Special Events
Life is an event. Make it memorable!
Events for all ages are offered seasonally. CHECK BACK OFTEN for updated information and new activities.
To make reservations or purchase tickets: CLICK HERE
Some events, while listed, will not be available until registration opens.
Drop-In Events
- Hangin’ With Hickory Friends – Mon-Sat, 11am FREE
- Indoor Walking – Mon-Fri, 8:30am FREE for residents; $5 for nonresidents
- Row Zone – Mon-Fri | 8:30am-4pm
- Summer Concerts – Thu | 7pm FREE
- Park Play Dates – Aug 8 & 22, Sep 5 & 19, Oct 3 & 17 FREE
- Rusty Rodeo – Aug 15 FREE
- Acoustic Jams in the Park – Tue, 6:30-8pm | Thru Aug 25 FREE
- Miss Jamie’s Farm – Sep 3 FREE
- Fireworks Rescheduled – Sep 3 FREE
- Big Truck Show – Sep 12 FREE
- Pistons for the Parks Car Show Fundraiser – Sep 12 FREE ($15 fee to show vehicle)
- Autumn Market – Oct 3 FREE Purchase treasures on site ($20 to participate: click here)
- Itsy Bitsy Playtime – Tue & Thu, Oct 6-Mar 25 | 10-11:30am
- Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour – Oct 16-31 FREE
- Christmas for the Critters – Dec 1-24
Advance Registration Required
To purchase tickets: CLICK HERE
- Swanson Sensory Swim – Aug 9
- Barnyard Books – Aug 20, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20 & Dec 18 FREE
- Sculpture in the Park Artist’s Reception – Aug 28 FREE – Reserve Tickets! Rescheduled from July 17
- STCU Underground Teen Center 25 Year Celebration – Aug 28 FREE (To register: click here)
- Home School Day at the Farm – Sep 2
- Sip & Stroll – Sept 12
- Blacksmithing Experience – Sep 12, Oct 17 & Nov 14
- Good Natured on the Fox: Fall Cruise with Pam Otto – Sept 15
- Tiny Tots Track Meet – Sep 19
- Nature Wellness Celebration – Sep 20 FREE (To register: click here)
- Under the Stars Riverboat Adventures – Sept 25
- Nerf Nights – Oct 2 & 23, Nov 13
- Fall Fun Days at the Farm – Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24
- Parent’s Night Out: Mighty Builders – Oct 7
- Learn from the Experts: Monstrous Mesopredators – Oct 10
- Gone But Not Forgotten: Victorian Funeral & Mourning Customs – Oct 15
- Autumn Star Party – Oct 16 FREE
- Trick or Treat on the Trails – Oct 23
- Autumn Hayrides – Oct 23-24
- Barnyard Trick or Treat – Oct 31
- Mom & Son Night Out – Nov 7
- Learn from the Experts: Bugging Out – Nov 12
- Frosty Feet Dance Party – Nov 21
- Letters from the North Pole – Nov 23-Dec 11
- Jingle Bell Bash – Dec 3 (To register: click here)
- Winter Wonderland Express – Dec 5 & 6
- Woodland Santa Holiday Workshop – Dec 6
- Puzzle Palooza: Family Version – Dec 6
- Dinner with the Grinch – Dec 8 & 9
- Caroling with the Cows – Dec 11 & 12
- Sundays with Santa – Dec 14
- Gingerbread House Creations – Dec 12
- After Hours Build, Brews & Be Merry – Dec 15