Week of Events
Halloween at Copper Penny Grill
Chills and cheers are creeping in at Copper Penny Grill. Sip the Monster Martini, snack on fall favorites, and make it a spooktacular Halloween night out with friends. Live music by the S&P Project starts at 6.
Senior Bingo & Brain Games
Event: Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Sponsored by Friends of Hickory Public Library. About: […]
Fonta Flora Run Club
Event: Every Monday at the Morganton Pub Location. All ages and skill levels welcome. Run starts promptly at 6:15pm.
LA Shaggers Test & Tune
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
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 […]
Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
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 […]
B Chord Live Monday Music Bingo!
Event: B Chord Live hosts Music Bingo every Monday night from 7pm - 9pm with Top Shelf Trivia! Come join the fun!
Pre-K Craft & Storytime – Grape Kids Class
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.
Strength & Balance Class
About: Strength & Balance Class is a low impact fitness class for anyone wanting to improve their balance, coordination, and overall strength.
Vinyl Night + CBD Infused Mocktail Flights
Let's celebrate Hoodie Season!! Chill out on the patio and enjoy the fall weather listening to your favorite vinyl albums. We will bring our faves and you can bring yours too! Blankets and heaters provided. CBD Infused Mocktail Flights from local ONE Pure Vibe Each Drink Purchase enters you to win the Album of the Night from Dead Wax records […]
Community Square Dance
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 […]
B Chord Live Corn Hole
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!
Taps & Tunes Music Bingo
Taps & Tunes at The Black Bear 2nd and 4th Tuesday in October: settle in at 6:30 PM for a night of music, beer, and bingo! Multiple rounds, with some surprises thrown in Rotating selection of beer & Prosecco on tap Wine, cider & seltzer for our non-beer drinkers Family friendly - win prizes & bragging rights Free to play […]
KARAOKE NIGHT!
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!
B Chord Live Acoustic Open Jam
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!
Hickory Farmers Market
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!
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
The ART Table Lunch Break
Event: Hickory Museum of Art would like to invite you to join us every Wednesday at 11:30 AM for lunch and an informal conversation with artist Jim Wojtowicz about art, creativity, and more at HMA’s On the Go satellite location at Valley Hills Mall. Whether you're an artist or not, Jim's engaging and informative approach fosters a relaxed environment where […]
Ridgeview Works
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 […]
Silent Book Club
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.
Chunky Blanket Workshop at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
Multi-tasking at its finest...join Jen for a fun night of blanket making AND cross someone off your holiday shopping list while you're at it! Cost of workshop includes a pint of your favorite draft beer or cider, or a glass of house vino! Make it a GNO and come hang out with your BFF's at Schwarzbär Ale Haus! Only 7 […]
Grave Tales: Victorian Death Customs – A Haunting 3-Week Series
Let's get dead serious about Victorian Mourning! Join us as we uncover the elaborate rituals that transformed Victorian grief into an art form — complete with strict social codes, haunting traditions, and surprisingly theatrical customs. Week 1: The Art of Mourning – Making Grief Glamorous Step into a Victorian wake and discover the intricate world of 19th-century mourning etiquette. Learn the "proper" way to […]
Fonta Flora Books & Brews
Event: 2025 is Here! Fonta Flora Books and Brews book club is open to everyone – everyone that loves to read and drink good beer, that is! Every month we choose a book based off of a selected theme, and then meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at our Downtown Morganton location to discuss
Trivia Night!
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.
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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 Thursday – Tattoos
$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.
Creepy Crawly Animal Encounters
Spooky Season is upon us! This October, experience the creepy crawlies of Catawba Science Center. Free event with the purchase of admission.
Snacks & Facts: All About BellaAge
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 […]
Laser Scare Show
Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!
Bethlehem Farmers Market
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!
MUSIC BINGO!
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!
