Join us as we welcome the coming of Spring! This event takes you back in time where you will witness demonstrating artists and craftspeople who invite you into their trade and share its history with you. Experience first-hand the old-timey ways of blacksmithing, basket weaving, old-time music, and other traditional folkways. Celebrate the season of Spring in the middle of […]
Work together with your kiddo to make your own printing blocks and learn techniques to make a set of custom Valentine’s cards in this block printing class! Participants will learn about the history of printing, safe use of tools, and block printing techniques. Blocks, tools, and materials will be provided. Participants will take home their printed cards and carved blocks. […]
All aboard for Hickory’s most magical holiday experience! Kids ages 5–10 are invited to slip into their coziest pajamas and hop on the Nessie bus for a festive Polar Express–themed scavenger hunt filled with wonder, treats, and hands-on fun. This 3-hour adventure includes four charming stops: an obstacle course at Samurai Institute, a hot chocolate and cookie game station at […]
A beloved holiday tradition is returning to Hickory and the Unifour area for its performance. The Ann Freeman Dance Academy students, staff, parents, and guests will present Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7th, at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Auditorium in Lenoir. Also, performing are students of the Debbie Huffman Dance Academy and St. Joseph’s Irish Dance School. […]
Santa himself has made it down from the North Pole for StoryTime at Bisque Boutique! He’ll be reading a Christmas book to all the good little girls & boys! Then each child will receive their own ornament to paint. They can work by themselves or have the help of their guardian or staff member (or Santa)! Their will also be […]
Oktoberfest may officially be over, but JEWLZ-TOBERFEST lasts all month long! Join Us for a Grand Opening Oktoberfest Celebration at Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten! Enjoy a full day of German-style fun – with games, food trucks, vendors & more! Prizes awarded for the best dressed, wear your dirndl or lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Bavarian-style! Date: October 18th […]
Join us for Newton’s 4th Annual National Night Out this Saturday, October 4, 2025 in downtown Newton starting at 4:00 PM! Bring your family and friends out to the square for an evening of fellowship, food, and fun. We look forward to seeing everyone “on the square” as we come together to celebrate community and strengthen partnerships between neighbors and […]
After a year of heartbreak and uncertainty, the Harvest Folk Festival at Murray’s Mill is BACK—and our community could not be more ready to celebrate! Last year’s cancellation left a $40,000 gap in vital funding for the preservation of this historic landmark and left many feeling the absence of a beloved tradition that has brought families, artists, and local businesses […]
