to be a vendor, visit: https://www.eventeny.com/.../fourth-of-july-celebration.../ The City of Gastonia will never message you on social media asking for vendor payments. Vendor applications and payments are only taken through the secure site linked above.

Title American Theory, Den of Wolves, Mourning Lotus & Suppressor May 30, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM The Rooster 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for a special Charlotte scene event featuring American Theory, Den of Wolves, Mourning Lotus, and Suppressor. Doors open at 7 PM, and the show starts at 8 PM. Tickets are priced at $13 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. This event is open to all ages. Don’t miss out on this exciting night of live music!

Title HOMESCHOOL SKATE March 5, 2027 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Kates Skating Rink 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE

Title Friday Family Films @ Belmont July 31, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Belmont Library 125 North Central Avenue, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for a family-friendly movie.

Title 39th Annual Cotton Ginning Days Festival October 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Dallas Park 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Exhibitors from all over the southeast will convene in Dallas, North Carolina on October 9 through 11, 2026 for the annual 'crank-up' of antique steam and gasoline engines and tractors. In addition to the engine show, many activities are planned to include amusement rides, heritage arts area, handmade craft vendors, food vendors, live music and more! So, mark your calendars and plan to join GAMTRA and Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department as we present Cotton Ginning Days. Free admission and parking. Shuttle will run Saturday from 10am until 5pm from Gaston College for overflow parking. Hundreds of Crafters, Artisan Market vendors, engine displays, Heritage village demonstrations, and exhibitors happening throughout the three-day festival. (Application details below) Saturday only activities: Amusement rides - CASH ONLY Live Music: Schedule to come, music will be in a new location near the amusement rides. Parade of Power & Tractor Rodeos: Friday the Parade of Power will exit Dallas Park at 9am and travel through Dallas downtown. The Tractor Rodeo will begin at 3pm, holding 3 events on Friday. Saturday the Parade of Power will begin at 1:30pm and travel through festival grounds. The Tractor Rodeo will begin at 3pm, holding 3 events on Saturday. Mark your calendars, more details to come! VENDOR APPLICATION STATUS & INFORMATION: Craft Vendor Applications: FULL Artisan Market Vendor Applications: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=45394 Specialty Food Vendor Applications: Not yet available Food Vendor Applications: Not yet available Exhibitor Applications: Coming soon Heritage Arts Applications: Coming soon