Light Up The Town
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Newton Development Association, 135 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
You’re invited to our annual Light Up the Town event in Downtown Newton on December 5, 2025, located around 1924 Courthouse Square!
Families are invited to stroll the streets of Downtown Newton and enjoy holiday music, maidens dancing, kettle corn, s’mores, and so much more! We’ll have more information in the weeks to come, so mark your calendar now, and we’ll see you there!
We look forward to seeing you during the 2025 holiday season!

Downtown Morganton Carriage Rides 2025
2025-12-05 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Courthouse Square, Morganton, 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
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.

Foothills Pops: The Magic of Christmas
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:
Celebrate the season with a joyful, family-friendly concert featuring beloved holiday classics and music from festive favorites from A Charlie Brown Christmas, Frozen, Sleigh Ride, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and more! Come experience the region’s best way to start your holiday season!

A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | See Description, United States
Celebrate the holiday season with our beloved musical tradition featuring the Lenoir-Rhyne A Cappella Choir, College Singers, Brass Ensemble, Grace Chapel’s pipe organ and additional instrumentalists. Join us for an inspiring program of inspirational seasonal music and carols on December 4-6 at Grace Chapel – Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Seating is limited, and tickets are required. Ticket holders are limited to a maximum of four tickets.
Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale online starting Wednesday, Nov. 5, available on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out.
General admission tickets are $15 per person for in-person tickets for Dec. 4-6 and $5 per person for the ticketed live stream. Two programs will be offered on December 6 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets must be purchased in advance online. A standby line will not be offered prior to each event.
If a performance has not sold out, tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the door until the event sells out.
All ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer refunds on purchased tickets.

A ticketed live stream will be provided for the 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, Dec. 6

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Hickory Community Theatre, 30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this stage adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” this classic features all of your favorite characters including Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

B Chord Live Presents Matt Rogers
2025-12-05 20:00 - 22:30 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
About:
Matt Rogers is a dynamic and soulful country music artist who has been captivating audiences with heartfelt lyrics and a unique, distinct voice. With a talent for storytelling, Matt has established himself as a formidable songwriter, earning accolades and recognition within the industry.

Performance:
David Wiseman Band” based out of Hickory/Morganton NC brings a blend of traditional bluegrass, country and favorite oldies. David delivers his high lonesome vocals blended with Kathy’s velvety harmony along with some of the finest seasoned musicians in WNC.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
2025-12-05 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
2025-12-06 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!

Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park
2025-12-06 08:30 - 12:00 | Hickory City Park, 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.

Joy to the World, A Holiday Journey Around the Globe
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | See Description, United States
“Joy To The World”
A Holiday Journey Around The Globe
Featuring select students, faculty, and relevant world musicians in the Hickory community, the Hickory Music Factory will present an evening of holiday music representing cultures from all over the world. Featuring new guests from Russia, Cyprus, India, Portugal, Guatemala and the Hmong diaspora, we invite Hickory to celebrate this time of renewal and return to light with musical traditions of Las Posadas, God Yule, Christmas, Hmong New Year, Solstice, Natale and many more!

SATURDAY, Dec 6th
Drendel Auditorium
10am • 2pm • 7pm

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | 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 😉

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-12-06 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.

CVCC Student Art Show
2025-12-06 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.

Hickory Choral Society Cookies and Carols!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Ridgeview Community Center, 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Join us for a FREE holiday concert, crafted especially for children!
Cookies and Carols will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Ridgeview Community Center in Hickory, NC.
This sing-a-long features the Hickory Choral Society along with orchestra and special surprise guests. Children will enjoy familiar holiday music and a cookie to take home!

6th Annual Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown, Under the Sails, 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Tickets for the Cookie Crawl will be available closer to the date! Be sure to check back! Once you’ve purchased your ticket, bring your receipt to the HDDA tent on Union Square, December 6, from 2 to 3 pm, to receive your Cookie Crawl Passport & Map! Follow the crumbs to collect different holiday-inspired cookies! It’s the perfect way to enjoy Downtown Hickory, AND leave with a bag of treats!

