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:   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.

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: 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!

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.

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.

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

Join us for an Honest to Goodness Fundraiser benefiting the Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center of Catawba County When: Thursday, November 13th | 5:00–9:00 PMWhere: Jason’s Deli 2337 US-70 SE Hickory, NC 28602 Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to a great cause — Jason’s Deli will donate a portion of sales to support our mission to protect and […]

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: 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. […]

 Good News Co. presents: Night of Hope Join us Friday, November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM for an unforgettable evening to raise funds and awareness to make human trafficking disappear.  While admission is free, we invite you to come prepared to give a gift toward the fight against human trafficking. Good News Co. shares the life-changing message of Jesus both in […]

Event: Desmond Jones is a five-piece rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, known for their groove-driven original music, seamless improvisation, and electrifying stage presence. With over 1,000 shows across 12 years, the band has captivated audiences from coast to coast, blending melodic guitar riffs, funky bass lines, and saxophone-fueled jams.

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, […]

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 City of Newton invites families, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the holidays with a festive day of fun during Choo Choo & Snowman, Too! on Friday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Downtown Newton. This holiday celebration will transform Downtown Newton into a cheerful winter wonderland filled with activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy horse-drawn […]

After 2 years away from the Hickory area War Wizard Monster Truck returns to Tri County Motor Speedway. Get tickets at: https://app.showslinger.com/v4/monster-trucks-unleashed

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: When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super-group on the rise. After winning the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in Colorado, the Michigan-based group followed that with another much-coveted  honor when the International Bluegrass Music Association named Full Cord its “Momentum Award Band of the Year.”

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.