Teen Drawing Workshop
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing?
On the last Monday of each month, ages 10 and up have the opportunity to learn and practice simple drawing techniques.
Our Teen Drawing Workshop offers a friendly, casual environment to inspire creativity while improving illustration skills.
Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme.
Sign up for one or all! Classes run from September to May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Location: HMA on the Go Satellite Location at Valley Hills Mall

Polar Express PJ Party Adventure - Hosted by Kilty Pleasure Tours
2026-01-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-28 16:00 - 19:00 | See Description, United States
All aboard for Hickory’s most magical holiday experience! Kids ages 5–10 are invited to slip into their coziest pajamas and hop on the Nessie bus for a festive Polar Express–themed scavenger hunt filled with wonder, treats, and hands-on fun.
This 3-hour adventure includes four charming stops: an obstacle course at Samurai Institute, a hot chocolate and cookie game station at 3 Little Chicks Bakery, ornament decorating at Azalea Design, and a sweet reward of popcorn from Tastebuds.
Perfect for small groups, birthday celebrations, or a holiday outing with friends, each party includes 5–8 children and 2–3 parents for $350.
Tours run Nov. 24–Jan. 31 with weekday, weekend, and evening options.
Available Times:
Mon–Fri: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Give your kids a Christmas memory they’ll never forget—filled with adventure, Golden Tickets, and holiday magic.
📧 Email Karen@kiltypleasuretours.com for more details or you can book your date on https://forms.gle/b84pgCoN1FyKkK548

LA Shaggers Test & Tune
2026-01-26 18:30 - 20:30 | 1841 Cafe, 117 N Main St, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Beginner/Intermediate/Advance Shag Lessons
***FREE***
Monday nights 6:30pm-8:30pm
@ 1841 Cafe
117 N Main St, Lenoir, NC 28645
Ignore the closed sign go in and ask directions to the 4th floor. Bring take-out or eat before you come the kitchen is close on Mondays
Call Vickie
828.850.3857 to confirm meeting each week.

Taps & Tunes Music Bingo at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-01-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten, 305 1st Ave. S, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
Try your hand and test your luck, no music knowledge required! “Shazam” your way through a classic game of bingo with a musical twist. Prizes and bragging rights awarded for each round!

Snow Much To Create! - Winterscape Canvas Paint & Sip Class
2026-01-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Winter days are colder, but our studio is the perfect warm and creative escape! Join us for an Adult Canvas Paint & Sip Class and enjoy a relaxing evening of painting, sipping, and creating something beautiful. No experience needed.

January Adult Canvas Specials: Save $10 OFF all month long!12×16 Canvas: Now $25 (normally $35)16×20 Canvas: Now $30 (normally $40)
It’s the perfect way to unwind, try something new, or enjoy a night out with friends. Choose from winter landscapes, cozy scenes, bright florals, and more. There’s Snow Much to Create this season!Each in-studio class includes: Step-by-step guidance from our instructor Your choice of canvas size: 12″x16″, or 16″x20″ All painting materials provided Freedom to choose your colors and personalize your winter masterpiece A fun, relaxed atmosphere, perfect for beginners or seasoned artistsBring your favorite beverage to enjoy during class Plus, enjoy a selection of tasty treats available in the studio!Let your creativity shine merry and bright as you create a winter wonderland on canvas! Grab your spot, settle in with a drink, and let the creativity flow. We can’t wait to paint with you!
Pre-registration is required, head to PaintedGrapeNC.com/hickory-calendar to secure your spot!

Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
2026-01-26 18:30 - 21:30 | SideTracked Brewery, 609 S Green St Suite 100, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Come out to our Weekly Pinball Tournaments held every Monday at 630pm!
Events are IFPA sanctioned and are Target Matchplay Format. A $10 buy-in covers all your tournament pinball play and practice. There will be a cash prize to the top 2 spots! New and inexperienced players are encouraged to attend! It’s just a bunch of nerds pressing buttons after all

Trivia Night at Romeo & Brewliet!
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us every Monday from 6-7 pm for Trivia Night hosted by Ryan Beale at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! Test your knowledge, enjoy great drinks, and try to win! 25% off all self-pour taps!

Dream Stuck in Your Head?
2026-01-27, 2026-01-28, 2026-01-29 | See Description, United States
Gain powerful insight with Sai – Certified Integrated Attachment Coach and founder of the No Shame Allowed Club.
We will use tools to help you:
✅ Work with your subconscious mind
✅ Understand root causes
✅ Process images
✅ Reframe thinking
✅ Gain insight and move forward
***This event occurs online. Please use the QR code or the link below to check availability and sign up! In-person events coming soon to Hickory area!!

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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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.

