May 30, 2027 American Theory, Den of Wolves, Mourning Lotus & Suppressor Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:30 PM 704-616-0291 Charlotte scene special with:American TheoryDen of WolvesMourning LotusSuppressorTickets are $13 in advance, $20 day of show. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. All Ages. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

March 5, 2027 4th Anchored Soul Gulf Coast Retreat Learn More Venue Info Anchored Soul Paddling Belmont, NC, USA 3:00 AM Time: - 2:00 PM 910-787-4343 This retreat will take you to three awe-inspiring HotSpots on the Gulf Coast of Florida including the springs of Crystal River, Weeki Wachee, and Rainbow Springs. Activities shall include stand up paddle boarding (SUP), swimming, snorkeling and interacting closely with nature. Manatees can be seen year round on Florida's Gulf Coast, but they are more plentiful in the Springs during colder winter months. Pricing, a schedule/itinerary, and the deadline to register for the retreat will be populated ASAP so that the hotel rooms can be blocked. Travel to and from the host location is up to each attendee to plan and pay for. Once at the host location, travel to each scheduled location will be arranged based on transportation available. The previous three retreats were a huge success and we look forward to repeating this success as often as possible. This is an exciting bucket list kind of adventure for all who attend! Cash, Zelle and Venmo payments are requested. If anyone needs to pay with credit card I will have to add a credit card fee of 3.5% to the total. Cost includes: hotel stay and resort fees, launch fees at each SUP excursion location, and SUP equipment for each SUP excursion. Cost if 4 people are sharing a room: $TBD/person Cost if 3 people are sharing a room: $TBD/person Cost if 2 people are sharing a room: $TBD/person Cost if 1 person is staying in a room: $TBD/person < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 28, 2027 Karaoke Night Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:45 PM 704-616-0291 Karaoke every Thursday Night at 8pm. No Cover, All Ages$1 off Domestics$4 Applesauce Shots$5 Orange CreamsiclesNO COVERDoors open at 6pm < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 30, 2026 Neon Nights Fall Fest: Free Community Fun Learn More Venue Info McGill Family YMCA 196 YMCA Dr, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-822-9622 Turn up the neon and throw it back to the ’80s at Fall Fest: Neon Nights! Join us Friday, October 30 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the McGill Family YMCA for one of our biggest community celebrations of the year. Break out your brightest colors and enjoy Trunk-or-Treat, bounce houses, arts & crafts, music, games, a bonfire, and more. Fall Fest is 100% FREE and open to the entire community. All ages are welcome, so bring the whole crew! Overflow Parking + Free Shuttle: Parking will be available at The Pointe Church in Belmont, with free YMCA minibus rides to and from McGill Family YMCA beginning at 5:30 PM. Leg warmers encouraged. Big hair optional. Good vibes required! Want to help us make Neon Nights totally rad? We’re looking for Sponsors, Trunk Hosts, and Volunteers to help make Fall Fest a success! Get Involved: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckMYe4p7QPYBXsCAoB-_ojbVDBAL_jyy5nL6IbnJBBXaqetQ/viewform < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 25, 2026 Paw Print Book Fold Class with Fayelee! Learn More Venue Info Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 9:00 AM 704-812-8417 Come spend an afternoon at Whiskerville and learn how to make a Purrfect Book Fold! A Book Fold is a unique art form; it makes great decorations and purrfect gifts! You can choose to do a cat or paw print image. Fayelee (Overwoman Books) will walk you through the steps on how to make a fun and decorative book to display in your home. All supplies will be provided. This class includes 30 minutes in the Kitty Cat Lounge! Kitty Cat Lounge - 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Book Fold Class - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm To purchase your ticket for this event, please email fayeleeconley23@gmail.com , and she will send you the Paypal/Venmo info to reserve your spot. Spots are limited, so sign up MEOW!. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 30, 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 >

Red Roof Inn Gastonia 1700 N. Chester St. Gastonia 704-864-9981 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Avon-Catawba Creeks Greenway 1401 Golf Course Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 4.5 Miles One Way Highland Rail Trail Downtown Sidewalk Connection 200 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 3.0 Miles One Way Red Roof Inn Gastonia MORE IN: Gastonia 01/19 - 01/23 TC's Sip and Sing Karaoke Lounge 141 W. Main Ave Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 57 Genova Coffee 167 W Main Ave Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Rodeway Inn Gastonia East 1400 E. Franklin Blvd. Learn More

Smoke and Barrel Cigar Bar and Lounge 121 E Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly 704-812-8621 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Dutchmans Creek Greenway 300 North River Street, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved, Gravel Easy 0.6 miles, One Way Mount Holly Linear Park Trail 400 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy .3 Miles One Way A & E Riverfront Trail 231 Broome St, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 1.5 Miles One Way Smoke and Barrel Cigar Bar and Lounge The Smoke and Barrel in Mount Holly brings the charm of a neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name. Our walk-in humidor features a wide selection of fine cigars, and our fully stocked bar offers something for everyone. With state-of-the-art smoke ventilation, comfortable indoor seating, and a sunny outdoor area, it’s the perfect spot to relax. Enjoy local bands twice a week, food trucks, and a unique cigar lounge experience in the Charlotte metro area. MORE IN: Mount Holly 01/19 - 01/23 Black Sheep Coffee 104 S Main St Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Owl Legs Coffee 101 W Central Ave. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Ransom Hunter Park 325 W Glendale Ave. Learn More

