It’s almost that time again. You know, the time where you turn on your out of office and look for fun events to fill the glorious days we call Saturday and Sunday. Whether you’re looking to shop, sip or get lost (literally!) we’ve got you covered with this edition of where to go and what to do this weekend:
Green Jeans Women’s Consignment Sale
Wednesday, Oct. 7-Sunday, Oct. 11
500 S. Main St, Mooresville, NC
Get the full scoop on the sale HERE!
Shop til you drop at this weekend’s Green Jeans Consignment Sale. This semi-annual 5-day shopping extravaganza features new and gently used designer  clothing and accessories. A bonus: this is a sale where shoppers and consignors both win. Plus, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe for Fall!
Joe Gibbs Racing Fan Fest and Car Show
Friday, Oct. 9
Joe Gibbs Racing
Racing buffs, start your engines! The Joe Gibbs Racing Fan Fest and Car Show is happening this Friday. Bring an item to be autographed by some names you just may recognize from the track: Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth and XFINITY Series drivers. Browse through the cars and get ready for the main event on Saturday…
Bank of America 500
Saturday, Oct. 10
Charlotte Motor Speedway
The Saturday night race is critical for drivers eyeing the Championship, and tons of fun for race-goers. Before the 500-mile battle, country singer Hunter Hayes will kick off the night with a one hour concert broadcast and daredevil Erendira Wallenda will test your nerves with acrobatics performed while suspended from a helicopter.
Amazing Maize MazeÂ
Saturday, Oct.3-Sunday, Nov. 1
Historic Rural Hill
Pay a visit to Rural Hill for the opening weekend of the annual Amazing Maize Maze. Get lost, challenge friends and family members and be sure to take a picture as you cross over Victory Bridge. Enjoy the maze until Nov. 1.
Pint Challenge – Benefitting Cookies for Kids’ Cancer
Friday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 11
Charlotte and Lake Norman Area Breweries
What if we said there was a way you could sip for a cause? Get out there with this weekend’s #GoodCookie pint challenge, where each brewery donates proceeds from a beer of their choice to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. Start at nearby D9 Brewing! Feeling thirsty (and generous?) Plan a brewery tour of all participating spots: Birdsong Brewing Co., Lenny Boy Brewing Co., Sycamore Brewing, Triple C Brewing Co., The Unknown Brewing Co., and D9 Brewing Company.
2nd Friday! at Oak Street Mill
Friday, Oct. 9
Oak Street Mill
Bring the whole gang out to 2nd Friday to enjoy live performances, food trucks, local pours of beer and wine, vendors and even a live art auction. Live music line-up: Chosen Rejects 6-6:30, Brokedown Palace 6:45 – 8:15 pm and Shades of Brown 8:30 – 10pm.
Baynetoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 10
Bayne Brewing Company
Does it get any better than a fall festival? Baynetoberfest has got it all going on this Saturday, from pumpkin brews to kids activities. Kids will love painting pumpkins and jumping around in the bounce house. While you’re sipping on a Bayne brew, indulge in some fall comfort foods like pretzels and beer cheese soup.
Oyster & Shrimp Festival
Saturday, Oct. 10
Langtree Lake Norman
It’s the 7th Annual Oyster & Shrimp Festival this weekend, and it’s never been so easy (or delicious) to support local wildlife conservation efforts. Enjoy live music, wine, beer from D9 Brewing, auctions and tons of family fun!
Mark your calendars! Upcoming events around the Lake:
Huntersville Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 17
Barnette Elementary
It’s a full day of fall fun at the Huntersville Fall Festival! The free event features live music,local food vendors, Â a visit from the Huntersville Fire Safety and police department, a silent auction and art vendors. Kids activities include games, bounce houses, hay rides, pony rides, and a visit to the pumpkin patch.
Laketoberfest Brew & Music Festival
Saturday, Oct. 17
Bailey Rd. Park
Beer: check. Music: check. The only thing missing is you! Join in on the fun at this year’s Laketoberfest. Sip on the best of local beer from six local breweries and bottle shops, feast on options from 15 food trucks, challenge a friend in cornhole, enjoy live music and an art display. Last but not least, kids can get in on the fun with a new Kid Zone. All event proceeds benefit the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists.
