Come decorate your pumpkin for Halloween! Anyone ages 3 and up is encouraged to meet us at Stanford Park Picnic Shelter for pumpkin painting on Saturday, October 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Limited space is available so sign up by Monday, October 3, to join in on the fun. For more information, contact Yadil Sanchez at ysanchez@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2251.
Calling all future tennis stars! On Thursday, October 13, come out to the Ridgeview Branch Library at 4:30 p.m. to learn about two tennis legends, Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson, who helped make tennis more accessible to all. Afterwards, we’ll take that knowledge to the courts and have some fun learning more about tennis hands-on. Wear your play clothes! For ages 7 to 14. Participation is free, but registration is required . This program is presented in partnership with the Greater Hickory Tennis Association and Ridgeview Branch Library. For more information, contact Crystal Martinez at cmartinez@hickorync.gov.
Have you ever had the chance to run through Hickory in your Halloween costume!? Join us for this fun Halloween-themed 5K on Saturday, October 15, at 9:00 a.m. The race will start and finish at Highland Recreation Center. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund. Registration will be available online until Saturday, October 15, at 8:45 a.m. Prices increase on October 1st. For more information, contact Lance Riddile at lriddile@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2254.
Boo! Come on out in your Halloween best to the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat Festival at Brown Penn Recreation Center on Friday, October 21, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. We will have games, activities and of course, lots of candy! We can’t wait to see all you ghouls and goblins there! For more information, contact Todder Clark at nclark@hickorync.gov or 828-324-8007.
Art for All
Come out and join the Hickory Museum of Art on Tuesday, October 18, starting at 6:00 p.m. and learn about various mediums and styles, while having fun creating and sharing ideas with our art instructor. This is a free event and all materials will be supplied. For more information, contact Lance Riddile at lriddile@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2254.
Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and the Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory's newest hiking club! Our next hike will be on Saturday, October 15, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Bakers Mountain. This club is open to hikers of all ages and experience levels. 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.
Ho Ho Ho! It’s almost that time of year again. Registration for entries in this year’s Christmas Parade is now open. The annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting is sponsored by Lowes Foods, and will be held on Friday, November 18, starting at 5:45 p.m. in Downtown Hickory. Businesses or organizations can register online. For more information regarding the Christmas Parade, please contact Kyle Mishler at 828-261-2259 or kmishler@hickorync.gov.
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.
Hickory Cyclo-Cross Race
The City of Hickory will host the North Carolina Cyclo-Cross (NCCX) Series at Stanford Park starting at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6. From beginner to experienced racers, there are opportunities for all to participate and compete. For more information, contact Lance Riddile at lriddile@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2254.
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