Hickory Event Calendar

Free Play Evening Pickleball (Highland Rec)
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.

Easy Tai Chi (Thu) Neill Clark
2025-04-24 18:30 - 19:15 | Neill W. Clark Jr. Recreation Center, 3404 6th Street Dr NW, HICKORY, NC, 28601, United States
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464.
$6 per class

Easy Tai Chi (Thu)
2025-04-24 18:30 - 19:15 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Beginner Yoga (Thurs)
2025-04-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications is offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information!
$5.00 per class

Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
2025-04-25 08:00 - 20:45 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
2025-04-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!

Hatha Yoga (Fri)
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Basic yoga asanas or poses combined with breathing techniques. Designed to improve flexibility, strength, and balance.

$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

50+ Table Tennis Round Robin Format (Highland Rec)
2025-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us for our 50+ Table Tennis Round Robin!

This free program takes place every Friday morning from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Highland Recreation Center. No pre-registration is required at this time—just stop by and play. The only requirement is that participants must be 50 years of age or older.
For more information, please contact Yadil Sanchez at 828-322-7046, ext. 725.

Free Play Basketball (Fri) (Ridgeview Rec)
2025-04-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Ridgeview Recreation Center, 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Free Play Basketball for ages 16 and up! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pilates (Fri)
2025-04-25 11:15 - 12:00 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Let’s focus on the core – the powerhouse of the body! Pilates improves flexibility & builds strength while improving coordination & balance. Emphasis on the abs, back, glutes, and thighs. An all-around great workout!
Cost: $2 Residents, $4 Non-residents (To be paid at the time of class)

5 Mile Friday!! (Fri)
2025-04-25 12:15 - 12:45 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us for 5 mile Fridays July 11th and 25th from 12:15-12:45 pm. Kickoff your weekend strong with a 30-minute Spin class. This class is pure cardio! All fitness levels are welcome, bring your energy and sprint to the weekend!

$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Free Play Basketball (Fri) (Highland Rec)
2025-04-25 13:30 - 17:30 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.

Zumba (Sat)
2025-04-26 09:15 - 10:15 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect For. Everybody and every body! How It Works. We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity
and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Benefits. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness. Cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. For more information contact: ZIN Robinson Jimenez at 828-612-6268 or ZIN Simona Van Horn at 828-455-0306
$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Hickory Farmers Market
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Sails on the Square – Downtown Hickory, 246 Union Square NW, HICKORY, NC, 28601, United States
www.hickoryfarmersmarket.com

Fitness Belly Dancing (Sat)
2025-04-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Belly dancing is a full-body workout. You’ll be working your entire core, which includes your abs and hips. Your arms, shoulders, and chest will be engaged. As you learn more advanced moves, you’ll work on balance as well. Your upper body will be utilized in the arms movements that come with belly dancing, as well as slow, deliberate movements that keep the arms engaged for a longer period of time than a single rep. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness. Cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. For more information contact: ZIN Simona Van Horn at 828-455-0306
$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Rise & Grind (Tues)
2025-04-28 06:15 - 07:00 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
This boot camp program combines structured running intervals with varied calisthenics to deliver full-body conditioning in a fresh and repeatable weekly format. Each session includes a warm-up, a creatively programmed main workout, and a cooldown. The structure allows for scalable intensity based on participant fitness levels and is designed to avoid repetition while encouraging consistency, accountability, and progress. A rotating mix of circuit-style training, partner drills, pyramids, EMOMs, and themed challenges ensures variety and long-term engagement.

Body Blast (Mon)
2025-04-28 06:15 - 07:00 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Bodyblast circuit training-cardio & strength intervals.
For more information contact: Kathleen Carl-Jenkins at kcarl.kcj@gmail.com
$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
2025-04-28 08:00 - 08:45 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Beginner Yoga (Mon)
2025-04-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Ridgeview Rec)
2025-04-28 10:00 - 20:00 | Ridgeview Recreation Center, 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States

Cycle (Mon)
2025-04-28 12:00 - 12:45 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
A high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested!
$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Highland Rec)
2025-04-28 13:30 - 20:30 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Total Body at Appalachian State Hickory Campus (Mon)
2025-04-28 16:00 - 16:30 | App State Hickory Campus, 800 17th St NW, Hickory, 28601, United States
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level.
$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Free Play Table Tennis (Highland Rec)
2025-04-28 17:00 - 20:30 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Free Play Indoor Table Tennis, open to anyone ages 16 and up, will be offered on Mondays from 5:00 pm-8:30 pm. This will be a drop-in, pick-up-style program located at Highland Recreation Center. No registration is required! For more information, please contact Yadil Sanchez at (828) 261-2251.

Total Body (Mon)
2025-04-28 17:30 - 18:15 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Zumba Toning (Mon)
2025-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba dance fitness class to the next level utilizing an innovative muscle training protocol and the addition of lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells. Create to emphasize muscle work along with Rhythms, this combination of cardio and dynamic resistive exercises is an effective use of progressive lightweight training to improve overall performance. For more information contact: ZIN Simona Van Horn at 828-455-0306
$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Chair Fitness (Tues)
2025-04-29 09:00 - 09:45 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Low impact stretches and weight-bearing exercises done in the chair to improve, strength, balance, and increase endurance level. Ideal for older adults, beginners, or recovering from injury.

Morning Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
2025-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Low Impact (Tues)
2025-04-29 10:00 - 10:45 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200.
$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
