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 […]
Join us at Highland Recreation Center on Tuesday, July 23rd from 5:30 pm to 7 pm to create art (painting) on your own basketballs provided by HMA. This event is for ages 5-13. Your basketball will be displayed in the adjoining Object Gallery through *November. You may also bring your own sports ball if you […]
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.
