Hickory Buzz

Lake Hickory Haunts
2025-11-01 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Lake Hickory Haunts, 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Known as the premier haunt of the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Throughout these attractions, guests experience 100’s of live characters, awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Since 2012, Lake Hickory Haunts and its team of experts have continuously innovated and improved its experience, delivering never before seen experiences to North Carolina haunt-goers and fans from around the country. As usual, Lake Hickory Haunts features MANY NEW Attractions, Additions, and Expansions for the 2025 season!

Special Guests:
Contagious Concert 8PM-9:30PM – (Included with Lake Hickory Haunts admission)

The Woman in Black
2025-11-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Hickory Community Theatre, 30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
A lawyer hires an actor to help him recount to family and friends a haunting story from a funeral he attended. There, he saw the Woman in Black—a feared specter whose presence means death. She haunts the town where her illegitimate child tragically died, and mere mention of her strikes terror into the locals. Anyone who sees her does not have long to live.
Based on the Novel by Susan HillAdapted by Stephen Mallatratt
Playing in the Jeffers Theatre

JB & The 70s Live @ Bootleggers!
2025-11-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Bootleggers Whiskey Bar Grill, 2039 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Saturday night at Bootleggers Whiskey Bar has your monthly 70s rewind! Join us for good times, great libations and awesome music vibes!

Stidham’s Lounge Annual Halloween Party
2025-11-01 21:30 - 23:30 | Stidham’s Lounge, 420 West Fleming Drive Ste E, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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November 1st we will be hosting our annual Halloween party and you don’t want to miss it!

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-11-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 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.

Laser Scare Show
2025-11-02 15:00 - 15:30 | Millholland Planetarium, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!

Line Dancing with Angie!
2025-11-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Every Sunday from 6pm-7:30pm in Hickory! All skill levels welcomed… Even those with two left feet!

Lake Hickory Haunts
2025-11-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Lake Hickory Haunts, 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Known as the premier haunt of the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Throughout these attractions, guests experience 100’s of live characters, awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Since 2012, Lake Hickory Haunts and its team of experts have continuously innovated and improved its experience, delivering never before seen experiences to North Carolina haunt-goers and fans from around the country. As usual, Lake Hickory Haunts features MANY NEW Attractions, Additions, and Expansions for the 2025 season!

Lego Club
2025-11-03 17:00 - 17:45 | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

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.

Fonta Flora Run Club
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Fonta Flora Brewery, 317 N Green St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Every Monday at the Morganton Pub Location. All ages and skill levels welcome. Run starts promptly at 6:15pm.

Learn to Square Dance
2025-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building, 52 16th Street NW, Hickory, NC, 289601, United States
Learn to Square Dance in just 12 lessons!
Sponsored by the Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dance Club
FUN, heart and brain healthy!
No partner needed – 12 to 90 years old!
Mondays 6:30-8:00 p.m.
New Session begins Sep. 22, 2025
$60 per person
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building
52 16th Street NW, Hickory NC 28601
For more information Call Tonya Brannan 828-312-5849
Facebook: “Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dancing”

LA Shaggers Test & Tune
2025-11-03 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.

Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
2025-11-03 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

Irish Music Gathering MONDAY NIGHT
2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | City Walk Brewing & Distilling, 205 Main Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join us for the first Monday of the month Irish Music Session in the taproom!
This will be every first Monday of the month for the rest of the year! Come enjoy some brews and some traditional Irish music!

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2025-11-04 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
2025-11-04 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.

Homeopathy 101 - Become an Acute Specialist Seminar
2025-11-04 18:30 - 19:30 | See Description, United States
Topics for this seminar will include:
-What is Homeopathy

-How Homeopathy Works

-How to Help Family and Friends with Your Homeopathic Knowledge

-How to Take, Select and Use an Acute Remedy

-The Top Acutes for the Cold and Flu Season, First Aid, Trauma & more

Locations:

Granite Falls – November 4th @ 6:30pm

Balanced Roots Pelvic Health & Wellness
4140 Hickory Blvd, Granite Falls, NC 28630

Also available:
Statesville – November 6th @6:30pm

Zoom -November 9th @6:30pm

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-11-04 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!

B Chord Live Acoustic Open Jam
2025-11-04 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
2025-11-04 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
2025-11-05 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
2025-11-05 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!

Hickory, Catawba County Coin Club Meeting
2025-11-05 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
2025-11-05 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.

Echelon Interest Meeting
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown, Under the Sails, 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Echelon is the young professional group of the Salvation Army. We are trying to get a chapter started in Hickory. We plan to ring the bell and organize angel tree donations before the year is out.

Trivia Night!
2025-11-05 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
2025-11-06 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
2025-11-06 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!
