The ART Table Lunch Break
2025-11-26 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Hickory Museum of Art would like to invite you to join us every Wednesday at 11:30 AM for lunch and an informal conversation with artist Jim Wojtowicz about art, creativity, and more at HMA’s On the Go satellite location at Valley Hills Mall. Whether you’re an artist or not, Jim’s engaging and informative approach fosters a relaxed environment where participants discover new ideas and perspectives about art and creativity.
Stop by the food court or bring a packed lunch from home and join us at The ART Table to enjoy this FREE midweek break from routine that’s filled with inspiration and creativity. We look forward to seeing you there!

Silent Book Club
2025-11-26 17:00 - 19:00 | MoonJoy Meadery, 902 West Ave NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:

5-5:30: Grab a snack, a drink, cozy up.
5:30-6:30: Silent reading
6:30-7: chat with other readers or keep reading silently—totally up to you.

Fonta Flora Books & Brews
2025-11-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Fonta Flora Brewery, 317 N Green St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
2025 is Here! Fonta Flora Books and Brews book club is open to everyone – everyone that loves to read and drink good beer, that is! Every month we choose a book based off of a selected theme, and then meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at our Downtown Morganton location to discuss

Lake Hickory Shag Club
2025-11-26 18:30 - 22:30 | Pour Choices Bottle Shop, 208 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Event:
Lake Hickory Shag Club was organized in March 1987 by Ann Sigmon and Jim Dingler. Both were lovers of shag dancing and wanted to share this love and experience with others in the Hickory area. Since then, shaggers and “beginning” shaggers have gathered at the VFW in Hickory, NC, home of the club, for dancing and fellowship. Membership has averaged around 100 people each year for the past several years.

Trivia Night!
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Trivia Night Is On!

Grab your smartest friends (or your best guessers) and come take on Trivia Night at Romeo & Brewliet! The fun kicks off tonight at 7 — cold beer, good laughs, and plenty of brain busters await.

Bonus: Rotating FOOD TRUCKS will be serving from 5–9 PM, so fuel up before you fire off those answers.

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-11-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, 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.

$30 Thursday - Tattoos
2025-11-27 12:00 - 21:00 | Tattoo Factory of Hickory, 724 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
$30 THURSDAYS!!! – 100’s of tattoo designs to choose from for only $30!!! – (Designs are 3-4 times larger than our “tiny tattoo” designs!) – WALKINS WELCOME!!! – Sorry, no appointments for this event.

Bethlehem Farmers Market
2025-11-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Mt. Bethel Methodist Church, 9042 NC Hwy 127, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
Event:
The Bethlehem location of the Alexander County Farmers Market is at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. There is nothing like buying fresh produce, homemade sweets, or handmade crafts from your local vendors! If you GROW IT, MAKE IT, or BAKE IT… please BRING IT!

MUSIC BINGO!
2025-11-27 17:00 - 23:00 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm for Music Bingo at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! PLUS enjoy one of rotating food trucks! Great music, fantastic food, good vibes, and tons of fun!

Carolina Style Chorus - Rehearsal Night
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 Second Ave NE, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
About:

The Carolina Style Chorus is a women’s chorus specializing in performing four-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style. We provide opportunities for women to learn and sing and attain individual growth in an atmosphere of friendship and fun. Our goal is to be recognized for musical excellence and to share our talents with our audiences. Join us as a VIP! Send us an email at cscmembership@carolinastylechorus.org to let us know you’re interested in coming to SING! We can’t wait to see you there. Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday evenings at 7pm, at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 Second Ave NE, Conover, NC.

The Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show!
2025-11-27 19:30 - 23:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
The Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show at the Hickory Premier benefitting the Hickory Soup Kitchen. $10 donation or an in kind non perishable food donation will be accepted at the door! Let’s fill the HSK pantry!

Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
2025-11-27 21:00 - 23:59 | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Hosted by Audible Entertainment, Dive Bar High Point’s Karaoke Night is the best in Downtown Hickory with great specials and a fun vibe! Doors open at 5pm for all. After 8pm we are 21+ Only. Karaoke starts just after 9pm.

Holiday Open House at the Catawba Science Center
2025-11-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Friday, November 28th, visit CSC for holiday Gift Shop specials, membership deals, & fun activities for all ages!
10% off Classic Level Memberships 11/28 – 12/1
Give the gift that lasts all year with free unlimited admission, animal encounters, and scientific exploration for the entire family! Membership at Catawba Science Center means you get MORE for your family: MORE savings, MORE access, and MORE fun! Ask at any check-in desk how to become a member, or click below!
Gift Membership

Offer available in person or online ONLY & cannot be combined with any other offers/discounts.

Holiday Marketplace at B Chord Live
2025-11-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 11:00 - 17:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Holiday Marketplace at B Chord Live! Located at 47 Duke St. in the “old Pepsi plant” where there is plenty of indoor space to shop for the holidays! We’ll have ~ 20 booths available each day. Come hungry, enjoy a delicious meal and tasty cold drink, and support your local businesses. Live music all day as well, 11am – 5pm each day.
VENDORS APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfWPCm1tWLHHE1Vb908KQFqiZWB0URv8Ur_pvOfgqtZdh9VQ/viewform?pli=1

Puzzle Party
2025-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Drop in for a Puzzle Party! Challenge yourself to mindbending puzzles every Friday, October through January 3rd. Free event with the purchase of admission.
Located in the North Classroom at the Catawba Science Center

Santa Claus Visits 2025
2025-11-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Courthouse Square, Morganton, 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Visit Santa on the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton! Santa will be working away in his workshop on the square, ready for visits!
About:

Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant outdoor adventure venues, wonderful shopping and dining opportunities, a thriving downtown music and art scene, and a state-of-the-art performing arts center.

Downtown Morganton Carriage Rides 2025
2025-11-28 17:30 - 21:00 | Courthouse Square, Morganton, 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Downtown Morganton will host carriage rides for the 2025 holiday season on select evenings in November and December.

About:

Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant outdoor adventure venues, wonderful shopping and dining opportunities, a thriving downtown music and art scene, and a state-of-the-art performing arts center.

Live Music at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
🎶 Live Music on the Lakefront Patio – Every Friday! 🎶
Join us at Lake Hickory Pub & Marina every Friday from 6–9 PM for live music on our beautiful lakefront patio! Enjoy great tunes from local musicians, cold drinks, and delicious food—all with a stunning view of Lake Hickory. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring your friends, grab a seat by the water, and soak in the sounds and scenery!

Mike Tibbs - Live Music at Copper Penny
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Live music with Mike Tibbs, 6 to 9 PM at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory. Settle in by the water with dinner and drinks and enjoy a relaxed night out.

Shrek the Musical
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Green Room Community Theatre, 10 S. Main Ave., Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Performance Dates:
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, & 30, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm/ Sundays at 3:00pm
In the McCreary Theatre
Produced by:
McCreary Modern, Catawba Valley Health Systems, Peoples Bank
Book by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music & Lyrics by Jeanine Tesori
Join Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and all your favorite fairytale misfits in this hilarious and heartwarming musical adventure. Featuring songs like “I’m a Believer,” “Freak Flag,” and “Who I’d Be,” this show brings the beloved film to life on stage. Get ready for big laughs, big heart, and a big green hero who proves that true love comes in all shapes and sizes.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
2025-11-28 20:00 - 23:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Friday Night Vibes: Live Music to get your weekend started right! Every Friday starting at 8 p until 11 p 🎸🎤
PLUS *Food trucks** every day except Mondays (Tacos? Burgers? YES, please!) 🌮🍔

Alexander County Farmers Market
2025-11-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Alexander County Services Center, 151 West Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
Event:
Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Petsense by Tractor Supply, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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, distemper, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue…
Adoption Fees:
*We often have SPECIALS!*
$100 for our standard dsh breeds
However, we do charge more for Siamese or special breeds. $150
RagDolls, Himalayan, Persian, Other exotics are only $275 when we get them 😉

Small Business Saturday 2025
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Courthouse Square, Morganton, 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Visit businesses with gold tickets to possibly win downtown bucks that can be spent the day of in businesses in downtown Morganton!

About:

Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant outdoor adventure venues, wonderful shopping and dining opportunities, a thriving downtown music and art scene, and a state-of-the-art performing arts center.

Gobble Wobble in Downtown Newton
2025-11-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Newton Development Association, 135 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Wobble to participating stores in downtown Newton and find the Turkeydunken for the ultimate Gobble Wobble selfie. Share your location and photo on social media for a chance to win the prized basket!

The Gist

-locate the Turkeydunken

-do a selfie with Turk

-post on social media

#wobbleGobbleNewton

-tag and ping the discovery location

Here are the list of location and SM handle.

Boutique Auberge

3 Little Birds Boutique Aubergeon3 Little Birds Newtonm2Discretion Underground

Emporium23

RBlue Bird Boutique RaNoCo Arts GRefuge DesignsowThe Rabbit Hole Gifts nkVisit Downtown Newton, NC Bakery

Celtic Angels Christmas
2025-11-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Performance:
Celebrate The Many Moods Of Christmas And Immerse Yourself In The Celtic Angels … The Heavenly Joy Of Christmas. An Evening of Craic, Ceol agus Traidisiún. Get swept away with The Celtic Angels in this dazzling collection of Holiday and Irish favourites. A truly joyous seasonal celebration from start to finish. Feel the magic of the Celtic Angels as they invite you to immerse yourself in the electric ambience of an Irish Christmas.

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.”
