CVCC Student Art Show
2025-12-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Trade Alley Art, 25 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
This show will open on December 2nd running until December 29th at Trade Alley Art Gallery. Reception will be held on December 18th from 6-8PM to celebrate and reward the students and their artwork. Come support the young arts in our community.

Strength & Balance Class
2025-12-02 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.

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-12-02 18:30 - 23:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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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!

Karaoke Night at Romeo & Brewliet
2025-12-02 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!

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-12-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 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.

The ART Table Lunch Break
2025-12-03 11:30 - 12:30 | 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!

Hickory, Catawba County Coin Club Meeting
2025-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Gold & Silver Assay & Jewelry Company, 1612 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join the Hickory, Catawba County Coin Club Monthly Meeting. A place to gather, talk about, trade and buy coins!Includes Guest Speakers and Coin Education.Everyone welcome, no cost.

Silent Book Club
2025-12-03 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.

Trivia Night!
2025-12-03 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.

$30 Thursday - Tattoos
2025-12-04 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
2025-12-04 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!

Monthly Journaling Club Hickory Musuem of Art
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | The Shuford House & Gardens, 534 3rd Ave NW B, Hickory, 28601, United States
Event:
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.

MUSIC BINGO!
2025-12-04 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!

Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
2025-12-04 17:30 - 23:30 | Alexander County Courthouse Park, 101 W Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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The 2025 Hometown Christmas begins Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Alexander County Courthouse Park! The tree lighting is at 5:30 followed by lots of fun with free carriage rides, music, food, Santa, and more!

Music Bingo by the Lake
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join us every Thursday at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina for music bingo. Great prizes, good food, cold drinks, and a lot of fun.

About:
Today, Lake Hickory Pub & Marina is more than just a marina—it’s a lakeside destination where locals and visitors alike come together for great food, fun adventures, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual waterfront meal, renting a pontoon for a day on the lake, or fueling up at our gas dock, we are here to make every visit memorable.

Carolina Style Chorus - Rehearsal Night
2025-12-04 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.

A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas
2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:30 | See Description, United States
Celebrate the holiday season with our beloved musical tradition featuring the Lenoir-Rhyne A Cappella Choir, College Singers, Brass Ensemble, Grace Chapel’s pipe organ and additional instrumentalists. Join us for an inspiring program of inspirational seasonal music and carols on December 4-6 at Grace Chapel – Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Seating is limited, and tickets are required. Ticket holders are limited to a maximum of four tickets.
Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale online starting Wednesday, Nov. 5, available on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out.
General admission tickets are $15 per person for in-person tickets for Dec. 4-6 and $5 per person for the ticketed live stream. Two programs will be offered on December 6 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets must be purchased in advance online. A standby line will not be offered prior to each event.
If a performance has not sold out, tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the door until the event sells out.
All ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer refunds on purchased tickets.

A ticketed live stream will be provided for the 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, Dec. 6

Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
2025-12-04 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.

3rd Annual Hickory Christmas Show
2025-12-05 09:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Join us this December for Holiday Magic and Fun!

The 3rd Annual Hickory Christmas Show returns December 5–7, 2025 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC and it’s bigger and more magical than ever!
With over 200 unique vendors, live stage performances, festive food, and special appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, this is the can’t-miss holiday event of the season! Discover one-of-a-kind handmade gifts perfect for everyone on your list, even those who are hardest to shop for.
Enjoy the stunning Festival of Trees, our delightful Children’s Art Display, and the hands-on Santa’s Workshop where kids can learn wood and soap carving and create their own ornaments.
New for 2025: Super Shopper Friday
The Super Shopper Early Access hours are a new addition this year, giving weekend pass holders exclusive shopping time on Friday morning without strollers or wagons. It’s the perfect opportunity to browse vendor booths before the crowds arrive.
Plus, don’t miss prizes, giveaways, selfie spots, wine, a 50/50 drawing, and so much more!
FREE parking & FREE Santa’s Express Shuttle Service from Valley Hills Mall, German-inspired holiday food and treats, Bring the whole family and kick off the season with joy, wonder, and a little holiday magic!

Show hours:
Friday, December 5th: 9 am – 12 pm No strollers/No wagons for weekend pass holders only
Friday, December 5th: 12 pm – 6 pm
Saturday, December 6th: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday, December 7th: 11 am – 4 pm

To purchase advanced tickets go to: www.hickorychristmasshow.com/tickets
Weekend pass – limited quantity – $18
Single day ticket – $12
Children 12 and under are FREE

Christmas Pajama Night at Copper Penny Grill
2025-12-05 11:00 - 23:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Bring the whole family for Christmas Pajama Night at Copper Penny Grill. Wear your favorite PJs, enjoy great food and festive drinks, and snap a pic with your crew!

Puzzle Party
2025-12-05 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
2025-12-05 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.

Light Up The Town
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Newton Development Association, 135 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
You’re invited to our annual Light Up the Town event in Downtown Newton on December 5, 2025, located around 1924 Courthouse Square!
Families are invited to stroll the streets of Downtown Newton and enjoy holiday music, maidens dancing, kettle corn, s’mores, and so much more! We’ll have more information in the weeks to come, so mark your calendar now, and we’ll see you there!
We look forward to seeing you during the 2025 holiday season!

Downtown Morganton Carriage Rides 2025
2025-12-05 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.

Foothills Pops: The Magic of Christmas
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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Celebrate the season with a joyful, family-friendly concert featuring beloved holiday classics and music from festive favorites from A Charlie Brown Christmas, Frozen, Sleigh Ride, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and more! Come experience the region’s best way to start your holiday season!
