Cotton Candy Factory 21 N Main St. Belmont 704-825-0416 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 + Cotton Candy Factory The Cotton Candy Factory in Belmont is a unique and fun place, designed to bring you back in time. The store is located in an old 1880s hotel on historical Main Street, Belmont, and offers both popular and nostalgic candies. The idea for Cotton Candy Factory came from the desire to honor Belmont’s Cotton Mill history. Old antique cotton carts from an actual cotton mill were restored, painted, and filled with buckets of candy. The Cotton Candy Factory is owned and operated by Holy Angels, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions. MORE IN: Belmont 01/19 - 01/23 Barefoot Oasis at Camelot Meadows Armstrong Rd. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 The Wilson House N. Central Ave. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Catawba River Antique Mall 406 Catawba St. Learn More

Umbrellas Italian Ice 105 Railroad St. Lowell Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: South Fork Ridge Trail 1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Road, Lowell, NC 28056, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Gravel Moderate 0.8 Miles One Way Paved Greenway at Poston Park 1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Road, Lowell, NC 28056, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 1/2 mile Walking track at Harold Rankin Park 519 Park Circle, Lowell, NC 28098, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Walking Easy Umbrellas Italian Ice Umbrellas is an Italian Ice and snack shop in Lowell, NC. This delightful oasis is a sweet indulgence. With an inventive twist, this charming shop presents a unique concept—an "umbrella of flavors." As the name suggests, patrons can explore an enchanting array of Italian ice flavors, each more tempting than the last. From classic favorites like lemon and raspberry to exotic blends like mango habanero and lavender honey, Umbrella's offers a delightful taste adventure to satisfy every palate. MORE IN: Lowell 01/19 - 01/23 Birdie Bay 116 N Main St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Parsifal Books and Coffee 106 E 1st St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Throw The Day Away 119 N Main St. Learn More

November 12, 2026 Trivia Learn More Venue Info Durty Bull Brewing 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 >

Lineberger Park Swimming Pool 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

January 14, 2027 LEGO® Jr. @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:50 AM Time: - 9:10 AM 704-868-2164 Join us for LEGO® Jr. @ Main! Little builders can explore creativity, teamwork, and imagination through fun LEGO® activities designed for young learners. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Franklin Square Stadium 14 3778 E Franklin Blvd. Gastonia 844-462-7342 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 Franklin Square Stadium 14 Enjoy the latest movies at Franklin Square Stadium your local Regal Cinemas in Gastonia. Regal Franklin Square features stadium seating, digital projection, mobile tickets, game room 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

Tonys Ice Cream 604 E Franklin Blvd. Gastonia 704-867-7085 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 Tonys Ice Cream Tony's Ice Cream is a family-owned and operated restaurant located on Franklin Boulevard in downtown Gastonia, North Carolina. If you're looking for a meal, we offer great made-to-order sandwiches, and our hot dogs have been voted Best of the Best many times in our local newspapers. If you're in the mood for a frozen treat, you can choose from 28 flavors of homemade ice cream made right next door in our plant, and it's always fresh. Milkshakes are our specialty, made with whole milk and ice cream in all 28 flavors. We also sell our ice cream to other stores and restaurants all over the state, and you could already be enjoying our delicious ice cream without even knowing it. 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

July 12, 2027 July Plant Swap & Shop Learn More Venue Info Traust Brewing 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM 833-566-5563 Join us for a plant swap & shop extraordinaire at Traust Brewing in Mount Holly! Bring a plant to swap or just come to shop! Plant accessories and swag encouraged! Tables provided. Pet & kid friendly. Traust offers an awesome food menu and beer, wine, seltzers, mixed drinks and a large selection of non alcoholic beverages! Located in downtown Mount Holly at 128 South Main Street there is plenty of parking behind the building! PLANT SWAP IS ALWAYS FREE TO VEND & ATTEND!! We have had a lot of scammers target our events- please do not send anyone money for Plant Swap events! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 6, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Men's Rugby vs Atlantic Rugby Conference Finals Learn More Venue Info Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 1:59 PM 704-461-6693 Join us for an exciting day of championship soccer and rugby as Belmont Abbey College's Men's Rugby team competes in the Atlantic Rugby Conference Finals, and the Women's Soccer team battles it out in the Conference Carolinas Tournament Final. Both events will be streamed live, allowing fans to support their teams from home. Don't miss out—catch the action at [Conference Carolinas Streaming](http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/). < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 17, 2027 Quality of Natural Resources Committee (QNRC) Mtg Learn More Venue Info GC Cooperative Extension 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-922-0301 Learn more about this committee by clicking here. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

July 10, 2027 INTO THE WOODS, JR. Learn More Venue Info Little Theater Gastonia Gastonia, NC, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM 704-865-0160 July 10 & 11, 2027 This production is performed by the 6th-12th grade summer camp students. Rated G; family friendly Some mild crude humor, mild violence/fantasy elements Saturday at 3:00pm & 6:00pm Sunday at 3:00pm & 6:00pm < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 14, 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 >