Event: Join us for our 2nd annual Warriors Against Pediatric Cancer “Cars For A Cure” Car Show! This year our proceeds will be donated to Carolina Caring Cardinal Kids! Sponsored by K&M tires and TechMet. $25 car pre-registration. $30 at the gate. Car arrival time: 9am. All cars are welcome and there will be a $200 cash prize for the […]

Event: Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to two 15-minute story time sessions. Attendance will be limited to 40 each session, first come, first serve.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a […]

Event: Gear up for a family friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest kids in the family. Attendance is limited to 75.   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 […]

About: Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth.  Together you can make a great set!

Event: Get ready to kick off your weekends with the rhythm of summer! The highly anticipated 2025 TGIF Summer Concert Series lineup will bringing a diverse lineup of live music to the heart of downtown. From soulful rhythm and blues to classic rock anthems and country twang, there's something for everyone to enjoy under the stars. Livehouse began it's musical […]

Performance: Shake Down is a five-piece variety band located in the foothills of North Carolina. Combining a mixture of both “past” and “present” in both talent and music, they perform a wide variety of music including beach, shag, rock'n'roll, funk, motown, country, and top 40. Shake Down is the perfect group for any festival, wedding, corporate event, dance club, or […]

Event: Get ready for summer vibes—Friday Night Live returns to the Downtown Square! Join us on select Fridays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, June through August, for a free evening of live music, community fun, and local flavor. Bring your family, invite your friends, and soak in the sounds of talented musicians under the open sky. While you’re here, explore […]

Event: Ever wonder what lurks beneath the surface? Join us as we dive into creatures that live in the deep sea on Saturday, July 26th from 10 AM – 12 PM, in the Naturalist Center. Free event with the purchase of admission.

Event: Join us for a Rock the Block Sidewalk Sale celebration in Downtown Newton's newly paved streets and safer, wider sidewalks, on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Grab free hot dogs and cotton candy, visit the History Museum of Catawba County, do some family art, get your face painted, listen to live music around the square, […]

Event:   Create special memories with your little one while painting a fun design together! Our new lower price for 2025 makes it even easier to join in the fun! 🖌️ Each pair will receive two 11" x 14" canvases to paint side by side. Want to expand your masterpiece? Bring additional painters to create a larger scene! ✨ No […]

Event: Sit back, relax, and enjoy free movies this summer! Saturday Screenings take place at 8:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of July and August. The film series will feature Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark on July 12; Honey, I Shrunk the Kids on July 26; Sing on Aug. 9; and National Treasure on […]

🧶✨ Parent & Me – Intro to Crochet ✨🧶 Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Now’s your chance! Join us for our Intro to Crochet class, perfect for beginners and those looking for a refresher. This class is reserved for children participating with an adult.  In this skills-based class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of crochet to build […]