Upcoming events.
Mimosas & Massages
Need a little reset before the week begins? Grab your friends, bring your mom, sister, partner, or simply treat yourself to an afternoon of relaxation at Confluence.
Purchase a glass of prosecco and create your perfect mimosa at our self-serve Mimosa Bar, stocked with juices like orange, cranberry, and pineapple, along with a variety of fresh garnishes to customize your drink just the way you like it.
While you sip and unwind, Brandi Barney, Licensed Massage Therapist, will be on-site offering complimentary 10-minute chair massages from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Whether you need to work out a little stress, recharge after a busy week, or simply enjoy a moment of self-care, this is the perfect excuse to slow down and relax.
Settle into the riverside atmosphere, enjoy great company, and take a little time for yourself. No agenda, no pressure, just mimosas, massages, and good vibes.
Self-Serve Mimosa Bar
Complimentary 10-Minute Chair Massages (12–3 PM)
Perfect for Friends, Family, or Solo Self-Care
Come sip, relax, and let the stress float away.
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
Live Music with John David Tice
John David Tice is a multi-instrumentalist located in the Charlotte Metro region of North Carolina. Born and raised in Georgia, John got his start in Atlanta performing live and in the studio with several regional groups. John moved to Charlotte in 2015 where he continued and expanded his work.
John's live performances range from creating an atmospheric ambiance in intimate settings to delivering high-energy shows that electrify larger crowds. With tailored set lists that include a mix of original compositions and a wide range of covers, he brings a unique sound that resonates with a wide audience. This versatility enables him to tailor his performances to suit the specific vibe of each venue, ensuring that whether he is playing in a cozy wine bar, a bustling brewery, or a lively outdoor festival, his music perfectly complements the atmosphere and engages the audience. His ability to seamlessly switch between different styles and moods makes him a dynamic and captivating performer, capable of enhancing any event with his musical talent.
When he is not on stage, you can find John in the studio producing, recording, or teaching lessons. John is also the co-owner of Tice Studios, a full-service production company, where he offers custom compositions and sound mixing.
Listen here.
Paint & Sip with Tipsy Palette - Harvest Painting
Celebrate the beauty of the season with a relaxing and creative afternoon at Confluence! Join Tipsy Palette for a guided Harvest-themed Paint & Sip, where you'll create your own autumn-inspired masterpiece to take home.
Whether you're an experienced artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, Tipsy Palette's instructors will walk you through the painting step-by-step in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Grab your favorite beverage from the bar, gather some friends, and enjoy a cozy night of creativity surrounded by the colors of fall.
🎨 All painting supplies are provided
🍺 Craft beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
🍂 No experience necessary
🖼️ Leave with your completed harvest painting
Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!
Tickets can be purchased through Tipsy Palette:
https://thetipsypalettedurham.com/
Come sip, paint, and celebrate the harvest season with us at Confluence! 🍁🍻✨
Vinyl Wednesday
Join us for Vinyl Night at Confluence! Bring your favorite records or discover new ones as we spin classic tunes and hidden gems. Connect with fellow music lovers, share your passion for vinyl, and enjoy an evening of nostalgia and good vibes!
Also, enjoy $3 off seasonal cocktails all night long!
Confluence Turns 4 - A Birthday Celebration You Won't Want to Miss!
Four incredible years. Countless pints. Amazing memories. Join us as we celebrate Confluence's 4th Birthday with a full day of specials, fun, and live music!
Birthday Beer Specials
Enjoy $4 pints all day of Legion's Juicy Jay and OMB's Skipper
Four Years of Confluence Photo Wall
Take a walk down memory lane and check out photos from the past four years of beers, events, friends, and unforgettable moments.
Birthday Wishes Board
Help us celebrate by sharing your favorite Confluence memories, well wishes, and what you'd like to see in year five.
Guess How Many Game
Take your best guess for a chance to win a $25 Confluence gift card!
Live Music
Woodshed Collective takes the stage at 7:00 PM to keep the birthday celebration going all evening.
Whether you've been with us since day one or just discovered your new favorite gathering place, we'd love to celebrate with you. Bring your friends, raise a glass, and help us toast four amazing years of community, the river, and good times.
Cheers to 4 Years!
Friday Night Live Music - Woodshed Collective
The Woodshed Collective is a Bluegrass Jam Band playing Traditional Bluegrass songs, along with Rock, Americana, and Folk tunes with a Bluegrass flavor. Rob Kirby (Banjo and Vocals), Matt Bartels (Guitar and Vocals), Chip Whitfield (Mandolin) and Dan Leich(Fiddle) make up the band.
The band started out as a weekly Jam circle in the "Woodshed" behind Chip's house and now plays a few gigs a year for nonprofit fund raiser events for the Foothills Conservancy and the Lake James Environmental Association, as well as a few gigs a year at Camp Lake James in Nebo, NC on Friday nights in the Summer.
Three members of the band live on the Catawba River so they understand the importance of the mission of Catawba Riverkeeper! We are excited for their support and for their performance!
Crafternoon - Lighted Christmas Balls
Transform your home, trees, and flower beds into a festive wonderland with stunning lighted Christmas balls! Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll discover the techniques to craft your very own decorations. All materials are provided, enabling you to create either one large ball or two charming small balls. Don’t miss out on this creative opportunity to add sparkle to your holiday season!
