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: […]

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: 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:   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.

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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!

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!

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: 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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 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.

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 […]

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!

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: 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 […]

Test your knowledge of all things Halloween! Teams of 1-4 compete in 6 rounds for a Liquid Roots Gift Card.

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 […]

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: Home Game @ Bunker Hill High School.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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.

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!

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!

🎃👻 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 […]

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.

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. 😁

Let’s celebrate Halloween together! Come and make a Jack O’ Lantern. This is an easy slab-built project that anyone can do!

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 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 […]

Event: Home Game @ Hickory High School.

Event: Home Game @ Newton-Conover High School.

Event: Home Game @ Freedom High School.

Event: Home Game @ Draughn High School.

Event: Home Game @ Alexander Central High School.

Event: Home Game @ West Caldwell High School.

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

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 […]

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 […]

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!) 🌮🍔

Event: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also 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.

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 […]

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.

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

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, […]

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.

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: 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. . […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Event: November 1st we will be hosting our annual Halloween party and you don’t want to miss it!

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.

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 […]