December 14, 2026 Listen & Move @ Belmont Learn More Venue Info Belmont Public Library 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 5:50 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for 20 minutes of music and movement to help hone those listening skills and promote muscle development and healthy activity. Adults and caregivers are encouraged to participate with their little ones. This program is appropriate for 2-4 year old children. Stories/books are not presented in this program. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 17, 2026 Main St Halloween Bar Crawl Learn More Venue Info The Rooster Downtown Gastonia Historic District, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 12:30 PM Time: - 6:30 PM 704-616-0291 Get ready to take over Downtown Gastonia for the Main St. Halloween Bar Crawl! CHECK-IN Check-in will take place in front of Aura Cocktail Lounge from 5:30–6:30 PM. Every registered participant will receive: • An official event wristband • A Main St. Bar Crawl punch card • Access to the costume contest and event prizes • Access to participating-venue entertainment and featured specials A Halloween photo backdrop will be available outside Aura for before-the-crawl pictures and after-the-crawl memories. THE OFFICIAL ROUTE 5:30–6:30 PM Check-in in front of Aura Cocktail Lounge 6:00–7:00 PM Stop 1: BC Battery Lounge on Main 7:00–8:00 PM Stop 2: The Rooster 8:00–9:00 PM Stop 3: Gaston Pour House 9:00–10:00 PM Stop 4: TC’s Sip & Sing 10:00–11:00 PM Stop 5: Aura Cocktail Lounge 11:15–11:30 PM Costume Contest and Awards at Aura PRIZES • Costume Contest Winner: $100 gift card • Costume Contest Runner-Up: $50 gift card • Bar Crawl Participation Award: $100 gift card To qualify for the Bar Crawl Participation Award, participants must receive all five venue punches, turn in their completed card at Aura by 11:00 PM and be present during the awards. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 17, 2026 Open Gallery Learn More Venue Info Arts on the Greenway 500 E Central Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM 704-951-7474 Join us at Arts on the Greenway every Saturday for open gallery hours! Drop in to meet our talented local artists, chat about their work, and browse our unique collection of art and handcrafted gifts. Support local art and find something special! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 5, 2026 Library Storytime Learn More Venue Info Mauney Memorial Library 100 S Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:30 AM 704-739-2371 Join us in the library Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts! The program begins with 30 minutes of play, followed by 20 minutes of storytime and songs, and ends with craft time. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 22, 2026 Stitch-By-Stitch: Macrame Ornaments @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 1:00 PM 704-868-2164 Join us for some dedicated time to work on your projects or learn a new craft! Materials are first come, first serve. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9177 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 18, 2026 Family Coloring @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-868-2164 Join us for a fun, relaxing hour of coloring! All ages are welcome. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9192 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Bessemer City Parks and Recreation HEADQUARTERS Bessemer City Parks and Recreation 220 South 14th Street, Bessemer City, NC 28016 704-629-5111 704-629-5111 Learn More Bessemer City Parks and Recreation The Bessemer City Parks and Recreation Department will meet the needs of the residents of Bessemer City by: coordinating, encouraging and developing year-round programs, events and other recreational opportunities to all citizens of Bessemer City seeking and developing innovative partnerships with other recreation providers, local schools, and civic organizations that enhance the quality of life for all Gaston County encouraging and supporting volunteerism within the surrounding Community More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Gastonia Municipal Airport 1126 Gaston Day School Rd. Gastonia 704-869-7844 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 Gastonia Municipal Airport Welcome to Gastonia Municipal Airport, a bustling general aviation facility conveniently located just south of downtown Gastonia, North Carolina. Established in 1946 by the City of Gastonia, this self-supporting airport has been thriving with the help of a private firm overseeing its daily operations. With a steady revenue stream from fuel sales, hangar rentals, land lease fees, and tax revenue, Gastonia Municipal Airport has become one of the most active general aviation hubs in the state. Our airport serves a diverse clientele, including a growing number of corporate aircraft that find our facilities both convenient and economical. With more than 30 hangars and a well-maintained runway, private aircraft owners value the ease of access and brief wait times. We also take pride in being a trusted heliport and transport point for area emergency medical services and law enforcement agencies. 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

October 18, 2026 Halloween Watercolor Tie Dye Cats at Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe Learn More Venue Info Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Rd a, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 10:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-812-8417 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Whiskey Wine and Wings Wednesdays 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 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 >

June 13, 2027 A Year With Frog & Toad, KIDS Learn More Venue Info Little Theater Gastonia Gastonia, NC, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM 704-865-0160 June13 & 14, 2026 Rated G; Family Friendly Saturday & Sunday at 6:00 pm Special Summer Children's Show Pricing Only $10 per ticket < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >