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November 25, 2026 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 9:30 AM Time: - 10:15 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 >

Dart League Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

Sake Express Gastonia 1327 E Franklin Blvd. Gastonia 704-864-4466 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 Sake Express Gastonia A cherished local favorite, known for its delicious and healthy Japanese cuisine Voted the best Japanese restaurant for numerous years, Sake Express offers a menu filled with delectable options cooked to order and served promptly. At Sake Express, you can indulge in sizzling hibachi and teriyaki dishes that are prepared fresh as soon as you place your order. Their sushi is also made to order, ensuring the highest quality and freshness. Located in Gaston County, Sake Express has become a beloved dining spot for both locals and visitors. Their irresistible house sauce keeps customers coming back, often forming lines at their drive-thru windows. However, the efficient service ensures that the lines move quickly, allowing everyone to enjoy their flavorful meals in no time. Sake Express features a variety of dishes, including chicken with zucchini and onions, served with fried rice, sweet carrots, and their famous house sauce. They also offer steak with zucchini and onions, as well as shrimp with zucchini and onions, both accompanied by fried rice, sweet carrots, and the delectable house sauce. When you're in Belmont and craving exceptional Japanese cuisine, Sake Express is the place to go. Their commitment to quality, fresh ingredients, and mouthwatering flavors makes it a go-to destination for a satisfying and delightful meal. MORE IN: Gastonia 01/19 - 01/23 The Rotary Community Garden of Gastonia 406 E Franklin Blvd Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 EJ's Soul Food & Vegan 501 Cox Rd. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Christian Jacobs 120 E Main Ave. Learn More

Biking Searching for that quiet country road to log some miles on your road bike? Or dialing in and doubling down on gnarly singletrack? Or both? In the southeast, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Gaston County. Biking Experiences 1 2 Featured Biking LEARN MORE Gastonia 140 E Main Ave. Ride-A-Bike Bicycle Shop LEARN MORE Belmont 4 N Main St. South Main Cycles LEARN MORE Belmont 103 Sacco St. Rocky Branch Park Biking Trails Type A & E Riverfront Trail This 1.2-mile paved greenway connects to 0.7-mile paved loop in Tuckaseege Park and 0.3-mile paved segment at the Municipal Complex. The greenway works its way along the picturesque Catawba River between the two trailheads. From the Municipal Complex trailhead, you can easily walk along Catawba Avenue sidewalks for 0.3-miles to downtown Mount Holly where there are shopping and dining options. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 231 Broome St, Mount Holly, NC, USA Easy 1.5 Miles One Way Walking, Running, Wheelchair Accessible, Biking Paved Read More Type Avon-Catawba Creeks Greenway This greenway is paved for its entire length of 4.5 miles, and much of it is lined by mature trees on both sides of the trail. The trail winds alongside Avon Creek and Catawba Creek with a few small bridges crossings along the way. Benches are placed throughout the greenway and usually provide good of the creek as well. There are also numerous informational plaques placed along the trail regarding common bird species that can be found in the area. You can easily walk to the Schiele Museum of Natural History from this greenway along sidewalk for 0.5 miles where they showcase a variety of exhibits, a planetarium and a natural surface trail highlighting this area's history from the Native Americans to early European settlers. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 1401 Golf Course Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA Easy 4.5 Miles One Way Walking, Running, Biking, Wheelchair Accessible Paved Read More Type Cardio Hill Trail This is a moderate to strenuous gravel trail features a beautiful overlook of the city of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA Moderate 0.4 Miles One Way Walking, Hiking, Running, Biking Gravel Read More Type Dutchmans Creek Greenway The Dutchman's Creek Greenway is a paved and gravel connector trail that connects Hwy 27 (E Charlotte Ave) at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center to River Street Park in Mt. Holly. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 300 North River Street, Mount Holly, NC, USA Easy 0.6 miles, One Way Walking, Wheelchair Accessible, Mountain Biking, Biking Paved, Gravel Read More Type Goat Island Greenway The Goat Island Greenway is .7 miles of paved surface trail, including two pedestrian bridges that go over two sections of the South Fork Catawba River onto Goat Island Park. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 142 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA Easy .7 Miles One Way Walking, Biking, Running, Wheelchair Accessible Paved Read More Type Highland Rail Trail The Highland Rail Trail is a ten foot wide, paved facility constructed along the historic Carolina and Northwestern Railway. This 2.1-mile urban trail passes through residential neighborhoods and industrial areas, linking downtown Gastonia with Sims Legion Park and beyond. The Carolina Thread Trail sign marks one entrance to the trail at the intersection of Broad Street and Long Avenue. From this point, the trail continues northwest past Sims Legion Park toward I-85. A tunnel takes users under Bulb Avenue and north to Long Creek. The Thread Trail designation ends there, but the greenway continues west and connects to Rankin Lake Park. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 200 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA Easy 2.1 Miles One Way Walking, Biking, Running Paved, Gravel Read More Type Highland Rail Trail Downtown Sidewalk Connection This in-town route runs primarily along Second Avenue, turning north through the central business district to reach the Highland Rail Trail on Long Avenue. By using a portion of this route to link the Avon & Catawba Creeks Greenway to the rail trail, users can travel 6.2 miles, from Robinwood Road through downtown to Bulb Avenue, or vice versa. In the near future, the 0.6-mile Highland Branch Trail will extend these connections to Rankin Lake Park. Note: As this downtown connection follows the roadway network, users should be cautious at street crossings and be conscious of motor vehicle traffic as they enjoy the route. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 200 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA Easy 3.0 Miles One Way Walking, Biking, Wheelchair Accessible Paved Read More Type Kings Mountain to Town via Sidewalk The sidewalk connects the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail to downtown Kings Mountain. Patriot Park is at the corner of Battleground Avenue and Gold Street. The newly upgraded park has an amphitheater with hillside and swing seating. There is a splash area, water fall and stream through the middle of the park. The trail continues past the historic theater, the Joy Performance Center also known as the Kings Mountain Little Theater to Beason Creek. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 807 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA Easy 2.1 miles, One Way Walking, Biking, Running Sidewalk, Paved Read More Type McAdenville Greenway Park The McAdenville Greenway is a .8 mile paved trail that follows the banks of the South Fork of the Catawba River from downtown McAdenville to Lakeview Drive in McAdenville. Near the trailhead users will find a kayak launch, outdoor fitness area, and a sidewalk connecting to downtown McAdenville. The trail offers beautiful views of not only the South Fork River, but also numerous natural wetlands. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 501 Lakeview Drive, McAdenville, NC 28101, USA Easy 0.8 miles, One Way Walking, Wheelchair Accessible, Hiking, Biking, Mountain Biking Paved Read More Type Mount Holly Linear Park Trail This concrete trail with decorative brick accents.runs along a CSX active railroad ROW, separated by a decorative fence. A small segment of the trail runs south along S. Alexander Street and will eventually connect to the southern leg of the Catawba River Greenway. Strolling along the Linear Park Trail, the trail features direct connections to destination points such as the Grand Hall and Municipal Complex, the CaroMont Healthy Living Center, and the Catawba River Co-Op Food Market. These destinations support local farmers in the area by offering local produce and promoting the benefits of buying local. Location Difficulty Best Use Surface Distance 400 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA Easy .3 Miles One Way Walking, Biking, Running, Wheelchair Accessible Paved Read More

