Having a stay-cation this Thanksgiving weekend? You’re in good company ~ you live at the Lake after all! These local breweries, shops and events will keep you (and any lingering houseguests) busy all weekend long. Here’s our list of what to do and where to go this weekend in Lake Norman:
Black Friday at bottled & tapped
Friday, November 25
bottled & tapped
Get a head start on a day full of Black Friday shopping with Pure Intentions Coffee and donuts at 8 am. Throughout they day they’ll be pouring beer specials and barrel aged stouts, pairing perfectly with bottled & tapped’s s’mores bar. Later in the afternoon enjoy live music from Karl Stolz from 4-7 pm.
Black Friday Relief
Friday, November 25
Ass Clown Brewing Company
Post-shopping, stop by Ass Clown Brewery for brews, cold pressed coffee on nitro, donuts and live music from Von Hunter from 5-9 pm.
Black Friday Rescue
Friday, November 25
Primal Brewery
Sip on mimosas and beermosas as you fuel up for a day of shopping or recover from early bird deals with breakfast from Lake Norman Grill. Live music will be going on throughout the day, and Lake Norman Grill will be serving lunch and dinner as well. Doors open at 8 am.
One Hundred Years of Christmas
Friday, November 25- Saturday, November 26
Historic Latta Plantation
Take the whole family for a day of adventure and wonder at Historic Latta Plantation. The holiday living history event brings an 1800s Christmas season to life with re-enactors, demonstrations and period holiday décor. $8 admission, children five and under are free.
Holiday Shopapalooza
Saturday, November 26
Piedmont Renaissance Center
Shop local in Downtown Concord this Small Business Saturday. The Piedmont Renaissance Center will be bustling with vendors, artisans and business owners offering unique crafts and services perfect for your holiday gifting. Don’t forget to enter to win a free tablet while you’re there!
My Aloha Paddle Sports and Fitness
Saturday, November 26
My Aloha Paddle and Surf
Surf’s up for Small Business Saturday at My Aloha Paddle and Surf. Join them for Pancakes and Paddleboards where all boards, accessories and gear is 10% off.
Light Up Cornelius
Saturday, November 26
Cornelius Town Hall
It’s time for the 5th annual Light Up Cornelius, when the tree at Town Hall comes to life. Get in the holiday spirit with carriage rides, arts and crafts, a train display, entertainment and a visit from Santa himself.
