5 things to do in Gastonia, NC — Sunday, September 6, 2026

1. CLOSED

   Community at All library locations, starting 2 p.m.

   All library locations are closed on Sunday.

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2. Johnson C. Smith University Football vs Albany State University

   Sports at Canton, Ohio, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, starting 4 p.m.

   Johnson C. Smith University Football vs Albany State University Tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/?orgId=53799&agency=FHOF_PL_MPV&eventid=141762&_gl=1*1m5ws2t*_ga*MTk3ODg0NzU2Ny4xNzg2Mzg1MzQ5*_ga_10LBRFVXYP*czE3ODYzODUzN…

   Details from the organizer

3. Labor Day - City Offices Closed

   On the calendar in Gastonia.

   Details from the organizer

4. Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting

   Civic in Charlotte.

   Board of Commissioners Work Sessions typically occur on the first Monday of the month.

   Details from the organizer

5. Sensory-Friendly Hours

   Community at Discovery Place Science, starting 5 a.m.

   Lower lights and reduced sound. Quiet spaces and sensory supplies. Open early before general admission. Included with Admission.

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city