$30 for one large Christmas Ball or two small ones.
Purchase tickets here.
Cake Embroidery Class with Graze & Piece
Join us at Confluence for a sweet and creative evening in partnership with Graze & Piece! Whether you're a first-time cake decorator or a seasoned baker looking to learn a new technique, this hands-on Sprinkle Embroidery Cake Class is designed for all skill levels.
Each participant will receive a 5" x 5" two-layer cake, colorful sprinkles, and all the tools and supplies needed to create a beautifully decorated edible masterpiece. Graze & Piece will guide you step-by-step through the sprinkle embroidery decorating process, helping you turn your cake into a work of art.
Your ticket also includes your first drink from Confluence, making it the perfect excuse to gather with friends, enjoy a beverage, and get creative.
Come sip, sprinkle, and decorate in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. You'll leave with new skills, sweet memories, and a gorgeous cake to take home.
$50. Purchase tickets here.
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
Kidz & Co - Pinecone Turkeys
Our Kidz & Co Pinecone Turkey Craft is a fun and festive activity where kids can turn a simple pinecone into an adorable turkey friend! With colorful feathers, fun decorations, and plenty of imagination, each turkey will be uniquely their own.
✨ Why Kids Will Love It
Create a cute turkey from a real pinecone
Add colorful feathers and fun details
Use your imagination to make it one of a kind
Take home a festive decoration to display all season long
🎨 What’s Included
Pinecone turkey craft materials
Colorful decorating supplies
Easy guidance from our Kidz & Co teacher
Lots of gobble-worthy fun!
Free while supplies last!
Tis the Season for Bad Decisions: A bad holiday advice night
Got a holiday problem? Don't worry... we're here to make it worse.
Join us for Tis the Season for Bad Decisions, a hilariously interactive night dedicated to the absolute worst holiday advice imaginable. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and compete to create the most ridiculous solutions to the season's biggest challenges.
What to Expect:
🦃 Bad Holiday Advice Challenges
🎁 Holiday Crisis Hotline
🎬 Hallmark Movie Disaster Pitches
😂 Audience Voting & Prizes
🍺 Plenty of Laughs and Great Beer
Grand Prize:
One team will earn the prestigious title of: Confluence Certified Holiday Expert
Awarded for demonstrating exceptionally poor judgment and a remarkable ability to make every holiday situation worse.
Bring your friends, your coworkers, and your worst ideas. No experience is necessary. In fact, actual expertise may hurt your chances.
The worse the advice, the better your odds of winning.
🍻 Free to play. Terrible advice encouraged. Holiday spirit optional. 🦃 🎄😂
Live Music with Beau Norwood & Friends
Beau Norwood is a North Carolina musician, entrepreneur, actor, coach, and community advocate known for his work in education, local business, and the arts.
As a musician, Beau has performed for over 15 years in a duo called SchafeWood and as a solo artist.
Listen here.
Sunday Supper with host Kennon Knight
Influenced by Carolina clay & tobacco farms, Kennon Knight was drawn to the musical heartbeat of the south with blues, rock, bluegrass, & folk. He began his career as a drummer playing with formidable bands & performers such as Gypsy, Faculty X, Moses Jones & the Dirty Southern Soul, Square Roots, David Childers, & more. His music has graced many stages up & down the east coast with notable stops at the Blumenthal, the Knight Theater, & The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Now a storyteller with some strings influenced by the talents of Tom Petty, Amos Lee, John Prine, Jason Isbell, & more he tells stories that heal hearts with love, laughter, & the knowledge that music unites us all.
Christmas Cookie & Craft Beer Pairing
'Tis the season for cookies and beer! Join us for a festive holiday tasting experience as we team up with Chloe's Sugar Rush Cookie Company to bring you four delicious Christmas cookie pairings perfectly matched with craft beer favorites.
For just $18, you'll enjoy:
🍪 A classic Sugar Cookie paired with a light and refreshing craft beer
🍪 A Chocolate Chip Cookie paired with a rich, chocolatey brew
🍪 A cinnamon-sugar Snickerdoodle paired with a malty seasonal favorite
🍪 A Jam Thumbprint Cookie paired with a bright, fruit-forward beer
🍺 Your ticket includes:
✅ Four 4 oz craft beer pours
✅ Four handcrafted cookies from Chloe's Sugar Rush Cookie Company
✅ Tasting notes for each pairing
✅ A fun and festive holiday experience
Whether you're looking for a unique date night, a holiday outing with friends, or simply an excuse to enjoy cookies and beer, this cozy Christmas pairing is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Gather your crew, discover your favorite pairing, and celebrate the season one sip and one bite at a time!
Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve yours early!
✨ Local Cookies. Local Beer. Holiday Cheer. ✨
Get tickets here.
Free Photos with Santa at Confluence
Santa Claus is coming to Confluence! Bring your family out to Confluence and let us snap a picture with our beloved Santa. Furry friends are welcome. Hope to see you all there full of Holiday cheer!
