November 30, 2026 LEGO® Club @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 11:45 AM 704-868-2164 Sharpen your creativity, fine motor, and problem solving skills while having fun building with LEGO®! This drop-in program is appropriate for Pre-K through Grade 5. All LEGO® will be provided. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8658 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 28, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More Venue Info The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 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 >

December 2, 2026 Gaston Draws Adult Sessions Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Museum 131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-922-7681 Gaston Draws: The Figure Series Join us for free figure drawing sessions in 2026! Museum Launching Free Figure Drawing Series *Image courtesy of artist Lisa Livengood, 2025 Dallas, NC – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is hosting a year-long series of live-model figure drawing sessions starting Wednesday, January 7, in the Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station, 205 W. Main St., Dallas. “Gaston Draws: The Figure Series” is made possible by a grant from the Gaston Arts Council, with support from the North Carolina Arts Council. Sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required for each session, below: Adult Session Open Call Portrait Session “Figure drawing spans the entire history of humanity beginning with the earliest cave drawings in the Paleolithic era and becoming the foundation of artistic training in the Renaissance,” says Alexandrea Pizza, director of the Art & History Museum. “Some of the world’s most cherished works of art, such as Leonardo’s “Mona Lisa” and Michaelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” on the Sistine Chapel ceiling were born from years of the artists’ studying the human form through figure drawing, painting, and sculpting. Today, artists continue to study the human figure through the anatomy and movement of live models. Figure drawing remains one of the most historically important practices in the history of art,” she says. “Figure drawing sessions, unlike traditional art classes, are not instructor-led,” says Alexander Brooks, Community Engagement Manager for the Art & History Museum. “Participants focus on their own style, although a facilitator is on site to guide the models through poses and keep the session on schedule.” Three different options are offered throughout the series: Open Call, which is open to artists 13 and older and features clothed models; Adult, which is open to anyone 18 and older and features nude models; and Portrait, which is open to those 13 and older. “During the Open Call and Adult sessions, the models change poses on a timed schedule, either one, three or five minutes, prompted by the facilitator, while the models in the Portrait sessions maintain a single pose for the duration of the session,” Brooks explains. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to attend, must bring their own art supplies, and will be expected to sign a contract which outlines strict policies regarding model privacy and artist conduct. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 6:00-8:00 pm: Adult Sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of every month in 2026: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. Open Call Sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of every month of 2026: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. Portrait Sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of every other month in 2026: February 25, April 29, June 24, August 26, October 28, December 30. For more information, please call the Museum at 704-922-7681 or visit the website at www.gastoncountymuseum.org. Admission to the Museum is free. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 10, 2026 Library Storytime Learn More Venue Info Mauney Memorial Library 100 S Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:30 AM 704-739-2371 Join us in the library Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts! The program begins with 30 minutes of play, followed by 20 minutes of storytime and songs, and ends with craft time. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 12, 2026 Conversational Spanish @ Belmont Learn More Venue Info Belmont Public Library 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for Conversational Spanish with Ana Martinez and brush up on your Spanish language skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 21, 2026 Flannel Fest featuring Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Learn More Venue Info Cramerton, NC, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM Flannel Fest is BACK! Grab your favorite flannel and join us Saturday, November 21, from 5–9 PM for one of Cramerton's favorite fall traditions! Live music by Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Axe throwing is back Take a ride on the mechanical bull Cozy up around the fire pits FREE s'mores kits (while supplies last) Delicious food trucks & sweet treats Social District Brand-new Flannel Fest merchandise And don't miss our crowd-favorite flannel contests: Best Flannel Outfit (All ages) Future Flannel Fan (Kids Contest - ages 10 and under) Pet Flannel Contest Whether you're here for the music, the food, the contests, or just a fun night with friends and family, Flannel Fest is the perfect way to celebrate fall in Cramerton! Special thanks to our sponsors: Event Sponsor: The Bend at Cramerton Mills Flannel Fest Contest Sponsor: New Hope Veterinary Hospital Mark your calendars, flannel up, and we'll see you there! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 19, 2026 Trivia Night Learn More Venue Info Confluence South Fork 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-879-4175 Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us { --stroke-style: none;--stroke-thickness: 6px; } .sqs-html-content { --tweak-text-block-padding: 6% 6% 6% 6%; --tweak-text-block-padding: initial; } { mix-blend-mode: var(--tweak-text-block-blend ) ; border-radius: var(--tweak-text-block-radius) ; } { --tweak-text-block-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 31, 2026 Halloween Boobash GASTONIA Learn More Venue Info Kates Skating Rink 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-864-7007 Halloween Boobash!!! Get ready for a not so spooky day & night of skating, costumes, games & memories! $20 V.I.P. Special Admission & Skate rental Play area, if eligible 1 regular fountain drink & 1 popcorn $5 game card ($40 value!) COSTUME CONTEST! Come dressed to impress and show off your Halloween spirit! Kids Skate Free cards accepted! Must present a valid Kids Skate Free card at admission. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 4, 2026 Yoga Learn More Venue Info 1010 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 1:00 PM Time: - Join us for a beginner-friendly and introductory yoga class specially designed for teens and adults with neurodivergence, including those with ADHD, ADD, & Autism. This in-person session offers a supportive and inclusive environment to explore yoga practices tailored to your unique needs. When: First Friday of each month September 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) October 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) November 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) December 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 24, 2026 Saturday Drop-In STEM @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 8:30 AM 704-868-2164 Join us for Spooky STEM Night @ Main! Explore creepy creations, fun experiments, and hands-on activities that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 11, 2027 Sup & Sew With ECA Learn More Venue Info GC Cooperative Extension 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 10:00 AM Time: - 3:30 PM 704-922-0301 Join Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) volunteers during this monthly time of sewing and fellowship, while working on personal sewing or quilting projects. Visitors are always welcome - this is a great opportunity to meet members and learn more about ECA. (Dinner on your own from 5-6pm.) No cost or registration required. For more details contact: Linda J. Minges (linda_minges@ncsu.edu) or call 704.866.3607 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 30, 2026 Dark Belmont Walking Tours Learn More Venue Info Dark Belmont Walking Tours 52 Ervin St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 3:30 PM darkbelmontwalkingtours@gmail.com Join us for a 1.2-mile walking tour of Belmont, NC, featuring true crime, history, spooky stories, and more! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >