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: The Drexel Fair is held annually in August at the Drexel Fairgrounds in Drexel, North Carolina. Our community run fair is the highlight of the summer. Each year, fairgoers can expect to find exciting carnival rides, food and merchandise vendors, agriculture exhibits, nightly entertainment, and of course a spectacular fireworks display. The 2025 Drexel Fair will be held August […]

Event: Every Monday at the Morganton Pub Location. All ages and skill levels welcome. Run starts promptly at 6:15pm.

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: Come out to our Weekly Pinball Tournaments held every Monday at 630pm! Events are IFPA sanctioned and are Target Matchplay Format. A $10 buy-in covers all your tournament pinball play and practice. There will be a cash prize to the top 2 spots! New and inexperienced players are encouraged to attend! It's just a bunch of nerds pressing buttons […]

Event: B Chord Live hosts Music Bingo every Monday night from 7pm - 9pm with Top Shelf Trivia!  Come join the fun!

Event: Bring your instrument or voice!  Each guest musician gets to perform 3 songs.  Sign up with the host each week. Don’t want to play solo? Jam with other performers or our weekly host.

Event: The Town of Hildebran hosts a weekly Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 8AM to 1PM through September 30th, 2025. The Farmers Market features produce from local farmers, handmade craft items and coffee vendors. Town of Hildebran is still accepting vendors for the 2025 Farmers Market season with free vendor spots. Please visit www.hildebranNC.com for more information.

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.

Event: Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library […]

Event: The Drexel Fair is held annually in August at the Drexel Fairgrounds in Drexel, North Carolina. Our community run fair is the highlight of the summer. Each year, fairgoers can expect to find exciting carnival rides, food and merchandise vendors, agriculture exhibits, nightly entertainment, and of course a spectacular fireworks display. The 2025 Drexel Fair will be held August […]

Event: Improve your flow through berms and turns! Learn strategies and skills that will help you chose the most efficient and fun route on berm or turn. Cost: $35 ($25 for NWNC MTB Alliance Members)

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!

Event: Bring your instrument or voice!  Each guest musician gets to perform 3 songs.  Sign up with the host each week. Don’t want to play solo? Jam with other performers or our weekly host.

Dollar Dog Tuesday: Hot dogs are only $1 courtesy of Hebrew National and WHKY 1290AM & 102.3FM. Also bring your dog to the game for only $1! | Presented By Hebrew National, WHKY 1290AM & 102.3FM   Craft Beer Tuesday: Enjoy half off craft beers throughout the evening as part of Craft Beer Tuesday by Lowes Foods! | Presented By […]

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!

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: 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: This year we are delighted to have partnered with Curtis Perkins for the back to school event. It will be on August 20th from 5-7:30. Please plan to join us on this day. There will be lots of events going on with free food and entertainment along with book bags!

Event: The Drexel Fair is held annually in August at the Drexel Fairgrounds in Drexel, North Carolina. Our community run fair is the highlight of the summer. Each year, fairgoers can expect to find exciting carnival rides, food and merchandise vendors, agriculture exhibits, nightly entertainment, and of course a spectacular fireworks display. The 2025 Drexel Fair will be held August […]

Event: Delve deep into the world of Dungeons & Dragons at Highland Recreation Center! Every Wednesday, beginning on August 20, come to the Community Room from 6-8:30 p.m. to participate in this classic role-playing fantasy game. Learn more and register today at hickory.recdesk.com.

Under the Sea Jamboree: Join us as we dive into the deep end and explore everything the vast sea has to offer beneath the surface. Sea turtles, coral reefs, sharks, you name it!   Kids Win Wednesday: All kids 12 and under receive a free ticket, free meal voucher, and free amusements voucher every Wednesday night game, presented by Arby's! […]

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: 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 artist, Debi Dorris, for a fun and inspiring collage session where creativity meets community! This informal gathering is to encourage both novice and experienced collage artists to come together to work and play, sharing both ideas and inspiration. There is no experience required. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own substrates (paper, wood or canvas panels), extra […]

Event: The Drexel Fair is held annually in August at the Drexel Fairgrounds in Drexel, North Carolina. Our community run fair is the highlight of the summer. Each year, fairgoers can expect to find exciting carnival rides, food and merchandise vendors, agriculture exhibits, nightly entertainment, and of course a spectacular fireworks display. The 2025 Drexel Fair will be held August […]

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: Join us for a rich cultural foodways experience rooted in Hmong tradition. Hmong cuisine is deeply tied to heritage, storytelling, and community, blending fresh ingredients with techniques passed down through generations. In this class, Hmong Chef Elizabeth Thao will share her expertise as she demonstrates the preparation of several traditional dishes, explaining their significance and the special techniques that […]

