Don’t let April showers get you down when planning your weekend! We’ve got the sunny forecast of events to keep you busy all weekend long. Here’s our round-up of where to go and what to do this weekend at the lake:
Comedy Night at Bayne Brewing w/ Now Are the Foxes
Bayne Brewing Company
Saturday, April 2
April fools won’t just end on the first this year. Bayne Brewing Company is hosting Now Are the Foxes, an interactive improv group, on Saturday night. This even is “pay what you want” and all proceeds benefit Cornelius Cultural Arts Group.
Lakeside Spring Fling
The Pearl Grill & Deli
Saturday, April 2
Come out and jam along to beach music, rock classics, oldies and more from band Lakeside Drive. Doors open at 7 pm and admission is $12 at the door ($10 if you buy online in advance!). Enjoy hors d’oeuvres for an additional $10 with a cash bar available.
The Puppy Rescue 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Frank Liske Park
Saturday, April 2
Bring the family and the pup  to this fun 5k and mile fun run event. Awards will be given for best overall male and female, awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place by age category and award for biggest team. Proceeds benefit Kreitzer’s Critter Corral Puppy Rescue.
Craft Beer Cellar Hickory’s Grand Opening
Craft Beer Cellar Hickory
Saturday, April 2
Love craft beer? This event is for you. Craft Beer Cellar is opening their doors this weekend, and will have everything you need to expand your beer palate. They will have 16 taps featuring North Carolina beers and over 400 varieties available in bottles and cans in the store. You can even build you own six-pack of your favorites! The event on Saturday will feature prizes and giveaways and Certified Beer Servers on-site to answer any of your beer questions.
Rural Hill Spring Food Truck Rally
Historic Rural Hill
Saturday, April 2
Join Rural Hill as over 20 of the Charlotte area’s best food trucks stop by the farm for a celebration of food, fun and friends. Enjoy live music from The Thistledown Tinkers and local beer, wine, children’s activities, ticket giveaways, bounce houses, games, hayrides and more.
PhotoWild
Carolina Raptor Center
Saturday, April 2
Get up close and personal with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to the Caroline Raptor Center this weekend for a photo shoot with the center’s owls, eagles and hawks. Purchase a single day or two day passes online.
