Hickory Music Factory’s annual "Swingin’ Under the Stars" will be held in Downtown Hickory at The Sails on the Square on Sunday, May 29, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. This FREE OUTDOOR event features the Hickory Jazz Orchestra under the leadership of founder Rick Cline. The big band will perform classic 1940s era big band arrangements from […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
The City of Hickory's 2022 Sails Original Music Series continues with Reliably Bad on Friday, June 3. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. on Union Square in Downtown Hickory. Reliably Bad is an eight-piece funk-pop band based out of Greensboro, North Carolina. Formed in 2018, the group brings together jazz and classical musicians to […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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)
Certified yoga teacher Vicki McPherson will teach an all-levels beginner friendly yoga class on the SALT Block lawn in front of the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Bring your own mat or a towel and plenty of water. No registration required.
Dawn Matthews from The Thankful Goat Farm will teach how to make Chevre Mozzarella goat’s cheese. Participants will be able to sample the cheese that is made in the class. Registration required. Registration will open two weeks before the event.
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
Enjoy a free family film downtown on Union Square. This Friday event will feature the 1982 American science fiction film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Family Film Fridays are sponsored by the City of Hickory; Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Footcandle Film Society; Hickory Youth Council; and Hickory Downtown Development Association. The series will show films […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Come to the library to dive into a special storytime to celebrate mermaids! We’ll read some fin-tastic stories, then do some activities that were mer-made just for you.
Annual Lavender Festival at the Downtown Hickory Farmers Market https://www.hickoryfarmersmarket.com/
This exciting, outdoor aerial acrobatics performance using special rigging and silks will entertain and inspire kids of all ages. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Open to all ages/families. No registration necessary.
The Foothills Community Housing Fair is a one-stop shop to learn everything you need to know about buying, renting, improving, or maintaining an affordable place to call home. Join us to discover the keys you can use to unlock a more affordable, attainable, and sustainable future. More info: https://hickorynaacp.org/housing-fair-home-page
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
The City of Hickory's 2022 Sails Original Music Series will wrap up the spring season with the Alexa Rose Band on Friday, June 17. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. on Union Square in Downtown Hickory. Singer/songwriter Alexa Rose is an emerging artist with deep Appalachia roots. Her southern vocals harken back to old […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and the Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory's newest hiking club! We'll hike in various city and county parks throughout the year. This club is open to hikers of all ages and experience levels. Children under the age of 13 are required to be […]
Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and the Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory's newest hiking club! We'll hike in various city and county parks throughout the year. This club is open to hikers of all ages and experience levels. Children under the age of 13 are required to be […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
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)
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)
Enjoy a free family film downtown on Union Square. This Friday event will feature the 2020 American computer-animated film Soul. Family Film Fridays are sponsored by the City of Hickory; Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Footcandle Film Society; Hickory Youth Council; Hickory Downtown Development Association; and Lake Hickory Realty LLC. The series will show […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
Travel back in time to explore ancient creatures. Discover how they looked, lived, and interacted with each other by observing real fossils. Then dig into mini fossil material from the Carolina coast to test your paleontology skills & keep what you find! Registration is required. Presented by the Schiele Museum of Natural History.
Explore the insides of a squid in this hands-on dissection program led by staff from the Catawba Science Center. Kids 10 and up will be partnered to work on the dissection together as they examine the internal structures, identify organs, and study their function. For ages 10 & up. Registration required and will open June […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.