Event: Trade Alley Art is hosting an art competition. We are looking for artists to participate. Cash prizes for winners. Please apply to enter today at Tradealleyart.com.

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.

Learn to Square Dance in just 12 lessons! Sponsored by the Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dance Club FUN, heart and brain healthy! No partner needed – 12 to 90 years old! Mondays 6:30-8:00 p.m. New Session begins Sep. 22, 2025 $60 per person St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building 52 16th Street NW, Hickory NC 28601 For more information Call Tonya […]

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: Trade Alley Art is hosting an art competition. We are looking for artists to participate. Cash prizes for winners. Please apply to enter today at Tradealleyart.com.

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.

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.

Event: Community square dances are attended by young and old, couples and singles, and anyone interested in getting out, moving, listening to live music, and enjoying fellowship with others in the community.  Beginners are welcome, and all dances are taught. We invite people of all backgrounds and ages to enjoy an oral tradition passed down for hundreds of years. The […]

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: Trade Alley Art is hosting an art competition. We are looking for artists to participate. Cash prizes for winners. Please apply to enter today at Tradealleyart.com.

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.

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.

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: Trade Alley Art is hosting an art competition. We are looking for artists to participate. Cash prizes for winners. Please apply to enter today at Tradealleyart.com.

$30 THURSDAYS!!! - 100's of tattoo designs to choose from for only $30!!! - (Designs are 3-4 times larger than our "tiny tattoo" designs!) - WALKINS WELCOME!!! - Sorry, no appointments for this event.

Join us Thursdays for light snacks and a closer look at the BellaAge lifestyle. We'll answer questions and share how our all-inclusive pricing makes upscale living refreshingly simple for adults 55+ – one rate covers it all! You'll also have a chance to take a joyful stroll through our brand-new community. Tour our model unit and first-class amenities, including a […]

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

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: It's time once again for our 11th annual Vintage Swap Meet & Auto Fair. Featuring all things automobilia, this is our 11th year hosting this event, and our 7th at the Caldwell County Fairgrounds in Lenoir, NC. Auto parts, garage art, signs, old vending machines, gas pumps, tools, and more! We also welcome cruisers to bring out their rides […]

Event: Trade Alley Art is hosting an art competition. We are looking for artists to participate. Cash prizes for winners. Please apply to enter today at Tradealleyart.com.

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.

Waiting patiently for Taylor’s new album to drop? Listen to it with a group of Swiftys at Liquid Roots! The party starts at 6, grab a themed cocktail, then the album plays at 7pm!

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 […]

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 […]

Performance: Matijevic’s collaboration with The Doors promises an unforgettable blend of rock and soul, bringing a fresh perspective to the timeless classics that defined an era. SteelHeart’s live performances are poised to elevate the concert experience to new heights. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Miljenko Matijevic, the powerhouse behind SteelHeart, as he brings his extraordinary talent and timeless hits […]

Event: Home Game @ Hickory High School.

Event: Home Game @ St. Stephen’s High School.

Event: Home Game @ Fred T. Foard High School.

Event: Home Game @ Freedom High School.

Event: Home Game @ Hibriten High School.

Event: Home Game @ West Caldwell High School.

Event: Home Game @ Newton-Conover 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!) 🌮🍔

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: The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Event: Would you like to develop your woodworking skills? Building an Eastern Bluebird House is a great way to delve into the art, design, and techniques of woodworking. These simple birdhouses are still key to the conservation of Eastern Bluebirds, who rely heavily on nest boxes. Whatever your skill level, we will have fun creating this wonderful addition to your yard, […]

Event: Located at Peoples Bank Parking Lot on Main Street! Open from 9am to 4pm on Saturday, October 2nd, come out and see all the unique cars and trucks! If you would like to register your vehicle you can contact City Hall or show up day of! There will be awards for different categories. The last time we had over […]

Event: In celebration of Hickory Museum of Art’s 80th Anniversary, this year’s theme will be “Totally 80’s Autolawn Party”! We’ll have everything you love about The Autolawn Party — live music, beer garden, food trucks, children’s art activities, raffles, and awards ceremony — along with some new tubular additions to our “like, totally awesome” event. So break out your Member’s […]

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, […]

It's coming back!! 🎃👻 Conover's Boo-tiful Downtown Bash! 👻🎃 Join us for a spooktacular celebration! Get ready for an enchanting day filled with family-friendly fun and festive activities. Fall festival games, trunk or treat, a costume contest, food trucks, bounce houses, characters, and vendors. Visit downtown shops before or during the event for a Monster Hunt! Date: October 4th Time: […]

It's our final Saturday night Lenoir Downtown Cruisers' famous cruise-in for 2025! All cars, trucks, bikes, and rat rods are welcome! As always, we'll have drawings for drivers tickets, ladies tickets, kinds tickets, and of course 50/50 tickets. Streets close at 3pm! We have this cruise-in the first Saturday of every month April through October.   Downtown Lenoir  -  801 […]

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: 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: 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 […]

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 […]

Performance: REV ON & Arrival is the culmination of six powerhouse musicians/vocalists who have each toured the Southeast music circuit for decades. They have now joined forces to bring you the most incredible music catalog of two of the greatest rock bands of all time. REV ON The Foreigner Experience & Arrival – The Music of Journey will play all […]

Performance: Christopher Reid - When you hear the name Kid N’ Play, you most likely think about the 1990 film, House Party. The cult classic starring Christopher “Kid” Reid and Christopher “Play” Martin, also starring Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell-Martin, A.J. Johnson, Full Force, and John Witherspoon that hit movie theaters a quarter of a century ago.   About: The Newton Performing Arts Center is a historic Art Deco theater in Newton, NC. It […]

Event:   Saturday night at Bootleggers Whiskey Bar has your monthly 70s rewind! Join us for good times, great libations and awesome music vibes!

Performance: In partnership with Hickory Jazz Society, the City of Hickory, and Hickory Downtown Development Association, we announce another Jazz Legacy Concert Series. These free downtown events will include 4 outdoor concerts on the Commscope Stage in front of the Olde Hickory Taproom. Featuring: Eva Benjamin, Ian Benjamin, Forest Brown & Rick Cline.   About: JAZZ ON TAP comes to […]

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