DINOSAURS!
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Dinosaurs Return to Catawba Science Center
Opening at the Catawba Science Center on February 8th!
Members-only opening Saturday, February 7th – Public Opening Sunday, February 8th

NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.

Line Dancing with Angie!
2026-03-29 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!

Teen Drawing Workshop
2026-03-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing?
On the last Monday of each month, ages 10 and up have the opportunity to learn and practice simple drawing techniques.
Our Teen Drawing Workshop offers a friendly, casual environment to inspire creativity while improving illustration skills.
Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme.
Sign up for one or all! Classes run from September to May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Location: HMA on the Go Satellite Location at Valley Hills Mall

Gnome Workshop
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Mud Mamas Studio, 932 3rd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Make a cheeky little ceramic gnome! We teach you step-by-step how to make your very own gnome with his own little personality. This is an easy, beginner level project.

Crawdads & Spartanburgers Exhibition Returns
2026-03-30 18:00 - 21:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
The Hickory Crawdads and Hub City Spartanburgers will once again square off in a two-game exhibition series. The Crawdads will host the first game in Hickory on Monday night at 6pm before the Ranger affiliates move to Spartanburg for game 2 on Tuesday evening.
Tickets are $5 for Monday’s game in Hickory and are on sale now.
As a membership benefit, Crawdads season ticket members can get free tickets to the game in Spartanburg. To RSVP for the event members can reach out to John at jellison@hickorycrawdads.com.
Concessions and the Performance Food Group Crawdads Café will be open with the full menu available for food and drinks.
The Crawdads and Spartanburgers played last year, with the Crawdads edging Hub City at the Frans and playing to a draw in an extra-inning duel in Hub City.
The Crawdads will open the season on Thursday, April 2nd at the Frans as the Columbia Fireflies come to town for a three-game series.
Tickets for the regular season will go on sale on Friday, February 13th. Group outings, ticket books, and season tickets are currently on sale.
For more information, please call the ‘Dads front office at (828) 322-3000.

LA Shaggers Test & Tune
2026-03-30 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.

Taps & Tunes Music Bingo at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-03-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten, 305 1st Ave. S, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
Try your hand and test your luck, no music knowledge required! “Shazam” your way through a classic game of bingo with a musical twist. Prizes and bragging rights awarded for each round!

Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
2026-03-30 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

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2026-03-31 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
2026-03-31 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.

Locals Night at Copper Penny Grill
2026-03-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Snow piling up outside? That is your sign to come warm up at Locals Night at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory.

$1 wings, drink specials, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, and prime rib rolling out at 5 pm. Perfect midweek cozy-up with your favorite people.

Stay warm and drive safe!

CopperPennyLakeHickory.com

Taproom Trivia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten, 305 1st Ave. S, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
Get Quizzical with Courtney Austin during Taproom Trivia tonight at 6:30pm every Tuesday! Winners are determined by a point system at the end, with prizes awarded to the top three teams (limit 4 players per team, so the rest of us have a chance)! Get here early so you don’t miss the first round!

It’s Train Station Tuesday, with $2.50 Coors Banquet and prizes every time the train rolls through!

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2026-03-31 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!

B Chord Live Acoustic Open Jam
2026-03-31 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
2026-03-31 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
2026-04-01 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
2026-04-01 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!

Think Like An Artist
2026-04-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Think Like an Artist is a free weekly program at the HMA Satellite at Valley Hills Mall that explores how artists approach creativity. Led by artist and HMA staff member Jim Wojtowicz, each session includes a focused look at how artists see and solve problems, followed by an open Q&A. Whether you’re a working artist looking for new ideas or simply curious about how creativity works, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can use in your own work and daily life.

Pint Size Picassos
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Our pint-sized Picasso takes on a new adventure at our temporary location inside Valley Hills Mall (#209, 2nd floor, beside American Eagle). Young children and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum, and how they work together to cultivate creativity. Each class will focus on a new book and artwork to go along with the book.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Location: HMA Satellite Location at Valley Hills Mall #209
3 – 5 Years with Accompanying Adult
$15; $10 Members; Adults free

Figure Painting Studio
2026-04-01 13:00 - 16:00 | The Old Rock School, 400 Main Street West,, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
$65; $50 Members (3 Classes Included)
HMA on the GO: The temporary location of our Figure Painting Studio will be at Old Rock School in Valdese, NC (400 Main St W, Valdese, NC 28690).
Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. This is a recurring class offered in 3-week blocks. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. The model holds the same position for 3 hours with several breaks. There is no instruction however guidance is available. All ability levels are welcome. We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.

Hickory, Catawba County Coin Club Meeting
2026-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Gold & Silver Assay & Jewelry Company, 1612 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join the Hickory, Catawba County Coin Club Monthly Meeting. A place to gather, talk about, trade and buy coins!Includes Guest Speakers and Coin Education.Everyone welcome, no cost.

Silent Book Club
2026-04-01 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.

$30 Thursday - Tattoos
2026-04-02 12:00 - 21:00 | Tattoo Factory of Hickory, 724 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
$30 THURSDAYS!!! – 100’s of tattoo designs to choose from for only $30!!! – (Designs are 3-4 times larger than our “tiny tattoo” designs!) – WALKINS WELCOME!!! – Sorry, no appointments for this event.

Bethlehem Farmers Market
2026-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Mt. Bethel Methodist Church, 9042 NC Hwy 127, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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The Bethlehem location of the Alexander County Farmers Market is at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. There is nothing like buying fresh produce, homemade sweets, or handmade crafts from your local vendors! If you GROW IT, MAKE IT, or BAKE IT… please BRING IT!

Monthly Journaling Club Hickory Musuem of Art
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | The Shuford House & Gardens, 534 3rd Ave NW B, Hickory, 28601, United States
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Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
