Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-12-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

CVCC Student Art Show
2025-12-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Slim Pickin's
2025-12-27 19:00 - 22:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
This talented country/variety band hails from Morganton, NC and brings a mix of crowd-pleasing covers and original tunes. Whether you’re into twangy classics or something with a little rock ‘n roll flair, they’ve got something for you.

Line Dancing with Angie!
2025-12-28 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!

The Boys In The Band
2025-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Hickory Community Theatre, 30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
THE BOYS IN THE BAND(ORIGINAL VERSION)
This show is recommended for audiences 18+
Written by Mart Crowley and premiering in 1968, this bold, witty, and emotional story centers on a group of gay friends gathering for a birthday party in New York City. What begins as a night of celebration slowly unravels into an unflinching exploration of identity, friendship, and self-acceptance. At a time when LGBTQ+ voices were rarely heard on stage, The Boys in the Band dared to tell an honest and unapologetic story, one that remains powerful and relevant today.

THE BOYS IN THE BAND(ORIGINAL VERSION) will be performed in the Firemen’s Kitchen at The Hickory Community Theatre

Produced in association with:Ronnie and Scott MajorThe Hickory Community Theatre
This event is by Out There Theatre Co.

Polar Express PJ Party Adventure - Hosted by Kilty Pleasure Tours
2025-12-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-31 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

Fonta Flora Run Club
2025-12-29 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.

LA Shaggers Test & Tune
2025-12-29 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
2025-12-29 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!
2025-12-29 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!

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2025-12-30 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
2025-12-30 11:00 - 11:45 | Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Fitness Plus, 810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Strength & Balance Class is a low impact fitness class for anyone wanting to improve their balance, coordination, and overall strength.

Community Square Dance
2025-12-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
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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.

Merry & Bright Holiday Season Savings - Alaskan Moose Canvas Paint & Sip Class
2025-12-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Merry & Bright Holiday Season Savings! The Holiday Season is glowing with creativity, and we’re adding extra cheer! Our Adult Canvas Paint & Sip Classes are $10 OFF all season long — the perfect reason to sip, relax, and paint something magical and wintery. Each in-studio class includes: Step-by-step guidance from our instructor Your choice of canvas size: 11″x14″, 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 artists Bring your favorite beverage to enjoy during classLet your creativity shine merry and bright as you create a winter wonderland on canvas!
Spots are limited—save your seat and add some holiday sparkle to your season!
Pre-registration is required, head to PaintedGrapeNC.com/hickory-calendar to secure your spot!

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-12-30 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!

Team Trivia at Hickory Tavern
2025-12-30 19:00 - 21:00 | See Description, United States
Trivia Tuesdays at Hickory Tavern – Hickory
by Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC
Get your team together and join us every Tuesday at 7pm for free trivia at Hickory Tavern in Hickory.It’s general knowledge, fast-paced, and a whole lot of fun.Top three teams take home prizes—and the all-important bragging rights.Great food, cold drinks, and good times guaranteed.
See you Tuesday night!

B Chord Live Acoustic Open Jam
2025-12-30 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
2025-12-30 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
2025-12-31 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
2025-12-31 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!

The Final Fourk: A New Year's Eve Celebration
2025-12-31 16:00 - 22:00 | FOURK, 1410 4th Street Dr NW Ste 103, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Fourk with an unforgettable evening of great food, live music, and celebration!
We will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, serving through the end of the night. Guests will enjoy a three-course New Year’s Eve dinner, with pricing based on entrée selection. Please note this will be a limited menu only; our regular menu will not be available.
Each guest will be welcomed with a complimentary champagne toast, with sparkling cider available for those under 21 or non-drinkers. Live music by Tony Eltora will set the tone for a festive and elegant evening as we ring in the New Year together.

Reservations are highly recommended, though we will do our best to accommodate walk-ins. Reserve online or call 828-855-3437.

Silent Book Club
2025-12-31 17:00 - 19:00 | MoonJoy Meadery, 902 West Ave NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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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
2025-12-31 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
2025-12-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Fonta Flora Brewery, 317 N Green St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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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
