Gastonia Concert Series
Join the Gastonia East Rotary Club and the City of Gastonia for our Gastonia Concert Series! June 13 is a double feature of local favorites: Bailey Marie and Caleb Davis and the Stardusters at the Rotary Pavilion in downtown Gastonia. September 12 is the Finesse band, also at the Rotary Pavilion in downtown Gastonia. On October 30, join us at CaroMont Health Park for Secret Agent 23 Skidoo!
Fall Festival
October 17, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Rotary Centennial Pavilion and downtown Gastonia
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, visit the Fall Festival Eventeny page.
Breakfast with Santa
Come eat breakfast with Santa! The City of Gastonia Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Breakfast with Santa event at the Rankin Lake Clubhouse on Saturday, December 5 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM.
Registration/payment deadline is Sunday, November 16.
Each person attending must purchase a ticket. Children's tickets are for children 16 and under. Those tickets will receive a small gift. If you are bringing an infant or child who cannot eat solid foods, they do not need a ticket, but they will not be given a gift. If you would like your child to receive a gift, please ensure you purchase the child ticket.
Breakfast includes assorted waffles, grits, bacon breakfast casserole, egg and cheese sliders, fruit salad, orange juice and milk.
To purchase tickets, please visit:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/breakfast-with-santa-33557/
Santa at the Lake
Come and take a free family picture with Santa! Bring your own camera!
Santa will be at the Rankin Lake viewing pier. In the case of inclement weather, Santa will be at the Rankin lake clubhouse indoors.
Christmas in the City
December 6, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Rotary Centennial Pavilion and downtown Gastonia
Gaston County Jaycees Christmas Parade, Keep Gastonia Beautiful Tree Lighting, music and free entertainment
For more information, visit the Christmas in the City Eventeny page.