About:
A variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, professional offices, and entertainment venues are located in a park-like setting in the heart of Hickory. Outdoor dining enables you to experience the seasons in North Carolina’s foothills while consuming the cuisine of award-winning chefs. The community theatre and downtown cinema are a short walk from downtown’s free parking.

Hickory Spanish Club
2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Taste Full Beans, 29 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Start your month off right! Join us at Taste Full Beans Cafe on the first Saturday of each month.
*Want to practice your Spanish or English? Join us for a friendly coffee and conversation meetup!
*Practice your language skills, make friends, and share cultures in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
*Spanish and English speakers of all levels are encouraged to join.
No pressure- Just fun, practice, and community.
RSVP by texting 828-705-6045 or email us at hickorylanguageinstitute@gmail.com

78th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Taylorsville, Main Ave Drive, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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The popular parade officially kicks off the Christmas season in Alexander COunty with floats, marching bands, emergency vehicles, beauty queens, sports teams, elected officials, and much more! The parade begins on Liledoun Road, turns right onto Main Avenue through town, turns right onto Main Avenue Drive (at the old hotel), turns left onto NC Hwy 16 South (near Adams Funeral Home), turns right onto 1st Ave SW (near the Post Office), and then left onto 7th Street SW.

About:
Alexander County was established in 1847, the year of the first sale of land in the county seat (Taylorsville). With the proceeds from the sale, the first courthouse was built on the present site. When the Civil War began, Alexander County was 14 years old. The 1860 population was 5,837; yet Alexander County ranked high per capita in the number of Confederate soldiers serving in the war. The county is named in honor of the Alexander family who were leaders in Colonial North Carolina. Taylorsville is the namesake of either John Louis Taylor, Carolina agriculturist and political philosopher, or General Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States.

Nashville Country Christmas
2025-12-06 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Performance:
Nashville Merry Country Christmas is the show you’ll want to have back year after year! It’s where sleigh ride meets hayride! Rooted in the beautiful traditions of a true southern Christmas, this show will feature songs made popular by legendary country artists as well as “countryfied” versions of your favorite Holiday classics! From artists like Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, and Kenny Rogers, these tunes are bound to get you in the country Christmas spirit! This incredible cast is comprised of some of the most sought-after professional studio and road musicians in Music City! Get ready to be blown away by the virtuoso performances.

About:
The Newton Performing Arts Center is a historic Art Deco theater in Newton, NC. It offers live performances, concerts, and community events in an intimate, state-of-the-art setting. With a seating capacity of 504, the venue is equipped with modern amenities, including a full bar, live music options, and facilities for meetings and events. It prides itself on delivering “small town theater with big city entertainment.”

78th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 15:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Taylorsville, Main Ave Drive, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
Event:
Planning is underway for the 78th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. in downtown Taylorsville. The parade is held each year on the first Saturday in December.

Santa Claus Visits 2025
2025-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Courthouse Square, Morganton, 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
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.

B Chord Live Presents Fireside Collective
2025-12-06 20:00 - 22:30 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:

B Chord Live is happy to present our friends, Fireside Collective, to the B Chord Lite stage on December 6th! We have seen these musicians grow and evolve individually and collectively through the years. They will get you up and moving with a smile on your face before you know it! Fast licks and fun interactions will keep you entertained and amazed. A great show not to be missed!

JB & The 70s Live @ Bootleggers!
2025-12-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Bootleggers Whiskey Bar Grill, 2039 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:

Saturday night at Bootleggers Whiskey Bar has your monthly 70s rewind! Join us for good times, great libations and awesome music vibes!

Ann Freeman Dance Academy presents 'The Nutcracker'
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Tickets are on sale now for our performance of The Nutcracker! AFDA is proud to partner with Debbie Huffman Dance Academy and St. Joseph’s Irish Dance School to put on this holiday classic. Please call our office at 828-324-6058 between 3:30 and 7:30, or click on the link to buy tickets to this time-honored Holiday Tradition! Part of the ticket proceeds will go to The Robin’s Nest, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Caldwell County.
