Good morning, Hickory.

Hickory Optimist Park closed on Monday, Apr.

27 as construction expanded parking + improved amenities; the park will reopen once the work is safely completed.

Club Cabaret will hold its final drag show on April 29 before closing its doors in Hickory.

The venue has been a local favorite + marking the end of a vibrant era in local entertainment.

Today, the City of Hickory shares recycling tips to keep plastic bags, batteries, and biological waste out of curbside bins—residents are urged to use drop-off sites to protect the recycling system.

The City of Hickory Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department will host the second annual Aviation 5K on Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m. at Winkler Park, where runners will cross the Hickory Bridge along the Aviation Walk and compete in an awards ceremony for top finishers.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans vs. Hickory Crawdads

7:59-10:59 p.m. — L. P. Frans Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy a live baseball matchup between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Hickory Crawdads.

Green Day Tribute Concert with Confetti Cannon

7-11 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets starting at $17.45 — Enjoy explosive punk covers that will tickle your nostalgia glands.

Paul Gilbert Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets from $29.25 — Experience the guitar virtuosity of Paul Gilbert with exciting new music from his album WROC.

Networking Night at Hickory Crawdads Stadium

6:30-9:30 p.m. — L. P. Frans Stadium — $5 admission — Network with Emerging Leaders while enjoying a baseball game and family-friendly atmosphere.

Charleston RiverDogs vs. Hickory Crawdads

6:30-9:30 p.m. — L. P. Frans Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game featuring the Charleston RiverDogs and Hickory Crawdads.

PMP Certification Training in Hickory, NC

9 AM – 5 PM — Hickory North Carolina — $1599 — Enhance your project management skills with comprehensive PMP certification training over four days.