Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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 😉

DINOSAURS!
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Dinosaurs Return to Catawba Science Center
Opening at the Catawba Science Center on February 8th!
Members-only opening Saturday, February 7th – Public Opening Sunday, February 8th

NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.

NoCo ARTS Presents: The Homestead & Artisan Experience
2026-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Mulberry Creek Farm, 4777 Old Catawba Rd, Catawba, 28609, United States
NoCo ARTS invites you to join us for the Homestead and Artisan Experience at Mulberry Creek Farm! Meet talented artists, artisans, homesteaders, and homegoods vendors, and enjoy engaging educational presentations and live demonstrations throughout the day.
This family-friendly event celebrates creativity, traditional skills, sustainability, and community. Guests can enjoy heritage games provided by Hart Square, live music, a planting table, and special surprises designed for all ages.
The event will take place at Mulberry Creek Farm in Catawba, North Carolina — a beautiful 73-acre property that provides the perfect backdrop for a day centered on heritage skills, craftsmanship, and community gathering.
Admission is $15 (children 12 and under enter for FREE). One-third of each ticket sold will directly support the programs and preservation efforts of Hart Square Village — the nation’s largest collection of historic log structures. Located in Vale, North Carolina, Hart Square preserves and interprets early American life through immersive educational experiences, historic trades, and community events that celebrate our region’s cultural heritage.
♥️ We are honored to partner with Hart Square and contribute to the exceptional educational initiatives and hands-on history programs they provide for families and future generations.
Participating Vendors and Demonstrators:
– Crafty Andy
– Art by Clay James
– Wellness by Ari
– Art by Theresa McDanel
– Devyn Lopez Art
– Seven Seed Soap Co.
– Rose and Roche Origami Studio
– Pilarsart
– Casey Allen Art
– Autumn Hainey
– KUEEN BRAND
– Bobby Goat Soap
– Floodlight Artist
– Dede Starnes Fiber Art & Design
– Refuse Designs
– Kaleb Sweet Art
– Sarah Todd of Southern Pomme
– Stevens Forged Ironworks
– Vinegar Barrel Design
– Beyond Brushes
– Catawba Artisan
– Artworks by Maelle
– Alison Willard Art
– Libreria Bookstore
– Amethyst Arts
– Ann Byrne
– Hoodless Garden Apiary
– Blossom & Baubles
– Brushy Mountain Granola
– Terra Artemis
– Traci Blasko Art
Food & Drink Vendors:
– Discretion Underground
– Taste of Catawba
– DigNDogs Hotdogs & BBQ
– Moms Snowcones
Music provided by Zach Christensen, Imperfect Vision + Friends!
Purchase your tickets today!! —–> CLICK HERE!
📍Mulberry Creek Farm is located at 4777 Old Catawba Road in Catawba, NC.
This event is presented by NoCo ARTS in partnership with Mulberry Creek Farm and Monarch Event Planning.

Claremont Rescue 26th Annual Poker Run!
2026-04-18 10:00 - 23:59 | See Description, United States
Claremont Rescue Squad 26th annual Poker Run! Registration begins at Iron Thunder Saloon at 10:30am-1:00pm. The ride will end at Claremont Rescue Squad with a meal, door prizes, and more. Please reach out to our facebook page or our base at 828-459-7968 for more information.

Put a Face on It Pottery Class
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Your instructor will guide participants through the process of creating a face on a wheel-turned cup that is sure to make you smile! Previous experience with clay is not required.

Heroes of Barcadia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten, 305 1st Ave. S, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
$5 gets you one of 8 spots at the table for Hereos of Barcadia – every Saturday at 4pm. This 10-week tournament will test your skills, patience and drinking ability.

What to Expect: In Heroes of Barcadia, players battle monsters and bosses to collect Power-Ups with mystical abilities. Perhaps one of these powerful relics can give you a winning advantage in your race for the Drink Hoard.

Use devious Loot Cards to ruin your opponent’s plans, all the while making sure your Health Bar Cup doesn’t end up empty.Nice guys finish last in this fast-paced, ever-changing, pun-tastic party game for fantasy and beverage connoisseurs alike.

THE LAW OF THE LAND:

– Must be 15+– Weekly play is limited to 8 seats– Alcohol not required but no outside beverages permitted– Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis– Tickets may be purchased up to 48-hours in advance (Thursday)– Tickets are available for purchase in-store or via Eventbrite (fee applies)– Final game (3/14/26) will be limited to prior weekly winners, with purse and trophy awarded to winner

Tickets go on sale every Thursday, purchase onsite or online at Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-of-barcadia-tournament-at-schwarzbar-ale-haus-week-one-tickets-1980012394372

Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem RidgeYaks
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Game Highlight (2): App State Night & Bandana Giveaway
We are partnering with App State to give away cobranded bandanas to the first 1,000 fans! | Presented By Appalachian State University, KICKS 103.3 | First 1,000 Fans
Game Highlight: Reading Program Night
Kids can bring their completed bookmarks (bookmarks were handed out at participating schools) to receive up to two complementary tickets to the game. Up to 6 family members can purchase discounted $6 tickets. | Presented By Graystone Eye

Foothills Pops: From Broadway to Hollywood!
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:
Take a musical journey through iconic show tunes and timeless American standards by Gershwin, Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more — featuring the stunning vocals of soprano Haley Sicking.

Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem RidgeYaks
2026-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Game Highlight (3): Llamas de Hickory
The Crawdads will be taking on their alternate identity of the Llamas de Hickory as they celebrate the Latinx community in MiLB’s Copa de la Diversion program.
Game Highlight: YMCA Day
Y members can get free tickets to the game with their membership cards! | Presented By YMCA of Catawba Valley
Game Highlight: Church Bulletin Sunday
Bring your church bulletin to the ticket office for a discounted $6 ticket. The ‘Dads will donate $4 from each ticket to that bulletin’s respective church. | Presented By Harrison’s

2026 Spring Concert
2026-04-19 15:00 - 18:00 | First Baptist Church, 339 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
You are invited to join the Hickory Choral Society as we continue our 2025-26 season celebrating 250 years of United States choral traditions and composers. Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms will headline this concert, along with works by William Grant Still, Randall Thompson, Howard Hanson, and Mack Wilberg.
There will be a pre-concert talk given by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Luhrs beginning at 2pm.
All HCS concerts are free, with limited open seating for the public. Reserved seating for Contributing Members is now available online or through our office!

Line Dancing with Angie!
2026-04-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:

Every Sunday from 6pm-7:30pm in Hickory! All skill levels welcomed… Even those with two left feet!

LA Shaggers Test & Tune
2026-04-20 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
2026-04-20 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!

Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
2026-04-20 18:30 - 21:30 | SideTracked Brewery, 609 S Green St Suite 100, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:

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

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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.

Strength & Balance Class
2026-04-21 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.

Locals Night at Copper Penny Grill
2026-04-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Snow piling up outside? That is your sign to come warm up at Locals Night at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory.

$1 wings, drink specials, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, and prime rib rolling out at 5 pm. Perfect midweek cozy-up with your favorite people.

Stay warm and drive safe!

CopperPennyLakeHickory.com

Community Square Dance
2026-04-21 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
2026-04-21 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!

B Chord Live Acoustic Open Jam
2026-04-21 19:00 - 22:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
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
2026-04-21 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
2026-04-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Morganton Wednesday Mini Market, 111 North Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
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
2026-04-22 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!

Think Like An Artist
2026-04-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Think Like an Artist is a free weekly program at the HMA Satellite at Valley Hills Mall that explores how artists approach creativity. Led by artist and HMA staff member Jim Wojtowicz, each session includes a focused look at how artists see and solve problems, followed by an open Q&A. Whether you’re a working artist looking for new ideas or simply curious about how creativity works, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can use in your own work and daily life.

Pint Size Picassos
2026-04-22 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
