March is packed with festivals, live music, fundraisers, workshops, St. Patrick’s celebrations, pet adoption events, races, and Easter fun across our region. Here’s everything happening this month!

March 3

• Teen & Adult 8-Week Self Defense Course

Build confidence, awareness, and practical self-defense skills in this multi-week course designed for teens and adults of all experience levels.
📍 2063 Main Ave SE, Hickory
🕖 7:30 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/12101233880027

March 5

• Stranger Things Trivia Night

Test your Hawkins knowledge at this themed trivia night featuring questions inspired by the hit Netflix series. Costumes encouraged!
📍 Warehouse Distillery
🕖 7:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/13224478696910

• Tours & Pours at BellaAge Hickory

Enjoy an evening of networking, light refreshments, and an inside look at BellaAge’s services and offerings.
📍 22 S Center Street
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/78190491466350

March 6–8

• 56th Annual Catawba Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

Browse vendors featuring stunning gems, fossils, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry. A favorite annual event for collectors and families alike.
📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center

🕠 10:00 - 6:00 PM Friday/Saturday

🕠 10:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday
🎟 Tickets:https://cvgmc.com/Shows.html

March 6

• Science After Dark – Jurassic Park Movie Night

An adults-only evening featuring hands-on science activities and a screening of Jurassic Park. Perfect for date night or a fun night out with friends.
📍 SALT Block
🕠 5:30–9:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/25604201482541
🎟 Tickets:https://14048.blackbaudhosting.com/14048/Science

March 7

• Ember & Oak Grand Opening

Celebrate the opening of this new local business with specials, community support, and grand opening festivities.

📍2910 N. Center Street, Hickory, NC

🕖 5:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1010814397744626

• The Green Room Gala: An Evening in the Emerald City

An elegant themed evening benefiting The Green Room Community Theatre, featuring dinner, entertainment, and fundraising.

📍Catawba Country Club

🕖 6:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1043659207351052

• Sprint Into Spring 5K/10K

Kick off spring with this scenic run offering both 5K and 10K options for runners of all levels.
📍 Eastway Park, Troutman

🕖 9:00 AM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/748383870915245

March 12

• The Pour-egan Trail Bar Crawl

Explore downtown Hickory while sampling vegan-friendly beverages and bites at participating locations.

📍 30 Third St NW, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601

🕖 6:30 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1607216420021516

March 14 – St. Patrick’s Weekend🍀

• Hickory Crawdads Spring Fling

Celebrate the return of baseball season with family-friendly fun, activities, and ballpark excitement.

📍 Hickory Crawdads / L.P. Frans Stadium

🕖 11:00 - 1:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/927540622581861

• WoodMill Winery Spring Wine Festival

Enjoy wine tastings, vendors, food, and live music in a relaxed vineyard setting.

📍 1350 WoodMill Winery Ln, Vale, NC, United States, North Carolina 28168

🕖 10:00 - 5:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/922763713265046

• Ridgeview Dino Day

A dinosaur-themed family event filled with educational activities, exhibits, and hands-on fun.

📍 SALT Block

🕠 10:00–2:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1334162254534837

• St. Patrick’s Celebration at Dive Bar

Celebrate with themed drinks, music, and festive fun in downtown Hickory.

📍 The Dive Bar - Hickory

🕠 All day!
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1186031236395938

• City Walk Brewing Reposado Release

Be among the first to sample this specialty release and enjoy live music and food.

📍 City Walk Brewing
🕠 12:00–4:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1395623774788293

• Celtic Angels Ireland (Live Performance)

An internationally acclaimed Irish music and dance performance perfect for St. Patrick’s weekend.
📍 Newton Performing Arts Center

🕠 3:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1136680954696091

March 15

• Hops for Hope Benefiting CAPC

Support a great cause while enjoying local brews and community fellowship.

📍 City Walk Brewing

🕠 1:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1128458215463183

• St. Paddy’s Paint & Sip

A guided painting session with a festive Irish twist — no experience needed!

📍 Dive Bar - Hickory

🕠 6:30 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1719774801881145

• Retro Reload Vintage Market

Shop vintage clothing, collectibles, handmade goods, and more from regional vendors.

📍 256 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC

🕠 12:00 - 5:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/3860236554248053

March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day🍀

• St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
  

Search for themed items throughout downtown and win prizes along the way.

📍 Union Square

🕠 12:00 - 1:00 PM

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1169240534928259

• Lucky Leprechaun & Lucky Duck Hunt
  Family-friendly scavenger fun throughout downtown Valdese.

📍 Downtown Valdese

🕠 12:00 - 1:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/620084250994734

March 19

• Bloom in Paper: Collage Flowers Workshop

📍 Union Square - DASH Home + Kitchen

🕠 5:00 - 6:30 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/622987263613515

March 20

• DAZR Live Music

Whether you’re into rock, alternative, or crowd-favorite covers, this show promises a fun atmosphere, great sound, and a lively crowd. Grab dinner, bring some friends, and enjoy a night out supporting live local entertainment.

