Family events in Gastonia, NC

Baby Storytime @ Main features a 15 minute session of stories, songs, and fingerplays created just for the littlest patrons.

Cool Beans Cat Cafè hosts the Cats & Coffee alternative vendor market, featuring 12 local vendors such as tarot readers, makers of candles, authors, and others. Browse the vendors, pick up something sweet, and spend time with the cats at the cafe. Cat adoptions are available through Cool Beans Cat Cafè, giving shoppers a chance to meet potential companions while exploring the market.

Parents’ Night Out at the Warlick Family YMCA offers kids a fun-filled evening of games, opportunities to make new friends, and a variety of activities, with dinner included. While children enjoy organized play, caregivers can take a break. This program is for ages 6 months to 12 years and takes place on the second Saturday of each month. Pricing is $25 for YMCA members and $44 for program participants.

Unearth a Story brings the Summer Reading film series to Gaston County Public Library with a scheduled screening. This installment features a selected movie as part of the ongoing series. The specific title for this session is listed on the library’s event calendar.

This hands-on building time with LEGO bricks encourages creativity, dexterity, and problem-solving in a fun environment.

Enjoy fun stories and early literacy activities designed for children ages 1 to 5 and their families. Families can share stories together and take part in simple activities that support early learning.