March 17, 2027 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-616-0291 Every Wednesday we host our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. Our Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians. Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Vinyl Wednesday 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

December 3, 2026 PJ Storytime @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 1:45 PM 704-868-2164 Put on your pajamas and join us for PJ Storytime @ Main! Enjoy cozy stories, songs, and fun activities perfect for a relaxing evening of family reading. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 21, 2026 Treehouse Story Time Learn More Venue Info Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:30 AM 704-461-8060 Join us for story time in the Treehouse! We offer weekly story time in our Treehouse reading nook. Complimentary and open to the public, it's hosted by Belmont Bookshop teammates or volunteers. Story Time usually lasts about 15-20 minutes, depending on the crowd. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Indian Springs Park 1316 Crowders Mountain Rd. Bessemer City 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. Indian Springs Park Indian Springs Park is a neighborhood recreation area located off South Skyland Avenue in Bessemer City. The park features basketball courts and a playground, providing a convenient place for families and nearby residents to enjoy outdoor recreation. Its location makes it easily walkable from surrounding neighborhoods and Bessemer City Middle School. MORE IN: Bessemer City 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 01/19 - 01/23 Kevin Millwood Park 400 N 8th St. Learn More

May 31, 2027 Disney Pin Trading Party 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 super magical day! Bring pins to trade or sell. Other Disney merch is also welcome! Tables and chairs are provided. Event is FREE to attend and FREE to vend. Our events are targeted often by scammers. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ANYONE MONEY to participate (save it for the pins!) . All ages welcome! 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! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 16, 2026 Holidays at the Garden Learn More Venue Info Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-825-4490 Experience the most magical season of the year at Holidays at the Garden! Select dates starting November 28 through December 30, Daniel Stowe Conservancy transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with over one million dazzling lights. Families don their coziest scarves and sweaters, the smell of warm cocoa fills the air and the Gardens at Stowe shine with holiday cheer. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 2, 2026 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 >

December 20, 2026 Holidays at the Garden Learn More Venue Info Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-825-4490 Experience the most magical season of the year at Holidays at the Garden! Select dates starting November 28 through December 30, Daniel Stowe Conservancy transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with over one million dazzling lights. Families don their coziest scarves and sweaters, the smell of warm cocoa fills the air and the Gardens at Stowe shine with holiday cheer. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Teen Pottery 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

Special Collections 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

February 23, 2027 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-616-0291 Every Wednesday we host our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. Our Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians. Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >