Hickory Buzz

Laser Scare Show
2025-10-17 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Millholland Planetarium, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!

Puzzle Party
2025-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Drop in for a Puzzle Party! Challenge yourself to mindbending puzzles every Friday, October through January 3rd. Free event with the purchase of admission.
Located in the North Classroom at the Catawba Science Center

Monthly Group Tours
2025-10-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Event:
Join them for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hart Square Village. Our site is typically only open to members, with the exception of public events and group tours. We want to allow non-members to experience the village with a knowledgeable tour guide without having to gather a group to book a visit. So, we have introduced monthly public group tours. Register below to participate in this unique opportunity
Adults: $20
Youth 13-18: $10
Children 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.

Live Music at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
🎶 Live Music on the Lakefront Patio – Every Friday! 🎶
Join us at Lake Hickory Pub & Marina every Friday from 6–9 PM for live music on our beautiful lakefront patio! Enjoy great tunes from local musicians, cold drinks, and delicious food—all with a stunning view of Lake Hickory. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring your friends, grab a seat by the water, and soak in the sounds and scenery!

Myra's Cruise In
2025-10-17 18:00 - 23:00 | Myra’s Smashburgers & Creamery, 212 Main St W, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
Event:
Join Myra’s as they continue the longest-running Friday night Cruise-In in western North Carolina. All cars, trucks, and bikes are welcome! For details call 828-879-8049.

Cameron Matthews
2025-10-17 18:00 - 23:30 | Bones Jones Burgers & Butchery, 3221 NC-126, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Cameron Matthews is back at the BJB!

Lake Hickory Haunts
2025-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Lake Hickory Haunts, 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Known as the premier haunt of the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Throughout these attractions, guests experience 100’s of live characters, awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Since 2012, Lake Hickory Haunts and its team of experts have continuously innovated and improved its experience, delivering never before seen experiences to North Carolina haunt-goers and fans from around the country. As usual, Lake Hickory Haunts features MANY NEW Attractions, Additions, and Expansions for the 2025 season!

Bunker Hill vs. Foard
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Bunker Hill High School, 4675 Oxford School Rd, Claremont, NC, 28610, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Bunker Hill High School.

Bandys vs. Maiden
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Bandys High School, 5040 E Bandys Cross Rd, Catawba, NC, 28609, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Bandys High School.

Patton vs. East Rutherford
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Robert L Patton High School, 701 Enola Rd, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Robert L Patton High School.

Alexander Central vs. Watauga
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Alexander Central High School.

Hibriten vs. R-S Central
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Hibriten High School, 1350 Panther Trail, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Hibriten High School.

South Caldwell vs. Freedom
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | South Caldwell High School, 7035 Spartan Dr, Hudson, NC, 28638, United States
Event:
Home Game @ South Caldwell High School.

West Caldwell vs. Draughn
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | West Caldwell High School, 300 W Caldwell Dr, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:
Home Game @ West Caldwell High School.

Pride & Prejudice at The Green Room Theatre
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | The Green Room Community Theatre, 10 S. Main Ave., Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Jane Austen’s classic gets a bold, witty makeover in Kate Hamill’s fast-paced adaptation. Follow Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family, and social expectations with sharp humor and heart. This playful take brings a fresh, feminist twist to the beloved story of pride, prejudice, and finding your match.

The Woman in Black
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Hickory Community Theatre, 30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
A lawyer hires an actor to help him recount to family and friends a haunting story from a funeral he attended. There, he saw the Woman in Black—a feared specter whose presence means death. She haunts the town where her illegitimate child tragically died, and mere mention of her strikes terror into the locals. Anyone who sees her does not have long to live.
Based on the Novel by Susan HillAdapted by Stephen Mallatratt
Playing in the Jeffers Theatre

Spirit of Scotland
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Performance:
The Spirit of Scotland Show, based in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, has come to inhabit a central place in the city’s robust and thriving tourist industry. For several years this first class production has entertained audiences from across the world with a taste of the true spirit of Scotland with its unique blend of music, song and dance. Be transported to the highlands and islands, our iconic cities and beyond.

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.”