Music Bingo by the Lake
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 […]
Ridgeview Chess
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 […]
Karaoke & Singo
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 […]
Halloween Trivia at Liquid Roots Brewing
Test your knowledge of all things Halloween! Teams of 1-4 compete in 6 rounds for a Liquid Roots Gift Card.
Lake Hickory Haunts
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 […]
Carolina Style Chorus – Rehearsal Night
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 […]
The Woman in Black
A lawyer hires an actor to help him recount to family and friends a haunting story from a funeral he attended. There, he saw the Woman in Black—a feared specter whose presence means death. She haunts the town where her illegitimate child tragically died, and mere mention of her strikes terror into the locals. Anyone who sees her does not […]
Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
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.
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.
Halloween Spooktacular 2025
Event: Trick-Or-Treat give all the kids something good to eat! Downtown Businesses will give out candy to all the witches, superheroes and characters before everyone joins on the Historic Burke County Courthouse for the costume contest and other scary activities! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in […]
Laser Scare Show
Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!
Puzzle Party
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
Pumpkin and Paws Trail in Downtown Newton
Pumpkins & Paws Trail – Halloween Fun in Downtown Newton! Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 31st from 4–6 PM and join us for a howlin’ good time! 12 Local Businesses will be handing out Teal Pumpkin treats — safe and allergy-friendly goodies so all kids can enjoy the fun! (The Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide initiative making Halloween […]
Treats in the Streets
Event: The annual Valdese “Treats in the Streets” event will be held on October 31st, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the downtown area. Every year for Halloween the Valdese Merchants partners with the Town of Valdese.
Hometown Halloween Festivities
Event: Enjoy this family Halloween event! Enjoy the "Candy Crawl" through Taylorsville with downtown businesses, Taylorsville Police Department, Town Hall and Central Fire Department participating! Don't miss the fun!
Trunk or Treat
🎃👻 Join us for a Spooktacular Event! 👻🎃 Hickory Learning Group and The Hickory Hub are excited to host a Trunk or Treat! 🍬✨ Bring the family for:🧩 Autism-friendly activities🍭 Trick-or-treating at decorated trunks🏠 Indoor fun and treats inside The Hub 📍 Location: The Hickory Hub 375 Main Ave. NE, Hickory, NC Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy […]
Chick-fil-A Trunk or Treat
Come in costume for an evening of candy, community fun, and a chance to see the Cow in his Halloween costume! Plus, kids can enjoy jumping around in the bounce house!
Halloween Party at the Dive Bar!
Event: Dive Bar Hickory will be celebrating Halloween on Friday, 10/31, by holding a costume contest. Audible Entertainment will be spinning the best of today, Halloween, and spooky songs all night long!
Live Music at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
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. […]
Myra’s Cruise In
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.
Live Music Jon Boy and Lefty
The boys are here for a Halloween tradition! The will be playing a Roky Erickson tune called "Creature With The Atom Brain " (which is also a 1955 horror movie). Jon boy will be singing an original tune he wrote called I Walked with A Zombie. 😁
Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Pottery Class
Let’s celebrate Halloween together! Come and make a Jack O’ Lantern. This is an easy slab-built project that anyone can do!
Lake Hickory Haunts
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 […]
Heavy Metal Halloween
Heavy Metal Halloween at The Premier This Halloween, the loudest, heaviest party in Hickory takes over The Premier! Join us Friday, October 31st at 7 PM for a stacked lineup and a night of music, costumes, food, and prizes. Featuring: HEFT – A crushing 5-piece metalcore band from Granite Falls delivering raw riffs and relentless energy. LANiiDAE – “The Chainsmokers […]
The Woman in Black
A lawyer hires an actor to help him recount to family and friends a haunting story from a funeral he attended. There, he saw the Woman in Black—a feared specter whose presence means death. She haunts the town where her illegitimate child tragically died, and mere mention of her strikes terror into the locals. Anyone who sees her does not […]
B Chord Live Presents The Jacktown Ramblers
Event: B Chord Live is happy to welcome back The Jacktown Ramblers for Halloween! The JackTown Ramblers, hailing proudly from Morganton, NC, embody the true spirit of bluegrass music with their infectious energy and deep-rooted passion. Consisting of four musicians with a deep history in the music, they have carved out a name for themselves as stalwarts of the local […]
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
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!) 🌮🍔
Alexander County Farmers Market
Event: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
Pie Gobbler 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park
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.
