Join us this December for Holiday Magic and Fun! The 3rd Annual Hickory Christmas Show returns December 5–7, 2025 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC and it’s bigger and more magical than ever! With over 200 unique vendors, live stage performances, festive food, and special appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, this is the can't-miss holiday […]
Event: Tickets for the Cookie Crawl will be available closer to the date! Be sure to check back! Once you’ve purchased your ticket, bring your receipt to the HDDA tent on Union Square, December 6, from 2 to 3 pm, to receive your Cookie Crawl Passport & Map! Follow the crumbs to collect different holiday-inspired cookies! It’s the perfect way […]
Event: The popular parade officially kicks off the Christmas season in Alexander COunty with floats, marching bands, emergency vehicles, beauty queens, sports teams, elected officials, and much more! The parade begins on Liledoun Road, turns right onto Main Avenue through town, turns right onto Main Avenue Drive (at the old hotel), turns left onto NC Hwy 16 South (near Adams […]
Event: Visit Santa on the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton! Santa will be working away in his workshop on the square, ready for visits! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, […]
Event: Downtown Morganton will host carriage rides for the 2025 holiday season on select evenings in November and December. About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant outdoor adventure venues, wonderful shopping and […]