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October 6, 2026 National Night Out Learn More Stowe Park in Belmont Venue Info 24 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:30 PM Time: - 1:30 PM 704-825-5586 Join the Belmont Police Department and your neighbors for our annual National Night Out & Back to School Bash! This is your chance to hang out with our local first responders, ask questions, and celebrate community safety in a fun, relaxed environment. We’ve got a massive lineup of FREE family fun: Free Food & Treats (Popcorn, Cotton Candy, & Snow Cones!) Bounce Houses & Kids' Activities Special Emergency Vehicle displays (including a helicopter!) Interactive Safety Demos & Vendors Let’s kick off the school year right and keep Belmont safe, connected, and strong. See you there! When: October 6th | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Where: Stowe Park (24 S. Main Street, Belmont, NC) Cost: FREE for all ages! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Mauney Memorial Library 100 S Piedmont Ave. Kings Mountain 704-739-2371 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP EVENT DETAILS Every Wednesday from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Fill your afternoon with fun at Kaleidoscope Play & Learn. This program takes place in the Mauney Library Community Room Presented by… Expand + Kaleidoscope Play & Learn EVENT DETAILS Every Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 AM Join us for a children's Program in the Library Community Room for Storytime. Library Storytime EVENT DETAILS 3rd Thursday of every Month Join us for a children's program Ages 6 - 12 only Free Build Group Projects Snacks Provided Lego Club EVENT DETAILS Every Friday 10:00 AM Join us for a Children's program in the Library Community room. Learn Grow Play Library Storytime September 10, 2026 Learn More Diamond Painting for Adults September 16, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play September 25, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play October 9, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play October 23, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play November 6, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play September 11, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play September 18, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play October 2, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play October 16, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play October 30, 2026 Learn More Learn Grow Play November 13, 2026 Learn More 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 Mauney Memorial Library The Mauney Memorial Library is our community’s place to connect, explore, and grow. We empower lives and build our community by bringing people, information, and ideas together. The Mauney Memorial Library is headquartered in Kings Mountain and serves the community throughout the area and is a year-round, integral provider of early literacy and lifelong learning resources and programming. The library also provides a full complement of computer and digital services, classes, and support to bridge the digital divide, empower job seekers, enhance community quality of life, and economic health. 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

Holy Angels HEADQUARTERS Holy Angels Belmont 704-825-4161 704-825-4161 Learn More Holy Angels Licensed, equipped and committed, Holy Angels, located in Belmont, N.C., provides specialized, round-the-clock care for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions. In an environment that fosters loving and compassionate care, opportunities for dignified living and innovative learning programs, we strive to empower those who are differently able. More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Perennial Gardens 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

Textile Lanes Bowling in Belmont 680 Park St. Belmont 704-825-5661 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Duke Kimbrell Trail Seven Oaks Trail - New Hope Trailhead, 6900 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Moderate 3.45 miles, One Way This trail is 3.1 miles and consists of natural and… Expand + Textile Lanes Bowling in Belmont Textile Lanes in Belmont a fun and welcoming bowling alley. Bring the family out for some fun or join one of our many leagues. Home of the Lunch and Bowl special, newly added Breakfast and Bowl, and we have Birthday party packages, and Group rates. MORE IN: Belmont 01/19 - 01/23 Catawba River Antique Mall 406 Catawba St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Wave Sandy 1500 River Dr. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Down Under Design 2 Kenwood St. Learn More

Cramerton Parks and Rec HEADQUARTERS Cramerton Parks and Rec 8 Julian Street; Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-4231 704-824-4231 Learn More Cramerton Parks and Rec The Cramerton Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for over 180 acres of park and open space within Town Limits. We manage five Town owned Parks, maintain 10 greenways and trails totaling over three miles and are responsible for six fishing and observation piers and six rivers access to the South Fork Catawba River. The department is responsible for multiple youth sports programs, community events, fitness programs and summer camps annually along with operating three separate indoor facilities and the seasonal Cramerton Recreation Public Pool. More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Heritage Gallery 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

November 12, 2026 Trivia Learn More Durty Bull Brewing Venue Info 126 S Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-671-2541 Trivia night at Durty Bull, test your knowledge and have a few drinks with friends. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Abbey Yard 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Duke Kimbrell Trail Seven Oaks Trail - New Hope Trailhead, 6900 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Moderate 3.45 miles, One Way This trail is 3.1 miles and consists of natural and… Expand + Abbey Yard MORE IN: Belmont 01/19 - 01/23 Catawba River Antique Mall 406 Catawba St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Wave Sandy 1500 River Dr. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Down Under Design 2 Kenwood St. Learn More

Dino's Italian Pizzeria 610 Gastonia Highway Bessemer City 704-629-3005 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 Dino's Italian Pizzeria Dino's in Bessemer City offers a remarkable dining experience under the expert guidance of Dino Tsambouniery, the passionate head chef with a rich culinary journey. His career started alongside his family in diners and restaurants in Brooklyn, NY. Dino's dedication to his craft led him to an apprenticeship with Executive Chef Ralph Pepnaude, honing his skills and contributing to a recipe manuscript intended for publication. Together with his wife, Meg Tsambouniery, who serves as the capable general manager, they have created a welcoming haven for diners. Meg's restaurant journey began with a birthday surprise when her father set up her first job, and she has since excelled as a waitress, hostess, bartender, and GM in various establishments across different states. Meg's greatest joy lies in connecting with their customers and being a part of their significant life events through event planning and catering services. With their combined expertise and genuine passion for hospitality, Dino's promises a delightful dining experience that extends far beyond just great. MORE IN: Bessemer City 01/19 - 01/23 Tex Mex Back Road Grill 128 W Virginia Ave. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Kevin Millwood Park 400 N 8th St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 The Wicked Waffle 130 W Virginia Ave. Learn More

Friends of Crowders Mountain HEADQUARTERS Friends of Crowders Mountain Crowders Mountain State Park 704-730-8295 704-730-8295 Learn More Friends of Crowders Mountain Friends of Crowders Mountain preserves and maintains the wonder that is known as Crowders Mountain State Park. though volunteers, who come from communities throughout the region, offering both hands-on support and financial support the great cause of preserving this great park. More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Quiltmakers 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