City of Hickory Christmas Parade Sponsored by Lowes Foods
An annual holiday favorite that helped earn Hickory the title of America’s Top Tinsel Town! The parade will begin at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, November 18, at the intersection of 4th St NW and 1st Ave NW, go towards City Hall, and exit through Union Square. Immediately following the parade, join us on Union Square to light the Christmas tree. For information on the Christmas Parade, please contact Kyle Mishler at kmishler@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2259.
Hickory Cyclo-Cross Race
The City of Hickory will host the 6th race in the 2022 North Carolina Cyclo-Cross (NCCX) Series at Stanford Park on Sunday, November 6. The first race will begin at 10 a.m., with races taking place throughout the day. Food trucks and vendors will be present, and spectators are welcome. Additional information about the 2022 NCCX Series is available at https://www.nccyclocross.com.
The Cyclo-Cross Race in Hickory is powered by Control Technologies with additional sponsors including Rock N Road Bicycles. For more information about the Cyclo-Cross Race, please contact Events Coordinator Lance Riddile at lriddile@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2254.
Heads up! Friday, November 11 is a teacher workday. Don’t let the kids sit at home all day when they can join us for a fun trip to Discovery Place in Charlotte! Kids ages 8-12 are invited for a full day of fun and hands on learning. Registration for City of Hickory residents is $25 and non-residents is $30.
Youth will enjoy a morning of supervised fun and activities while parents have the opportunity to Black Friday shop from on Friday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free for ages 8 to 13, but registration is required. Snacks, movies, games, and hot chocolate will be available. For more information, contact Yadil Sanchez at ysanchez@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2251.
Join us for a beautiful, scenic, mountain drive to several quaint roadside shops and the Tanger Outlets in Blowing Rock. Cost is $5 per person to join us on Friday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited space is available and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200.
Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and the Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory's newest hiking club! This club is open to hikers of all ages and experience levels. Our next hike will be held on Saturday, November 12, at Riverbend Park at 9 a.m. This hike will also include a Plein Air painting session after the hike. Children under the age of 13 are required to be accompanied by an adult. Participation is free, but registration is required and space is limited. For more information, contact Austin Cheek at acheek@hickorync.gov or 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.
2023 Motorcoach Tour: New Orleans
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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