Creepy Crawly Animal Encounters
Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesSpooky Season is upon us! This October, experience the creepy crawlies of Catawba Science Center. Free event with the purchase of admission.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Alexander County Courthouse Park 101 W Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC, United StatesEvent: The 2025 Hometown Christmas begins Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Alexander County Courthouse Park! The tree lighting is at 5:30 followed by lots of fun with free carriage rides, music, food, Santa, and more!
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3rd Annual Hickory Christmas Show
Hickory Metro Convention Center 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Free – $18
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesEnter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.
Santa Claus Visits 2025
Courthouse Square, Morganton 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, United StatesEvent: 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, abundant […]
Downtown Morganton Carriage Rides 2025
Courthouse Square, Morganton 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, United StatesEvent: 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 […]
$3 – $5
Partners For Cats Adoption Event
Tractor Supply Co. 111 Independence Blvd Ste E, Morganton, NC, United StatesEvent: 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, […]
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesEnter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.
6th Annual Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl
Downtown, Under the Sails 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, United StatesEvent: 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 […]
78th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade
Downtown Taylorsville Main Ave Drive, Taylorsville, NC, United StatesEvent: 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 […]
Free
Santa Claus Visits 2025
Courthouse Square, Morganton 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, United StatesEvent: 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, […]
Downtown Morganton Carriage Rides 2025
Courthouse Square, Morganton 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, United StatesEvent: 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 […]
$3 – $5