7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, October 6, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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October 9, 2025 -Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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October 9, 2025 -Music on Main – Trial By Fire
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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
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
Friday, October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025 -Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
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October 10, 2025 -Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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October 10, 2025 -Oktoberfest
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October 10, 2025 -JR.s Pro Rodeo
Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.
$15 – $23
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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
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
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
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 -Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
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October 11, 2025 -43rd Annual Molasses Festival
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October 11, 2025 -Oktoberfest
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October 11, 2025 -Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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October 11, 2025 -A STEM Career Showcase!
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October 11, 2025 -HopeMill WNC Benefit Concert and BBQ Competition
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October 11, 2025 -JR.s Pro Rodeo
Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.
$15 – $23
43rd Annual Molasses Festival
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
Oktoberfest
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
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
A STEM Career Showcase!
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
HopeMill WNC Benefit Concert and BBQ Competition
Event: Join us for a BBQ Competition and Benefit Concert to help support HopeMill WNC and their efforts to bring support and assistance to those who desperately need it in our NC Mountains. Every little bit helps. Can’t attend? Hop onto the link and make a donation. We have volunteer opportunities, vendor spots, and BBQ Team spots available. Let us […]
Free – $12
JR.s Pro Rodeo
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
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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October 12, 2025 -Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
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October 12, 2025 -Oktoberfest
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October 12, 2025 -Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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October 12, 2025 -Kid and Adult Plant Bingo – Pumpkin Style
Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.
$15 – $23
Oktoberfest
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
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
Kid and Adult Plant Bingo – Pumpkin Style
Play Bingo to win a Pumpkin! Winners choose from different styles of pumpkins. We will be offering 2 separate games. 2pm - Kids Bingo is regular bingo, $5/5 games (Family Friendly, we will play outside) 3pm - Adult Bingo 90 Ball Bingo $10/10 games (Adults Only, we will play inside) Cash Only Please.
$5 – $10