This weekend in Lenoir, NC

Stop by the Caldwell County Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds.

Pick your distance with a 5K or a half marathon on demanding singletrack. The course includes more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain, offering a serious challenge for trail runners at either length.

This two person team CrossFit competition features four workouts, with one event outdoors. Male male and female female pairs can compete in RX or intermediate divisions. Cash prizes are determined by the number of teams in each division. Movement requirements and workout announcements will be shared on Instagram at @crossfitstacked. All sales are final, but a team may sell its spot to another team if needed.

The Watauga County Farmers’ Market serves as a community gathering place for farm-fresh foods, handmade goods, and friendly connections. This month features about 50 local vendors offering seasonal produce, pastured meats, eggs and dairy, artisan breads, pastries and other prepared foods, plus honey, mushrooms, ferments and pantry staples, along with crafts, artwork and herbal products. The experience includes live music in the Music Tent, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities in the Kid’s Corner, and options for hot coffee, breakfast and lunch. Food access is a priority, with acceptance of SNAP/EBT and WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers. SNAP/EBT dollars can be doubled at the Market Info Booth for eligible food items. All products are grown, raised or made by the vendors themselves, supporting local farms, makers and the economy of the High Country.

Now in its second year, this Christmas craft show brings two days of handcrafted creations to Morganton, NC at Foothills Higher Education Center. Admission is $5, children 12 and under enter free, and parking is free. Vendor opportunities are available.

Dress up in your favorite costume for a Halloween celebration featuring games, climbing, and candy. There may be a chance to snap a photo with Bigfoot. Climbing costs $15 and includes shoes.

Enjoy an upbeat, low-impact workout in a warm indoor pool that combines water-based cardio with strength and endurance training while staying gentle on the joints. The water is kept near 88 degrees to support comfortable, year-round movement and recovery. Expect heart-focused conditioning using water resistance, exercises that build stamina and strength, and rotating formats that keep each class fresh, all within a supportive environment. This class welcomes every fitness level and suits anyone looking for an effective, joint-friendly cardio option. Held in the indoor heated pool at Catawba Valley Medical Center Fitness Plus. Access is included with a Fitness Plus membership, and non-members or guests can participate for $8 per class.

A Halloween celebration in Banner Elk features live musical entertainment with no cover charge, a wide variety of wines, and seating available both indoors and outside. Bar snacks are available, and the setting includes landscaped outdoor areas with a pond and a fire pit. For details, call 828-898-9090.

Explore the fast-paced, collaborative improv format of The Bat!, which focuses on character, relationships, and unexpected connections. This hands-on workshop introduces the essentials of the format and offers opportunities to experiment, perform, and create soundscapes and scenes with fellow performers. Instructor Cale Evans is an actor, improvisor, producer, coach, and director who aims to create a supportive, playful environment where performers can trust their instincts and discover new things about themselves. The workshop is part of the Strange Charlotte fringe festival.

A fall festival at The Chapel in Hickory, NC welcomes everyone. This family friendly gathering is open to all ages.

The annual Halloween Party is back at The Fowl Play Pub & Tap Room with live entertainment from JAM by Jody & Mark and plenty of spooky specials. Costumes are required, with prizes for standout costumes. There is no cover to attend, and a reservation is needed for dining.

Enjoy live music by local artists at the marina, with performances on the outdoor patio in pleasant weather and in the pub when the weather is inclement. Food and drinks are also available.

A weekly karaoke night where singers of all levels can take the mic in a welcoming, judgment free setting, featuring DJ Rick the RULER.

Park and Flex: The Sunday Showcase brings a laid-back cruise-in to the Hickory Area Cars and Coffee community in North Carolina. Car fans from Hickory, Newton, Conover, Morganton, and Lenoir gather to park, highlight their builds, and trade stories with fellow enthusiasts. Each month follows a rotating focus on Sundays: the first centers on Corvettes, the second spotlights muscle cars, the third celebrates classics, and the last features imports and exotics. All makes and models are welcome at every meet, whether it is a classic, muscle car, import, truck, Jeep, exotic, or a daily driver. Filming may occur with the consent of participants who want to be featured, and opting in is completely voluntary by notifying the event team.

Auditions are open for Driving Miss Daisy, directed by Bill Morgan, with performances planned in the Butler Black Box Theatre. The process will include readings from the script, and no advance preparation is required. The Green Room Community Theatre welcomes performers of every race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, ability, and age at every audition. Please bring a list of any rehearsal conflicts. Cast members must be available for all performances and for the entire tech week before opening, with only rare, pre-approved exceptions. The character roster includes Daisy Werthan, a wealthy, sharp-tongued Jewish widow portrayed across stage ages 72 to 97; Hoke Coleburn, her thoughtful, quiet African American chauffeur portrayed across stage ages 60 to 85; and Boolie Werthan, her son, portrayed across stage ages 40 to 65. For questions, contact The Green Room Community Theatre at (828) 464-6583.

Imagine a new chapter centered on you. This small, women-only retreat offers a quiet space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with who you are today, apart from past roles and expectations. Guided by psychotherapists Karen K. Moon and Debra Krumholz, the experience invites you to release what no longer fits and welcome what feels truly meaningful. Participants explore values and purpose, nurture self-compassion, and build confidence in their own inner guidance, leading to clearer choices and a renewed sense of freedom and authenticity. The program weaves mindful awareness, psychological insight, and rich conversation into a supportive setting. Expect thoughtful group dialogues, reflective journaling, simple guided meditation, one-on-one sharing, and structured inquiry to clarify what to let go of and what to carry forward. Created for women in midlife and later, it provides a caring environment to hear yourself more clearly and move ahead with intention.