How to Train Your Dragon
2025-06-26 12:50, 2025-06-26 15:20, 2025-06-26 15:50, 2025-06-26 18:20 (America/New_York) | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Elio
2025-06-26 13:00, 2025-06-26 16:00 | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers – in Disney and Pixar’s all-new movie “Elio,” the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

How to Train Your Dragon
2025-06-26 13:00, 2025-06-26 16:00 | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States

Lilo & Stitch
2025-06-26 13:00, 2025-06-26 16:00 | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
“Lilo & Stitch,” the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theaters May 23, 2025. A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The screenplay is by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and the film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

28 Years Later
2025-06-26 13:00, 2025-06-26 16:00 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Academy Award¨-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award¨-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. ItÕs been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

Elio
2025-06-26 13:30, 2025-06-26 16:15 | Golden Ticket Cinemas, 1966 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers _ in Disney and PixarÍs all-new movie ñElio,î the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as EarthÍs ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

How to Train Your Dragon
2025-06-26 13:45, 2025-06-26 16:25 | Carolina Movie Theater, 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Materialists
2025-06-26 13:45, 2025-06-26 16:25 | Carolina Movie Theater, 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
A young New York City matchmaker’s lucrative business gets complicated as she finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

Karate Kid: Legends
2025-06-26 14:20, 2025-06-26 16:40 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Karate Kid: Legends, unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

Elio
2025-06-26 15:10, 2025-06-26 18:10 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers Ð in Disney and PixarÕs all-new movie ÒElio,Ó the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as EarthÕs ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

Lilo & Stitch
2025-06-26 15:40 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
ÒLilo & Stitch,Ó the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theaters May 23, 2025. A live-action reimagining of DisneyÕs 2002 animated classic, ÒLilo & StitchÓ is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar¨-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film ÒMarcel the Shell with Shoes On,Ó and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The screenplay is by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and the film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
2025-06-26 16:15 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible Ð The Final Reckoning.

Carnival at Hickory Motor Speedway
2025-06-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Motor Speedway, 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
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Strates Shows has been number one for fun for more than 90 years. Based in Orlando, Florida, James E. Strates Shows provides amusement rides, games of skill, tasty foods and merchandise concessions to fairs and festivals throughout the United States.

Crafted Learning: Sesame Street
2025-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Ridgeview Branch Library, 706 1st St. SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Take a stroll down memory lane and make crafts of the 90’s while we make a stop down Sesame Street to witness the birth of the most impactful children’s series in TV history through documentary film, Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021).

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Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, and the Ridgeview Branch.

Everyday Mindfulness with Sara Baggett
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Explore and practice mindfulness techniques that can be used in your everyday life. These techniques include open eyed awareness, mindful moving and eating, and how to conduct a general assessment of yourself throughout the day.

About:

Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, and the Ridgeview Branch.

Ridgeview Chess
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Ridgeview Branch Library, 706 1st St. SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Participants will learn the basics of chess, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome. Eugene Brown provides this program from the Big Chair Chess Club.

About:

Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, and the Ridgeview Branch.

Music Bingo by the Lake
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join us every Thursday at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina for music bingo. Great prizes, good food, cold drinks, and a lot of fun.

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Today, Lake Hickory Pub & Marina is more than just a marina—it’s a lakeside destination where locals and visitors alike come together for great food, fun adventures, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual waterfront meal, renting a pontoon for a day on the lake, or fueling up at our gas dock, we are here to make every visit memorable.

Curating Cuisine: Member/Guest Dinner Series (4-Course Dinner & Drinks with Jackson Pollock)
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Hickory Musuem of Art, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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HMA Members have the opportunity to invite guests to an immersive cocktail hour and 4-course dinner prepared by Chef Calvin Reyes, featuring an innovative take on recipes from Jackson Pollock paired with the stories behind them. ($125 per person or $200 per couple)

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Hickory Museum of Art was founded in 1944 to collect, foster, and preserve American art. 8 works were collected that year, and today, 75+ years later, the Museum now has approximately 1,500 art objects in the Collection. Hickory Museum of Art continues on the pursuit of inspiration, imagination, and creativity. They keep meeting challenges head-on: to continue fostering important conversations, to continue being a catalyst for positive change, and to keep shaping our future, today and every day.
