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Mindbender Mansion Exhibit

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit

Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Enter 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.

Music on Main – Trial By Fire

Downtown Newton Development Association 135 N College Ave, Newton, NC, United States

Performance: Go back to an earlier day when lighters were held high, and you couldn't help but sing along to such powerful choruses as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Lights,” "Separate Ways," and “Faithfully".   About: Those warm summer nights are just around the corner! As we get ready for Summer 2025, keep checking here for more info […]

Free
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit

Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Enter 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.

Oktoberfest

Downtown, Under the Sails 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: The annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford, Hickory has a long, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land, Germany, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba, our connection […]

Free

JR.s Pro Rodeo

Downtown Denver 6917 Forest Hills Dr, Denver, NC, United States

Event: A traveling rodeo event that features a variety of professional rodeo events like bareback riding, bull riding, roping, and barrel racing. Tickets are purchased cash only at the gate, but cheaper if ordered in advance.

Free – $25

43rd Annual Molasses Festival

Sims Country BBQ 6160 Petra Mill Rd, Granite Falls, NC, United States

Event: We're excited to host the 43rd Annual Molasses Festival on October 11, 2025, from 9am-4pm! Located on the property of Sims Country BBQ, the Molasses Festival has fun for the entire family! Bring a lawn chair, and stay all day for live bluegrass, vendors, demonstrations, and more! Click "interested" or "going" to let us know you're coming and get […]

$3
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit

Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Enter 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.

Oktoberfest

Downtown, Under the Sails 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: The annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford, Hickory has a long, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land, Germany, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba, our connection […]

Free

A STEM Career Showcase!

Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: Don't miss this month's SPARK event in the Foothills Collaboratory featuring Corning Optical Communications. SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway, across from Velo-City.   About: The Catawba Science Center opened its doors […]

Free