Good morning, Hickory.

The Hickory Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department will host the family-friendly Trick or Trot 5K on Saturday, Oct.

25 at 9 a.m. at Highland Recreation Center in Stanford Park — the race will follow a new route through northeast Hickory and end at the start — with some proceeds benefiting the Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund.

Hickory City Schools are seeking funds for a new combined high school building—merging Hickory High and HCAM—to serve both programs.

The project remains unfunded as school leaders plan the consolidation for future education needs.

Tri-County Speedway will host the zMAX CARS Tour this Saturday night featuring NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr—one of the team owners with Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Justin Marks—as part of a schedule that includes a 125-lap race and a 100-lap race.

Italian Wine Journey with the Tommasi Family

6-9 p.m. — FOURK — $118 per person — Experience a culinary adventure through Italy’s wine regions with expertly paired courses from the Tommasi Family.

Hickory Oktoberfest

9-11 p.m. — Hickory North Carolina — Free entry — Experience the best of local beer and food at the main stage during Oktoberfest.

$3,000 to Win Race at Hickory Motor Speedway

4:30-10 p.m. — Hickory Motor Speedway — $3,000 to win — Experience thrilling stock car racing at one of NASCAR's most legendary venues.

JAZZ LEGACY Concert Series

2-4 p.m. — Sails On The Square — Free entry — Experience the Byron Bean All Star Big Band in a vibrant outdoor jazz concert.