Open Mic Night at the Premier
2025-10-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Hickory Music Factory’s monthly Open Mic will be October 17th at The Premier. Come out and support HMF students and local musicians! 🙂

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
2025-10-17 20:00 - 23:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Friday Night Vibes: Live Music to get your weekend started right! Every Friday starting at 8 p until 11 p 🎸🎤
PLUS *Food trucks** every day except Mondays (Tacos? Burgers? YES, please!) 🌮🍔

Morganton Saturday Farmers Market
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Morganton Saturday Farmers Market, 300 Beach Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
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 Saturday Morganton Farmers Market is located at 300 Beach Street, behind Sidetracked Brewery at Morganton Station. From I-40, take Exit 105, make a right turn, and follow South Sterling Street approximately 2 miles under the railroad tracks, and then make a right turn.

Alexander County Farmers Market
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Alexander County Services Center, 151 West Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!

Hickory Farmers Market
2025-10-18 08:00 - 13:00 | Downtown, Under the Sails, 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs’ market creations, and visit with friends. Select meats, rice, honey, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, marinades, preserves & pickles, fresh cut flowers, transplants, potted plants, fresh herbs, heritage & artisan crafts, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!

Pink Path Forward Walk
2025-10-18 09:00 - 10:00 | 2 Pink Magnolias Gift Boutique, 211 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Pink Path Forward: A Walk of Strength & SupportHosted by 2 Pink Magnolias | Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Join us for a meaningful walk through downtown Newton for breast cancer survivors, fighters, and their supporters. This is a chance to connect, reflect, and move forward—together.

What to Expect
-Walk a 1-mile loop on sidewalks around downtown Newton (map provided) starting at 2 Pink Magnolias’ storefront-Free to participate – please RSVP through our facebook event to help with planning-Informal event – no road closures-Come solo or bring your supporters-Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome, too!-Wear pink

Why We WalkThis walk is part of 2 Pink Magnolias’ month-long efforts to raise awareness and support for local women impacted by breast cancer. Whether you’re walking for yourself, a loved one, or in support of the cause, your presence matters.

Becky & Jennifer, the owners of 2 Pink Magnolias, are both breast cancer survivors. From the time of her diagnosis, Jennifer began walking 5-6 days a week (mostly in Downtown Newton) and continues that exercise regimen. Walking got her through the emotional and physical journey, and she wants to create an environment that will help others as well.

Let’s walk with purpose, hope, and community.

Steve Abee Fall Kiln Opening
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | See Description, United States
Location:
Steve Abee Pottery
2349 Mystery Trail Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645

Steve Abee
828-640-0197

Steve Abee Fall Kiln Opening – October 18th, 2025

Preview begins at 9:00 am
Sale starts at 10:00 am

This firing will feature a wide selection of traditional Face Jugs, striking Swirl-ware, and hand-crafted Figurines, all rooted in the 19th-century Catawba Valley tradition.

We’re also excited to welcome potter Ed Lane, who will be offering his own creations during the event.

And there may be a very special surprise: if the kiln cooperates, we’ll be firing a few unfired pieces by legendary potter Charles Lisk—works that have been sitting on his shelves for over a decade, waiting for their turn in the flames. If they survive the firing, these rare pieces will be available, making this kiln opening one to remember.

Come early, walk through the pottery, and claim your favorites fresh from the groundhog kiln!

Bucket Basket Class
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
This fun basket starts with a woven base and ends with a “push-in” handle. It’s made of reed from the rattan vine, measures 8″ tall and 10″ wide. A choice of colors will be available. Makes a great gift or handy basket to have around. Beginners welcome.

The First Ever “Fun Festival of the Animals” at the Humane Society of Catawba County
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Humane Society of Catawba County, 3225 20th Ave SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
🐾🎶 It’s our First Ever “Fun Festival of the Animals”!🎶🐾
🎵 Live music
🍿 Popcorn & Pepsi
🏠 Tours of the shelter
💰 Name your price (donation) yard sale — featuring fall decorations, Christmas treasures, and pet products galore!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | ⏰ 9 AM–1 PM
📍 Humane Society of Catawba County | 3224 20th Ave SE, Hickory
Come shop, snack, and support! Every dollar helps shelter pets find their forever homes. 💕

Cruisin' for Christ Car Show
2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Reep Park, 4800 Johnson Bridge Rd, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Crank up that hot rod and roll on down to the First Annual Cruisin’ for Christ Car Show presented by Rick Davis Ministries. Classic cars are welcome to join the line up with a $20 entry fee. All proceeds will go to the Fairbrook Baptist Youth Group.
We will have a day full of fun including:
-Classic Cars
-50/50 Drawing
-Basket Raffle
-Giveaways
-Concessions Provided by Reep Park

25th Annual Woodworking Extravaganza
2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Welcome to the Extravaganza!

Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.
Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths and offering expert advice. There will also be over 20 free demos, and crafts and games for your little ones. there will be plenty to see and learn.
Soap carving will be returning again this year. Join us Friday, October 17th, and Saturday, October 18th, 2025 to learn how to make soap carvings.

Taylorsville Apple Festival
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Taylorsville, Main Ave Drive, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
Event:
The festival boasts 3 entertainment stages: The Main Stage on the courthouse lawn, the Gospel Stage at the west end of the festival, and the Childrens’ Stage on the east end of the festival. The Kid’s Korner is the biggest draw for our younger attendees. The Kid’s Korner has hosted in the past, pony rides, mechanical bucking bull rides, pitching booths, numerous professional inflatables, puppet shows, music and much more. Food vendors surround the courthouse emitting some of the most wonderful smells and best tasting food you’ll find in the Carolinas. One can find, chopped barbeque, eggrolls, hamburgers and hotdogs, barbeque chicken, Italian sausages, and the list goes on. The Taylorsville Apple Festival was started in 1988 by the Sugar Loaf Community Association. The Taylorsville Hometown Development Association took it over in 1996 with approximately 35 exhibits that year. The festival has steadily grown to the stage it now is with an estimated 35,000 attendees. The festival now hosts over 400 booths including rides.

About:
Alexander County was established in 1847, the year of the first sale of land in the county seat (Taylorsville). With the proceeds from the sale, the first courthouse was built on the present site. When the Civil War began, Alexander County was 14 years old. The 1860 population was 5,837; yet Alexander County ranked high per capita in the number of Confederate soldiers serving in the war. The county is named in honor of the Alexander family who were leaders in Colonial North Carolina. Taylorsville is the namesake of either John Louis Taylor, Carolina agriculturist and political philosopher, or General Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States.

Day-Long Art Retreat at Mulberry Creek Farm
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | See Description, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 18th, at Mulberry Creek Farm for a Day-Long Art Retreat brought to you by NoCo ARTS!
Immerse yourself in nature while exploring plein air painting, experimenting with mixed media, AND discovering the beauty of creating with nature.
Whether you’re looking to grow your skills, spark new inspiration, or simply enjoy a day surrounded by creativity, this retreat is designed to refresh your art—and your spirit.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS:
Manny Maldonado | An award-winning artist with a passion for painting in ‘plein air’ Manny Maldonado will start each workshop with a simple 4 -step process to gently guide participants to paint outside. Each participant will be provided with a canvas board, an easel, paints and brushes*. Already have a plein air setup? Feel free to bring what you have! This workshop is geared for absolute beginners to experienced painters. *Easel, additional paints and brushes are supplied for use during workshop and not to take home.
Traci Blasko | Mixed-media artist Traci Blasko will start her workshop by having participants do creative exercises that will help awaken the right side of the brain before diving into a variety of mediums and creative techniques. Each participant will receive a gallery wrapped canvas to create a beautiful Fall-themed work of art.
Kat Evans | In this workshop, photographer and mixed-media artist Kat Evans will start by asking participants to join her on a walk around Mulberry Creek Farm to gather surrounding flora. Using different printmaking techniques, each participant will take home framable art prints created with nature!
Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Mulberry Creek Farm | 4777 Old Catawba Road, Catawba, NC 28609
Cost: $165 which includes a lunch provided by The Taste of Catawba. NoCo ARTS Members receive a discounted Members Price of $150. No experience required.
Age: 16+
Admission: $150 for NoCo ARTS Members | $165 for Non-Members
Location:
Mulberry Creek Farm in Catawba
4777 Old Catawba Road
Catawba, NC 28609
Contact: NoCo ARTS
