Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
2025-10-30 21:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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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.

Halloween at Copper Penny Grill
2025-10-31 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Chills and cheers are creeping in at Copper Penny Grill. Sip the Monster Martini, snack on fall favorites, and make it a spooktacular Halloween night out with friends.
Live music by the S&P Project starts at 6.

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-10-31 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.

Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-31 13:00 - 18:00 | Johnny Wilson Farm, 5163 Precious Memories Lane, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.

Laser Scare Show
2025-10-31 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!

Puzzle Party
2025-10-31 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

Halloween Spooktacular 2025
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Morganton, Main Street 112 B W. Union St., Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Trick-Or-Treat give all the kids something good to eat! Downtown Businesses will give out candy to all the witches, superheroes and characters before everyone joins on the Historic Burke County Courthouse for the costume contest and other scary activities!

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.

Pumpkin and Paws Trail in Downtown Newton
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Newton Development Association, 135 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Pumpkins & Paws Trail – Halloween Fun in Downtown Newton!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 31st from 4–6 PM and join us for a howlin’ good time!
12 Local Businesses will be handing out Teal Pumpkin treats — safe and allergy-friendly goodies so all kids can enjoy the fun! (The Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide initiative making Halloween inclusive for children with food allergies.)
Bring your four-legged friends in their best costumes and show off their spooky (or silly!) style. Downtown Newton is proud to be pet-friendly and we can’t wait to see those tails wagging!
This is your chance to trick-or-treat, explore downtown, and make memories with your family — two-legged and four-legged alike.
Tag your pumpkin pals and paw pals — we’ll see you on the trail!

Treats in the Streets
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Valdese, Main Street, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
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The annual Valdese “Treats in the Streets” event will be held on October 31st, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the downtown area. Every year for Halloween the Valdese Merchants partners with the Town of Valdese.

Chick-fil-A Trunk or Treat
2025-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Chick-Fil-A Viewmont, 1239 2nd ST. NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Come in costume for an evening of candy, community fun, and a chance to see the Cow in his Halloween costume! Plus, kids can enjoy jumping around in the bounce house!

Hometown Halloween Festivities
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Taylorsville, Main Ave Drive, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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Enjoy this family Halloween event! Enjoy the “Candy Crawl” through Taylorsville with downtown businesses, Taylorsville Police Department, Town Hall and Central Fire Department participating! Don’t miss the fun!

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | The Hickory Hub, 375 Main Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
🎃👻 Join us for a Spooktacular Event! 👻🎃
Hickory Learning Group and The Hickory Hub are excited to host a Trunk or Treat! 🍬✨
Bring the family for:🧩 Autism-friendly activities🍭 Trick-or-treating at decorated trunks🏠 Indoor fun and treats inside The Hub
📍 Location: The Hickory Hub 375 Main Ave. NE, Hickory, NC
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a safe, inclusive, and fun-filled evening for all ages! 💜

Halloween Party at the Dive Bar!
2025-10-31 17:00 - 23:30 | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Dive Bar Hickory will be celebrating Halloween on Friday, 10/31, by holding a costume contest. Audible Entertainment will be spinning the best of today, Halloween, and spooky songs all night long!

Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Pottery Class
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Mud Mamas Studio, 932 3rd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Let’s celebrate Halloween together! Come and make a Jack O’ Lantern. This is an easy slab-built project that anyone can do!

Live Music at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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🎶 Live Music on the Lakefront Patio – Every Friday! 🎶
Join us at Lake Hickory Pub & Marina every Friday from 6–9 PM for live music on our beautiful lakefront patio! Enjoy great tunes from local musicians, cold drinks, and delicious food—all with a stunning view of Lake Hickory. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring your friends, grab a seat by the water, and soak in the sounds and scenery!

Live Music Jon Boy and Lefty
2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Liquid Roots Brewing, 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
The boys are here for a Halloween tradition! The will be playing a Roky Erickson tune called “Creature With The Atom Brain ” (which is also a 1955 horror movie).
Jon boy will be singing an original tune he wrote called I Walked with A Zombie. 😁

Myra's Cruise In
2025-10-31 18:00 - 23:00 | Myra’s Smashburgers & Creamery, 212 Main St W, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
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Join Myra’s as they continue the longest-running Friday night Cruise-In in western North Carolina. All cars, trucks, and bikes are welcome! For details call 828-879-8049.

Lake Hickory Haunts
2025-10-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Lake Hickory Haunts, 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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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!

Heavy Metal Halloween
2025-10-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Heavy Metal Halloween at The Premier

This Halloween, the loudest, heaviest party in Hickory takes over The Premier! Join us Friday, October 31st at 7 PM for a stacked lineup and a night of music, costumes, food, and prizes.

Featuring:
HEFT – A crushing 5-piece metalcore band from Granite Falls delivering raw riffs and relentless energy.
LANiiDAE – “The Chainsmokers of metalcore,” blending hip-hop beats, atmospheric soundscapes, and heavy throwdowns for a sound all their own.
Tecate Sunrise – Doom-laden metal that’s heavy, slow, and guaranteed to shake the walls.
+ More TBA!

Event Highlights:
Costume Contest
Cash Prizes
Food + Drinks
All-Ages Welcome

Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC
Doors open at 7 PM

Get your tickets now and prepare for a Halloween night of metal mayhem you won’t forget!
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/heavy-metal-halloween-the-premier-tickets/14574273

Hickory vs. Bandys
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Hickory High School, 1234 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Home Game @ Hickory High School.

Newton-Conover vs. Maiden
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Newton-Conover High School, 338 W 15th St, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
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Home Game @ Newton-Conover High School.

Freedom vs. McDowell
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Freedom High School, 511 Independence Blvd, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Home Game @ Freedom High School.

Draughn vs. East Burke
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Jimmy C Draughn High School, 709 Lovelady Rd NE, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
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Home Game @ Draughn High School.

Alexander Central vs. South Caldwell
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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Home Game @ Alexander Central High School.

West Caldwell vs. Hibriten
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | West Caldwell High School, 300 W Caldwell Dr, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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Home Game @ West Caldwell High School.

St. Stephens vs. Watauga
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | St. Stephen’s High School, 3205 34th Street Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Home Game @ St. Stephen’s High School.

The Woman in Black
2025-10-31 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

B Chord Live Presents The Jacktown Ramblers
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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B Chord Live is happy to welcome back The Jacktown Ramblers for Halloween!
The JackTown Ramblers, hailing proudly from Morganton, NC, embody the true spirit of bluegrass music with their infectious energy and deep-rooted passion. Consisting of four musicians with a deep history in the music, they have carved out a name for themselves as stalwarts of the local music scene, captivating
audiences with their distinctive blend of swingy bluegrass and traditional mountain melodies.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Friday Night Vibes: Live Music to get your weekend started right! Every Friday starting at 8 p until 11 p 🎸🎤
PLUS *Food trucks** every day except Mondays (Tacos? Burgers? YES, please!) 🌮🍔

Alexander County Farmers Market
2025-11-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Alexander County Services Center, 151 West Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
