Go Explore Charlotte

04/04/2025

Check out all the events happening www.gogastonnc.org/this-weekend Soak up the sunshine and fresh air in Gaston County this weekend with incredible outdoor adventures waiting for you!

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Whitewater Film Series
Whitewater

Walk to School Day
Davis Park

Live Music with Ephraim Sommers
Traust Brewing Company

Birding Walks
Daniel Stowe

Friday Night Live Music
Confluence South Fork

USCS Sprint Car Series
Carolina Speedway

Always a Bridesmaid
Cavendish Brewing Company

Eggstravaganza Sensory Friendly
Lowell Recreation Center

Live Music with Sam Wilson Morris
Local Logic

Through the Looking Glass
The Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Dance Showcase
Haid Theater

Jackpot Showdown
Catawba Two Kings Casino

Yoga
Whitewater Center

Toddler Time
Create in Us Art Studio

Larry Sprinkle's Super Cell-ebration
The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Cars & Coffee
Martha Rivers Park

Gastonia Farmers Market Opening Day
Gastonia Farmers Market

Wilderness First Aid
Whitewater Center

Spring Rare Plant
Carolina Lavender

Eternall Spring Artisan Market
North Main Kava Bar

Live Music with Trace Casanova
Local Logic

Master's Teen Art Class
Gaston County Museum of Art & History

Misfit Market
The Rooster

First Saturday Karaoke with DJ Baxter
Confluence

Slow Art Day
Downtown Belmont

South Fork Rapids
Boathouse Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation

Scenes from the Catawba Photography Exhibit
Confluence

Yoga
Whitewater Center

The New South Trail Marathon
Whitewater Center

Art and Auto Show
Webb Street School

Moonlight Series
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Distillery Tours
Muddy River Distillery

Murder Mystery Night
CityCade

Bradley Disc Golf Course Re-Opening
Bradley Center and Park

Pickin on the Porch
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

The Dance Showcase
Haid Theater

Yoga
Whitewater Center

Meet the Author- Frank McClure
African American Museum of History & Culture at Loray Mill

South Fork Rapids
Boathouse Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation

The Dance Showcase
Haid Theater in Kings Mountain

April Plant Swap & Shop
Traust Brewing Company

Book Signing with Rebecca Kenney
Belmont Bookshop

03/04/2025

Part ✌️of the 2025 edition of Go Explore Charlotte!

02/27/2025

📣📣 HOT off the press!! Part ONE of our 2025 edition of Go Explore Charlotte has arrived! Delivery to all area hotels, welcome centers, and the airport.
Part ✌️coming right up!

02/07/2025

📣📣 The 2025 editions of our Go Explore Charlotte Attractions Maps are officially out! The full digital version will be posted soon, but here is esteemed front cover participant for 2025!
“Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM) harnesses the awe-inspiring power of flight to educate, inspire, and elevate the next generation. Our mission is to spark curiosity and open doors to careers in aviation and aerospace, while fostering economic growth and opportunity in Charlotte and beyond.

SAM is more than a museum—it’s an immersive experience where visitors of all ages can explore the remarkable stories, innovations, and diverse individuals who shaped aviation history. Through our extensive collection of aircraft, artifacts, and interactive exhibits, we bring aviation to life, offering hands-on learning that encourages exploration and discovery.”

01/25/2025

Charlotte Restaurant Week happening now through tomorrow January 26th! Enjoy some of the best food in the Charlotte Metro Area! We highly recommend trying out The Cajun Queen or Bernardin's Charlotte to name a few! 🤩

Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week offers 3-course, prix fixe dining deals at metro Charlotte, NC’s best restaurants for 10 days in January and July.

11/07/2024

20 more days folks!!!

20 MORE DAYS!!!!!! ❄️🎄✨🌃

Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4hsGBno

Or buy season passes: https://bit.ly/4fa6xTa

09/30/2024

Our hearts are with our neighbors impacted by the flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. If you’re looking to support those affected, check out our story to see Charlotte-based organizations currently accepting donations.

For those interested in helping the creative community in Western North Carolina, consider donating to the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund, managed by the North Carolina Arts Foundation. This fund offers direct assistance to artists and arts organizations impacted by the storm.

Learn more through this link: https://artsnc.org/arts-emergency-resources/