SAT. APRIL 20th, 2024

The City of Kings Mountain in partnership with the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Albemarle and Metal Recycling Services  will celebrate the 54th Anniversary of Earth Day by hosting an Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

Free activities will be provided by various community organizations and vendors. Dino Encounters by Ross plan to bring some very cool dinosaur friends to the event. Woody the Owl will be there too. Other attractions will include a Petting Zoo, Wood Working, Food Vendors, Upcycle Artisans, Live Encampments, Music Jamboree by the Dancing Fleas and a special production from Bright Star Theatre Group.

Make plans to help release 200 Painted Lady butterflies back into their natural habitat. This activity supports the national and environmental cause to save our pollinators.

Extra parking is across the street from the trailhead and along Quarry Road. Come out, celebrate our beautiful earth and enjoy a walk on the trail! This special event will begin at 11:00 AM.

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