📍 Hickory Premier

🕠 7:00 PM

🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/929457982559289

• Friday StoryTime: Big AI

Story Time, followed by painting a ceramic fish dish! Each child will receive their own piece & can work by themselves or have the help of their guardian or staff member!

📍 232 Union Square, Hickory, NC

🕠 10:30 - 1:30 PM

🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/902568975421942

March 21

• Adoptable Dogs Offsite Pet Adoption Event

Meet adorable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes.

📍 3000 N Center St, Hickory, NC

🕠 11:00 - 2:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/917340067270813

• Under the Canopy

A night where prehistoric wonder meets modern excitement—step inside and feel like a dinosaur could be around any corner!

📍 Lake Hickory Country Club
🕠 6:00 PM

🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1457781308298790

• Adult Flashlight Easter Scramble

A nighttime Easter egg hunt designed just for adults — prizes included!
📍 338 North Ave, Troutman, NC

🕠 8:30 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1048047760745232

• Kinderpalooza Caldwell

Calling all rising kindergartners in Caldwell County! Enjoy activities for the kids, school tips for parents, resources for families, and a FREE backpack full of school supplies! 🎉🎒

📍 The HUB Station - 145 Cedar Valley Rd, Hudson

🕠 10:00 AM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1160246395794927

March 26

• Hop Hop Hooray 2026

Join us for this FREE spring event for children birth to age 5 and their families!

📍 Newton Recreation Center

🕠 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/2132592323845977

March 27–28

• 24th Annual Hickory Train Show

📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center

🕠 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday

🕠9:00 - 3:00 PM Saturday
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/729736552878765

• Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival

Celebrate one of the region’s most beloved traditions as we showcase the finest in Catawba Valley pottery alongside exceptional works from talented artisans beyond the valley.
📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center

🕠 6:00 - 9:00 PM Friday

🕠 9:00 - 4:00 PM Saturday
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1047633560433918

March 28 – Easter Weekend Events🐣

• Paws on the Ridge

We’ll have adoptable dogs on-site with the Humane Society of Catawba County, including on-site applications, meet & greets, and even SAME-DAY adoptions. You could leave with your new best friend!

📍 Blue Ridge Harley Davidson - 2002 13th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory

🕠 11:00 - 2:00 PM 
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1152257399662458

• Singles Night at The Premier

Round Two (35+) - After an incredible first event (and so many connections made), we’re bringing Singles Night back by popular demand.

📍 Hickory Premier

🕠 7:00 PM 
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1064689982346850

• Spring Fest

Egg Hunt by age! See event for breakdown.

📍 Highland Baptist Church - 828 9th ave ne, hickory

🕠 1:00 - 4:00 PM

🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1139170234368571

• Easter Egg Hunt – Claremont

Easter egg hunt, craft table, vendors, food trucks, inflatables, face painters, and so much more!
📍 3430 E Main St, Claremont, NC

🕠 11:00 - 2:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1147455230148644

• 4th Annual Fur Festival

A pet-friendly festival featuring vendors, activities, and animal lovers from across the region.
📍 180 Government Way, Lenoir, NC

🕠10:00 - 4:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/949994750020844

• 39th Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

A beloved annual tradition featuring thousands of eggs and family fun. View age group hunt times on their event page!
📍 Henry Fork River Park

🕠 6:00 - 9:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1112323667316858

• City of Claremont Easter Egg Hunt

📍 City of Claremont City Hall

🕠 11:00 - 2:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1658559041770516

• Easter Egg Scramble 5K

Start your morning with a festive 5K before enjoying Easter celebrations. The cost to participate is $30 per person, with a price increase to $35 after March 15. A custom t-shirt is included with all purchases prior to March 15. View registration link on their event page!
📍 Hickory City Park

🕠 9:00 AM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1098760812025851

• SpringFest in the Ville

We’re excited to invite our community to a day of shopping small, family fun, and springtime vibes at Spring Fest in the Ville!
📍Broad Street United Methodist Church - Statesville NC

🕠11:00 - 4:00 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1573379396654717

March 28–29

• Hickory Punk Flea Market

If you are a fan of weirdo art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or possibly a collector of strange and unusual things, this event is for you!
📍Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds

🕠 11:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday

🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/1384875025827497

March 31

• Sourdough Basics Workshop

Learn the secrets of sourdough—from starting and maintaining your starter to baking artisanal boules and soft challah. Each participant takes home their own starter and a small challah loaf!

Register via the Facebook event—spots close March 23 or when full.
📍334 North Ave, Troutman, NC

🕠 6:30 PM
🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/612908231323427

March is Packed!🌼

From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and wine festivals to Easter egg hunts, pet adoption events, galas, concerts, workshops, and 5Ks — there’s something happening nearly every day across our area.