Big dogs, small dogs & all dogs are invited to Bruce Meisner Park on Saturday, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our first Doggie Day with Santa! Owners and their dogs will have opportunities to take pictures and walk with Santa, enjoy various vendors as well as see the Gingerbread Doghouse, Candy Cane Dog Bone Yard and more! Dogs must be on a leash at all times and owners must pick up after dogs. For information, please contact Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2248.
DIY Christmas Craft
On Tuesday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. come on down to Highland Recreation Center to get in the holiday spirit! Participants will be able to paint their own Christmas-themed plank in their choice of design and color for $25. Registration is required for this event; spots are limited so register soon! For more information, contact Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2248.
Dust off those old sneakers and get your team ready! Registration is now open for the Winter Adult Basketball League. Games will begin in January and be played on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday evenings at Neill Clark Recreation Center. Teams can consist of up to 12 players and the entry is fee is $400 per team. Registration ends Friday, December 16. For more information, please contact Austin Cheek at acheek@hickorync.gov or call 828-328-3997.
Kids and adults of all abilities are welcome to join us at Highland Recreation Center on Saturday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. This is a free event and does not require registration. For more information, contact Crystal Martinez at cmartinez@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2258.
Inclusive Christmas Craft
This holiday season we are going to be making a 3D Snoopy Dog House Christmas Craft. Individuals with a disability are invited to register for this fun craft on Wednesday, December 14, at 10 a.m. This is a free event and spots are limited! For more information, contact Crystal Martinez at cmartinez@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2258.
On Thursday, December 15, adults 50 and up are invited to join us for an evening packed with fun activities! First, we will travel to Winston-Salem for an early dinner, followed by the Tanglewood Christmas lights. The price to register is $5 and will ONLY include entry to the Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights. Departure time will be at 4:30 p.m. at Highland Recreation Center. Spots are limited! For more information, contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200 or Yadil Sanchez at ysanchez@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2251.
What a better way to celebrate the holidays than with a 3 on 3 Christmas Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, December 17, at Ridgeview Recreation Center. Team entry fees will be $25 and teams can consist of 3 to 5 players. Spots are limited, register below. For more information, contact Denzel Dillingham at ddillingham@hickorync.gov or 828-324-8007.
City of Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department presents a 6 day, 5 night motorcoach guided tour of New Orleans. The tour includes, but is not limited to: admission to the National World War II Museum, admission to Mardi Gras World, and a relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River. This trip is open to Senior-adults and anyone that would like to participate. Registration is now open! The cost is $555 per person, based on double occupancy; additional charges will apply for single occupancy, and if you purchase the Travel Confident Protection Plan from Diamond Tours. $75 is due upon signing; final payment for this trip is due on 12/06/22. For more information or to register, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. For more pictures, video, and other upcoming trip information, please visit https://www.grouptrips.com/cityofhickory.
Free Play Activities &
Group Exercise Classes
Our recreation centers offer free play pickleball, basketball, volleyball, and group exercise classes for all skill levels!
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