Sponsored by the Catawba Riverkeeper and the Town of Cramerton
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
Friday Night Live Music - Fire & Ash
The Fire & Ash Duo bring a fresh yet familiar vibe to every show, infusing Southern Rock and Country into the songs you know and love to sing. Ashley (Ash) on vocals and percussion, also the featured vocalist and front woman of the famed Velvet Edge band, has years of experience singing in various bands and duo’s. Wayne (Fire) on guitar and vocals also a solo acoustic artist, aims to create a fun, celebratory atmosphere that takes listeners back to their younger days. Fire and Ash are on a mission to “make bar music great again.” With influences as eclectic as The Black Crows, 4 Non-Blondes, Hank Williams Jr., and Tyler Childers, Fire & Ash performances blend the energy of rock with the soul of country, keeping crowds engaged with classic hits like “Sweet Child of Mine” and “She Talks to Angels.”
Follow Fire & Ash on Facebook here!
Vinyl Wednesday
Join us for Vinyl Night at Confluence! Bring your favorite records or discover new ones as we spin classic tunes and hidden gems. Connect with fellow music lovers, share your passion for vinyl, and enjoy an evening of nostalgia and good vibes!
Also, enjoy $3 off seasonal cocktails all night long!
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
Live Music with Alex Wolfe
Hailing from the Carolinas, Alex J. Wolfe is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer whose sound blends country, blues, and more into something that reflects the big pot of gumbo that America is.
A seasoned live performer, Wolfe has taken the stage at notable venues including the House of Blues Myrtle Beach and Furman University Auditorium in his times as a hired-gun lead guitarist. He has also opened for acclaimed artists such as Drake White and performed at Marcus King’s induction into the South Carolina Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Wolfe’s musicianship sets him apart, not only as a songwriter but as a true craftsman in the studio. On his debut EP, Ain’t Hard to Satisfy, he performed every instrument, showcasing a wide-ranging skill set and a clear artistic vision. He continued that hands-on approach with his latest EP, Kudzu, directing collaborators and further refining his sound.
With a style that bridges timely sounds of the past and present, Alex J. Wolfe continues to carve out his place in music.
~ Spotify
Listen here.
12 Brews of Christmas at Confluence
Raise a glass and celebrate the season with our 12 Brews of Christmas Tasting!
Sample twelve specially selected beers ranging from rich stouts and winter warmers to seasonal ales and festive favorites. Each guest will receive a tasting passport to rate every beer and vote for the one deserving the title of Confluence Christmas Beer Champion.
Whether you're a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or just looking for a fun holiday outing with friends, this event is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the season.
Your ticket includes:
✅ Twelve 4 oz beer samples
✅ Official 12 Brews of Christmas tasting passport
✅ Voting privileges for People's Choice Beer
✅ Entry into our holiday prize drawings
Enjoy holiday music, seasonal décor, and festive photo opportunities. Bring your friends and get ready to toast the season with us.
Tickets: $35 in advance | Limited availability
Must be 21+ to participate. Please drink responsibly.
🍺🎄 Twelve beers. One champion. Endless holiday cheer. 🎄🍺
Purchase tickets here.
Gingerbread House Competition
Gather your crew and put your creativity to the test!
Join us at Confluence South Fork on Sunday, December 13th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM for an exciting Gingerbread House Competition where imagination rules and sweet victories await!
✨ Event Details
Team Registration: $25 per team
Teams of up to 4 people
Perfect for friends, families, coworkers, or even strangers who want to team up and compete
Gingerbread house kits provided
Feel free to bring your own decorations, candy, tools, and creative touches to make your masterpiece stand out
There are no limits to what you can create. Whether it's a cozy winter cottage, a holiday castle, or a wild gingerbread wonderland, your imagination is your only limitation!
🏆 Prizes will be awarded for the Best Gingerbread House!
Spots are limited, so gather your team and get ready for an afternoon of holiday fun, friendly competition, and festive memories.
Register here.
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
Live Music with John David Tice
Join us for a festive evening of Christmas music with John David Tice at Confluence South Fork. Enjoy warm, familiar holiday classics arranged with John’s soulful vocals and tasteful instrumentation, plus a few of his beloved non-holiday favorites woven into the set. Cozy up with seasonal lights and a welcoming atmosphere as John leads sing-alongs, gentle ballads, and upbeat tunes perfect for the whole community.
Bring friends and family, sip on hot cocoa or a seasonal cocktail, and celebrate the season through music that lifts the spirit and brings people together. All proceeds support the health of the Catawba River—come for the music, stay for the community.
Listen here.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke
Dust off your loudest, tackiest holiday sweater and join us for an Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke Party with Baxter’s DJ Service on December 18, 9 PM–midnight. This 18+ night at Confluence South Fork in Cramerton is a festive, rowdy celebration of off-key carols, ridiculous knitwear, and non-stop holiday bangers spun by Baxter’s DJ Service.
What to expect
Karaoke all night: sing solo, duet, or take the stage with friends. Holiday classics, pop hits, and guilty-pleasure anthems welcome.
Live DJ between sets: Baxter’s keeps the energy high with seamless mixes and crowd favorites.
Ugly sweater contest: prizes for the most outrageous, funniest, and most creative sweaters—strut your stuff during halftime judging.
Seasonal sips available (ID required for drink purchases).
Good vibes for a good cause: all proceeds support the health of the Catawba River and South Fork River programs.
Bring your holiday spirit, a winning sweater, and your best (or delightfully worst) singing voice. Let’s make merry, make noise, and give back to the river we love.
