Free events in York County, SC

Enjoy a free community cruise-in that showcases vehicles from across automotive history, paired with live music and available beer, wine, and food. With support from the York County Monte Carlo Cruisers, the event welcomes every make and model and fosters a relaxed atmosphere filled with nostalgia and community spirit.

The Pack Experience turns the typical open house into a no cost, high energy, family friendly festival. Instead of only hearing about York Technical College, participants get to engage with it firsthand through interactive academic demos. Enjoy food trucks and music, and discover activities suited for all ages. Explore programs, talk with faculty, and connect with admissions to find out how York Tech can fit your future.

The program spotlights Rev. Mary Lautzenhiser Bellon, Ph.D., who will share her poetry, including selections from her book Awakened Geographies. Following her reading, there will be time for refreshments, book sales, and conversation. An open reading will conclude the gathering, giving attendees a chance to offer their own work. Rev. Bellon is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church with many years of pastoral leadership and counseling experience. She served as lead pastor at Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation in Ames, Iowa, directed the Office of Pastoral Care and Counseling in Iowa for twenty years, and earlier served congregations near Albany, New York. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. from Claremont School of Theology, a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and dual B.A. degrees in English Literature and Women’s Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She has training in psychotherapeutic trauma recovery and graduate certificates in Contemplative Practices in a Clinical Setting from Smith College School of Social Work and in Professional Supervision from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Her poetry and fiction have appeared in publications such as Lyrical Iowa and Kakalak. This event is free and open to the public, and donations are appreciated.

Head to CRU Charlotte for a Henny & Chicken day party with good food, good drinks, and a great vibe. There will be $5 wing baskets and $7 drinks, plus a party atmosphere with music, so you can eat, sip, and hang out. Free entry is included.

Visit the Gastonia Farmers Market for a day of local shopping and fresh finds. Stop by the market to browse the vendors and enjoy what’s on offer during the event.

Test your luck with a music-themed round of bingo. There is no cost to participate, and prizes are up for grabs.

Enjoy free outdoor movie nights at the historic Power House area in Rock Hill’s UC District. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and relax on the green space while you watch family-friendly and popular films under the stars.