Things to do in Gastonia

Gastonia is the seat of Gaston County, home to the Schiele Museum of Natural History and the scenic trails of Crowders Mountain State Park nearby. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Gastonia, North Carolina.

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

Fri, Jul 3

Carolina Eucalyptus Festival

Carolina Eucalyptus Festival in Gastonia celebrates local flora and community.

9:00 AM Meek Road, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Jul 6

Exhibition on Screen - Frida Kahlo

Exhibition on Screen screening about Frida Kahlo at Gaston County Public Library.

6:00 PM Gaston County Public Library, Gastonia

10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 9

The Floor is Lava Game Night @ Main

Interactive game night with "Floor is Lava" challenge for families.

6:00 PM East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States of America, Gastonia

5–14 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 10

The Chuck Wagon Gang in Gastonia

The Chuck Wagon Gang performs classic country in Gastonia.

6:30 PM U.S. 29, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 11

VBS

Vacation Bible School at Erskine Drive in Gastonia — faith-based summer fun.

10:00 AM Erskine Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States of America, Gastonia

3–12 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 11

SOULFLO A Fusion of Soul • Poetry • Live Music

SOULFLO festival blending soul music, poetry, and live performance in Gastonia.

7:00 PM Lowell Road, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 15

🛼🎤 Michael vs. Prince NIGHT at Kate’s! 👑⚡

Michael Jackson vs. Prince tribute night at a skating rink.

5:00 PM Skating Rink Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States of America, Gastonia

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 18

1st Annual Luau

First annual luau festival in Gastonia with family fun.

4:00 PM West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 18

Staten Island FerryHawks at Gastonia Ghost Peppers

Minor-league baseball: Staten Island FerryHawks vs Gastonia Ghost Peppers.

1:00 PM West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jul 19

T.A.C.O.S. Free Movie Screening

Free movie screening on West Main Avenue in Gastonia.

6:00 PM West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Jul 20

Junior Golf Camp (ages 7+)

Junior golf camp for ages 7+ in Gastonia to learn the fundamentals.

10:00 AM East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States of America, Gastonia

7–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 22

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Gastonia Ghost Peppers

Minor-league baseball: Southern Maryland Blue Crabs vs Gastonia Ghost Peppers.

6:30 PM CaroMont Health Park, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 24

Music Under the Stars: Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon"

Classic rock tribute under the stars in Gastonia.

6:00 PM East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States of America, Gastonia

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 25

Special Speaker Gardening Program

Gardening talk at Gaston County Public Library.

11:00 AM Gaston County Public Library, Gastonia

6–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Jul 28

Tuesdays@2:00 Family Movie

Family movie matinee on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM in Gastonia.

2:00 PM East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Aug 2

Gastonia Ghost Peppers vs. Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

Minor-league baseball game: Gastonia Ghost Peppers vs. Hagerstown.

4:00 PM U.S. 29, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Aug 3

Exhibition on Screen - Turner & Constable

Exhibition on Screen screening Turner & Constable art documentary at Gaston County Library.

6:00 PM Gaston County Public Library, Gastonia

8–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Aug 14

A Coldplay Candlelight Experience In Gastonia, NC - Friday, 14th August

Candlelight tribute to Coldplay—intimate concert experience in Gastonia.

10:30 PM U.S. 29, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States of America, Gastonia

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 15

America's 250 Summer Merit Badge Series - Genealogy Merit Badge

Scout Merit Badge series: learn genealogy and family history.

9:00 AM East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States of America, Gastonia

10–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 15

Laughing is FREE (Clean Comedy Night)

Free clean comedy night on West Main Ave—laughter for the whole family.

6:30 PM West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States of America, Gastonia

0–18 yrsOutdoor