Weekend Events In Your Area

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - As the workweek comes to a close, WNN has gathered some pretty exciting events to help you unwind or stay busy for the weekend. Here are some events taking place in your area from July 17-19.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Alpaca Meet & Treat at Good Karma Ranch Alpacas

• This experience is meeting and feeding the alpacas. This is the encounter-only portion of our traditional educational farm tour.
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Freeze Pop Fridays

• We're celebrating National Park and Recreation Month and the Power of Play by making summer even sweeter! Join us for Freeze Pop Fridays at the Dallas Park Splash Pad, where we'll be handing out FREE freeze pops while supplies last.
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River Jam: Pretty Little Goat

• Head to the River Jam Stage for this free concert that's open to the public. Concerts are scheduled to proceed rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the Whitewater Center reserves the right to reschedule or cancel live music performances.
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Saturday, July 18, 2026

Morning Hike with Cub Scout Pack 222 at Latta Nature Preserve

• Meet at Beechwood Trail parking end at the Raptor Center, if you plan to explore the Raptor Center please be aware that this has a cost.
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Alpaca Meet & Treat at Good Karma Ranch Alpacas

Freedom 250 Bus Rolls into Cherryville

• Residents and visitors are invited to experience American history on wheels as the Freedom 250 Bus Museum makes a special stop in Cherryville from July 18-21.
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Chakras Workshop with Stephanie

• Our energy is closely tied to our emotions and well-being. In the Chakra Workshop, you’ll explore how thoughts, emotions, and the body influence one another—and how simple mind-body practices (breath, movement, meditation, and intention) can help you shift your energy and feel more grounded, clear, and steady, supporting our 2026 Year of Inner Peace.
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Cookout and Bike Meet at Hanna Park

• ATTENTION ALL BIKERS!!! your in the shelby north Carolina area or even south Carolina if your close to shelby or dont mind riding im hosting a meet/cookout to get people together meet new bikers in the area i am paying for everything just pull up and meet bikers and have fun ill have corn hole food music just bring good energy if your interested message me so i can get a count if your too far away just share this for me if you can thank you
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Gastonia VFW First Annual Luau

• Whole pig roast, drinks, horse-shoes, Cornhole and more! Raffles will be done as the evening goes! 25$ for adults, kids 10 and under are free.
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Sunday, July 19, 2026

Alpaca Meet & Treat at Good Karma Ranch Alpacas

Freedom 250 Bus Rolls into Cherryville

Plant Swap & Shop At Creek Brewing

• Expect unique finds, local vendors, plant accessories & a crowd that'll talk your ear off about propagation.
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Art of Seeing: Beginner Drawing Class

• This introductory drawing class teaches students how to truly draw from life. We’ll focus on observing real objects from the shop and translating what we see onto the page with accuracy, proportion, and intentional mark‑making.
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The Cockman Family Gospel Music Concert

• Gospel music concert and homemade ice cream in the Fellowship Building.
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Gastonia Ghost Peppers Baseball Game (Social Outing)

• Join your friends and families with SOGC as we attend a local baseball game together!
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T.A.C.O.S. Free Movie Screening

• Gaston County native Erika Danielle Love has written, produced, starred in and directed her first feature film.
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