Hickory Buzz

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2025-12-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-12-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-12-23 18:30 - 23:00, 2025-12-30 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
2025-12-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-30 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!

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-12-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-02 10:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates | 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.

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2025-12-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Petsense by Tractor Supply, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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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 😉

Polar Express PJ Party Adventure - Hosted by Kilty Pleasure Tours
2025-12-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-31 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-04 14:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | See Description, United States
All aboard for Hickory’s most magical holiday experience! Kids ages 5–10 are invited to slip into their coziest pajamas and hop on the Nessie bus for a festive Polar Express–themed scavenger hunt filled with wonder, treats, and hands-on fun.
This 3-hour adventure includes four charming stops: an obstacle course at Samurai Institute, a hot chocolate and cookie game station at 3 Little Chicks Bakery, ornament decorating at Azalea Design, and a sweet reward of popcorn from Tastebuds.
Perfect for small groups, birthday celebrations, or a holiday outing with friends, each party includes 5–8 children and 2–3 parents for $350.
Tours run Nov. 24–Jan. 31 with weekday, weekend, and evening options.
Available Times:
Mon–Fri: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Give your kids a Christmas memory they’ll never forget—filled with adventure, Golden Tickets, and holiday magic.
📧 Email Karen@kiltypleasuretours.com for more details or you can book your date on https://forms.gle/b84pgCoN1FyKkK548

Team Trivia at Hickory Tavern
2025-12-30 19:00 - 21:00 | See Description, United States
Trivia Tuesdays at Hickory Tavern – Hickory
by Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC
Get your team together and join us every Tuesday at 7pm for free trivia at Hickory Tavern in Hickory.It’s general knowledge, fast-paced, and a whole lot of fun.Top three teams take home prizes—and the all-important bragging rights.Great food, cold drinks, and good times guaranteed.
See you Tuesday night!

Art Jamboree (All Ages)
2026-01-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Join us for Art Jamboree, a creative adventure where each Friday brings a brand-new art project! Explore different materials and techniques while having fun making something unique every week.
Fee: $5; No registration required.