Kidz & Co - Christmas Gnomes
Our Kidz & Co TP Roll Christmas Gnome Craft is a fun and festive activity where kids can transform a simple cardboard tube into an adorable holiday gnome! With colorful decorations, fluffy beards, and pointy hats, every gnome will be uniquely magical.
✨ Why Kids Will Love It
Design your very own Christmas gnome
Decorate with fun colors and festive details
Get creative with hats, beards, and accessories
Take home a cheerful holiday decoration
🎨 What’s Included
Cardboard tube gnome craft materials
Decorating supplies and festive accessories
Easy guidance from our Kidz & Co teacher
Plenty of holiday fun and creativity!
Free while supplies last!
Festivus at Confluence
Running out of holiday cheer? Join us for a night of laughs, friendly competition, and a little holiday therapy at Confluence South Fork's Festivus Celebration!
🎄🍺 A Festivus for the Rest of Us 🍺🎄
Put down the wrapping paper, step away from the family group chat, and celebrate the holiday that requires no decorations, no gift shopping, and absolutely no Christmas carols.
We'll be honoring the timeless traditions of Festivus with an evening featuring:
🎤 The Airing of Grievances
Submit your funniest holiday frustrations and everyday annoyances for a chance to be crowned the night's Grievance Champion.
🏆 Feats of Strength
Compete in a series of lighthearted challenges including:
Keg Hold Competition
Candy Cane Stack-Off
Gift Wrap Relay
Festivus Pole Games
🧠 Festivus Trivia Test your knowledge of holiday traditions, pop culture, and classic sitcom moments.
🎁 Prizes Throughout the Night Win Confluence gift cards, merchandise, and bragging rights as the official Festivus Champion.
🍺 Featured Seasonal Beers Enjoy your favorite seasonal brews while celebrating the most unconventional holiday of the year.
This event is free to attend and open to all who are brave enough to air their grievances in public.
No ugly sweaters. No fruitcake. No holiday pressure.
Just good beer, good company, and a Festivus miracle.
Kidz & Co - Critters & River Life
Become a River Explorer! 🐢🐟🦆
Calling all curious kids and nature lovers! Join us for an exciting adventure as we discover the amazing animals that call North Carolina's rivers and waterways home.
Through engaging storytime, interactive games and activities, a fun hands-on craft, and your very own River Explorer Journal to take home, children will learn about the fish, turtles, birds, insects, and other fascinating wildlife that depend on healthy rivers to survive.
This hands-on program encourages exploration, creativity, and a love of nature while helping young adventurers understand how rivers connect and support our local ecosystems.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive storytime
Wildlife-themed games and activities
River-inspired craft project
Take-home River Explorer Journal
Fun facts about North Carolina's river creatures
Perfect for young explorers who love animals, nature, and getting their hands busy while they learn!
Come make a splash with us and see what amazing discoveries are waiting along the riverbank. 🌊🐢🦋
Free while supplies last.
Adult Prom - A Night at the Disco
Break out the sequins, shine up those dancing shoes, and get ready to boogie beneath the disco ball!
Join us at Confluence on Saturday, February 13th for Adult Prom: A Night at the Disco, a Valentine's Weekend celebration packed with funky beats, retro glam, cold craft beer, and unforgettable memories.
Whether you're bringing your sweetheart, your best friends, or flying solo, this is your chance to relive prom night the way it should have been: no curfew, better drinks, and a dance floor full of disco magic.
✨ Expect:
A dazzling disco-themed atmosphere
Nonstop dance hits from the '70s, '80s, and beyond
Adult Prom King & Queen (or royalty of any kind!) voting
Prom photo opportunities
Specialty drinks and craft beer
Plenty of chances to strut your stuff under the mirror ball
Dust off your polyester, embrace the sparkle, and join us for a night of love, laughter, and legendary dance moves.
Because nothing says Valentine's like staying alive on the dance floor.
Early bird tickets: $20/person
At the door tickets: $30/person
Purchase tickets here:
Kidz & Co: Wildlife Rescue Heroes
🦉 Become a Wildlife Rescue Hero! 🦊🐢
Have you ever wondered what happens when a wild animal gets injured? Join us for a fun and interactive adventure where children will discover how dedicated wildlife rehabilitators help sick and injured animals recover and return to the wild.
Through engaging storytime, a hands-on rescue-themed activity, a creative craft project, and a special take-home challenge, kids will learn why healthy habitats are so important for the animals that share our world. Along the way, they'll gain a new appreciation for local wildlife and the people who work hard to protect them.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive storytime
Wildlife rescue-themed activity
Hands-on craft project
Fun take-home challenge
Learn about caring for wildlife and protecting habitats
At the end of the program, children will earn the title of Wildlife Rescue Hero and leave inspired to help make a difference for animals in their own communities!
Perfect for young animal lovers, future veterinarians, and anyone who enjoys learning about nature.
🐾 Come join the rescue mission and discover how you can be a hero for wildlife!
EMO Night at Confluence featuring DJ Skid
It's not a phase. It's a party.
Dust off your black eyeliner, lace up your Converse, and get ready to relive the glory days of emo, pop-punk, and alternative anthems. DJ Skid will be spinning all your favorites from the bands that filled your playlists, covered your bedroom walls, and got you through your teenage years.
