Hickory Buzz

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-11-25 18:30 - 23:00, 2025-12-02 18:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-11-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-02 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!

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-11-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 13:00 - 16:00, 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.

Creepy Crawly Animal Encounters
2025-11-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Spooky Season is upon us! This October, experience the creepy crawlies of Catawba Science Center. Free event with the purchase of admission.

Holiday Open House at the Catawba Science Center
2025-11-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Friday, November 28th, visit CSC for holiday Gift Shop specials, membership deals, & fun activities for all ages!
10% off Classic Level Memberships 11/28 – 12/1
Give the gift that lasts all year with free unlimited admission, animal encounters, and scientific exploration for the entire family! Membership at Catawba Science Center means you get MORE for your family: MORE savings, MORE access, and MORE fun! Ask at any check-in desk how to become a member, or click below!
Gift Membership

Offer available in person or online ONLY & cannot be combined with any other offers/discounts.

Holiday Marketplace at B Chord Live
2025-11-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 11:00 - 17:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Holiday Marketplace at B Chord Live! Located at 47 Duke St. in the “old Pepsi plant” where there is plenty of indoor space to shop for the holidays! We’ll have ~ 20 booths available each day. Come hungry, enjoy a delicious meal and tasty cold drink, and support your local businesses. Live music all day as well, 11am – 5pm each day.
VENDORS APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfWPCm1tWLHHE1Vb908KQFqiZWB0URv8Ur_pvOfgqtZdh9VQ/viewform?pli=1

Santa Claus Visits 2025
2025-11-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Courthouse Square, Morganton, 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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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.

Downtown Morganton Carriage Rides 2025
2025-11-28 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-29 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 17:30 - 21:00 | Courthouse Square, Morganton, 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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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.

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Tractor Supply Co., 111 Independence Blvd Ste E, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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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 😉

B Chord Live Presents Still Walkin'
2025-11-29 20:00 - 22:30 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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Grateful Saturday Night!

Learn to Square Dance
2025-12-01 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”

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2025-12-02 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.

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.

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!

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
