Sponsored A Magical Birthday at the Pony Farm
A Hidden Gem for Birthday Parties: Our Experience at Stars and Strides Therapeutic Riding ProgramIf you&r…
Homeschool Field Trip - Little Learners Day K-2
Little Learners Day is a special, hands-on learning experience designed just for children in kindergarten…
Sponsored Sunset Ridge Farm
Welcome to Sunset RidgeSpring is here, summer is around the corner and Sunset Ridge Farm and its entirefa…
Your Guide to the Western Piedmont's 2024 Best Holiday Light Displays
Looking for the best holiday light displays in the Hickory - Western Piedmont area this season? We've…
Discover Local Favorites and Win Big in Our October Giveaway! 🎉
Get ready for an exciting October giveaway that you don’t want to miss! 🥳We’ve partnered w…
Let's go to the pumpkin patch! 🎃
We've rounded up the best spots for you and your family to make the most of this pumpkin patch season…
Leaf-Peeping Near Hickory 🍁
The weather understood this assignment this year, y’all We are days away from “official&…
Must-Do Activities for Fall Near Hickory, NC
It is FINALLY September! We are ready for all the cozy vibes, colorful leaves, and pumpkin-flavored every…
Let’s Go to the County Fair! 🎡
Can you smell it? The sweet scent of caramel apples and the unmistakable whiff of funnel cakes? 😋Yep,…
Let's Go Apple Picking Near Hickory, NC! 🍎
As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, there’s nothing quite like the charm of…
The Taylorsville Apple Festival Returns Oct. 21st!
The Taylorsville Apple Festival returns for 2023! Festivities will be held on Saturday, October 21st, 202…
Sails Original Music Series features The Foreign Landers
The City of Hickory's 2023 Sails Original Music Series continues this week with The Foreign Landers.…
Where to Find Catawba Valley Strawberries, Picked or Pick Your Own
Strawberry picking is a popular and wonderful family activity in the spring, providing quality time toget…
Take A Child Outside Week Event List
Catawba County Parks will celebrate Take a Child Outside (TACO) week, which takes place September 2…
Local Fourth of July Fun
Below is a list of all the Fourth of July festivities in and around the Western Piedmont area, to help yo…
City of Hickory to host annual Back to School Bash
The Hickory Recreation and Sports Tourism Department will host its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday…
Get Ready for Back to School with Local Activities
It's hard to believe that it's almost time for back to school! Several area organizations ar…
Sponsored A Quick Drive to Endless Summer at Jellystone Park™ Golden Valley
Every year, it seems the summer goes by faster than the year before. This year, in particular, my f…
Entertainment and Nature Encounters in the NC Foothills
This article is a part of the Fun in the Foothills Passport series. Download your free, printable P…
Mini Golf Family Challenge is this Saturday
Join Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry for a morning of family fun! GHCCM is hosting a…
Ways to Stay Active, plus Local Farms and Produce in the NC Foothills
This article is a part of the Fun in the Foothills Passport series. Download your free, printable P…
Raised in Charlotte and now happily rooted in Hickory since 2022, I’m a Davidson College grad, mom of three, and co-founder of a local forest school. I love sharing local events and resources!
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