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📩 Sign up for the GastonAction newsletter: gogastonnc.org/gaston-county-newsLooking for your next day trip, weekend geta...
06/01/2026

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Looking for your next day trip, weekend getaway, or local adventure?

Get the best of Gaston County delivered straight to your inbox each month with our GastonAction newsletter. From seasonal events and outdoor adventures to hidden gems, dining spots, and family-friendly fun, you'll always know what's happening just west of Charlotte.

Whether you're exploring from Virginia, Raleigh, Greenville, or right here in the Carolinas, we'll help you discover new reasons to visit and revisit, Gaston County.

06/01/2026

This isn't just a candy store. 🍭✨

Step inside The Cotton Candy Factory in Downtown Belmont and take a sweet trip back in time. Housed in a historic 1880s hotel on Main Street, this one-of-a-kind shop is filled with nostalgic favorites, colorful treats, and a story rooted in Belmont’s cotton mill history.

Even sweeter? The antique cotton carts inside were once used in a real mill, now restored and overflowing with candy instead of cotton.

The Cotton Candy Factory is owned and operated by Holy Angels Belmont, NC, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

If you’re planning a day out, this is one of those stops that brings back memories while creating new ones. 💛

📍 Belmont, NC

05/30/2026

Graze and Piece Charcuterie

05/29/2026

A royal game day awaits! 👑🌶️ Peppy Princess can't wait to see everyone at the ballpark tonight.

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📍CaroMont Health Park
🆚 Charleston Dirty Birds
⏰ 7 PM/ET
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Slow down and explore self-guided walking tours across Gaston County, just west of Charlotte. Read more: https://wix.to...
05/28/2026

Slow down and explore self-guided walking tours across Gaston County, just west of Charlotte. Read more: https://wix.to/joV2Zb6

Historic downtowns, gardens, and local stories make every step an easy day trip or weekend escape.

📸: Mike McIntyre

05/28/2026

POV: you find the cutest little shop in Bessemer City… and suddenly you need a vintage chair, a new plant, handmade jewelry and three records you definitely weren’t planning on buying.

is basically a treasure hunt with something different around every corner.

💎 Every gem has a story… and gemstone mining returns next week at The Schiele Museum of Natural History!At the Schiele, ...
05/28/2026

💎 Every gem has a story… and gemstone mining returns next week at The Schiele Museum of Natural History!

At the Schiele, families can dig into a hands-on gemstone mining adventure filled with colorful treasures, curiosity, and memory-making moments.

✨ Search for sparkling gems
✨ Enjoy a family-friendly experience
✨ Explore one of Gaston County’s favorite attractions

Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, entertaining visiting family, or looking for something fun to do with the kids, gemstone mining turns an ordinary day into an unforgettable adventure.

Plan your visit:
www.schielemuseum.org/

Celebrate the Outdoors with us on June 5 at CaroMont Health Park!Join us, Go Gaston NC , and Gaston The Eagle before the...
05/26/2026

Celebrate the Outdoors with us on June 5 at CaroMont Health Park!

Join us, Go Gaston NC , and Gaston The Eagle before the Gastonia Ghost Peppers game to learn more about how to Get outside and explore Gaston County’s parks, trails, rivers, wildlife, and outdoor adventures.

Activities begin at 6 PM
First pitch at 7 PM

Bring the family and celebrate the outdoors with games, activities, and community partners dedicated to helping everyone enjoy nature and clean water.

Participating Partners








🔗 Plan your weekend now + discover even more family-friendly events happening across Gaston County: www.gogastonnc.org/e...
05/26/2026

🔗 Plan your weekend now + discover even more family-friendly events happening across Gaston County: www.gogastonnc.org/event

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Gaston County! Whether you're planning a family outing, a relaxing escape, or looking for something fun to do near Charlotte, there’s something happening for every kind of weekend explorer. 🌿⚾🧪

⚾ Cheer on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers during Ghost Pepper Weekend at CaroMont Health Park
🌿 Slow down and reconnect with nature during Forest Bathing at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
🧪 Bring the kids to the Fire & Ice Science Show at The Schiele Museum for hands-on family-friendly fun

From outdoor adventures and live entertainment to kid-friendly activities and relaxing experiences, Gaston County is the perfect weekend getaway destination. Which event are you adding to your plans this weekend?

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1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway
Belmont, NC
28034

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(704) 825-4044

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