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November 2, 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 >

March 8, 2027 March Plant Swap & Shop 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 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 >

Hillbillys BBQ 305 S Main St. Lowell 704-824-8838 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 Hillbillys BBQ While Hillbilly’s isn’t the newest restaurant in this list, it is the newest building. Just recently built from the ground up and at a super convenient location, just a hop, skip, and a jump from I-85. Lots of daylight makes the dining room bright, creating a truly pleasant family dining experience. At Hillbilly’s, they’ve got all the options. Dining room, drive-thru ordering, and drive-thru pick up for call-in orders. Cash or card. Barbecue or their popular salad bar. Full menu, kid plates, senior plates, and lunch specials. And you don’t have to consider schedules – they are open every day of the week. MORE IN: Lowell 01/19 - 01/23 Birdie Bay 116 N Main St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Parsifal Books 106 E 1st St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Throw The Day Away 119 N Main St. Learn More

Line Dancing 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 11, 2026 Carrie Ann Live! Learn More Local Logic Venue Info 121 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM Come to Local Logic - Mt. Holly for some live music with Carrie Ann! 7pm - 10pm. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Spruced Goose 118 Wesleyan Dr. McAdenville 704-879-7612 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: McAdenville Greenway Park 501 Lakeview Drive, McAdenville, NC 28101, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 0.8 miles, One Way Pharr Yarns Family Trail 119 Willow Drive, McAdenville, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Natural Surface Moderate 2.4 Miles One Way Spruced Goose Established by Holy Angels and nestled in the heart of McAdenville, Spruced Goose Station is a cozy café that serves as a welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike. Guests can enjoy freshly brewed coffee, handcrafted sandwiches and wraps, homemade sweets, and other delicious bites. With its warm atmosphere and charming setting, Spruced Goose Station is the perfect place to relax, refuel, and experience the spirit of McAdenville. MORE IN: McAdenville 01/19 - 01/23 Bonico 121 Main St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 La Delizia Market 129 Main St. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Life is Sweet Candy Store 109 Main St. Learn More

October 1, 2026 Trivia Learn More Durty Bull Brewing Venue Info 126 S Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-671-2541 Trivia night at Durty Bull, test your knowledge and have a few drinks with friends. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 27, 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: "Don't Let the Forest In" by CG DrewsClick 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 >

December 3, 2026 Tween Time @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:30 AM Time: - 12:30 PM 704-868-2164 Rising 4th-7th graders are welcome to join us monthly for events designed just for them! https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7965 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Rotary Centennial Pavilion 107 N South St Gastonia Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP Finesse Live in Downtown Gastonia | September 12 September 12, 2026 Learn More Leadership in Action Part II September 19, 2026 Learn More Gastonia Fall Festival October 17, 2026 Learn More Gastonia Concert Series September 12, 2026 Learn More Walk to end Alzheimer's October 10, 2026 Learn More 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 Rotary Centennial Pavilion Rotary Centennial Pavilion is an outdoor event venue in downtown Gastonia. 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

Yoga Class 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

October 3, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Developmental Women's Soccer vs Alumni Match Learn More Belmont Abbey Athletics Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 4:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Developmental Women's Soccer vs Alumni Match < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >