Event: The Rock School Art Foundation galleries are located on the second floor of the Old Rock School and open at 9:00 a.m. You will not want to miss the variety of artists, mediums, and subject matter displayed in the gallery’s most diverse exhibit of the year! Remember to cast your vote for your favorite for the 2025 People’s Choice […]
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: Genealogy researchers often create their own research obstacles by limiting themselves to traditional vital records and census documents. To break through persistent research challenges, successful genealogists learn to expand their investigative approach by examining overlooked record collections and community-specific documentation that may hold the key to their ancestor's story. This presentation will introduce participants to unconventional genealogical resources, provide […]
Event: We will be at this adoption event With LOTS of cats and kittens available! All of our cats are fully vetted which includes spay/neuter, rabies, distemper, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue..
Coin Show with over 90 vendors, food trucks and Hickory's Favorite Gold Store!Saturday 8.9.25 @ 10-5Sunday 8.10.25 @ 10-3 FREEAmerican Coins, Foreign Coins, Paper Currency, Gold Coins, Gold Bullion, Silver Coins, Silver Bullion, Jewelry and MORE
Event: Free backpack & school supplies, haircuts for those who are pre-registered, clothes (K-12 sizes), hotdog lunch, kid friendly activities, and fellowship. The Back-to-School Bash will take place in the upper parking lot of Lakeview Baptist Church from 11am-2:30pm, and the entire community is invited! Parking is available in our lower parking lot (via the Falling Creek Rd entrance)
Event: Hickory fashion designer Melissa Crosson kicks off her journey to New York Fashion Week 2025 with an exclusive hometown fashion show. Taking place in the stunning surroundings of Warehouse 18, The Style Social features three collections from Melissa's Unique Custom Threads label, including a retrospective look at at her previous NYFW week collection, a brand new summer collection, and […]
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 […]
Event: Back-to-School Pool Party! We’re making a SPLASH with Ripple Fiber and celebrating a new school year with fun, food, and community! Saturday, August 9th, 1pm - 5pm Granite Falls Parks and Recreation Pool Come enjoy: FREE Swimming & FREE Hot Dogs provided by Hwy 55! We’ll also be collecting school supplies to support Caldwell County students so be sure to […]
Event: Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as the "World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars". The track first opened in 1951 as a 0.500 mi dirt track.
Event: NoCo ARTS invites you to join us for the opening of our next exhibition – the Essence of Nature. Over 20 artists will be featured with works inspired by our natural world. Artists include celebrated potter Kim Ellington; painter and muralist, Adele McCarty; metal sculptor, Hamidou Sissoko; film photographer Victoria Oliver; and many more! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Event: 🎉✨ Join Us for a Night of Glowing Fun! ✨🎉 Drop off your little ones (ages 4-12) for an unforgettable evening packed with glowing activities and endless fun! 🌟 🖌️ Activities Include: 🌈 Glow face painting 🍕 Pizza and one drink for everyone! 🎨 Painting a blacklight reflective constellation masterpiece 🧪 Glow slime making