Expect a night packed with sing-along favorites from artists like: 🎵 My Chemical Romance
🎵 Fall Out Boy
🎵 Paramore
🎵 Taking Back Sunday
🎵 Panic! At The Disco
🎵 The Used
🎵 All Time Low
🎵 Blink-182
🎵 Simple Plan
🎵 And more!
Whether you're still rocking the side-swept bangs or just looking for a nostalgic night out, grab your friends and join us for an evening of emo classics, craft beer, and questionable life choices.
🍺 Great beer
🎧 DJ Skid spinning from 8-11 PM
🖤 No cover
📸 Perfect opportunities for your MySpace-era comeback photo
Let's make March 6th the saddest, happiest night of the year.
#EmoNight #ConfluenceSouthFork #NotAPhase #PopPunkForever #DJSkid #CraftBeerAndHeartbreak #CatawbaRiverkeeper
Kidz & Co: A Special Visit from Squirt
🐢 Meet Squirt the Turtle & Become a Turtle Protector! 🌊💚
Get ready for a shell-tastic adventure with Squirt the Turtle! Join us for a fun-filled morning as we explore the fascinating world of North Carolina's turtles and discover why these amazing reptiles are so important to our local waterways.
Through interactive storytime, a hands-on craft, and exciting learning activities, children will learn where turtles live, what they eat, and how clean water and healthy habitats help them thrive. Every young explorer will also receive a special take-home adventure journal to continue the fun long after the program ends.
✨ What to expect:
Turtle-themed storytime
Learn about North Carolina's native turtles
Fun hands-on craft
Take-home Turtle Adventure Journal
Discover how to help protect wildlife and local waterways
By the end of the program, children will become official Turtle Protectors and leave inspired to help care for the animals and habitats around them!
Perfect for young nature lovers, animal enthusiasts, and curious kids who enjoy learning through play.
🐢 Come meet Squirt, make some new friends, and discover how you can help protect North Carolina's turtles, one adventure at a time! 🌿✨
Kidz & Co: Earth Month Eco-Heroes
🌎 Become an Earth Hero! ♻️💚🌱
Celebrate Earth Month with a fun-filled adventure that shows kids how they can help make the world a better place!
Through engaging storytime, hands-on activities, and interactive learning, children will explore the importance of nature, recycling, clean water, and protecting wildlife. They'll discover that being an environmental hero doesn't require superpowers. Small everyday actions can make a big difference for our planet!
✨ What to expect:
Interactive Earth-themed storytime
Hands-on environmental activity
Learn about recycling, conservation, and wildlife
Fun take-home Earth Hero Challenge
Simple ways kids can help protect the planet every day
By the end of the program, participants will earn the title of Earth Hero and leave inspired to care for the natural world in their own communities.
Perfect for curious kids, budding nature lovers, and families looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Month together!
🌎 Join us as we learn, create, and discover how every person, no matter how small, can help make a big difference. Become an Earth Hero! 🌱♻️💙
Kidz & Co: Native Plant Explorers
🌼 Become a Native Plant Explorer! 🦋🐝🌿
Discover the amazing plants that call North Carolina home and learn why they are so important to the world around us!
In this fun and interactive program, children will become Native Plant Explorers as they uncover how native plants support butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife. Through engaging storytime, hands-on exploration, a creative nature-inspired craft, and a special take-home journal, young adventurers will learn how plants help create healthy habitats and thriving ecosystems.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive storytime
Discover native plants found in North Carolina
Hands-on nature exploration
Fun plant-themed craft project
Take-home Native Plant Explorer Journal
Learn how plants support pollinators, wildlife, and clean waterways
Children will leave with a new appreciation for the plants growing all around them and simple ways they can help protect the habitats that wildlife depends on.
Perfect for curious kids, budding gardeners, nature lovers, and young explorers who enjoy learning through hands-on discovery!
🌿 Join us for a morning of exploration, creativity, and outdoor wonder as we celebrate the incredible power of native plants. Become a Native Plant Explorer! 🦋🌼🐝
Live Music with Benjamin Louis
Benjamin Louis has been writing and performing music over half his life. A southern Indiana native, benjamin’s music is a blend of folk, rock, and Americana, about the passage of time, the weight of age, and the pursuit of passion.
Listen here.
Kidz & Co: River Detectives
🐛 Become a River Detective! 🔍🌊
What's hiding beneath the rocks and logs in our streams? Join us for a fascinating adventure into the world of aquatic insects and macroinvertebrates, the tiny creatures that help tell the story of a river's health!
In this fun and hands-on program, children will become River Detectives as they investigate the bugs and critters that live in North Carolina's waterways. Through engaging storytime, interactive activities, a nature-inspired craft, and a take-home journal, young explorers will discover how scientists use these tiny creatures to determine whether a river is clean, healthy, and thriving.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive storytime
Learn about aquatic insects and stream critters
Hands-on detective activities
Nature-inspired craft project
Take-home River Detective Journal
Discover how bugs help scientists monitor water quality
Children will leave with a new appreciation for the hidden world beneath the water's surface and the important role these tiny creatures play in keeping rivers healthy.
