Hickory – Thursday evenings in Downtown Hickory will be filled with music, train rides, Santa and more! Head Downtown on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 for free train rides around Union Square on Little Sammy the Train, take selfies at the HDDA Selfie Station and drop off your wish list to Santa at the Santa Mailbox where they will go directly to the North Pole! The CVCC Photography students will be on the Square.

Visit on Thursday, December 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 to enjoy free train rides on Little Sammy the Train, Foothills Stretch-n-Grow PLAYfitness Reindeer Bootcamp Flash Mob and the HDDA selfie station.

Thursday, December 19 brings Santa to town from 5:30-7:30pm. Bring your cameras and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus on the new stage on Union Square. The HDDA Selfie Station will be open! Listen to carols being sung by the Tabernacle Baptist Church Youth Choir.

Downtown local business will be open late these dates for unique gifts for everyone on your list. Visit the numerous restaurants either before or after the events for a well-deserved rest from activities, let someone else do the cooking for you!

Shop Local. Shop Downtown Hickory!

For more information on The Hickory Downtown Development Association, membership, businesses, events and downtown Hickory, please call 828-322-1121 or email [email protected], or visit the website, www.downtownhickory.com.
Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus, Dec. 19