Hickory Buzz

Fall After Market Sale
2025-11-08 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hickory Furniture Mart, 2220 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Before you settle in for the winter months, don’t miss out on the most popular sale of the year, the Fall After Market Sale. Shoppers love discovering exclusive Market samples from previous High Point Markets and factory overruns and clearance pieces at significantly reduced pricing. Find unique items, perfect for those searching for that special one-of-a-kind piece. These items will only be available for a limited time before they disappear. With immediate availability and additional discounts on custom orders and already drastically reduced clearance products, this is an event that you do not want to miss.

About:
Today, Hickory Furniture Mart’s expansive complex is comprised of four levels housing 100 factory outlets, custom order stores, and manufacturers’ galleries, representing nearly 1,000 of the most recognizable brand names in the furniture industry. The Mart also offers an onsite hotel as well as a gourmet café and a coffeehouse with Wi-Fi internet access. The premier manufacturers represented throughout the Mart include most major quality domestic and international manufacturers, accessories, fabrics, lighting, rugs, wall coverings, and additional home furnishings.

Fall After Market Sale + Western NC Artist Spotlight
2025-11-08 09:00 - 18:00 | Hickory Furniture Mart, 2220 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Before you settle in for the winter months, don’t miss out on our most popular sale of the year, the Fall After Market Sale. Shoppers love discovering exclusive Market samples from previous High Point Markets and factory overruns and clearance pieces at significantly reduced pricing. Find unique items, perfect for those searching for that special one-of-a-kind piece. These items will only be available for a limited time before they disappear. With immediate availability and additional discounts on custom orders and already drastically reduced clearance products, this is an event that you do not want to miss.
PLUS
The Hickory Furniture Mart has invited artists from Western NC who were impacted by Hurricane Helene to be featured as spotlights.

Long Leaf Pine Needle Ornament Class
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Event:
In this hands-on longleaf pine needle basketry workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with local, natural materials while making an ornament to take home. The class will cover an introduction to working with pine needles, hand-stitching, and coiling techniques – all fundamental elements of learning to make longleaf pine needle baskets.
Supplies will be provided.

Design Your Own Food Forest Class
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Event:
Have you ever dreamed of turning some of your lawn into a food forest or pollinator garden? Join us as we embark on a journey to add biodiversity and beautiful plants to your very own landscape. This class will discuss native plants, planting strategies, traditional methods of pest management, and so much more. There will be an interactive portion of the class, and each person is encouraged to bring a “blueprint” of their yard or desired planting area so we can discuss planting suggestions suited to each person’s yard! Bring all your questions ranging from permaculture design, plant selection, current yard conundrums, and more! This class is designed for adults but children 14 and older are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Each class participant will go home with their very own starter bundle of food forest plants!
Plant bundles will include, but not limited to an elderberry bush, yarrow, native mountain mint, and the amazing bog sage!

21st Annual Veterans Festival & Parade
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Town of Catawba, 102 First Street NW, Catawba, NC, 28609, United States
Event:
We are excited to welcome you to join us on Main Street in Catawba for the 201st Annual Veterans Festival & Parade! Stay tuned for more details!

Mud Mama Christmas Market
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Mud Mamas Studio, 932 3rd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
A market featuring local artists. At our market you will find local made pottery, art, soaps, and more! Join us for our 7th annual Christmas market!

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 13:00 - 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.

Kringle, Jingle, & Mingle Holiday Open House
2025-11-08 10:00 - 20:00 | 2 Pink Magnolias Gift Boutique, 211 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Kick off the holiday season with our annual Kringle, Jingle & Mingle Holiday Open House. Enjoy special offers, giveaways, and tastings.
Our event is being held in conjunction with the Downtown Newton Christmas Crawl and the First Friday Art Hop.
Friday, November 7 | 10am – 8pm
Saturday, November 8 | 10am – 4pm

Vintage Blue Holiday Extravaganza
2025-11-08 10:00 - 20:00 | Vintage Blue, 451 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Step into a sparkly vintage wonderland!
We’re celebrating 5 years of Vintage Blue with an all-day Holiday Extravaganza—and you’re invited. This is the debut of all of the vintage Christmas pieces that we have scoured the country for. Blow molds, ornaments, toppers, ceramic trees, etc.

8 Vintage Aluminum Christmas Trees — On Display OnlyA special guest vendor is bringing eight nostalgic vintage aluminum trees for a one-day gallery-style display. Be prepared to experience wonderful childhood Christmas memories! Perfect for photos, inspo, and pure mid-century atomic nostalgia. (Display only—no sales on these trees.)

Raffle to Benefit The Women’s Resource CenterEnter to win a 3′ vintage aluminum Christmas tree + color wheel!Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20 (cash only). 100% of proceeds stay local and go to The Women’s Resource Center. Winner drawn during the evening of festivities on Nov 8.

🔗Link UP!
Permanent LINK, a permanent jewelry bus experience, will be parked outside the store from 5:30 – 8 PM.

Store Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMMake a day of it! Browse fresh holiday arrivals, giftable vintage, cozy winter décor, records, furniture & more from our VB family of vendors.

Photo-Opps + Vintage VibesStrike a pose with the trees and our vintage blow molds—perfect for your holiday feed.

Fuel Up Across the StreetNorth Hickory Market is NOW OPEN right across the way for coffee, bagels (so good!), and quick bites while you shop.

Come browse the store after dark and enjoy some wine and cheese on us as you shop!

A STEM Career Showcase!
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Don’t miss this month’s SPARK event in the Foothills Collaboratory featuring Corning Optical Communications. SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway, across from Velo-City.