Perfect for curious kids, budding scientists, nature lovers, and young explorers who enjoy hands-on discovery!
🌊 Grab your detective hat and magnifying glass and join us as we uncover the secrets of the stream. You never know what clues you might find! 🐛🔍🐸
Kidz & Co: Pollinator protectors
🐝 Become a Pollinator Protector! 🌸🦋🐝
Did you know that many of our favorite flowers, fruits, and vegetables depend on pollinators to grow? Join us for a fun-filled adventure as we discover the amazing insects and animals that help keep our world blooming!
Through engaging storytime, hands-on crafts, exciting movement activities, and a special take-home project, children will learn how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play a vital role in healthy gardens, thriving ecosystems, and the food we eat every day.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive pollinator-themed storytime
Fun hands-on craft project
Active games and movement activities
Learn about bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Take-home project to continue the learning at home
Children will leave with a deeper appreciation for nature and simple ways they can help pollinators in their own backyards and communities.
At the end of the program, every participant will earn the title of Pollinator Protector and be ready to help these important creatures thrive!
Perfect for curious kids, nature lovers, future gardeners, and families who enjoy learning through play.
🌸 Join us as we buzz, flutter, and explore the incredible world of pollinators. Together, we can help protect the tiny heroes that keep our planet growing! 🐝🦋🌼
’90s + 2000s Throwback Night with DJ Skid
Your AIM away message is officially set to: “@ Confluence. BRB never.” 💾
Put down the Tamagotchi, rewind the mixtape with a pencil and get ready to party like it’s Y2K and the computers didn’t crash after all. On Saturday, July 17, from 8 to 11 PM, DJ Skid is taking over Confluence with a full night of ’90s and 2000s bangers. Think TRL countdown, school dance slow jams, boy band showdowns and every song you once burned onto a CD-R and labeled in Sharpie.
And yes, it’s FREE. No cover, no dial-up fees, no waiting for your mom to get off the phone.
📼 What’s on the menu:
🎧 DJ Skid spinning throwback hits all night long
👖 Dress-code suggestions (very much encouraged): frosted tips, butterfly clips, bucket hats, JNCOs, velour tracksuits, chokers, frosted lip gloss and anything from the Delia’s catalog
🍹 Cold drinks at the bar, way better than a Capri Sun
💃 A dance floor that’s more fun than your Top 8
So call your crew (on a landline if you can find one), coordinate your matching outfits and meet us on the dance floor. Be kind, rewind, and we’ll see you there.
🪪 21+ only. Bring your ID (the real one, not the one from 2003).
Kidz & Co: Trash to Treasure Challenge
♻️ Become a Reuse Champion! 🌎✨
What if yesterday's trash could become today's treasure? Join us for a fun and creative adventure as we discover how everyday items can be reused in new and exciting ways!
Through an engaging story, a hands-on craft project, and a take-home challenge, children will learn how reusing materials helps reduce waste and protects our rivers, wildlife, and environment. They'll see firsthand how a little creativity can make a big difference for the planet.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive storytime
Creative upcycling craft project
Discover ways to reuse everyday items
Learn how reducing waste helps protect nature
Take-home Reuse Challenge for the whole family
Children will leave inspired to think differently about the items they use every day and empowered to make environmentally friendly choices at home.
At the end of the program, participants will have the skills and ideas to become true Reuse Champions, helping create a cleaner, healthier world for people and wildlife alike.
Perfect for creative kids, young environmentalists, and families looking for a fun way to learn about sustainability.
♻️ Join us as we turn old into new, spark our imaginations, and discover how small actions can have a big impact on the world around us! 🌿💚
Kidz & Co: Cloud Spotter
☁️ Become a Junior Meteorologist! 🌤️⛅
Look up and discover the wonders of the sky! Join us for a fun-filled weather adventure where children will become Junior Meteorologists and learn how to observe the world above them.
Through engaging storytime, sky-watching activities, and a creative cloud-inspired art project, children will explore different types of clouds and what they can tell us about the weather. Each participant will also receive a Cloud Watcher's Journal to take home and continue their weather discoveries with family and friends.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive weather-themed storytime
Learn about different kinds of clouds
Sky observation activities
Creative cloud art project
Take-home Cloud Watcher's Journal
Fun ways to explore weather at home
Children will leave with a greater appreciation for the ever-changing sky and the tools scientists use to understand weather patterns.
Perfect for curious kids, future scientists, and young explorers who love asking questions about the natural world.
☁️ Whether it's fluffy cumulus clouds or dramatic storm clouds, there's always something exciting happening overhead! Join us as we look to the skies, spark curiosity, and become official Junior Meteorologists for the day. 🌈🌦️🌤️
Kidz & Co: Leaf Detective
☁️ Become a Junior Meteorologist! 🌤️⛅
Look up and discover the wonders of the sky! Join us for a fun-filled weather adventure where children will become Junior Meteorologists and learn how to observe the world above them.
Through engaging storytime, sky-watching activities, and a creative cloud-inspired art project, children will explore different types of clouds and what they can tell us about the weather. Each participant will also receive a Cloud Watcher's Journal to take home and continue their weather discoveries with family and friends.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive weather-themed storytime
Learn about different kinds of clouds
Sky observation activities
Creative cloud art project
Take-home Cloud Watcher's Journal
Fun ways to explore weather at home
Children will leave with a greater appreciation for the ever-changing sky and the tools scientists use to understand weather patterns.
