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: 🌮 Craft Taco Food Truck – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Through August! 🌮 Taco lovers, mark your calendars! The Craft Taco Food Truck rolls into Lake Hickory Pub & Marina every 1st and 3rd Wednesday through August, serving up bold flavors and fresh ingredients right on our scenic lakefront patio. Come out anytime from 11 AM to 8 PM […]

About: Create earrings, necklaces, magnets, or keychains with the help of molds and cutters printed on The Learning Lab’s 3D printers. Learn how 3D printing can take your creativity to the next level. The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must […]

Beginner/Intermediate/Advance Shag Lessons ***FREE*** Monday nights 6:30pm-8:30pm @ 1841 Cafe 117 N Main St, Lenoir, NC 28645 Ignore the  closed sign go in and ask directions to the 4th floor. Bring take-out or eat before you come the kitchen is close on Mondays Call Vickie 828.850.3857 to confirm meeting each week.

Event: Join us for the first Monday of the month Irish Music Session in the taproom! This will be every first Monday of the month for the rest of the year! Come enjoy some brews and some traditional Irish music!

About: Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

About:   Strength & Balance Class is a low impact fitness class for anyone wanting to improve their balance, coordination, and overall strength.

About: Ann Freeman Dance Academy will be performing The Nutcracker this December, and we invite all area dance students, age 5 to 18, to our Open Placement Auditions on August 5th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Please come and help us bring this holiday classic to life! Call our office at 828-324-6058 to register!

Event: Open Mic Night @ Liquid Roots Brewing

Event: Every Tuesday - All are Welcome!  Bags fly at 6:30pm.  B Chord Live has a large warehouse space open for Corn Hole!   $1 Wings, 30+ taps, full bar and food menus.  Live music and live corn hole every Tuesday at B Chord Live!

Local Heroes Week: First responders can get up to 2 free tickets with a work ID thanks to Hendrick Honda Hickory. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By Hendrick Honda Hickory.   Dollar Dog Tuesday: Hot dogs are only $1 courtesy of Hebrew National and WHKY 1290AM & 102.3FM. Also bring your dog to the game […]

Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night every Tuesday from 7-10 pm at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! Grab the mic, enjoy great drinks, and let’s make it a fun night! PLUS enjoy food from our rotating food trucks!

Event: "🚨 Trivia Alert! 🚨 Get ready to put your brains to the test next Tuesday at The CUE Billiards Trivia Night! Gather your team and join us for a fun night of friendly competition, delicious food, and incredible prizes! This week, we're testing your knowledge on everything from Music to Sports etc..Think you have what it takes to be […]

Event: Starting at 7pm, the B Chord Tuesday night jam brings a myriad of ages, talent and instruments!  Bring your instrument and join the circle to play some tunes with fellow pickers!  Or stop in for a bite and drink and enjoy the live music in Granite Falls!

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!

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 […]

Event: Bring your lunch and join us for a special FlutterBy Lunch & Learn event! Learn how butterflies benefit the world around us! ! On July 16th 12 – 1 PM, in North Classroom. Free event with the purchase of admission. Participants must provide their own bag lunch.

Event: 5-5:30: Grab a snack, a drink, cozy up. 5:30-6:30: Silent reading 6:30-7: chat with other readers or keep reading silently—totally up to you.

Event: Join the Hickory, Catawba County Coin Club Monthly Meeting. A place to gather, talk about, trade and buy coins!Includes Guest Speakers and Coin Education.Everyone welcome, no cost.

Local Heroes Week: First responders can get up to 2 free tickets with a work ID thanks to Hendrick Honda Hickory. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By Hendrick Honda Hickory.   Jungle Jubilee: The Frans is going tropical! Come dressed as your favorite jungle animal for a wild jungle-themed night.   Kids Win Wednesday: All […]

Trivia Night Is On! Grab your smartest friends (or your best guessers) and come take on Trivia Night at Romeo & Brewliet! The fun kicks off tonight at 7 — cold beer, good laughs, and plenty of brain busters await. Bonus: Rotating FOOD TRUCKS will be serving from 5–9 PM, so fuel up before you fire off those answers.

Event: Celebrate the creativity and imagination of our 2025 Summer Art Camp students! This special exhibition showcases artwork created by young artists ages 4–17 during their time at HMA. From painting and sculpture to mixed media and more, each piece reflects the skills learned, friendships formed, and fun had throughout a summer filled with art-making. Join us in honoring these […]

Event: The Bethlehem location of the Alexander County Farmers Market is at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. There is nothing like buying fresh produce, homemade sweets, or handmade crafts from your local vendors! If you GROW IT, MAKE IT, or BAKE IT… please BRING IT!

Join us Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm for Music Bingo at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! PLUS enjoy one of rotating food trucks! Great music, fantastic food, good vibes, and tons of fun!

