Let's get dead serious about Victorian Mourning! Join us as we uncover the elaborate rituals that transformed Victorian grief into an art form — complete with strict social codes, haunting traditions, and surprisingly theatrical customs. Week 1: The Art of Mourning – Making Grief Glamorous Step into a Victorian wake and discover the intricate world of 19th-century mourning etiquette. Learn the "proper" way to […]

Event: The Hickory Downtown Development Association will host a Monster Mash on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, from 4pm – 7pm! The event will include Candy Crawl at Downtown Businesses, Costume Contest and a Zombie Walk!   About: A variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, professional offices, and entertainment venues are located in a park-like setting in the heart of Hickory. Outdoor dining […]

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 […]

Event: Halloween Trivia - Hosted by: Tyson, Oct 23rd, 7pm Think you know your spooky stuff? Movies, TV, Candy, Costumes, and all things Halloween are on deck for Octobers themed trivia! - Free to play - Prizes to the top teams - Bonus prize for best costume! Get a team together (or come solo!), sip on some craft beer, and […]

Performance: When Tommy and Tuppence Beresford visit Tommy's elderly aunt in her nursing home, Tuppence is concerned by the odd behavior of some staff and residents. So when Tuppence hears about Aunt Ada's sudden death and the disappearance of her friend Mrs. Lancaster, she realizes her concerns were right. Tuppence meets Miss Marple and together they follow a path of […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are gearing up for our Annual Halloween Party, and we are super excited for this one! Can you guess what the Liquid Roots Group Costume will be this year? Things are getting smokey with Smolder N Smoke BBQ Truck 4pmHard Rocking 80's Classis Rock Band, Hella Stellar is joining us for the Party! Live Music 6-9pm Dress up for […]

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 […]

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 […]