Explore Catawba County’s four parks in Hickory, with trails, lake access, playgrounds, dog park and stewardship programs that promote responsible outdoor recreation.
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- Weatherspoon Art Museum
Weatherspoon Art Museum’s “Body and Soul” exhibition explores humanist themes through collection highlights, programming, and ties to UNC Greensboro’s mission.
- Destination McDowell
Spend Saturdays in July and August in Little Switzerland, NC, exploring the village by day and enjoying family-friendly square dancing at Geneva Hall by night.
- Destination McDowell
Plan a day at Lake James State Park in Nebo, NC with boating, paddling, hiking, biking, camping, dining, and fishing along this scenic 6,510-acre reservoir.
- Visit Hickory
Swap screen time for outdoor fun, museums, arts, sports, and ice cream as you explore hands-on, family-friendly summer adventures throughout Hickory, North Carolina.
- Guilford County Schools
Northeast Guilford graduate Christian McCullough grows his Sick of Poverty streetwear brand to spread a positive message about poverty as a mindset.
- Statesville
Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Statesville with parks, greenways, aquatics, sports camps, walks, pickleball, and family-friendly outdoor programs.
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Creative Greensboro and partners will hold open auditions June 29-30 for the second annual “Sonnet Fest,” with performances August 7-9 along the Downtown Greenway.
Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Statesville with parks, greenways, aquatics, sports camps, walks, pickleball, and family-friendly outdoor programs.
The 2026 Art in the Park Festival features live music on two stages, from funk and violin to drum circles and acoustic sets, creating a full day of outdoor entertainment.
United Way of Greater Charlotte marked World Bicycle Day with a team bicycle-drawing challenge that highlighted communication, trust, and collaboration.