Event: The Hickory Downtown Development Association will host a Monster Mash on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, from 4pm – 7pm! The event will include Candy Crawl at Downtown Businesses, Costume Contest and a Zombie Walk! About: A variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, professional offices, and entertainment venues are located in a park-like setting in the heart of Hickory. Outdoor dining […]
Event: The City of Hickory hosts its annual holiday season kick-off event, the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The festivities begin at 5:45pm with the Fallen Soldiers kicking off the official parade at 6pm. Lowes Foods has been the sponsor of this festive event since the first year. At the conclusion of the […]
Event: Tickets for the Cookie Crawl will be available closer to the date! Be sure to check back! Once you’ve purchased your ticket, bring your receipt to the HDDA tent on Union Square, December 6, from 2 to 3 pm, to receive your Cookie Crawl Passport & Map! Follow the crumbs to collect different holiday-inspired cookies! It’s the perfect way […]
Event: The Hickory Downtown Development Association invites families to Hopping Into Spring on April 4, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM on Union Square in Downtown Hickory. Stop by to get your photo taken with the HDDA Bunny and celebrate the start of spring in downtown! This is a fun, free opportunity for kids and families to enjoy a spring-themed photo moment […]
Event: We are celebrating our 22nd Annual Hickory Hops Craft Beer & Music Festival on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1pm-6pm at the parking lot of Lowes Foods City Park in Downtown Hickory. Hickory Hops is an annual Craft Beer & Music festival in Downtown Hickory. Over 50 craft breweries participate in this sampling event. All Tasting Tickets include a […]