Event:   In partnership with the Carolinas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Blue Ridge Division, and Lenoi-Rhyne University, this is a monthly meeting where we will gather to socialize and discuss entrepreneurship and other life/career skills. Local business & community leaders will be visiting speakers & mentors as well. This is free to attend, and occurs every third Thursday each month […]

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

Event: Grab your friends, family, and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured band will be Pressley Laton. Her country and rock-influenced vocals will punch right through you like Starr Larkin’s paddle, a wooden school paddle that Pressley Laton’s principal nicknamed “Ol’ George,” that is. With at least 3 chords […]

Event: The HMA Sight + Sound Series will feature high-quality films from modern, popular music talent. Big screen, big sound-audiophiles will cherish these one-night-only viewings as a chance to take in the vibes of some of their favorite artists on the big screen. Movies will be shown in the Drendel Auditorium. Contact HMA at 828-327-8576, ext 201 for more information […]

Event: Teams of 1-4 complete in 6 trivia categories each week for the chance to win a $25 Liquid Roots Gift Card

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

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.   Thirsty Thursday: Your favorite Thirsty Thursday specials on select domestic beer and Pepsi products are back this year, […]

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: 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: Learn how to take control of your health and find creative ways to step into the best version of you! Health is your Greatest Wealth Presented by Doc Michell and Gina Stano with VIP speaker and executive Lindy Rome. *With Special guest "Tiger Tamers" taking us through a unique "Arrow Breaking Experience" please register by August 21st

Event:   Join us for our Block Party on August 22 at 5 PM! We’re excited to have Barley Market, Newcomers Club, Hickory Theater, T-mobile, Time Genies, Kilty Pleasure Tours, Fuever Pet and Beautiaura on board, plus Crumbl, Girl Scouts and Tastebuds Popcorn will be donating some delicious goodies! Want to bring a side dish or appetizer? Shoot us an […]

Event: The Drexel Fair is held annually in August at the Drexel Fairgrounds in Drexel, North Carolina. Our community run fair is the highlight of the summer. Each year, fairgoers can expect to find exciting carnival rides, food and merchandise vendors, agriculture exhibits, nightly entertainment, and of course a spectacular fireworks display. The 2025 Drexel Fair will be held August […]

Event: Join us every week for Farm Fridays at Whippoorwill Farm featuring a Farmer’s Market from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, live music from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and yoga from 6 – 7pm. Bring the whole family and get your goodies for the weekend! Sign up for yoga through the Breathe Yoga & Pilates website here https://www.breatheyogawellness.com/calendar

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: 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: Hickory Jamgrass Band NiceMarmot are back at Liquid Roots! See if you can sit still during this live show! Food by DaSugaPlug 4:30pm

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: Mountain View Karate Centers instruct students in the art of American Ching Sai Do. This style of martial arts was founded by Sensei Doug Armstrong in 1995 and combines elements of Tae Kwon Do, Shinjimasu Go-Ju, and Small Circle Jiu-Jitsu. National Breaking Championship, Cash Prizes for all Grands, World Class Competitors, All Styles Welcome!

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 […]

Down Syndrome Awareness Night & Jersey Auction: The Crawdads are hosting their first-ever Down Syndrome Awareness Night to support those who are affected by it and bring awareness to others. The Crawdads will be wearing Down Syndrome Awareness jerseys that will be up for a charity auction during the game via MiLB Auctions.   Fireworks: Don't miss the best fireworks […]

Performance: Gotcha Groove is a slammin’ seven-member private event/corporate/party band based in the Carolinas and is comprised of an all-star lineup of exceptionally talented performers! These guys love the stage and are known for their attention to arrangement details and incredible harmonies. Their repertoire is massive and diverse, covering R&B, soul, funk, classic rock, oldies, beach, and dance tunes from […]

Event: Home Game @ Bunker Hill High School.

Event: Home Game @ Bandys High School.

Event: Home Game @ Freedom High School.

Event: Home Game @ East Burke High School.

Event: Home Game @ Alexander Central High School.

Event: Home Game @ Hibriten High School.

Event: Home Game @ South Caldwell High School.

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!) 🌮🍔

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: Western Piedmont Woodcrafters is an informal group of men and women dedicated to ALL kinds of woodworking. We meet once a month for a couple of hours to hear a guest speaker talk about a woodworking project, demonstrate a hand or power tool, or new woodworking techniques. Administrators will approve people requesting to be members of this group.

