Learn to Square Dance in just 12 lessons! Sponsored by the Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dance Club FUN, heart and brain healthy! No partner needed – 12 to 90 years old! Mondays 6:30-8:00 p.m. New Session begins Sep. 22, 2025 $60 per person St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building 52 16th Street NW, Hickory NC 28601 For more information Call Tonya […]

About: Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Event:   Now Free but Registration Required. Each week we will have a craft & story time. We will read a classic, yet age-appropriate story followed by a craft. We will remain open until 5pm with Open Studio hours for you to do other paid crafts and activities.

Event: Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in […]

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!

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.

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.

Spooky Season is upon us! This October, experience the creepy crawlies of Catawba Science Center. Free event with the purchase of admission.

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.

Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin.  Cash Only.

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. […]

Event: The festival boasts 3 entertainment stages: The Main Stage on the courthouse lawn, the Gospel Stage at the west end of the festival, and the Childrens’ Stage on the east end of the festival. The Kid’s Korner is the biggest draw for our younger attendees. The Kid’s Korner has hosted in the past, pony rides, mechanical bucking bull rides, […]

Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin.  Cash Only.

🐾🎶 It’s our First Ever “Fun Festival of the Animals”!🎶🐾 🎵 Live music 🍿 Popcorn & Pepsi 🏠 Tours of the shelter 💰 Name your price (donation) yard sale — featuring fall decorations, Christmas treasures, and pet products galore! 📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | ⏰ 9 AM–1 PM 📍 Humane Society of Catawba County | 3224 20th Ave SE, Hickory Come shop, snack, and support! Every dollar helps shelter […]

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, […]

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.

Bring the family and make some great Fall memories.  Admission includes all activities: Hayride - as many times as you like Large, Pro-Designed Corn Maze  Kid's Corn Maze Let your kids use their imagination on our Pirate Ship, Tractor, Toy Airplanes, and Wooden Train Play Sets "Swim" in our giant house of Corn Challenge a friend to a game of […]

Join us for an adoption event and meet your new best friend: Location: Pet Supermarket 3000 N Center St Hickory, NC

 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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

Don't miss this month's SPARK event! We are pleased to host HitsTech on Saturday, October 18th from 1 – 3 PM in the Foothills Collaboratory. Spark is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. Free event with the purchase of admission.

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 […]

Bring the family and make some great Fall memories.  Admission includes all activities: Hayride - as many times as you like Large, Pro-Designed Corn Maze  Kid's Corn Maze Let your kids use their imagination on our Pirate Ship, Tractor, Toy Airplanes, and Wooden Train Play Sets "Swim" in our giant house of Corn Challenge a friend to a game of […]

Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin.  Cash Only.

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.