Better days are coming. They’re called Saturday and Sunday. Start planning with our picks on what to do and where to go this weekend in Lake Norman:
Black Friday Shopping Sweepstakes
November 1-20
Birkdale Village
From now through November 20, enter to win a $500 shopping spree at Birkdale Village. Cross your fingers on Monday, November 21 to see if you’re the lucky winner, then lace up for Black Friday shopping November 25.
FREE Classes at Hilliard Studio MethodLKN
Dance Davidson
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November
Beginning this week, Hilliard Studio Method LKN is adding two new classes in Davidson, and inviting you to try them out for free. New Classes are at 6:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursday, and will be free of charge during November. Get moving!
Connection Lost: The Tinder Opera
Friday, November 4
Warehouse PAC
Celebrate National Opera Week with the world premiere of “Connection Lost: The Tinder Opera”, composed by Scott Joiner. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online here.
Comedy Night at Bayne Brewing w/ Now Are the Foxes
Saturday, November 5
Bayne Brewing Company
Laugh it out with Now are the Foxes as they host a Whose Line is it Anyway style comedy show at Bayne Brewing Company. $4 cover.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, November 5-Sunday, November 6
The Shoppes at Home, Heart & Soul
Break out the holiday cheer at The Shoppes at Home, Heart & Soul. All weekend long, they’ll have rooms filled with unique and handmade holiday decor, delicious refreshments and live music.
Puppy Up Walk Lake Norman
Saturday, November 5
Daveste Vineyards
Lace up to support man (and woman’s) best friend this Saturday. Davits Vineyards is teaming up with The Puppy Up Foundation for a 2 mile walk to promote awareness of both canine and human cancer. Register here.
Folk Life Festival
Saturday, November 5
Historic Latta Plantation
Enjoy a cool November day exploring the indoor and outdoor grounds at Latta Plantation. Navigate your way through the historic home, take a self-guided grounds tour, pop into the museum and peruse offerings from local vendors. Admission is $4 per person, children 5 and under are free.
Insane Inflatable 5K
Saturday, November 5
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Talk about a different kind of 5K! Embrace your inner kid and  tackle a fun and challenging obstacle course at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Register here.
Fish Stew Rescue
Sunday, November 6
D9 Brewing Company
Help Fork! Restaurant, D9 Brewing and other big culinary names raise money for those impacted on the east coast by Hurricane Matthew. It’s this simple: come out to D9 Brewing (no pre-registration required) for a Sunday supper of Fish Stew prepared by participating chefs. $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under.