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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Music on Main – Trial By Fire
Downtown Newton Development Association 135 N College Ave, Newton, NC, United StatesPerformance: 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 […]
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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.
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Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
Johnny Wilson Farm 5163 Precious Memories Lane, Granite Falls, NC, United StatesEvent: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.
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Oktoberfest
Downtown, Under the Sails 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, United StatesEvent: 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 […]
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JR.s Pro Rodeo
Downtown Denver 6917 Forest Hills Dr, Denver, NC, United StatesEvent: 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.
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Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
Johnny Wilson Farm 5163 Precious Memories Lane, Granite Falls, NC, United StatesEvent: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.
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43rd Annual Molasses Festival
Sims Country BBQ 6160 Petra Mill Rd, Granite Falls, NC, United StatesEvent: 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 […]
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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.
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Oktoberfest
Downtown, Under the Sails 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, United StatesEvent: 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 […]
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A STEM Career Showcase!
Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesEvent: 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 […]
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HopeMill WNC Benefit Concert and BBQ Competition
Town of Catawba 102 First Street NW, Catawba, NC, United StatesEvent: 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