Need something to get you to through to the weekend? We’ve got just the thing. Plan ahead for plenty of brewery events, a food truck rally, the return of a summer concert series and a hike outside for good measure. Our picks for where to go and what to do this weekend in Lake Norman:
Friday, March 24
Wooden Robot Tap Takeover
bottled & tapped
6 p.m.
Wood Robot is taking over the taps at bottled & tapped this Friday. Kick off the weekend by tasting a few of the brewery’s beers they’re bringing to the lake.
Twenty-Six Acres Food Truck Friday
Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company
2 p.m.
Food trucks are popping up in Concord as part of Twenty-Six Acres’ food truck Friday. Each week, check the rotating truck line-up on their website before a family night out. This week’s food truck line-up includes Mel’s BLT Kitchen, Wingz on Wheelz and Dumpling Girls.
A Morning with the Easter Bunny
Cornelius Arts Center
10 a.m.
Spring has sprung at the Cornelius Art Center, where the Easter bunny himself is making an early appearance. Little ones will love themed arts and crafts, snacks and posing with Peter Cottontail.Free admission.
Saturday, March 25
Lake Norman Brew Ha Ha Tour
Departs from Primal Brewery
10:45 a.m.
All aboard the brew-ha-ha tour! Travel from brewery to brewery for tastings and behind-the-scenes tours. Four unique stops are included: Primal Brewery, Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company, Red Hill and Cabarrus Brewing Company. Participants will receive two souvenir pint glasses and the chance to win door prizes. Get your ticket here.
Wildlife Kayak Tour
Latta Plantation Nature Center
1 p.m.
Paddle around Mountain Island Lake with the help of an expert guide. See wildlife and discover the nature in your own backyard on this two-hour tour. $15 for a single kayak, $20 for a tandem.
Better Bites: Kids’ Healthy Eating Class at Whole Foods Lake Norman
Whole Foods Market
9:30 a.m.
Bring your little chefs-in-training for a kid-friendly store tour and no-bake “cooking” class at Whole Foods. A culinary expert leads the event that focuses on healthy eating habits and teaches kids how to prepare a nutritious snack at home. Register online here.
Lake Norman Summer Concert Series
D9 Brewing Company
5 p.m.
The Lake Norman Summer Concert Series is back! Join bands Mr. Vague and The Michael Hager Band to celebrate the return of the popular monthly soirée. Smokey J and Tiger Yakitori food trucks will also be on-site.
Sunday, March 26
Early Spring Wildflower Hike
Latta Plantation Nature Center
2 p.m.
Round out the weekend with a hike through the great outdoors. See the first forest flowers pop through as you walk the one-mile route along the Beechwood Trail. Free!
Live music round-up
Friday, March 24
Will Schmitt
The Vinyl Pi
8:30 p.m.
Shades of Brown
Old Town Public House
8:30 p.m.
Chuck Johnson & Charlyhorse
Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company
6:30 p.m.
Jody Edwards & Joanna
The Wine Room at Afton Village
8 p.m.
Saturday, March 25
Elonzo Wesley
Cabarrus Brewing Company
7:30 p.m.
Walter Finley Band
Primal Brewery
7 p.m.
The Hawthornes
Old Town Public House
8:30 p.m.
