Check mate! Join us at Highland Recreation Center on Wednesdays from 5-8:30 p.m. for the brand-new Chess Club! Players ages 8 and up are invited to improve their skills and challenge other chess enthusiasts in the community. No registration required.
50+ Table Tennis League Play
Seniors ages 50+, put your table tennis skills to the test on Friday mornings at Highland Recreation Center! Every Friday through Sept. 25, play in a round-robin table tennis tournament with fellow seniors from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Gather & Game
Show off your strategy skills at this month’s Gather & Game night! Play classic board games like Settlers of Catan, Viticulture, and Faraway in a fun, non-competitive environment on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Highland Recreation Center.
Wellness on the Square
Get your heart pumping this month with Zumba classes on Union Square! AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor Tawny Homesley will host Wellness on the Square on Thursday, Sept. 10, and Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6-7 p.m. All ages and fitness levels are invited.
Saturday Screening: Inside Out
Let all your emotions out on Saturday, Sept. 12, when we watch Inside Out on Union Square! This special Saturday Screening begins at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, then enjoy games and concessions before the movie starts.
Kidfest
Kids of all ages are invited to a free day of play at Kiwanis Park! The annual Kidfest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can make crafts, play games, get faces painted, stop by vendor booths, and enjoy free food and drinks.
Ballfield Music Bingo
Come to the Samuel William Davis, Sr. Multipurpose Field on Saturday, Sept. 19, for Ballfield Music Bingo! From 12-4 p.m., we will be having fun, listening to great music, and giving away prizes to all bingo winners.
Community Jam Nights
Mondays at Highland Recreation Center get musical! Bring your instruments and participate in our Community Jam Nights at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21. No registration required.
Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K and Dog Festival
Running is RUFF! But that doesn’t stop us or our four-legged friends. Join us on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the annual Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K, a unique race where runners can participate with their leashed dogs. The race begins at Winkler Park at 11 a.m. The Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K Dog Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with vendor booths, obedience demonstrations, dog yoga, and more.
Challenge yourself at the ultimate endurance race, the HKY 100! A 100-mile ultramarathon that can be completed solo or as part of a relay team, the HKY 100 is scheduled to begin on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Winkler Park. Learn more and register online by Oct. 4 to secure your spot.
• Pumpkin Splash - Saturday, October 10 • Trunk or Treat Fall Festival - Saturday, October 24 • Trick or Trot 5K - Saturday, October 31
Park Highlight
Hickory City Park features eight lighted tennis courts, an outdoor covered shelter, and access to a paved bikeway, the Riverwalk, and the Lake Hickory Trails. Hickory City Park is located at 1581 12th St Dr NW in Hickory.
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