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 […]

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: 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: 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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: 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 […]

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:   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.

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: 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: 🎉✨ 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

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: 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: 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

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: 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 […]