Event: Join fellow journaling enthusiasts for open studio-type journaling. Gather your friends, bring your journal, and fill it with sketches, collages, inspiration, paintings, and much more. The club gathers on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 PM in the education wing. Prompts will be given to start your own creative process. Materials will be provided.    About: Hickory […]

Event: Join us every Thursday at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina for music bingo.  Great prizes, good food, cold drinks, and a lot of fun.   About: 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 […]

Event: Experience the power of Radiesse! Radiesse is a collagen-stimulating treatment that provides immediate volume while encouraging your skin to produce its own collagen over time, naturally. Join us for this special event with exclusive offers, wine, and light refreshments.

Event: Come join us for a fun workout, learn to dance, and keep those bodies moving!

Event: Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for an in-depth tour of the exhibition Virgil Ortiz: I AM, followed by an informal Q & A session and cocktail reception on the 3rd Floor. Members Only: $10   About: Hickory Museum of Art was founded in 1944 to collect, foster, and preserve American art. 8 works were collected that year, and today, […]

Event: Come join us for a fun workout, learn to dance, and keep those bodies moving!

Event: Come join us for a fun workout, learn to dance, and keep those bodies moving!

Local Heroes Week: First responders can get up to 2 free tickets with a work ID thanks to Hendrick Honda Hickory. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By Hendrick Honda Hickory.   Punk Rock Night: Grab your favorite band tee shirt and join us for a night full of Punk Rock music and games!   Thirsty […]

About:   The Carolina Style Chorus is a women's chorus specializing in performing four-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style. We provide opportunities for women to learn and sing and attain individual growth in an atmosphere of friendship and fun. Our goal is to be recognized for musical excellence and to share our talents with our audiences. Join us […]

Event: Oh, the thinks you can think! Join Creative Arts Show Time for their lively production of Seussical the Musical, a whimsical journey through the world of Dr. Seuss! Featuring beloved characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and Gertrude McFuzz, this colorful musical blends heartwarming lessons with toe-tapping tunes for audiences of all ages. Performances run […]

Event: Hosted by Audible Entertainment, Dive Bar High Point's Karaoke Night is the best in Downtown Hickory with great specials and a fun vibe! Doors open at 5pm for all. After 8pm we are 21+ Only. Karaoke starts just after 9pm.

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 Waldensian Festival, held annually in August, began as the "Festival of the Glorious Return" to commemorate one of the most important dates in Waldensian history. In the late 17th century, King Louis XIV of France attempted to destroy the Waldensian people. At his command, thousands were killed, and those who survived were thrown into prison. After other European […]

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. […]

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.

Event:   Join us for an unforgettable night of suspense, secrets, and surprises at FOURK Restaurant! At this interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Party, everyone's a suspect—and anyone could be the killer.

Event: Welcome to a vibrant space where culture, joy, and movement come together with Latino Dance! Our latino dance classes are open to all ages and skill levels — from total beginners to experienced dancers. 🎵 Styles we offer: Salsa Bachata Guajira Merengue Cha-cha-cha And more! 🔥 Why learn latino dance? Passionate, professional instructors High-energy, fun classes Inclusive, community-focused environment […]

Event: An unforgettable night of worship, community, and celebration at Bohemian Cattle Co together with @emmanuelchurch1121. Churches from across western North Carolina are coming together as one body in Christ to lift up the name of Jesus! Whether you’re part of a church or just curious to experience something powerful — this night is for YOU.

Event:   Join us for a laid-back, stress-free evening of creativity at our Adult Color & Sip! 🌟 Grab a drink, pick up some high-quality coloring pages, and let your artistic side shine in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Each participant will receive a beautiful, high-quality spiral bound coloring book with pages that can be removed and framed if desired. Pick […]

Event:   ✨ 5D Diamond Art Class! No Experience Needed! Join us for a fun and relaxing 5D Diamond Art class, where you'll create a dazzling masterpiece using thousands of tiny resin "diamonds" to bring your design to life! 💎🎨This is more of a social crafting experience than a formal class, so grab your favorite drinks, bring some snacks, and […]

Local Heroes Week: First responders can get up to 2 free tickets with a work ID thanks to Hendrick Honda Hickory. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By Hendrick Honda Hickory.   Star Wars Night: In a galaxy not so far away, the Crawdads are celebrating Star Wars Night.   Fireworks: Don't miss the best fireworks […]

Performance: The Embers are widely considered a musical MARVEL and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America and every beach in between. They are a true musical tradition with which many Americans have listened to from childhood to adulthood. The Embers consider the genre […]

Event: Oh, the thinks you can think! Join Creative Arts Show Time for their lively production of Seussical the Musical, a whimsical journey through the world of Dr. Seuss! Featuring beloved characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and Gertrude McFuzz, this colorful musical blends heartwarming lessons with toe-tapping tunes for audiences of all ages. Performances run […]

Event: Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his […]

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!) 🌮🍔

About: Sasparilla was born in the heart of North Carolina bringing together traditional bluegrass music and a flair for spicing things up. You might hear an original tune, you might hear some Peter Rowan. You might hear some Jerry, whatever you hear it’ll get you goin.

Event: Join us for our first ever Miss Back To School pageant featuring interview, Beauty, and School Wear.

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!

About: In 2008, a few members of the community came together to bring fresh local produce and goods to one central location. Over the years, Conover Farmers Market has cultivated a community where everyone belongs. Our markets are slow paced and easily accessible. The goal is that the community enjoys the unhurried atmosphere, taking in all there is to offer. […]

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 […]

Event: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!

Event: The Rock School Art Foundation galleries are located on the second floor of the Old Rock School and open at 9:00 a.m. You will not want to miss the variety of artists, mediums, and subject matter displayed in the gallery’s most diverse exhibit of the year! Remember to cast your vote for your favorite for the 2025 People’s Choice […]

Event: Join us in this beginner-friendly sewing class as we make historically-inspired sewing kits. All materials will be provided to make a 3-pocket “housewife,” complete with wooden string bobbins, a needle keeper, and button closure.   About: Hart Square Foundation is responsible for the historic preservation of Hart Square Village and the conservation of traditional and regional arts. They host […]

Event: Community Event!! Free Yard Sale  Free Consessions.

Event:   Now Free but Registration Required. Each week we will have a craft & story time. We will read a classic, yet age-appropriate story followed by a craft. We will remain open until 5pm with Open Studio hours for you to do other paid crafts and activities.

Event: Genealogy researchers often create their own research obstacles by limiting themselves to traditional vital records and census documents. To break through persistent research challenges, successful genealogists learn to expand their investigative approach by examining overlooked record collections and community-specific documentation that may hold the key to their ancestor's story. This presentation will introduce participants to unconventional genealogical resources, provide […]

Coin Show with over 90 vendors, food trucks and Hickory's Favorite Gold Store!Saturday 8.9.25 @ 10-5Sunday 8.10.25 @ 10-3 FREEAmerican Coins, Foreign Coins, Paper Currency, Gold Coins, Gold Bullion, Silver Coins, Silver Bullion, Jewelry and MORE

Event: We will be at this adoption event With LOTS of cats and kittens available! All of our cats are fully vetted which includes spay/neuter, rabies, distemper, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue..  

Event: Hickory fashion designer Melissa Crosson kicks off her journey to New York Fashion Week 2025 with an exclusive hometown fashion show. Taking place in the stunning surroundings of Warehouse 18, The Style Social features three collections from Melissa's Unique Custom Threads label, including a retrospective look at at her previous NYFW week collection, a brand new summer collection, and […]

Event: Free backpack & school supplies, haircuts for those who are pre-registered, clothes (K-12 sizes), hotdog lunch, kid friendly activities, and fellowship. The Back-to-School Bash will take place in the upper parking lot of Lakeview Baptist Church from 11am-2:30pm, and the entire community is invited! Parking is available in our lower parking lot (via the Falling Creek Rd entrance)

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: Back-to-School Pool Party!  We’re making a SPLASH with Ripple Fiber and celebrating a new school year with fun, food, and community! Saturday, August 9th, 1pm - 5pm Granite Falls Parks and Recreation Pool Come enjoy:  FREE Swimming &  FREE Hot Dogs provided by Hwy 55! We’ll also be collecting school supplies to support Caldwell County students so be sure to […]

Event: Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as the "World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars". The track first opened in 1951 as a 0.500 mi dirt track.

Event: NoCo ARTS invites you to join us for the opening of our next exhibition – the Essence of Nature. Over 20 artists will be featured with works inspired by our natural world. Artists include celebrated potter Kim Ellington; painter and muralist, Adele McCarty; metal sculptor, Hamidou Sissoko; film photographer Victoria Oliver; and many more! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Event: 🎉✨ Join Us for a Night of Glowing Fun! ✨🎉 Drop off your little ones (ages 4-12) for an unforgettable evening packed with glowing activities and endless fun! 🌟 🖌️ Activities Include: 🌈 Glow face painting 🍕 Pizza and one drink for everyone! 🎨 Painting a blacklight reflective constellation masterpiece 🧪 Glow slime making

Event: Located in Western North Carolina, Tri-County Motor Speedway is a 4/10 mile banked asphalt track racing weekly on Friday night as it has for most of it's existence. A NASCAR Home Track facility, TCMS features Late Models as it's premier division and has been a proving ground for many of today's rising talents. It was originally built as a […]

Event:   Join us for a laid-back, stress-free evening of creativity at our Adult Color & Sip! 🌟 Grab a drink, pick up some high-quality coloring pages, and let your artistic side shine in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Each participant will receive a beautiful, high-quality spiral bound coloring book with pages that can be removed and framed if desired. Pick […]

Event:   ✨ 5D Diamond Art Class! No Experience Needed! Join us for a fun and relaxing 5D Diamond Art class, where you'll create a dazzling masterpiece using thousands of tiny resin "diamonds" to bring your design to life! 💎🎨This is more of a social crafting experience than a formal class, so grab your favorite drinks, bring some snacks, and […]

Llamas de Hickory: The Llamas de Hickory are back for another season! Join us in celebrating Latino culture as we take on the Llamas identity as part of MiLB's Copa de la Diversión program. | Presented By Greater Hickory International Council.   Bases and Brews: Who doesn't love beer and baseball? The Hickory Crawdads bring you Bases & Brews, a […]

Performance: "THE PARTY STARTS HERE" with The Night Move Band. With a cast of musicians that can each boast over 25 years of experience this band is just as home on stage in front of a large festival crowd as they are playing for a private party. With a diverse song list including artists such as The Commadores, Delbert McClinton, […]

Event: I'd like to welcome everyone to Sunny Ledfurd Greatest Hits 2003-2009. I know a lot of you may be saying, "Greatest Hits? I've never even heard of him." Well...while I haven't been a staple on radio or seen on MTV, CMT, or what have it, I have been making music for over a decade and will continue to do […]

Event: Join us for the Annual Kay Awards on August 9th at 7:00 PM! The Kay Awards celebrate an incredible season of productions, events, and most importantly, they honor the dedicated volunteers who make it all possible at Hickory Community Theatre.

Event: Oh, the thinks you can think! Join Creative Arts Show Time for their lively production of Seussical the Musical, a whimsical journey through the world of Dr. Seuss! Featuring beloved characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and Gertrude McFuzz, this colorful musical blends heartwarming lessons with toe-tapping tunes for audiences of all ages. Performances run […]

Event: It's the first ever Grateful Dead Night at the hum in Hickory, NC! Featuring 2 full sets of Grateful Dead music with The Grateful Dudes, North Carolina's Grateful Dead experience + Eternally Grateful (acoustic trio) will be kicking things off at 7:00pm. Plus!... grate food, grate drink, grate vendors, YOU and your best friends. This night will be incredible. . We'll […]

About: Alex is well steeped in the bluegrass music tradition and was a founding member of the National touring group Dirty Grass Players. His banjo playing and singing has been heard on many stages across the country including The Station Inn in Nashville, and the main stages at Delfest and Grey Fox festivals.  

Event: Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his […]

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 […]

Coin Show with over 90 vendors, food trucks and Hickory's Favorite Gold Store!Saturday 8.9.25 @ 10-5Sunday 8.10.25 @ 10-3 FREEAmerican Coins, Foreign Coins, Paper Currency, Gold Coins, Gold Bullion, Silver Coins, Silver Bullion, Jewelry and MORE

Event: Beers & Balance -- Yoga with Stephanie Easter Class and a Glass for $15 (N/A and non-beer options available!) Rain or Shine - if it's a beautiful day we're generally on the turf. If it's so-so we're under the covered patio or inside the taproom. Reset from the weekend every 2nd Sunday of the month.

Bark in the Park: Dogs and baseball, what's better than that? Today's the day to bring your four-legged best friend out for an afternoon at the ballpark!   Church Bulletin Sunday: Bring your church bulletin to the ticket office for a discounted $6 ticket. The 'Dads will donate $4 from each ticket to that bulletin's respective church thanks to CPS […]

Event: Presented by FTF High school internship program. Brookfield Community Center, Sunday, August 10, 2:00-4:00 pm. Door entry fee: school supply donation or cash donation for Mountain View Elementary PTO.  

Event: Back-to-school shouldn’t break the bank—or your peace.We’re helping local families step into the school year with confidence.Join us for a FREE community event with: 🎒 Backpacks full of school supplies💇‍♂️ Free haircuts🍔 Free food🎉 Bounce houses & fun for the kids No cost. No pressure. Just love, support, and smiles.🗓 Sunday, August 10 | 2–4pm📍 Vertical Life Church – […]

Event: Oh, the thinks you can think! Join Creative Arts Show Time for their lively production of Seussical the Musical, a whimsical journey through the world of Dr. Seuss! Featuring beloved characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and Gertrude McFuzz, this colorful musical blends heartwarming lessons with toe-tapping tunes for audiences of all ages. Performances run […]

Event: Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his […]

Event: Every Sunday from 6pm-7:30pm in Hickory! All skill levels welcomed... Even those with two left feet!