Hickory Buzz

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-02 13:00 - 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.

40th Heritage Festival
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Event:
To enter Hart Square Village on festival day is to enter the early 1800s. Hart Square bustles with over three hundred knowledgeable artisans and historic demonstrators dressed in period clothing. Our artisans truly bring the village to life by sharing the craftsmanship and subsistence of Carolina’s pioneers. Visitors will witness everything from flax making, cotton baling, and tinsmithing to apple butter making and the sweet sounds of old-time music. Hart Square Village is the nation’s largest collection of historic log structures. On festival day, all 103 historic structures will be open! North Carolina artist Bob Timberlake says, “I’ve visited Colonial Williamsburg, almost grew up in Old Salem, and I’ve seen other restored places all over North America, and nothing compares with Hart Square Village just south of Hickory.” We boast the most talented and authentic demonstrators in the country and know you will agree with us when you join us at the 40th Heritage Festival. (Adults: $50, Youth 13-18: $25, Child 12 & under: Free)

About:
Hart Square Foundation is responsible for the historic preservation of Hart Square Village and the conservation of traditional and regional arts. They host mission-driven public events year-round, offer folklife classes and K-12 educational programming, and welcome members Tuesday through Saturday through our membership program.

Red Wolf Farm- Pumpkin Patch & Maze
2025-10-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 18:00 | See Description, United States
Bring the family and make some great Fall memories. Admission includes all activities:

Hayride – as many times as you like

Large, Pro-Designed Corn Maze

Kid’s Corn Maze

Let your kids use their imagination on our Pirate Ship, Tractor, Toy Airplanes, and Wooden Train Play Sets

“Swim” in our giant house of Corn

Challenge a friend to a game of Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe or Checkers

Race on the Pedal Tractors

Play on the Inflatables

Challenge a friend to Farm Ball

Jump in the pre-school bounce house

Try your skills in Pumpkin Bowling

See the farm animals

Check out our artisans work their craft

Relax at a picnic table while you enjoy some food from our food vendors, or bring your own picnic lunch

Grab a drink or snack with our in house concession stand THE THIRSTY WOLF

Create memories to last a Lifetime

Plenty of other photo opportunities

Location:
1900 HW Farm Rd
Maiden, NC 28650
Admission $9 per person (Kids 2 and under are admitted free)

Fall in Love with Long View Annual Fall Festival
2025-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Long View Recreation Center, 3107 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
This year’s theme, “Come FALL in Love with Long View,” celebrates community spirit, creativity, and connection in the heart of town.
The Fall Festival promises an afternoon filled with family-friendly fun, including local vendors, food trucks, games, inflatables, Moose Entertainment, and activities for all ages. Children can enjoy our hay ride around the festival, inflatables, and crafts, while adults explore handmade goods and connect with community organizations.
Parking will be located on the upper field off 33rd Street NW, with handicap-accessible shuttle service available.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Long View Recreation Center, 3107 2nd Ave NW
Parking: Upper field off 33rd St NW (Shuttle available for handicap parking)
Theme: “Come FALL in Love with Long View”

Spooktacular
2025-10-25 16:30 - 20:30 | See Description, United States
Join us at Newton’s Southside Park on October 25 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a night of costume contests, food trucks, haunted hayrides, candy galore, trunk-or-treating, and more fang-tastic fun!

Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-26 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-31 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-01 09:00 - 18:00 | Johnny Wilson Farm, 5163 Precious Memories Lane, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.

UUCCV Trunk-or-Treat & Fall Festival
2025-10-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Catawba Valley, 833 5th St SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Come for the Trunk-or-Treat and stay for the cider tasting! We’ll have a glitter booth, broom-making craft, costume contest, fortune-telling booth, and more at our Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Festival.
The trunk-or-treat and fall festival will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The costume contest and fire pit will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free, and ALL are welcome!
HOST: Unitarian Universalist Church of Catawba Valley
LOCATION: 833 5th St SE, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28602

Learn to Square Dance
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-03 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
2025-10-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:

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.

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-10-28 18:30 - 23:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
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
2025-10-28 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!

Creepy Crawly Animal Encounters
2025-10-30 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.

Halloween Spooktacular 2025
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Morganton, Main Street 112 B W. Union St., Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
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!

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! 💜

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
Event:

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.

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Tractor Supply Co., 111 Independence Blvd Ste E, Morganton, NC, 28655, 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 😉