Gastonia Architecture & History HEADQUARTERS Gastonia Architecture & History Learn More Gastonia Architecture & History Discover the stories hidden in the streets of Gastonia with Gastonia Architecture & History Appreciation. This community brings people together to explore the city’s historic buildings, architecture, and local history through hands-on experiences, photo walks, and shared memories. Whether you’re passionate about preservation, curious about Gastonia’s past, or simply looking to connect with others who love the city, this group offers a welcoming space to learn and engage. Members are encouraged to share personal photos, favorite local spots, memories, and discoveries that celebrate Gastonia’s character and history. Through events like the Walk & Talk series exploring historic areas around South Street and 2nd Avenue near downtown Gastonia, participants can experience the city from a new perspective while connecting with fellow history lovers and creatives. No photography experience or special equipment is needed, though photographers of all skill levels are welcome to join and share their unique vision. More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Stanley Parks and Recreation HEADQUARTERS Stanley Parks and Recreation 416 Hwy 27 South, Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-4779 704-263-4779 Learn More Stanley Parks and Recreation The town of Stanley manages Harper Park. Contact Stanley Parks and Rec to rent space here. More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Train MuralStanley NCS. Main & W. Chestnut St. Heading 3 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Train Mural S. Main & W. Chestnut St. This Is a Title A mural in historic downtown Stanley. Completed in 2011 by Boyce and Joe McKinney helps to tell the story of Stanley. The Gaston County Art Trail Discover this and the vibrant tapestry of creativity along Gaston County's captivating art trail. < PREVIOUS ART TRAIL NEXT > Stanley Stanley is a small town in Gaston County, North Carolina. You can reach Stanley by heading north out of Mount Holly on Hwy 27 or taking Hwy 275 to the east out of Dallas, NC. FULL VIEW Located Close By The Gaston County Art Trail Helix R Sculpture FULL VIEW Darin & Brooke Aldridge FULL VIEW The Song of the River FULL VIEW

May 10, 2027 Mothers Day Party Learn More Traust Brewing Venue Info 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM 833-566-5563 Join us for a Mothers Day Party like no other! We will have live music, a curated vendor market, Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, an expanded brunch menu and more! Come celebrate Moms at Traust! Reservations strongly encouraged! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 14, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 10:30 AM Time: - 11:30 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 >

Climbing Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

Tarheel Trailblazers HEADQUARTERS Tarheel Trailblazers 249 Sunnywood Lane, Charlotte, NC 28270 treasurer@tarheeltrailblazers.com treasurer@tarheeltrailblazers.com Learn More Tarheel Trailblazers The Tarheel Trailblazers Mountain Bike Association was founded in 1990 by a handful of local mountain bike enthusiasts. The Trailblazers is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, recognized as tax exempt in October 1997. Over the years the association has grown to over 650 resourceful, energetic and active men and women of all ages. Our volunteers work directly with local land managers, building and assisting in the maintenance of over 110 miles of carefully constructed, sustainable mountain bike trails, in the Metro – Charlotte region. We are the voice of advocacy for mountain bikers and our goal is to build and maintain trails for all mountain bikers to enjoy for generations to come. More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

November 29, 2026 Grave Tales Horror Book Club Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 2:00 PM 704-461-8060 The Grave Tales Book Club is an 18 horror fiction book club curated & moderated by Annelise Jancula, diving into the darkest and most unnerving corners of literature. This month's read: "Nowhere Burning" by Catriona WardClick on the button below to reserve your book! Pick up at Belmont Bookshop prior to the discussion. DISCLAIMERS: Please check trigger warnings on all books. It is safe to assume they will be touching on many tough subjects. Some may be easy to miss. Proceed with caution. Monthly attendance is not mandatory; you do not have to commit to anything. Join as you wish and discuss at your own will. Even if you weren't quite able to finish the book! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >