Here at Morganton Moms we love to make sure you know of all the great family friendly events going on in Morganton and greater Burke county. However, there is also a plethora of opportunities for just adults (GASP). We all need to find that balance between being caregiver and our own person. Here are some fantastic ways to do just that. Call up a babysitter and grab your significant other or meet up with a bunch of friends or if you are really wild go solo to one of these awesome local happenings!
July 12
Fonta Flora Trail Ride with Overmountain Cycles 6:00pm, Fonta Flora Trail, FREE
Meet at the Fonta Flora Trail to ride! Depending on the crew we will either regroup along the way or split into different groups. All are welcome to join. Please be prepared to ride, bring your clothes, water, pump, tools and anything else you need.
July 13
Coalesce Art Show 7:00pm, The Nook Homebrew and Tavern
Art show featuring Blake Ferguson he’s been working on some new styles and techniques and would love to show them off. Art will be for sale, Blake will have prints available as well. Also to help us kick it off we got Bobbie Snakes performing. So please come out to rock out with us for night to some amazing music and badass art.
Foxhat 8:00pm, Catawba Brewing
“Fox Hat” is a Power Trio featuring Meghan Liedkie, Phil Shirley, and Michael Cain. We play a collection of Tasteful Covers, Instrumentals, and Originals striving for Solid Harmonies, Good musicianship, and Having Fun sharing music.
July 14
Bond Painting 3:00pm, C.B. Hildebrand Library, FREE
With the help of Me, You and Some Glue, paint a picture of Bond for your own enjoyment! All supplies provided.
Registration required. Call CBH to register.
Author Event Austin Helms 5:30pm-7:00pm, Adventure Bound Books, FREE
Justin Helms is a Burke County native, born and raised in Valdese, NC. Determined to write and publish a book, he saw his goal realized in May 2017. Join us as we welcome Austin to the store where he will sign copies of his book and discuss his writing and publication journey. This event will appeal to anyone interested in learning more about one author’s journey to publication. The book makes an ideal graduation gift for the high school seniors in your life who are embarking on the road to college in the fall. We’ll have copies at the store for purchase that you can buy and then bring to the signing event and have personalized for your special student
Butterbeans 7:30pm-10:00pm, Brown Mountain Bottleworks
It’s always a fun night at the Bottleworks. Come on out and hear the Butterbeans with some special guests, including Sherry Suttles, who will join us for a few songs. You never know what else we have in store!
July 15
Jospeh Houck at Fonta Flora 1:00pm, Fonta Flora, FREE
July 16
Thug Mugs 5:30pm, C.B. Hildebrand Library, FREE
What spy can’t use their own coffee mug with a 007 quote? Your mug will be a creation all your own. All supplies provided.
Registration required. Contact CBH to register.
Women’s Mid-East Belly Dancing Class* 6:45pm-8:00pm, Collett St. Recreation, $5 per class
Women of all ages welcome! (Bring your own scarf)
July 17
Valdese Book Discussion Group 10:00am, Valdese Library, FREE
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
$3 Tuesday* 3:00pm-10:00pm, Sidetrack Brewing
All SideTracked brewed beer is only $3! Every Tuesday!
Trooper Mixed Surface Ride with Overmountain Cycles* 6:00pm, 181 Convenience Store, FREE
Getting tired of driving by gravel roads thinking “I wonder where that road goes”? Join us every Tuesday for a casual mixed surface adventure ride, which will utilize different terrain and different routes each week. This gravel grinder will involve gravel roads, pavement, dirt, grass and more!
Meeting 6pm at: 181 Convenience Store 6486 NC-181, Morganton, NC 28655
Tarheel Trivia at Catawba Brewing* 7:00pm
Join us every Tuesday night at 7 for trivia, pizza, and beer! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places as well as best team name. See you there!
July 18
Pizza and a Movie- Casino Royale 5:30pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Registration required, sign up at MPL.