Strength & Balance Class
2026-01-27 11:00 - 11:45 | Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Fitness Plus, 810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
About:

Strength & Balance Class is a low impact fitness class for anyone wanting to improve their balance, coordination, and overall strength.

Community Square Dance
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Community square dances are attended by young and old, couples and singles, and anyone interested in getting out, moving, listening to live music, and enjoying fellowship with others in the community. Beginners are welcome, and all dances are taught.
We invite people of all backgrounds and ages to enjoy an oral tradition passed down for hundreds of years. The Hickory Music Factory’s “Old Time String Band” and a dance caller will lead you throughout the evening. We will primarily draw upon the traditional social dances of America.
Journey into the past and learn square dances, step dances, reels, and other dance forms practiced in Southern Appalachia. These distinctive folk dances are the culmination of the many heritages that settled in this region. Folk dancing today is built on the European, African American, and Native American traditions of our past, but they are very much alive in the present.
You can help bring them to life by attending this inter-generational dance. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages are welcome, and no experience is necessary.
If you play an instrument and want to experience performing old-time music, please contact Liam Bailey from the Hickory Music Factory at liam@liamthomasbailey.com.

Taproom Trivia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten, 305 1st Ave. S, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
Get Quizzical with Courtney Austin during Taproom Trivia tonight at 6:30pm every Tuesday! Winners are determined by a point system at the end, with prizes awarded to the top three teams (limit 4 players per team, so the rest of us have a chance)! Get here early so you don’t miss the first round!

It’s Train Station Tuesday, with $2.50 Coors Banquet and prizes every time the train rolls through!

Snow Much To Create! - Bearded Love Gnome Canvas Paint & Sip Class
2026-01-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2026-01-27 18:30 - 23:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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!

B Chord Live Acoustic Open Jam
2026-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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Starting at 7pm, the B Chord Tuesday night jam brings a myriad of ages, talent and instruments! Bring your instrument and join the circle to play some tunes with fellow pickers! Or stop in for a bite and drink and enjoy the live music in Granite Falls!

Karaoke Night at Romeo & Brewliet
2026-01-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night every Tuesday from 7-10 pm at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! Grab the mic, enjoy great drinks, and let’s make it a fun night! PLUS enjoy food from our rotating food trucks!

Morganton Wednesday Mini Market
2026-01-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Morganton Wednesday Mini Market, 111 North Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Morganton’s open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your back door! The Morganton Farmers Market is a cash-only market with only a few vendors set up to accept debit/credit cards. Are you a shopper using SNAP, WIC, or Senior Vouchers? Be sure to stop by J&J Farms’ booth to receive your shopping tokens.

About:
The Wednesday Mini-Market is located at 111 North Green Street, at the corner of Green Street and Avery Avenue. From I-40, take Exit 105, make a right turn and follow South Sterling Street approximately 2.5 miles under the railroad tracks and past the historic courthouse (to your left). The Mini-Market will be on the next corner on the left!

The ART Table Lunch Break
2026-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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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!

Pint Size Picassos
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Our pint-sized Picasso takes on a new adventure at our temporary location inside Valley Hills Mall (#209, 2nd floor, beside American Eagle). Young children and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum, and how they work together to cultivate creativity. Each class will focus on a new book and artwork to go along with the book.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Location: HMA Satellite Location at Valley Hills Mall #209
3 – 5 Years with Accompanying Adult
$15; $10 Members; Adults free

Silent Book Club
2026-01-28 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.

Wine Down Wednesdays: Movie Edition at Romeo & Brewliet
2026-01-28 17:00 - 23:00 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Wine Down Wednesdays: Movie Edition at Romeo & Brewliet Unwind in the middle of the week with a cozy movie night, fall vibes, and the best drink deals in town!
Join us every Wednesday as we dim the lights, pour the wine, and play your favorite feel-good movies. Whether you’re coming with friends, a date, or flying solo, it’s the perfect midweek reset.
Weekly Movie ShowingEach week features a different movie—rom-coms, classics, and must-watch favorites.Check our page for this week’s featured film!
Drink Special:Half Off Bottles of Wine & Bubbles all night long.
Start Time:Movies begin at 7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted).
Location:Romeo & Brewliet Taproom2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
Come sip, relax, and enjoy a cozy night out. See you Wednesday!

Fonta Flora Books & Brews
2026-01-28 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

Snow Much To Create! - Winter Lighthouse Canvas Paint & Sip Class
2026-01-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Lake Hickory Shag Club
2026-01-28 18:30 - 22:30 | Pour Choices Bottle Shop, 208 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
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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.

$30 Thursday - Tattoos
2026-01-29 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
2026-01-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Mt. Bethel Methodist Church, 9042 NC Hwy 127, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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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!