Colonial Fashions III: “Housewife” Sewing Kit Class
Join us in this beginner-friendly sewing class as we make historically-inspired sewing kits. All materials will be provided to make a 3-pocket “housewife,” complete with wooden string bobbins, a needle keeper, and button closure. Historically, hand-sewing was a skill of necessity. In the mid-18th century, everyone knew how to do basic mending and repairs. Most people carried emergency tools and […]
Holiday Cookie Tray Class
At just 3" high this colorful basket is a great way to display cookies or candy for the holidays. Also makes a great napkin basket or card holder. Many possibilities! This solid, sturdy basket is great for beginning or experienced weavers. Join in and have fun weaving with reed.
Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
Event: Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.
Partners For Cats Adoption Event
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, […]
Fall Farm Charm Market
Join us Nov. 1st 2025 from 10:00-3:00 at Broken Arrow Farm(2385 Old Island Ford Rd Claremont, NC) for our fall vendor market. We will have vendors, food, and fall fun! We are still accepting vendors until end of October if interested please email teaguekristen1894@gmail.com.
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
Painting Flowers in Watercolors: Workshop with Zan Thompson
Event: This workshop teaches the steps to creating good landscape paintings. Some of the topics covered are scene selection, composition and focal point, use of color, use of contrast and methods of applying paint to get the perfect aesthetic and texture. This workshop is for all skill levels Artist materials will be provided or you can bring your own. . […]
Holiday Cordials Class
Event: Learn the art and history of cordials by making rich cordial infusions just in time for the holidays. Cordials and liqueurs start with a base of alcohol or apple cider vinegar and are infused with herbs, fruit, roots, seeds, spices, and raw honey. The addition of fruit, herbs, and natural sweeteners turns neutral alcohol into a delectable spirit. We […]
Hickory Spanish Club
Want to practice your Spanish or English? Join us for a friendly coffee and conversation meetup! Practice your language skills, make friends, and share cultures in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Spanish and English speakers of all levels are encouraged to join. We’ll pair up and chat in both languages – no pressure, just fun, practice, and community. RSVP by texting […]
Laser Scare Show
Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!
Art Gala featuring new work by Emily Drew Mash
Join us for an intimate evening of fine art and wine as artist Emily Drew Mash unveils her newest collection. Hosted at The Wine Shoppe Cellar, this gathering is designed for conversation, connection, and discovery. ✨ Expect an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication—an inspiring blend of beautiful artwork, curated wines, and community. Whether you’re an art collector, design enthusiast, or […]
Tri-County Race Night
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 […]
Lake Hickory Haunts
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 […]
The Woman in Black
A lawyer hires an actor to help him recount to family and friends a haunting story from a funeral he attended. There, he saw the Woman in Black—a feared specter whose presence means death. She haunts the town where her illegitimate child tragically died, and mere mention of her strikes terror into the locals. Anyone who sees her does not […]
JB & The 70s Live @ Bootleggers!
Event: Saturday night at Bootleggers Whiskey Bar has your monthly 70s rewind! Join us for good times, great libations and awesome music vibes!
Stidham’s Lounge Annual Halloween Party
Event: November 1st we will be hosting our annual Halloween party and you don’t want to miss it!
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
Laser Scare Show
Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!
Line Dancing with Angie!
Event: Every Sunday from 6pm-7:30pm in Hickory! All skill levels welcomed... Even those with two left feet!
Lake Hickory Haunts
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 […]