How to Train Your Dragon
2025-06-28 19:00, 2025-06-29 13:00, 2025-06-29 16:00, 2025-06-29 19:00, 2025-06-30 13:00, 2025-06-30 16:00 (America/New_York) | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Lilo & Stitch
2025-06-28 19:00, 2025-06-29 13:00, 2025-06-29 16:00, 2025-06-29 19:00, 2025-06-30 13:00, 2025-06-30 16:00 | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
“Lilo & Stitch,” the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theaters May 23, 2025. A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The screenplay is by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and the film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

Community Game Night
2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3730 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Attending and playing games! Snacks available throughout the evening, all are welcome!

Mostley Crue and Poison'Us
2025-06-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
The event will feature tribute bands for both Motley Crue (Mostley Crue) and Poison (Poison’Us). It’s part of the “Saints of Hollyweird” show.

An Evening with Judge Reinhold
2025-06-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Performance:
Judge Reinhold has been in over seventy-five motion picture and television roles and enjoys a 35-year relationship with an international audience of all ages. His films include STRIPES, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, RUTHLESS PEOPLE, and Christmas franchise, THE SANTA CLAUSE 1,2,3. BEVERLY HILLS COP 1, 2, 3 play continually internationally, making Judge a familiar presence worldwide. The American Film Institute recently voted FAST TIMES and BEVERLY HILLS COP as two of the “Top 100 American Comedies.” A limited number of VIP tickets are available that include the best seats in the house along with a post-show meet & greet for the price of $115.

About:
The Newton Performing Arts Center is a historic Art Deco theater in Newton, NC. It offers live performances, concerts, and community events in an intimate, state-of-the-art setting. With a seating capacity of 504, the venue is equipped with modern amenities, including a full bar, live music options, and facilities for meetings and events. It prides itself on delivering “small town theater with big city entertainment.”

GhostBusted - HACC Paranormal Investigation
2025-06-28 21:00 - 23:30 | The Harper House-Hickory History Center, 310 N. Center Street, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Tour the Unknown of Catawba County’s Past. For the first time ever, the Historical Association of Catawba County is partnering with the incredible Ghost/Busted team to host a two-day paranormal investigation across three of our most iconic historic properties—and you can be part of it! This exclusive event includes the first public investigation of the well-known Murray’s Mill Historic District, a rare opportunity to explore a site that has long captured the curiosity of locals and staff alike. Whether you’re a seasoned investigator or simply fascinated by the unknown, this experience blends history, science, and the supernatural in a truly unique way.

About:
The Catawba County Historical Association (CCHA) traces its beginnings to 1936, when a group of visionary citizens gathered beneath the iconic Weidner Oak to lay the groundwork for what would become one of North Carolina’s most respected historical organizations. That same year, the Association elected its first President of the Board, J. Yates Killian, and began what would become a decades-long commitment to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Catawba County.

Elio
2025-06-28 21:30, 2025-06-29 13:30, 2025-06-29 16:15, 2025-06-29 18:45, 2025-06-29 21:30, 2025-06-30 13:30, 2025-06-30 16:15 | Golden Ticket Cinemas, 1966 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers _ in Disney and PixarÍs all-new movie ñElio,î the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as EarthÍs ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

Elio
2025-06-29 13:00, 2025-06-29 16:00, 2025-06-29 19:00, 2025-06-30 13:00, 2025-06-30 16:00 | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers – in Disney and Pixar’s all-new movie “Elio,” the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

Carnival at Hickory Motor Speedway
2025-06-29 15:00 - 23:00 | Hickory Motor Speedway, 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Event:
Strates Shows has been number one for fun for more than 90 years. Based in Orlando, Florida, James E. Strates Shows provides amusement rides, games of skill, tasty foods and merchandise concessions to fairs and festivals throughout the United States.

Color Our World Tiny Canvas Painting
2025-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Color Our World by painting your own tiny canvas.

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 the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, and the Ridgeview Branch.