July 19
Sweet Summer Sampling 1:00pm-3:00pm, Me, You, and Some Glue, $5 per person
Join us a sampling of some of Burke County’s Best Bakers! Sample desserts like cupcakes, cakes, sweet breads and more! Cost is $5/ticket. Children must also have a ticket. Only 75 tickets will be available.
Purchase at Me, You and Some Glue beginning June 25th.
Downtown Morganton Third Thursday Art Crawl 5:00pm-7:30pm, Downtown, FREE
Join us as we bring together downtown businesses, artists, and you!
July 20
Author Event Dr Natalie Spencer 5:00pm-6:30pm, Adventure Bound Books, FREE
Join us as we welcome Dr. Natalie Spencer, Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Educator as she shares her workbook titled “Mindful Practices for Helping Troubled Teens”. Dr. Spencer is currently an Assistant Professor at NC A & T University, and following years of experience as a school counselor, she is currently seeing clients in private practice. If you are a middle school or high school counselor, or community/agency-based mental health practitioner (counselor, social worker, human services professional, psychologist), then this will be an event you won’t want to miss! Dr. Spencer will discuss her book and her writing and publication journey.
Andrew Massey 7:30pm-10:00pm, Brown Mountain Bottleworks
Always a treat to return to BMBW. Great people, great beer selection and some great tunes sung by yours truly.
TNT 8:00pm, Catawba Brewing
One of the best and most entertaining bands to come on the Charlotte/Hickory music scene to date. If you are looking for a crowd pleasing, high energy rock ‘n roll show, book this band at your venue and see what everyone is talking about.
July 21
“Bonding” with Morganton Public Library, 10:00am, Beanstalk Journey, $20 per person
Through a series of team-building initiatives, you will be lead through integrated challenges that can form a group of individuals into a high-functioning team. Program will run approximately 2 hours.
Registration required. Limited spaces. Sign up at MPL.
Nashville’s Neon Moon 7:45pm, The Grind Cafe
Enjoy dining-Tapas-Fine wines-Craft Beer and fine Americana Talent. Save the date!! Call to check for table space!
Tony Eltora 8:00pm, Catawba Brewing
Imagine Paul Simon hanging out with John Scofield playing Muddy Waters songs, this is what Tony Eltora’s music sounds like.
July 23
Captured Quotes 6:00pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Frame your favorite movie quote! All supplies provided.
Registration required. Contact MPL to register.
July 24
Claymakers- Coil Vase 2:00pm-3:30pm, Me, You, and Some Glue, $25 per person
Join us for a hands on wet clay class! Build your own clay creation. Cost is $25 for clay, instruction 2 firings and glaze. Class is geared towards high school to adult.
You must pre-register – orders@meyouandsomeglue.com
Live Game Night: Cards Against Humanity 8:00pm, Brown Mountain Bottleworks
Join BMBW and “Keeper of the Cards” Matt Garrett as we play Cards Against Humanity live on location. This will have a trivia-style layout with teams of one to six players vying for the top spot. Free to play!
***This game is for ADULTS ONLY, and definitely/obviously does not reflect the views or opinions of BMBW staff. It IS NOT for the faint of heart, and all players must be 21 or older to participate.***
July 25
Poker Flower 6:00pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Create a poker card flower to wear at the Casino Royale for a distinctive look. All supplies provided.
Registration required. Contact MPL to register.
Essential Oils Class 6:00pm-7:30pm, Food Matters Market, FREE
Join Gina Setterlind and learn about essential oils.
Beauty and the Beets 7:00pm, Catawba Brewing
Beauty & TheBeats is the incarnation of collaborative musical efforts of Ginny McAfee, guitar/lead vocals, and Timothy Robinson, percussion, backup vocals.
July 27
Casino Royale with Morganton Public Library 7:00pm, CoMMA, $25 per person
Please Join us for our Casino Night Summer Reading Program Finale
Tickets are $25/person and includes play money, heavy hours d’oeuvres, cash bar, spy lounges, vegas-styled casino tables, door prizes, scavenger hunt, and photo booth.
Registration Required
*Denotes recurring event