Event: Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. […]

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: 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!

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

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: Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in […]

“Are you interested in learning more about how to price your artwork? Are you selling your work but unsure why you are not earning what you expect? Join Tiffany Coley and Cynthia Deis for this virtual workshop where you’ll learn how to abandon the idea of the starving artist and make a profit with your artwork. This class will cover […]

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!

Join us for a ribbon cutting and story time with Conover Branch Library!

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 […]

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.

Event: Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! Ridgeview Works is a collaborative partnership between the City of Hickory, Hickory Public Library, and Western Piedmont Workforce Development - NCWorks to provide free career services to the Ridgeview community of Hickory. Western Piedmont Workforce Development is a service of the […]

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: 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.

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.

$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.

Spooky Season is upon us! This October, experience the creepy crawlies of Catawba Science Center. Free event with the purchase of admission.

Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!

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!

Join us for our next All Wall Exhibition featuring the artwork of Kim Bost! We will have a reception with light refreshments and beverages. This event is cohosted by Salt Block Foundation Friends.

Performance: Go back to an earlier day when lighters were held high, and you couldn't help but sing along to such powerful choruses as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Lights,” "Separate Ways," and “Faithfully".   About: Those warm summer nights are just around the corner! As we get ready for Summer 2025, keep checking here for more info […]

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 […]

Please note that this event will take place at Hickory Soup Kitchen and will NOT be held at the Hart Square site Join us for a rich cultural foodways experience rooted in Salvadoran tradition. Pupusas are the national dish of El Salvador and a beloved part of Salvadoran identity and tradition. Made from corn masa and filled with ingredients like […]

Event: Participants will learn the basics of chess, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome. Eugene Brown provides this program from the Big Chair Chess Club.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public […]

Every Thursday, 6 to 9 PM, join us by the lake for Karaoke + Music Bingo. Settle in under the lights, sing along, and play while you enjoy great food and drinks. We roll out new specials every month, so there is always something fresh to enjoy. Bring your crew and make it a lakeside night out at Copper Penny […]

New Trivia Night Hosted by Liquid Roots Owner Katie Teams of 1-4 compete in 6 rounds of trivia.  Winning team wins $25 Gift Card plus they get to choose a category for the next trivia night. This week's categories are: Adam Sandler Movies, Oktoberfest, Soccer, Dogs, National Parks, College Football

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 […]

No Partner Needed $5/HBPA Student $10/Guest

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.

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.

Event: Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library […]

Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin.  Cash Only.

Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!

Drop in for a Puzzle Party! Challenge yourself to mindbending puzzles every Friday, October through January 3rd. Free event with the purchase of admission. Located in the North Classroom at the Catawba Science Center

Event: The annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford, Hickory has a long, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land, Germany, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba, our connection […]

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: A traveling rodeo event that features a variety of professional rodeo events like bareback riding, bull riding, roping, and barrel racing. Tickets are purchased cash only at the gate, but cheaper if ordered in advance.

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 […]

Bring the timeless sounds of Fleetwood Mac back to life. Landslide is hitting The Premier on Friday, October 10, 2025! Expect an era-spanning set of hits from Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits. Landslide honors the spirit of one of rock’s most beloved bands by recreating not just the songs, but the essence, crafted with reverence, musicianship, and an unmistakable energy that […]

Event: Home Game @ Newton-Conover High School.

Performance: EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band. That isn’t their slogan by mistake! EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. Since their inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their stunning five part harmony and their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles. Their show consists […]

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

Event: Home Game @ Draughn High School.

Event: Home Game @ East Burke High School.

Event: Home Game @ Robert L Patton High School.

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

Jane Austen’s classic gets a bold, witty makeover in Kate Hamill’s fast-paced adaptation. Follow Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family, and social expectations with sharp humor and heart. This playful take brings a fresh, feminist twist to the beloved story of pride, prejudice, and finding your match.

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!

Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin.  Cash Only.

Event: The 2025 Help-A-Vet Shine: One family One mission car show is going to be the biggest one yet! Registration is 30 dollars and gets your car entered into the show along with 2 admissions to the One Family One Mission event.

