Skateboard Lessons Saturday, September 30th 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM, Highland Recreation Center Skate Park , Registration Required, This event is a free event. Learn to skateboard with an advanced instructor. This class is intended for beginners to learn board control, balance, and safety. No skateboard is required, we have ones you can use. […]
Halloween Jar Lanterns Join us to make a 32 oz. mason jar light -up Halloween lantern. Choose from either a pumpkin a ghost...or both! This is a fun holiday craft decoration for kids and adults to enjoy! Thursday, October 5th at 6 PM at the Highland Recreation Center Community Room. This event is FOR ALL […]
Join us for a Teacher workday fieldtrip to the Alpha & Omega Corn Maze and Farm in beautiful Yadkin County on Friday, October 6th! Get ready for a day filled with endless fun and excitement as we explore the wonders of the farm. From friendly farm animals to exhilarating activities like bounce pillows and the […]
Participants can create one unique piece of art for $5 per person. The event will take place at Highland Recreation Center, on October 7th between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. The program includes one styrofoam pumpkin per participant and some other materials. Snacks will be provided for participants. Ages 3 and up are welcome. Contact […]
It’s “Howl” o-ween! Bring your furry friends to the Halloween Pet Parade & Costume Contest Downtown on the Square! The event will be Friday, October 20th starting at 6:00 p.m. Showcase your best costume during our parade and enter for a chance to win some cool prizes! There will also be a spooky […]
Fall Migration Guided Bird Walk Join Jean McAnulty, a Catawba County Extension Certified Master Gardener and Bird enthusiast, for a leisurely hike to see and hear the many bird species migrating through Geitner Park and along the River Walk. Registration is required. For more information contact Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov or 828-328-3997.
🎅🐾 Get ready for a paws-itively festive event at Bruce Meisner Park! On Saturday, December 2nd, from 11 AM to 2 PM, join us for the most tail-wagging affair of the season—Dog Walk with Santa Day! 📍 Where: Bruce Meisner Park, 35 Cloninger Mill Rd NE, Hickory NC 28601 🎄 Immerse yourself in the holiday […]
The Hickory Music Factory, in partnership with the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department, will host a drum circle in Downtown Hickory at The Sails on the Square on Thursday, May 23rd, from 7-8 p.m. This is a free program and all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. A limited number of […]
Bird Walk & Brunch @ Mountain Creek Park-Friday, May 24th, $10 per person, meet at Highland Recreation Center at 9 am, return approximately 1pm, Lunch & transportation included, all ages welcome with an accompanying adult, and bring your binoculars! This is a partnership with Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop. Prize raffle for participants.
Build a hopper bird feeder and learn to make several different types of natural bird feeders. Enjoy a short presentation on feeding birds naturally from Wild Bird's Unlimited. Cost is $15 per project. Leave with your own hopper bird feeder and several types of natural bird feeders. For more information, contact Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov […]
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.
