This camp will run Monday - Friday 8:30 - 12:00. Join us for the whole week or by the day! IMPORTANT CHANGE THIS YEAR: Drop them off at any time from 8:30-9. Lessons will begin at 9 am sharp. Grape Kids Summer Camps are the most fun around town! Using curriculum from a nationally accredited organization, we offer premium materials in […]

Event: School’s out, but we’re not! Join us for a fun-filled Summer Art Camp at Bisque Boutique! Children aged 6 and above will unleash their creativity as they paint pottery, create vibrant artwork, and craft masterpieces to take home. It's the perfect way to spend the break exploring new artistic skills and having tons of fun! This week's theme is […]

Event: School’s out, but we’re not! Join us for a fun-filled Summer Art Camp at Bisque Boutique! Children aged 6 and above will unleash their creativity as they paint pottery, create vibrant artwork, and craft masterpieces to take home. It's the perfect way to spend the break exploring new artistic skills and having tons of fun! This week's theme is […]

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: From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa. African music helps to set the stage for these energetic stories. Our stories include Anansi, […]

Event: Explore the color of our world as renowned photographer Kevin Adams takes you on a colorful journey across the Tarheel State. Kevin’s program weaves history, outdoor activities, nature, photo how-to, and lots of fun as he explores the hues of North Carolina.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent […]

Event: School’s out, but we’re not! Join us for a fun-filled Summer Art Camp at Bisque Boutique! Children aged 6 and above will unleash their creativity as they paint pottery, create vibrant artwork, and craft masterpieces to take home. It's the perfect way to spend the break exploring new artistic skills and having tons of fun! This week's theme is […]

Event: Learn about safety with Officer Null from Hickory Police Department. 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 Ridge Mountains. The library has two […]

Event: School’s out, but we’re not! Join us for a fun-filled Summer Art Camp at Bisque Boutique! Children aged 6 and above will unleash their creativity as they paint pottery, create vibrant artwork, and craft masterpieces to take home. It's the perfect way to spend the break exploring new artistic skills and having tons of fun! This week's theme is […]

Performance: A homegrown musician from Statesville, NC, who sends out flavors of soul & rock n roll.   About: Those warm summer nights are just around the corner! As we get ready for Summer 2025, keep checking here for more info on our annual Music on Main: Summer Concert Series in Downtown Newton! Be sure to make summer Thursdays a date […]

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. […]

Event: The North Carolina Blackberry Festival is a celebration of blackberries, cobbler, and fun! Held in Lenoir, North Carolina, the festival offers tons of family-friendly events. This is a free two-day event. There's music, vendors, food, kids' activities, and a blackberry-eating contest. We have delicious blackberries for sale as well as some scrumptious blackberry cobbler for sale, while it lasts! […]

Event: A traveling rodeo event that features a variety of professional rodeo events like bareback riding, bull riding, roping, and barrel racing. Tickets are purchased cash only at the gate, but cheaper if ordered in advance.

About: Summer concerts are a staple to the Valdese Summer schedule, and attendees come from all over to enjoy FREE family fun entertainment. The Town of Valdese hosts this series to bring family fun entertainment downtown. Visitors and locals make plans on Friday nights to enjoy time with family, friends, and neighbors while they enjoy various genres of music from […]

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: The North Carolina Blackberry Festival is a celebration of blackberries, cobbler, and fun! Held in Lenoir, North Carolina, the festival offers tons of family-friendly events. This is a free two-day event. There's music, vendors, food, kids' activities, and a blackberry-eating contest. We have delicious blackberries for sale as well as some scrumptious blackberry cobbler for sale, while it lasts! […]

Event: Don't miss this month's SPARK event in the Foothills Collaboratory featuring Corning Optical Communications. SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway, across from Velo-City.   About: The Catawba Science Center opened its doors […]

Event: A traveling rodeo event that features a variety of professional rodeo events like bareback riding, bull riding, roping, and barrel racing. Tickets are purchased cash only at the gate, but cheaper if ordered in advance.

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: 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 […]