Event: Learn an ancient craft and make art from recycled materials in our paper making class! In this class, you will explore the history of paper making, the process of making laid paper, and create your own personalized works of art. Your instructor will provide all the necessary materials, including special items like dried flowers, sparkles, and fabric pieces. Feel […]

Event: We're excited to host the 43rd Annual Molasses Festival on October 11, 2025, from 9am-4pm! Located on the property of Sims Country BBQ, the Molasses Festival has fun for the entire family! Bring a lawn chair, and stay all day for live bluegrass, vendors, demonstrations, and more! Click "interested" or "going" to let us know you're coming and get […]

Join us at Hickory Yoga & Wellness this Saturday, October 11th, from 9–10:30 AM, for a supportive and informative workshop designed to help you navigate the changes of menopause with confidence. You don’t have to go through this season alone—or simply wait for it to happen. Learn what’s really going on in your body and discover simple, practical tools to […]

Event: The annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford, Hickory has a long, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land, Germany, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba, our connection […]

Event: Come help raise money for our Veterans and families throughout our community! Bring your coolest, loudest, sharpest, rusty, brightest-car, truck, bike to our car show! Vehicles entering into the car show can arrive at 8am to 10am for registration. Entry fee PER vehicle is $20! Judging begins at Noon. Winners announced shortly after! Come gain bragging rights by leaving […]

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.

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 BBQ Competition and Benefit Concert to help support HopeMill WNC and their efforts to bring support and assistance to those who desperately need it in our NC Mountains. Every little bit helps. Can’t attend? Hop onto the link and make a donation. We have volunteer opportunities, vendor spots, and BBQ Team spots available. Let us […]

Event: Come be apart of our 2nd Breast Cancer Awareness Car Show Entry fee $20 per car Trophies to be given away for several categories. Free entry for spectators - Door prizes - hot dog plates for sale- carnival style games (donate to play) Join us for good ole fashioned fun and help raise money for this amazing Organization

Catch a laser show in celebration of John Lennon's birthday! Show features favorites from The Beatles.

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. 125 Laps

Event: A traveling rodeo event that features a variety of professional rodeo events like bareback riding, bull riding, roping, and barrel racing. Tickets are purchased cash only at the gate, but cheaper if ordered in advance.

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 […]

Mason Cole is bringing his heartfelt sound to Hickory Saturday, October 11! Mason brings his soulful blend of modern country with authentic storytelling and vibrant stage presence. Whether you’ve followed his music for years or are discovering his songs for the first time, this performance promises both energy and depth, perfect for fans craving genuine connection through music.  109 11th […]

Performance: Grammy® winners RICK SPRINGFIELD and RICHARD MARX are hitting the road and leaving their electric guitars behind as they co-headline an acoustic tour. The 80s legends will share the same stage on the same night for an incredible evening of top hits.   About: The Newton Performing Arts Center is a historic Art Deco theater in Newton, NC. It offers live performances, concerts, and community events in an intimate, state-of-the-art setting. With a seating capacity of 504, the venue is equipped with modern amenities, […]

Jane Austen’s classic gets a bold, witty makeover in Kate Hamill’s fast-paced adaptation. Follow Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family, and social expectations with sharp humor and heart. This playful take brings a fresh, feminist twist to the beloved story of pride, prejudice, and finding your match.

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.

Event: The annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford, Hickory has a long, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land, Germany, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba, our connection […]

Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin.  Cash Only.

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.

Play Bingo to win a Pumpkin! Winners choose from different styles of pumpkins. We will be offering 2 separate games. 2pm - Kids Bingo is regular bingo, $5/5 games (Family Friendly, we will play outside) 3pm - Adult Bingo 90 Ball Bingo $10/10 games (Adults Only, we will play inside) Cash Only Please.

Jane Austen’s classic gets a bold, witty makeover in Kate Hamill’s fast-paced adaptation. Follow Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family, and social expectations with sharp humor and heart. This playful take brings a fresh, feminist twist to the beloved story of pride, prejudice, and finding your match.

Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!

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

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 […]