Perfect for curious kids, future scientists, and young explorers who love asking questions about the natural world.
☁️ Whether it's fluffy cumulus clouds or dramatic storm clouds, there's always something exciting happening overhead! Join us as we look to the skies, spark curiosity, and become official Junior Meteorologists for the day. 🌈🌦️🌤️
Kidz & Co: Raindrop Adventures
💧 Raindrop Adventures: Explore the Water Cycle! ☁️🌧️🌈
Where does rain come from, and where does it go after it falls? Join us for a fun-filled Raindrop Adventure as we follow the incredible journey of a water droplet through the water cycle!
Through an engaging storytime, hands-on activities, and a creative craft project, children will discover how water moves through our world as it evaporates, forms clouds, and returns to Earth as rain. Each participant will create their own Water Cycle Bracelet to help remember the different stages of this amazing natural process.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive water cycle storytime
Fun hands-on learning activity
Create a Water Cycle Bracelet
Learn about evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
Explore how rain helps plants, animals, and people
Take home new weather and science knowledge
Children will leave with a better understanding of the world around them and a fun keepsake that helps them remember the journey of a raindrop.
Perfect for curious kids, young scientists, and families who love learning through play and creativity.
🌧️☁️ Follow the journey from cloud to rain and back again as we dive into the wonderful world of the water cycle. Join us for a rainy-day adventure that's sure to make a splash! 💧🌈
Kidz & Co: Winter Wildlife Wishes
❄️ Winter Wildlife Wonders! 🦌🐦🌲
Celebrate the holiday season with a heartwarming adventure into the world of winter wildlife! Join us as we discover how animals survive the colder months and learn simple ways we can show kindness to nature and our community.
Through an engaging storytime, a fun animal-and-habitat matching game, and a creative craft project, children will explore how birds, mammals, and other wildlife find food, shelter, and warmth during winter. Each participant will create a beautiful Winter Bird Nest Ornament to take home and enjoy throughout the season.
✨ What to expect:
Interactive winter-themed storytime
Animal and habitat matching game
Learn how local wildlife survives winter
Create a Winter Bird Nest Ornament
Explore ways to care for nature during the holiday season
Fun, hands-on learning for young nature lovers
Children will leave with a greater appreciation for the animals that share our environment and discover how small acts of kindness can make a difference for both wildlife and people.
Perfect for families, animal lovers, and curious kids who enjoy seasonal crafts and nature-themed adventures.
❄️ Celebrate the magic of the season with stories, creativity, and discovery as we explore the incredible ways wildlife weathers the winter months. Join us and become a winter friend to nature! 🐦❤️🌲✨
Friday Night Live Music - Jason Moss and the Hosses
Listen to Jason Moss and the Hosses here!
Halloween Candy & Wine Tasting
Who says Halloween candy is just for kids?
Join us Friday from 5-7 PM for a seriously fun (and delicious) wine tasting featuring wines from 3 Keys Wine paired with some of your favorite Halloween treats!
We're putting unexpected combinations to the test:
Chocolate + Wine
Caramel + Wine
Peanut Butter + Wine
Fruity Candy + Wine
Some pairings might surprise you... and some might become your new favorite guilty pleasure!
4 Wines
4 Candy Pairings
FREE Tasting
Gather your friends, satisfy your sweet tooth, and kick off Halloween weekend with us at Confluence. Costumes are welcome, but not required!
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
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South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Tap Takeover with King Canary
King Canary is flying in and taking over the taps at Confluence, and you're invited! Join us Wednesday, October 28, from 6:30 to 8:30pm for a great lineup of King Canary beers.
Our rep from King Canary will be here all evening pouring, talking beer, and handing out swag. Come try something new, catch up with friends, and spend an evening with people who love the Catawba as much as you do.
Bring a friend, grab a pint, and we'll see you there. Cheers!
All sales benefit the Catawba Riverkeeper
Sunday Supper with host Alana Gibson
Alana Flowers Gibson is a Mount Holly, NC-based musician and singer whose style ranges from dream pop and power pop to country and bluegrass! She plays guitar and banjo, and finds songwriting both energizing and therapeutic. Alana has been playing music since she was 8 years old, and loves the connection and authenticity that music brings to the community.
Friday Night Live Music - Featherpocket Duo
Rock n'roll, country, bluegrass, folk & beyond - Featherpocket is always pushing to take its sound into new territory. Drawing influence from the Velvet Underground, Gram Parsons , as well as modern artists like Susto, Featherpocket has something to offer any listener. In 2025, Featherpocket began a bluegrass project in collaboration with LA-based Watertower. 3 singles have been released, with 7 more slated for 2026.
Featherpocket has performed at the Carrborro Bluegrass Festival, Hopscotch, Confluence Carolinas Festival, Charlotte SHOUT!, Artsplosure Raleigh, and has shared the stage with Lillie Mae, Watertower, Susto, Larry Keel, the Blackfoot Gypsies, Boy Named Banjo, Travers Brothership, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, David Childers, Kendall Street Co. & many more.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Kidz & Co - Leaf Monsters
Our Kidz & Co Leaf Monster Craft is a fun and imaginative activity where kids can transform leaves into goofy, spooky, or downright silly monster creations! With plenty of decorating supplies and endless possibilities, every monster is sure to be one of a kind.
