About:   We’re excited to welcome you to Hickory for the next NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit! The Summit is a multi-day conference that focuses exclusively on the safety, health, community design, and equity dimensions of active mobility. The event features both nationally recognized and regional presenters. It also offers interactive, “hands on” tools and experiences that attendees can bring back […]

Event: Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library […]

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

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.

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.

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

About:   We’re excited to welcome you to Hickory for the next NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit! The Summit is a multi-day conference that focuses exclusively on the safety, health, community design, and equity dimensions of active mobility. The event features both nationally recognized and regional presenters. It also offers interactive, “hands on” tools and experiences that attendees can bring back […]

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.

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: 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.

For over 250 years, American families have sent their loved ones to serve in conflicts and wars around the world, creating legacies of service that deserve to be preserved and honored. Join us for an inspiring presentation on meaningful ways to commemorate the military heroes in your own family and ensure their stories are never forgotten. Rhonda Roederer will take […]

Event: Lake Hickory Shag Club was organized in March 1987 by Ann Sigmon and Jim Dingler. Both were lovers of shag dancing and wanted to share this love and experience with others in the Hickory area. Since then, shaggers and "beginning" shaggers have gathered at the VFW in Hickory, NC, home of the club, for dancing and fellowship. Membership has […]

Event: Music Showcase Featuring Patrick Crouch and two of his buddies sharing stories and songs. Patrick's Guests change with each show.  

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!

🏡 Looking for a way to be part of something bigger—something that builds real change in our community? Join us this Thursday, Sept. 11th in the Keiser Community Room at the SALT Block (West Wing) for Habitat Catawba Valley’s Annual Meeting! 🍴 Reception at 4:30pm | 🎤 Program at 5:00pm Together, we’ll celebrate affordable homeownership, welcome new community leaders, and […]

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!

RSVP to Attend (see event link) This presentation explores the 4 distinct styles of Emotional Caregiving.  Compassionate, Sensitive, Empathetic and Empathic.  Whether you’re caregiving for a loved one or you’re someone that is supporting a caregiver, you’ll gain insight into how Empathy lives in our mind, body, heart and nervous system.  Suzanne will help you to explore how these caregiving […]

Performance: A 4/5 piece band based out of the NC triad area.  Covering your favorite country tunes, new & old, a perfect mixture of top 40 pop dance hits, the best classic rock hits, and a touch of 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 […]

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: Reedy River String Band released their debut self-titled album in 2022 and has since released two singles, "My Grass is Blue," and "Punkin Brown" in 2023. Their studio releases and live performances have been played on multiple radio stations in the United States and Europe. Currently they are in preproduction for a 2025 release.

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: 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: Guided by Executive Firewalking Instructor Dennis Narlock, you'll learn to confront fear, break through limiting beliefs, and ignite unstoppable confidence. By the time you step onto the coals, you'll realize...fear is just a story, and you're ready to rewrite it! It's not just an event It's a Life-Changing Transformation! Join us for the next FIREWALK: September 12 | Lenoir, […]

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: Third Times The Charm is back at the BJB!

Event: The super talented Scarlet Darlin is coming back with their Full Band! Live music 70’s - 2000’s including Fleetwood Mac! Food Truck: Smolder N Smoke

Performance: They are improvisational and funky – all the things that make for a good dance party on a Friday night in Hickory!   About: A variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, professional offices, and entertainment venues are located in a park-like setting in the heart of Hickory. Outdoor dining enables you to experience the seasons in North Carolina’s foothills […]

Performance: Village People is one of the most iconic music groups in the world. Their music has become part of the international songbook. The group’s hits are featured in dozens of major motion pictures, on Broadway, in commercials and in “Village People Party” slot machines. Of course, Y.M.C.A (along with its dance) is played at almost every party, wedding, bar […]

Event: Known as the premier haunt of the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Throughout these attractions, guests experience 100's of live characters, awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Since 2012, Lake Hickory Haunts and its team of […]

Event: Home Game @ Bunker Hill High School.

Event: Home Game @ Newton-Conover High School.

Event: Home Game @ Robert L Patton High School.

Event: Home Game @ South Caldwell High School.

Known as the best haunt in the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted house attraction; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Within these attractions, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments, hundreds of live characters, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Lake Hickory Haunts has been voted and ranked the […]

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: 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!

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: Make autumn-inspired pottery windchimes with leaves from Hart Square. Using leaves collected from the property, participants will learn that when pressed into clay, nature's thumbprint creates beauty to be seen and heard! No previous experience with clay required. Note: Projects will be fired, glazed, second fired and notified about pick-up in about 2-3 weeks.   About: Hart Square Foundation […]

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: All-You-Care-To-Eat Oyster Roast & Pig Pickin'! Fill your Belly on Steamed Shrimp, Raw & Steamed Oysters, Grilled Corn, Pulled Pork, Scratch Sides, and Cornbread!

🧶✨ Chunky Blanket Class – Now in TWO Sizes! ✨🧶 Have you ever dreamed of making your own cozy Chunky Blanket? Now’s your chance! 💕 In this fun, hands-on class, we’ll guide you step by step to create a soft, snuggly masterpiece—using just your hands (no tools needed!).🌟 Choose Your Perfect Size: 🪞 30"x40" Blanket (estimated) – 4 skeins – […]

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. "BIG 10" and double points night […]

Event: Western Piedmont Symphony presents Foothills Pops.   About: For 60 years, Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS, the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina) has accomplished our mission by providing inspiring and exceptional orchestral music experiences featuring a diverse array of acclaimed guest artists accompanied by our professional, highly-trained orchestra members. To enrich and engage the communities of […]

Event:   Get ready for a night designed to awaken a generation. GO BEYOND is more than an event! It’s a call to step into everything God has for you. This one-night student revival will feature dynamic worship led by Lifepoint Music, an impactful message from guest speaker JV Pender, and a powerful time of encounter with God. After service, […]

Event: Zeveride is at the BJB!

Event: This group of mega musicians is back together for a show! AMMA delivers raw and emotional blues and soul influenced rock and roll. Food Truck: A Taste of Philly Flava

🎉✨ 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 Cost: $40 for one child $35 […]

🎃✨ 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! 🍂👻 Click Read More to See All of the Options. Get ready to light up your home with festive fun! From spooky […]

Event: Known as the premier haunt of the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Throughout these attractions, guests experience 100's of live characters, awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Since 2012, Lake Hickory Haunts and its team of […]

Event: Experience the epic soundscapes of The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon as Jeans ‘N Classics Band joins Western Piedmont Symphony for a powerful tribute to Pink Floyd’s greatest hits – live, in concert!

Known as the best haunt in the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted house attraction; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Within these attractions, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments, hundreds of live characters, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Lake Hickory Haunts has been voted and ranked the […]

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.

🎃✨ 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! 🍂👻 Click Read More to See All of the Options. Get ready to light up your home with festive fun! From spooky […]

Event: This isn’t your grandmas bingo! This is Liquid Roots Style! 90 ball bingo, beer drinking and PLANTS are the take home!!! House Plants are this month’s Prize! Come early to get a seat and a drink. $10/pack of 10 rounds. $5/additionalCards. Must pay with cash.

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

🎲 Roll the Dice for a Cause! 🎲 Join Us for our 5th Annual Casino Night Benefiting Catawba Valley Guardian Ad Litem hosted by Catawba First Insurance Assoc in Newton 🗓 Date: September 13th 🕗 Time: 6:00pm 📍 Location: Hickory Elks Lodge - 356 Main Ave NW Hickory, NC 28601 Come in your favorite attire and try your luck at […]