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: Mountain View Karate Centers instruct students in the art of American Ching Sai Do. This style of martial arts was founded by Sensei Doug Armstrong in 1995 and combines elements of Tae Kwon Do, Shinjimasu Go-Ju, and Small Circle Jiu-Jitsu. National Breaking Championship, Cash Prizes for all Grands, World Class Competitors, All Styles Welcome!

Event: Back by popular demand, The Hiddenite Center is excited to announce a Wild Herbs and Foraging Workshop to be held on August 23 from 10am-2pm! Amy Barr of Heritage Hills Farm will lead an informative lesson on the uses of herbs growing right in your own backyard.  

Event: We will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! We also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. All of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 We do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats... Vetting includes spay/neuter, rabies, […]

Event: We are so excited to host our 2nd annual Back To School Blast. Stop by to shop some amazing deals, teacher themed items, back to school clothing, and of course some amazing pop-up vendors! We can't wait to see you!

Event: 🎉 Back to School Bash at C321 Boutique & Cafe! 🎉 Join us for our annual Back to School Bash Saturday, August 23rd 11 AM to 4 PM! 🛍️ Enjoy storewide savings & giveaways ✨ Shop with special guest vendors: • Attached Permenant Jewelry • Jee’s Beads Charm Bar • Moore Authenticity Hat Bar It’s the perfect time to […]

Event: Welcome to the wonderful world of broom-making! This class will introduce you to the ages old skill of tying whisk brooms. We will endeavor to tie at least three brooms -- a whisk, a cake tester/pot scrubber, and an Appalachian style broom called the "Turkey Wing." Along the way, we'll celebrate the universal practice of broom-making and have fun […]

Event: Discover the creative possibilities of Ecoresin—an eco-friendly, water-based resin that’s making waves in the maker world. New to the market since 2020 and quickly rising in popularity, Ecoresin is a sustainable, low-waste material perfect for functional and artistic home goods. In this hands-on workshop, Johnnie from Saved by Love Creations will guide you through the process of designing and […]

Event: School supplies, hamburger, hotdogs, pork chops, chicken, drinks EVERYTHING IS FREE!!!!! We start at 4pm-until!

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: The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Taft Broome Park. The Back to School Bash is a fun annual event where students of all ages can get ready to go back to school in style. Kids can get free haircuts, have their faces painted, and win […]

Event: Look at the areas of life holding you back, starting with your health, and explore the strategies to break through what is limiting you and your family from living your fullest life possible.

Event: The Drexel Fair is held annually in August at the Drexel Fairgrounds in Drexel, North Carolina. Our community run fair is the highlight of the summer. Each year, fairgoers can expect to find exciting carnival rides, food and merchandise vendors, agriculture exhibits, nightly entertainment, and of course a spectacular fireworks display. The 2025 Drexel Fair will be held August […]

Event: Caldwell County - Join us for our 3rd annual Back to School Bash (B2SB)! We will provide 120 book bags and school supplies for kids and a hot dog meal for the whole family.

Event: Nine & Pocket Change is back at the BJB!

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 […]

App State Night & Giveaway: The Crawdads and Appalachian State University are teaming up for a theme night at the Frans! The night will include a 1,000 piece tumbler giveaway to fans as they enter the ballpark. | Presented By Appalachian State University, Big Dawg 92.1 | First 1,000 Fans.   Fireworks: Don't miss the best fireworks show in town, […]

Event: They say good things come to those who wait, but this Saturday the 23rd something even better is available, without the wait! Get ready for Dylan Tyler Cox who will be rocking out The Cue! We’re excited to have him! $ 6 Green Tea shots, darts, 11 pool tables and cold beer! Good music, good friends, good vibes – […]

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 […]

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 Construction and Atrium Windows & Doors. | Presented By CPS Construction and Atrium Windows & Doors.   About: The Hickory Crawdads are a Minor League Baseball team and […]

Event: Everybody get out of the pews and off your couches! Come meet and play with our Global Methodist friends and neighbors. Water play, foam play, a dunk tank, games, hot dogs, fun for everyone. Hot Dogs, too! Mt Pleasant Global Methodist Church 4136 Mt. Pleasant Rd. , Sherrils Ford Sunday August 24, 5:00-7:00pm

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

Event: 🎃✨ They’re BACK! Fall & Halloween Lighted Ceramics – 2nd Annual SPOOK-TACULAR Season! ✨🎃 Back by popular demand—our Fall & Halloween-themed Lighted and Lantern Make & Take Ceramics are here for their 2nd year, and they're better than ever! 🍂👻 Get ready to light up your home with festive fun! From spooky jack-o'-lanterns to haunted trees, these glowing statement […]