Event: Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library […]

Event: B Chord Live hosts Music Bingo every Monday night from 7pm - 9pm with Top Shelf Trivia!  Come join the fun!

Experience "Bet On Yourself" as it relates to transitioning a domestic violence victim into a survivor.  Hear the empowering words from Molly AND the personal story from a victim of domestic violence victim who transitioned into a survivor.

Event: Every Tuesday - All are Welcome!  Bags fly at 6:30pm.  B Chord Live has a large warehouse space open for Corn Hole!   $1 Wings, 30+ taps, full bar and food menus.  Live music and live corn hole every Tuesday at B Chord Live!

Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs’ market creations, and visit with friends. Select meats, rice, honey, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, marinades, preserves & pickles, fresh cut flowers, transplants, potted plants, fresh herbs, heritage & artisan crafts, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!

Event: Morganton’s open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your back door! The Morganton Farmers Market is a cash-only market with only a few vendors set up to accept debit/credit cards. Are […]

Event: Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! Ridgeview Works is a collaborative partnership between the City of Hickory, Hickory Public Library, and Western Piedmont Workforce Development - NCWorks to provide free career services to the Ridgeview community of Hickory. Western Piedmont Workforce Development is a service of the […]

Join BellaAge along with Sigmon Theatrical for a magical evening! Together we proudly present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- a reimagined, interactive, multi-sensory performance with you in mind. Beloved characters, colorful visuals, music, and magic to spark joy, laughter, and treasured memories.

Event: The Bethlehem location of the Alexander County Farmers Market is at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. There is nothing like buying fresh produce, homemade sweets, or handmade crafts from your local vendors! If you GROW IT, MAKE IT, or BAKE IT… please BRING IT!

Join us to learn how Hart Square Foundation is preserving and sharing this national treasure. There's something for everyone at Hart Square – from attending an event to learning an endangered craft to joining a group tour. Presenter Lorissa Vines is a Catawba County native who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years. Lorissa joined the team […]

Event:   In partnership with the Carolinas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Blue Ridge Division, and Lenoi-Rhyne University, this is a monthly meeting where we will gather to socialize and discuss entrepreneurship and other life/career skills. Local business & community leaders will be visiting speakers & mentors as well. This is free to attend, and occurs every third Thursday each month […]

Event:   In partnership with the Carolinas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Blue Ridge Division, and Lenoi-Rhyne University, this is a monthly meeting where we will gather to socialize and discuss entrepreneurship and other life/career skills. Local business & community leaders will be visiting speakers & mentors as well. This is free to attend, and occurs every third Thursday each month […]

About:   The Carolina Style Chorus is a women's chorus specializing in performing four-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style. We provide opportunities for women to learn and sing and attain individual growth in an atmosphere of friendship and fun. Our goal is to be recognized for musical excellence and to share our talents with our audiences. Join us […]

Welcome to the Extravaganza! Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC. Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths […]

Event: Join them for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hart Square Village. Our site is typically only open to members, with the exception of public events and group tours. We want to allow non-members to experience the village with a knowledgeable tour guide without having to gather a group to book a visit. So, we have introduced monthly public group tours. […]

Drop in for a Puzzle Party! Challenge yourself to mindbending puzzles every Friday, October through January 3rd. Free event with the purchase of admission. Located in the North Classroom at the Catawba Science Center

Friday Night Vibes: Live Music to get your weekend started right! Every Friday starting at 8 p until 11 p 🎸🎤 PLUS *Food trucks** every day except Mondays (Tacos? Burgers? YES, please!) 🌮🍔

Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs' market creations, and visit with friends. Select meats, rice, honey, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, marinades, preserves & pickles, fresh cut flowers, transplants, potted plants, fresh herbs, heritage & artisan crafts, street foods and more... join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!

Event: Morganton’s open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your back door! The Morganton Farmers Market is a cash-only market with only a few vendors set up to accept debit/credit cards. Are […]

Event: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!

Event: Crank up that hot rod and roll on down to the First Annual Cruisin' for Christ Car Show presented by Rick Davis Ministries. Classic cars are welcome to join the line up with a $20 entry fee. All proceeds will go to the Fairbrook Baptist Youth Group. We will have a day full of fun including: -Classic Cars -50/50 […]

Pink Path Forward: A Walk of Strength & SupportHosted by 2 Pink Magnolias | Breast Cancer Awareness Month Join us for a meaningful walk through downtown Newton for breast cancer survivors, fighters, and their supporters. This is a chance to connect, reflect, and move forward—together.  What to Expect -Walk a 1-mile loop on sidewalks around downtown Newton (map provided) starting […]

Welcome to the Extravaganza! Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC. Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths […]

Event: We will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! We also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. All of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 We do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats... Vetting includes spay/neuter, rabies, […]

 Oktoberfest may officially be over, but JEWLZ-TOBERFEST lasts all month long!  Join Us for a Grand Opening Oktoberfest Celebration at Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten! Enjoy a full day of German-style fun - with games, food trucks, vendors & more! Prizes awarded for the best dressed, wear your dirndl or lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Bavarian-style!   Date: October 18th […]

Participants will start at MoonJoy Meadery where they will be given an adventure itinerary and be equipped for their journey. Their itinerary will take them through Downtown Lenoir, collecting clues to complete a puzzle provided by us! But beware! Nine Nazgûl are hunting the streets of Downtown looking for the ring. Can you complete your journey without losing the ring? […]

COSTUMES. CANDY. COMMUNITY. Get ready for a sweet afternoon of costumes, candy, and community fun at the Conover Candy Crawl!  Downtown businesses are teaming up with Shoppes on Main to bring families a safe and exciting trick-or-treating experience. Stroll through downtown, stop by participating storefronts, and collect candy from our local shops—all while shopping small and supporting your community! What […]

Join us for this fundraising event to help purchase professionally trained service dogs for disabled veterans. Shepherds for Sheepdogs will be here with shirts, race info and stories of past placements. Their Main Fundraiser this year is a COLOR RUN event taking place Nov. 8th with Lenoir Parks and Rec. Food Truck: Cowlick 5-9pm Music: Scarlet Darlin 6:30-8:30pm

Are you interested in boating without the hassles of boat ownership?  Join us at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina to learn what it's like to be a Carefree Boat Club member.  We opened our doors on Lake Norman in 2010, and excited to now be open on Lake Hickory! We'll cover how the club works, answer all your questions, and […]