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

$2 Skate Night at Roll r Way

$2 skate night every Thursday at Roll 'R' Way Family Skating Center.

6:00 PM Roll 'R' Way Family Skating Center, Charlotte

3–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Open Play at the Nixon Park Nature Area

Free outdoor exploration at Nixon Park Nature Area with borrowed toys.

8:30 AM Nixon Park, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Video Game Play at Martin Library Teens

Teen gaming hangout at Martin Library—Monday–Thursday, 4–5:30 pm on the 2nd floor.

4:00 PM Martin Library, Charlotte

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Mint Hill Family Storytime at Veterans Memorial Park

Stories, songs & movement for babies & toddlers at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park.

9:00 AM Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park

0–5 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Toddler Storytime at South County Regional Library (ages 2-3)

Toddlers build language skills through books, music, and movement activities.

11:00 AM South County Regional Library

2–3 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Chess Club at Matthews Library (ages 5-11)

Kids learn chess basics, strategy, and tactics while building problem-solving skills.

4:30 PM Matthews Library

5–11 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Imagine & Dragons D&D - One Shots at ImaginOn (ages 12-18)

Tweens and teens play tabletop D&D one-shots in ImaginOn's Teen Loft—no prior experience needed.

2:30 PM ImaginOn

12–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

River Jam: Fo Daniels at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Live outdoor concert series at U.S. National Whitewater Center—over 80 shows all summer.

7:00 PM U.S. National Whitewater Center - River Jam Stage

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

👶🏻 Toddler Time @ Get Air (Harrisburg)

Toddler time at Get Air trampoline park—just little ones and parents in a safe, open facility.

10:00 AM Get Air Trampoline Park

1–3 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Baby Storytime: Baby & Toddler Storytime at Matthews Library (ages 0-2)

Babies explore language, songs, and rhymes in a warm, social storytime setting.

9:15 AM Matthews Library

0–2 yrsIndoor