Whether you’re looking to pedal around town, raise a glass or race to the finish line at the Bank of America 500, there’s a lot going on this weekend. Here are our tip picks where to go and what to do this weekend in Lake Norman this weekend:
Concord Pedals and Pints
Friday, October 7
High Branch Brewing Co.
Kick off the weekend with a ride and some brews. Start off at Gibson Mill and loop around the Concord area before cooling down with a cold craft beer. $5 per rider will be donated to Cooperative Christian Ministry.
Jam Out to Live Music Every Friday and Saturday Night
Friday, October 7- Saturday, October 8
Smoke Modern BBQ of Birkdale
Every Friday and Saturday night through November 5 at Smoke Modern BBQ enjoy live music on the patio. This weekend it’s entertainment from Devon Elizabeth. Starts at 7 pm.
Oktoberfest at The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul
Saturday, October 8
The Shoppes at Home, Heart & Soul
The Oktoberfest at The Shoppes at Home, Heart & Soul has it all! Shop from vendors and unique boutiques while sipping on beer and wine and enjoying live music on the lawn. Starts at 4 pm.
Bank of America 500
Saturday, October 8
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Ladies, start your engines! Cheer on your favorite driver in the 57th Bank of America 500. Find your ticket here.
LangTree Movie Night
Saturday, October 8
Langtree at The Lake by RL West
Bundle up for a fall edition of LangTree Movie Night. Bring a picnic blanket and grab a spot on the Lawn before the 7 pm showing of The Jungle Book. Free admission and free popcorn provided!
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens 50th Anniversary Symposium
Saturday, October 8
UNC Charlotte
Join UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens for a 50th Anniversary Symposium keynoted by Amy Stewart, best-selling author of The Drunken Botanist, and Steve Aitken, editor of Fine Gardening magazine. Learn about the gardens’ history and their future with lectures, a luncheon and small-group tours. Attire is Sunday casual and walking shoes are encouraged. Tickets are $99 each, complimentary parking.
Comedy Night @WPAC with Now are the Foxes
Saturday, October 8
Warehouse PAC
Laugh it out with the crew from Now Are The Foxes this Saturday at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center. The show’s “Whose Line is it Anyway” style games and skits will have you howling and begging for more. Tickets are available online here.
2016 Iredell County Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Saturday, October 8
338 North Avenue, Troutman, NC 28166
ESC Park is the site of this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Lace up for the two mile track and support the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Check-in starts at 9 am, ceremony at 10 am and the walk begins at 10:15 am. Register here.
Pawz Too Run
Saturday, October 8
Davidson Village Green
Grab your pup and walk in the 6th Annual Pawz Too Run. In addition to the 3K walk, enjoy a vendor showcase, music, contests, kid’s activities and more, all benefitting Friends of the Animals – a non-profit animal organization in Mooresville.
