ALL WEEKEND
Operation Gratitude: Donate Excess Halloween Candy to our troops
Oak Street Mill, Cornelius | Varying times
Those extras treats will do a lot of good when you donate them to Operation Gratitude. Drop them off anytime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday November 8 at Iris Home Accents.
THURSDAY
Laps and Taps Tour
Charlotte Motor Speedway | Thursday and Friday
Leave the driving to the pros as you tour through two local breweries while lapping around Charlotte Motor Speedway. Plus, food trucks will be onsite at each stop for snacks and dinner.
An Orchestral Journey
Duke Family Performance Hall | 7:30 p.m.
Join the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestra Dr. Tara Villa Keith, featuring the winners of the annual Concerto Competition, Sibelius’s Karelia Overture, Ravel’s Une Barque sur l’ocean, and Silvestri’s suite from Back to the Future. Free and open to the public.
Yoga in the Dark: a Blindfolded Yoga Experience
Whole Foods Market, Huntersville | 6:30 p.m.
Join local teacher Gianni Masciopinto from The Bindu Yoga to see things differently through a unique practice. Bring your own mat and stick around for a complimentary beer after the class. Benefits the Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB) and their mission to help those living with vision loss.
Wine Tasting by Empire for $5
Corkscrew Birkdale, Huntersville | 6 p.m.
Kick off your pre-weekend with Empire wine tastings for just $5.
FRIDAY
LKN’s Basin Run Relay
D9 Brewing Company, Cornelius | Friday and Saturday
Grab a team for the premiere relay race around the Lake Norman basin. The route will cover approximately 70 miles, circling the picturesque and quaint towns around the lagoon. Teams of 2-6 people are encouraged to soak in the scenery as you make your sojourn around this gentle giant.
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
The Blue Family Farm Table | 6:30 p.m.
Bring your holiday table to life by crafting your very own succulent pumpkin centerpiece. BYOB and snacks will be provided.
Standup Comedy at the Mill
Studio 13, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
Catch a laugh as the first Friday line-up of comedians takes the stage at Studio 13. $5 cover.
SATURDAY
Davidson Farmer’s Market
442 South Main Street, Davidson | 8 a.m. – Noon
Local producers will have handpicked harvests, homemade goods, homegrown veggies, humanely raised meats, poultry, seafood, mushrooms, eggs, cheeses, baked goods and more.
Puppy Up Walk Lake Norman
Daveste Vineyards, Troutman | 10:30 a.m.
The fifth annual Puppy Up Lake Norman Walk features a 2-mile trail that’s open to Fido and humans alike, goodie bags for the first 100 registrants and more. Proceeds benefit the field of comparative oncology and the links between canine and human cancer.
Hops & Heat Beer and Chili Festival
Downtown Concord | 1-5 p.m.
Taste the best local chili recipes at the Hops and Heat Beer & Chili Festival. Once you’ve had your fill, wash it down with unlimited beer tastings from your favorite breweries, and top the day off with live music from David Childers, The Mike Strauss Band and Paleface.
Fashion Truck Festival
Junction at Antiquity, Cornelius | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join vendors such as The Pink Boutique, Teal & Tailored, Curvaceous Closet and The Rolling Shack for the lake’s first fashion truck event. Music will be provided by Highrock DJ and Mr. Marvel’s Magic Show. Free admission.
SUNDAY
Polka Party
Davaste’ Vineyards, Troutman | 4-7 p.m.
Round out your weekend with some vino and music from the Chardon Polka Band. Pellegrino’s Trattoria will be serving up dinner from their mobile pizza oven. Seating is first come first serve under the heated pavilion.
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