About:
The Catawba Science Center opened its doors in 1975 as the Creative Museum for Youth, founded by the Service League of Hickory (a local volunteer organization) in the historic John Cilley house, a 4,000 sq. ft. Victorian-era structure. Today, Catawba Science Center is a 35,000 sq. ft. science and technology museum whose purpose is to change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder.

Design, Carve, Stamp: Block Printing Cards
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Event:
Carve your own printing blocks and learn techniques to make a set of custom, artful, cards in this block printing class! Participants will learn about the history of printing, safe use of tools, and block printing techniques. Blocks, tools, and materials will be provided. Participants will take home their printed cards and carved blocks.
Age 16+ due to using sharp tools. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Handmade Holidays: Gratitude Journaling
2025-11-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Program Description
Event Details

Celebrate the season of thankfulness with a cozy adult workshop featuring guided gratitude journaling. Participants will decorate two journals—one to keep and one to gift to a friend—using autumn-themed materials.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

Age Group: Adults

Registration is required for this event.
Registration will close on November 8, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
A library card is required to register for this event.
This event is for registrants age 18+ and above.

B Chord Live Presents Midlife Trip
2025-11-08 14:00 - 17:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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An afternoon at B Chord with some tasty eats, cold drinks and good music. Grateful Dead favorites and original tunes by a band of fellas who love playing music together! Come join us for a music-filled afternoon!

Shuck Cancer
2025-11-08 15:00 - 18:00 | City Walk Brewing & Distilling, 205 Main Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Shuck Cancer is Hickory’s 21+ PARTY with a PURPOSE held annually to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Shuck Cancer brings together unique food, beverage, and music for one night to remember. We raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s life-saving mission.
Featuring raw and roasted oysters, low country boil, pig picking, open bar, silent auction and live music by Moose & Friends.
3-6pm at City Walk Brewery

Plant Bingo
2025-11-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
We are excited to have Sprout & Bloom coming to Lake Hickory Pub and Marina on November 8th for Plant Bingo. For $15 you get 2 Bingo Cards for ALL 10 rounds of Bingo with winners receiving Houseplant Prizes.

Festival of Tables - Carolina Style Chorus
2025-11-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 Second Ave NE, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
Carolina Style Chorus, Catawba County’s award winning 4 part women’s a Cappella chorus presents their annual fundraising show with dessert buffet. Tickets are $20 / person, pre-sale tickets only, not available at the door.
Contact any chorus member or Nancy 704-796-4387 or email miataman1990@yahoo.com

Fall Brawl presented by Calico Coatings 200 lap Late Model - 100 lap Limiteds - 100 lap PLM - Street Stock - Allison Legacy
2025-11-08 16:30 - 22:00 | Hickory Motor Speedway, 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Event:
Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing’s most storied venues, and is often referred to as the “World’s Most Famous Short Track” and the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars”. The track first opened in 1951 as a 0.500 mi dirt track. 125 Laps

Stephen Howard - Live Music at Copper Penny
2025-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Live music with Stephen Howard, 6 to 9 PM at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory. Grab a lakeside table, enjoy dinner and drinks, and make it a relaxed night out with friends.

ACCW LIVE: NOV 8TH (Hiddenite, NC)
2025-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Hiddenite Educational Complex, 70 Hiddenite Church Road, Hiddenite, NC, 28636, United States
The wait is over—Apple City Championship Wrestling is coming home! Join us for a night of hard-hitting, high-flying action as ACCW returns to where it all began: The Hiddenite Center in Hiddenite, NC!
Experience the energy, the rivalries, and the unforgettable moments as your favorite ACCW stars step back into the ring to prove who truly rules Apple City. Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to the action, this is a night you won’t want to miss!
Bring the family, bring your signs, and bring the noise—ACCW is back in Hiddenite, and it’s going to be electric!

HANGMEN
2025-11-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Hickory Community Theatre, 30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
It’s 1965, and the death penalty has just been abolished in the United Kingdom. Naturally all of Oldham, northern England, wants to know what Harry, the second-best hangman in the country, has to say about it. As the news breaks, Harry’s pub is overrun with locals and reporters looking for a quote, until a visitor arrives with a darker and more mysterious agenda.This is a ruthlessly funny play that provides laughs amid an unfolding atmosphere of menace.

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
2025-11-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Performance:
Spend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage and prolific murderers. In this thrilling 90-minute show, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and no remorse. He explains why the majority of serial killers are either psychopaths or sociopaths, how the two differ, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled to murder by a unique fantasy need. He also explains how/why serial killers are able to successfully avoid apprehension, blend into a crowd and become invisible.

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.”

B Chord Live Presents Time Sawyer
2025-11-08 20:00 - 22:30 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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Time Sawyer’s name reflects the pull between the past and the future. The character Tom Sawyer evokes the rural background and love of home that the band shares. Time is a muse for songwriting; it’s the thread that runs through life, bringing new experiences and giving us a sense of urgency, while still connecting us with our past.

Beers & Balance - Yoga with Stephanie
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | City Walk Brewing & Distilling, 205 Main Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Beers & Balance — Yoga with Stephanie Easter
Class and a Glass for $15 (N/A and non-beer options available!)
Rain or Shine – if it’s a beautiful day we’re generally on the turf. If it’s so-so we’re under the covered patio or inside the taproom. Reset from the weekend every 2nd Sunday of the month.

House Plant Bingo
2025-11-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Liquid Roots Brewing, 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Play fast paced 90 Ball bingo! Get a BINGO, Win Plants!!
$10 cash/10 rounds

Line Dancing with Angie!
2025-11-09 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!
