November 14, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Women's Volleyball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals Learn More Venue Info Belmont Abbey Athletics Belmont, NC, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Women's Volleyball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals Streaming Video: http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/ < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 20, 2026 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Learn More Venue Info The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 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 >

October 24, 2026 Story Time with Leigh Anne Carter Learn More Venue Info Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 7:30 AM Time: - 9:00 AM 704-461-8060 Join us in welcoming Leigh Anne Carter back to Belmont Bookshop! Leigh Anne Carter is a North Carolina writer and illustrator of stories for young readers. She wants to inspire with tales filled with empathy, kindness, and empowerment. YETI IS NOT READY FOR SCHOOL is her first picture book and YETI IS NOT READY FOR GAME OVER, her second, released this summer. Leigh Anne has been a featured author at Belmont Bookshop's Literary Festival the past two years. We are excited to welcome her back to Belmont Bookshop for Story Time!Perfect for ages 3-7 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Aspiration to FlightGastonia NC1500 E. Garrison Blvd. Heading 3 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Aspiration to Flight 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. This Is a Title At the entrance to Schiele Museum, you'll find this captivating sculpture. Commissioned by former Schiele Museum Director Alan Stout in 1990, "Aspiration to Flight" stands as a remarkable bronze sculpture. Inspired by a Native American tradition, it depicts a rite of passage into adulthood where individuals would disguise themselves, create a blind, and set out bait to capture an eagle. In a careful and swift motion, they would remove one of the central tail feathers as evidence of their achievement. Museum Director Alan Stout highlighted that "Aspiration to Flight" beautifully embodies the museum's core themes, encompassing wildlife, Native American history, and humanity's quest for harmonious coexistence with the environment. Generous donations from Eugenia and Lawrence Wyss, along with the support of the Gastonia Women's Club, made it possible for the museum to erect this remarkable sculpture. The Gaston County Art Trail Discover this and the vibrant tapestry of creativity along Gaston County's captivating art trail. < PREVIOUS ART TRAIL NEXT > Gastonia Gastonia is the largest town in Gaston County, North Carolina and can be found just south of I-85 off of exit 17 in the center of the county. Hwy 321 runs north and south straight through town giving even better access to this booming metropolis. FULL VIEW Located Close By The Gaston County Art Trail Helix R Sculpture FULL VIEW Darin & Brooke Aldridge FULL VIEW The Song of the River FULL VIEW

Pokemon League 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

Catawba Two Kings Casino 538 Kings Mountain Blvd. Kings Mountain 704-750-7777 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP 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 Catawba Two Kings Casino Catawba Two Kings Casino is officially located outside the county in Kings Mountain, NC. This gambling center offers the newest machines in the industry including the most popular titles. From regular slots to high-limits and progressive jackpots there is something to appeal to every guest, on any budget. The gaming action can’t be beat! Ticket-in, ticket-out capabilities offers gamers the ability to cash out quickly and keep the fun rolling by moving on to their next favorite. Four automated electronic table game pods in a “stadium” setup, deliver a table games experience for both experienced players and beginners offering: Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, and more. Open round-the-clock, the fun doesn’t stop at Catawba Two Kings Casino. As this facility continues to expand on the types of gaming and number of machines, it will quickly become North Carolina’s premier gaming facility. Future plans for Catawba Two Kings Casino is to be a $273 million destination casino resort with hotel, restaurants and entertainment on-site. 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

November 29, 2026 Barrel Bites Food Truck Learn More Venue Info Veronét Vineyards And Winery 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM info@veronetwine.com Barrel Bites will be serving delicious American and Peruvian inspired foods. We have smash burgers, Peruvian nachos, mac & cheese, and Pimento Cheese flat bread. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

May 25, 2027 Morbidly Curious Book Club Learn More Venue Info Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:30 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-461-8060 We are excited to partner with Morbidly Curious Book Club! This is an 18+ non-fiction macabre-focused book club diving into the darker parts of your library, whether it be true crime cases, morally ambiguous medical practice, spirits & ghosts, or death. This month's read: "Captain's Dinner: A Shipwreck, An Act of Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial That Changed Legal History" by Adam CohenClick on the button below to reserve your book! Pick up at Belmont Bookshop prior to the discussion. Follow the Morbidly Curious Belmont Bookshop group here to stay up to date on future reads!Morbidly Curious Book Club also has a podcast! Every month the host will sit down with the author and deep dive into their books... you can find it on Spotify here. 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 >

November 1, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More Venue Info The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 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 >

April 17, 2027 Shakespeare's Richard II Learn More Venue Info Haid Theater 100 Belmont Mt Holly Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 2:30 PM Time: - 3:30 PM 704-461-6787 Richard II is a historical tragedy exploring the divine right of kings and the tragedy of deposed power. It follows King Richard II as he mismanages England, exiles his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, and seizes his inheritance. Bolingbroke returns with an army, deposes Richard, and takes the throne as Henry IV, plunging England into political turmoil. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 31, 2026 Hottagrill Food Truck Learn More Venue Info Veronét Vineyards And Winery 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM info@veronetwine.com Join us for some amazing Filipino-Amercian fusion burgers, hotdogs, and eggrolls. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 29, 2026 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 >