Second Appreciation Thrift Vintage 110 W Gold St. Kings Mountain 704-616-6173 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Gravel Moderate, Easy, Advanced 4.80 miles, One Way Rail Trail Loop 807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Gravel Easy .7 Miles Kings Mountain Nature Trail 1277 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Easy 1.2 mile loop Turnback Trail 522 Park Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Easy, Moderate 1.2-mile, One way Kings Mountain State Park Trail 1277 Park Rd, Clover, SC 29710, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Moderate 3.1 Miles One Way Cardio Hill Trail 807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Gravel Moderate 0.4 Miles One Way Living History Farm Trail 1577 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Easy 1.5 miles Kings Mountain Hiking Trail Kings Mountain State Park, Park Road, Blacksburg, SC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Moderate 16 mile loop Crowders Mountain Trail 4611 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface, Boardwalk, Gravel Moderate 2.5 miles, One Way Ridgeline Trail at Crowders Mountain 522 Park Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface, Gravel Advanced 8 Miles One Way Plateau Loop 807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved, Gravel Moderate 1.70 miles, One Way Kings Mountain Horse Trail 1277 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Easy, Moderate 30+ mile loop Kings Mountain Battlefield Trail 2300 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved, Walking Moderate 1.5 Mile Loop Backside Trail 4611 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Gravel Advanced 0.50 miles, One Way Kings Mountain to Town via Sidewalk 807 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Sidewalk, Paved Easy 2.1 miles, One Way Second Appreciation Thrift Vintage Second Appreciation In Kings Mountain, NC Meet Will and Cole, the dynamic co-owners of Second Appreciation Thrift Store, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. With hearts brimming with passion and a vision to rescue discarded treasures, they have created a haven where forgotten items find a new lease on life. Stepping into Second Appreciation, visitors are instantly transported to a bygone era, as if entering a time capsule of memories. The store's carefully curated collection evokes a sense of nostalgia, and customers often find themselves reminiscing as they stumble upon items that conjure memories of their grandparents' homes and cherished childhoods. Second Appreciation Thrift Store is more than just a shopping destination; it's a celebration of memories and a tribute to the enduring beauty of once-treasured possessions. With each unique find, the store invites customers to embark on a sentimental journey through time, carrying a piece of history and cherished memories back into their lives. MORE IN: Kings Mountain 01/19 - 01/23 Deal Park 211 N. Cleveland Ave. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Kings Mountain RV Resort 241 Battleground Rd. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 The Yard Sports Facility 811 Floyd St. Learn More

April 24, 2027 Line Dancing Learn More Venue Info Traust Brewing 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 833-566-5563 Line Dancing with Mary Mary! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Whiskey Mill Bar and Grill 201 W Pennsylvania Ave Bessemer City 704-629-2325 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Track at Bessemer City Park 1316 Crowders Mountain Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Easy Walking/Jogging track. Whiskey Mill Bar and Grill Welcome to The Whiskey Mill, a local bar with two convenient locations, where good times and great food come together in perfect harmony. Step into our inviting atmosphere and experience the heart and soul of our community. At The Whiskey Mill, we take pride in serving up a delightful selection of mouthwatering food alongside an impressive array of whiskey and spirits. Our menu boasts an eclectic fusion of flavors, but our claim to fame is undeniably our legendary chicken wings – the talk of the town. Whether you're looking for a spot to catch up with friends, enjoy a night out, or indulge in the best chicken wings in town, The Whiskey Mill is the place to be. Join us at either of our two locations and discover why we are the go-to destination for great food, drinks, and a truly memorable time. Cheers to good company and even better wings. MORE IN: Bessemer City 01/19 - 01/23 Indian Springs Park 1316 Crowders Mountain Rd. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Ella May Wiggins Memorial intersection 12th and Virginia Street Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Tex Mex Back Road Grill 128 W Virginia Ave. Learn More

Durty Bull Brewing 126 S Trenton St. Gastonia 704-671-2541 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP EVENT DETAILS Beer & Brunch Because breakfast is too early and we're too fabulous to rush. Sunday's we served you with sass, syrup, and just the right amount of Mimosa and Bloody… Expand + Beer & Brunch EVENT DETAILS Join us tonight for our wine specials at Durty Bull Brewing. Come sip, relax, and enjoy a perfect evening with us! We have more patio furniture out. Tuesday's Expand + Wine O'clock EVENT DETAILS Jukebox Bingo with Baxters DJ Every Wednesday at Durty Bull Jukebox Bingo Trivia October 15, 2026 Learn More Trivia October 29, 2026 Learn More Trivia November 12, 2026 Learn More Trivia November 26, 2026 Learn More Trivia December 10, 2026 Learn More Trivia December 24, 2026 Learn More Trivia October 22, 2026 Learn More Trivia November 5, 2026 Learn More Trivia November 19, 2026 Learn More Trivia December 3, 2026 Learn More Trivia December 17, 2026 Learn More Trivia December 31, 2026 Learn More MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Avon-Catawba Creeks Greenway 1401 Golf Course Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 4.5 Miles One Way Highland Rail Trail Downtown Sidewalk Connection 200 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 3.0 Miles One Way Durty Bull Brewing Located in the Fuse District of downtown Gastonia, right next to CaroMont Health Ballpark, Durty Bull Brewing offers a large outdoor area perfect for hanging out and playing cornhole. The menu features great food like flatbreads, dips, loaded taproom nachos, wings, paninis on sourdough, and salads. With a modern approach to classic styles, they bring creativity and passion to their offerings, including unique takes on lagers, hazy IPAs, hard seltzers, and more. MORE IN: Gastonia 01/19 - 01/23 TC's Sip and Sing Karaoke Lounge 141 W. Main Ave Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 57 Genova Coffee 167 W Main Ave Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Red Roof Inn Gastonia 1700 N. Chester St. Learn More