✨ Why Kids Will Love It
Create your own unique leaf monster
Add funny faces, wild hair, and silly features
Let your imagination run wild
Take home a monster that's full of personality
🎨 What’s Included
Leaves and craft materials
Decorating supplies and accessories
Easy guidance from our Kidz & Co teacher
Lots of monster-making fun!
Free while supplies last!
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Vinyl Wednesday
Join us for Vinyl Night at Confluence! Bring your favorite records or discover new ones as we spin classic tunes and hidden gems. Connect with fellow music lovers, share your passion for vinyl, and enjoy an evening of nostalgia and good vibes!
Also, enjoy $3 off seasonal cocktails all night long!
Paint & Sip with Tipsy Palette
We’re so excited to be teaming up with Tipsy Palette to bring you some Painting Fun!
Paint “BOO!” with us on Sunday, Oct 11th, 2:00-4:00pm
Get creative with us! Grab some friends and paint your way into a colorful canvas!
Tickets can be purchased here.
Live Music with Thick Modine
Thick Modine broadens on a form of rock and roll that melds the swampy funk and growl of southern rock with the raw truth that is the essence of the blues, often with a hint of the ragged, seat-of-the-pants spontaneity that defined early punk. ~ Bandcamp
Listen here.
Friday Night Live Music - Kennon Knight
Influenced by Carolina clay & tobacco farms, Kennon Knight was drawn to the musical heartbeat of the south with blues, rock, bluegrass, & folk. He began his career as a drummer playing with formidable bands & performers such as Gypsy, Faculty X, Moses Jones & the Dirty Southern Soul, Square Roots, David Childers, & more. His music has graced many stages up & down the east coast with notable stops at the Blumenthal, the Knight Theater, & The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Now a storyteller with some strings influenced by the talents of Tom Petty, Amos Lee, John Prine, Jason Isbell, & more he tells stories that heal hearts with love, laughter, & the knowledge that music unites us all.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
The Catawba Riversweep
Will you join us in protecting our shared waterways by participating in Catawba Riverkeeper's largest annual cleanup?
For decades, citizens around the Catawba River Basin have been cleaning up their river, lakes, creeks, and streams to make sure their waterways look beautiful, are safe for swimming and fishing, and are free of pollution.
The Catawba Riversweep is one day a year when citizens from all over the Catawba-Wateree River Basin come together to clean up on the same day. October 3, 2026 will be a day when thousands of neighbors come together at dozens of sites from Lake James to Lake Wateree and everywhere in between. It will be a day of hard work, fun, fellowship, and action!
With just 3 short hours of your time, you too can say “I AM A RIVERKEEPER!” You can register for free as an individual, a business, a school, a church, a neighborhood, or a group of friends today and be a part of the largest river cleanup in the Southeast.
Join us for the afterparty at Confluence starting at noon with live music and snacks for our amazing volunteers.
Registration is now open, so click here to register!
Live Music with Mike Alicke
Mike Alicke is an award winning singer-songwriter-guitarist (2012 Summit Showcase Songwriter Of The Year and Nominated 2013 Songwriter Of The Year by The Charlotte Music Awards) with many years of performing, touring, and recording experience. As founding member of the NY/NJ based acoustic- rock band Alaskan, they recorded several critically acclaimed recordings-including the well received "Red Wheel Spinning" and “Big Timbers”(Spotify)The band was a favorite at NYC's legendary Bitter End club as well as many other well known venues such as CBGB's, Wetlands, Mercury Lounge, Maxwells's etc.. before embarking on a nationwide tour hitting many hot spots such as The Fox Theatre (Boulder Co.), The House of Blues (Chicago), The Georgia Theatre (Atlanta) to name just a few. Now residing in North Carolina, he has been recently named 2012 Songwriter of the Year by the Summit Songwriter Showcase in Davidson, NC as well as nominated for Best Singer/Songwriter for The Charlotte Music Awards. He is currently performing with The Main Channel Band and well as a series of solo shows highlighting some of his best work. ~ ReverbNation
Listen here.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
Sunday Supper with host John David Tice
John's live performances range from creating an atmospheric ambiance in intimate settings to delivering high-energy shows that electrify larger crowds. With tailored set lists that include a mix of original compositions and a wide range of covers, he brings a unique sound that resonates with a wide audience. This versatility enables him to tailor his performances to suit the specific vibe of each venue, ensuring that whether he is playing in a cozy wine bar, a bustling brewery, or a lively outdoor festival, his music perfectly complements the atmosphere and engages the audience. His ability to seamlessly switch between different styles and moods makes him a dynamic and captivating performer, capable of enhancing any event with his musical talent.
Game Night at Confluence
Come join us for Game Night at Confluence!
Bring along your favorite people and your go-to game, or if you’re up for trying something new, feel free to play one of ours—we love sharing!
You can also grab some tasty food from one of our local restaurants and enjoy some friendly competition while sipping on a great selection of local drinks. We can’t wait to see you there and have some fun together!
Every Saturday!
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:
https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us
South Fork Run Club
South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville.
Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates.
