Things to do in Bessemer City

Bessemer City is a Gaston County town west of Charlotte, close to the wooded trails and rock outcrops of Crowders Mountain State Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Bessemer City, North Carolina.

Fri, Jul 10

Fun Friday: Art with a Bite!

Family-friendly art activity in Bessemer City.

10:30 AM North 12th Street, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States of America, Bessemer City

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 18

Dancing with H.E.R! (Humility-Excellence-Resilience)

Dance workshop building humility, excellence & resilience in youth.

2:00 PM East Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States of America, Bessemer City

5–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Jul 21

Dinosaur Discovery at BC@BC

Dinosaur discovery and exploration activities for dino-loving kids.

10:30 AM North 12th Street, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States of America, Bessemer City

3–12 yrsIndoor

Sun, Aug 9

2026 HOMECOMING WITH SMALL TOWN SUNDAY

Bessemer City Homecoming with Small Town Sunday—classic hometown celebration.

11:00 AM West Indiana Avenue, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States of America, Bessemer City

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Aug 23

Holland Memorial Baptist Church

Holland Memorial Baptist Church hosts a community gathering.

10:30 AM Holland Memorial Church Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States of America, Bessemer City

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Rooted Rhythm Concert Series

Family-friendly concert series at Anne Springs Close Greenway.

6:00 PM Comporium Amphitheater at Dairy Barn Entrance, Fort Mill

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Stars and Stripes Show - Big Blue Marble Daycare

Patriotic performance by Big Blue Marble Daycare in Waxhaw.

5:30 PM Providence Road South, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States of America, Waxhaw

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Creature Corner Drop-ins Nixon Park

Drop in anytime to explore a featured creature display with touchable objects & expert tips at Nixon Park.

10:00 AM Nixon Park, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

LIVE MUSIC: 20 Ride (Zac Brown Tribute Band)

Zac Brown tribute band at festival—live country music the whole family enjoys.

8:00 PM Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031, United States of America, Cornelius

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

First Thursday Singing with The Gospel Melodies!

Gospel Melodies singing at First Thursday festival—live music family evening.

6:00 PM Elmwood Road, Statesville, NC 28625, United States of America, Statesville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Luke Severeid! July 2-4

July 4th festival with performer—patriotic family celebration.

7:30 PM North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States of America, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Toddlers & Trampolines - Thursdays

Toddler trampoline class—bouncy fun for the littlest jumpers.

9:30 AM River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117, United States of America, Mooresville

1–4 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Cassette Rewind

4th of July celebration with live music and community fun.

6:00 PM Oakboro 4th of July Celebration, Oakboro

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Hidden Valley Craft Festival

Craft festival with vendors and artisan goods the whole family can browse.

10:00 AM Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269, United States of America, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

SummerFest for Teens

Summer festival designed for teens with music, games, and activities.

3:00 PM East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States of America, Gastonia

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Lost Years Series: Independence Day (1996 film)

Classic 1996 film screening—nostalgia and fun for older kids and families.

7:00 PM The Carolina, Charlotte

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Toddler Storytime

Toddler storytime at Iredell County library—early-literacy fun for 2–4 year-olds.

10:00 AM Youth Services Program Room, Charlotte

2–4 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Summer Teen Programs: Red, White and Blue Tie Dye

Teen tie-dye craft at Iredell County library—patriotic summer fun for 13+.

4:00 PM Youth Services Program Room, Charlotte

10–18 yrsIndoor