Break out of your post-hurricane rut with 17 events that will have you cooking new flavors, tasting new wines and enjoying new music. Our day-by-day guide to what to do this weekend in Lake Norman:
ALL WEEKEND
Denver Days Fall Festival
September 21 – 22 |Â Rescue Squad Park, Denver
The 16th annual Denver Days festival features two days of carnival rides, live music from LA Acoustics, Rush Lake, Band of Oz and more, plus vendors onsite. View all activities and start planning your trip here.
THURSDAY
Cork and Craft Chocolate Workshop
Bells Box, Cornelius | 6:30 p.m.
Chocolate lovers will get the chance to try six varieties from around the world, each paired with wine, in this tasting led by owner of Chocolate Monkey Jessica Henderson. As you sip and taste, learn all about how chocolate is made, how to read a chocolate bar label, how to pair wine and chocolate and more. Take home a list of all the chocolate you’ve tasted plus a special treat. $40 per person.
September Cooking Class – Quick & Easy Dinners
Savory Spice Shop, Huntersville | 6 – 8 p.m.
Jessica Lutz, culinary instructor and owner of Saucy Spoon Cooking, will teach Savory Spice’s September cooking class that focuses on dishes for those busy weeknights. Attendees will learn to cook sheet pan salmon and veggies, caprese chicken, buffalo taquitos and a dessert. $30 per person. Sign up in store or by calling 704.997.6133.
Evening Kayak Tour on Mountain Island Lake
Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville | 6:30 p.m.
Hit the calm waters of Mountain Island Lake for an evening kayak tour. All equipment provided. $15 for a single kayak and $20 for a tandem kayak.
Sojourn Side by Side (Sonoma/Napa vs Single Vineyard)
Wine Maestro, Mooresville | 3 – 9 p.m.
Tase and see the difference a vineyard can make with a side-by-side tasting of two wines of three varietals. Â Featured wines:
- 2016 Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (RP 90Pt)
- 2016 Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Durell Vineyards (RP & WE 93Pt)
- 2016 Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (WS & WE 90 Pt)
- 2016 Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast Rodgers Creek Vineyard (WE 92 Pt)
- 2015 Sojourn Cellars, Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon (WE 90 Pt)
- 2014 Sojourn Cellars, Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard (RP 95Pt)
LangTree LIVE: Gal Friday
LangTree Lake Norman, Mooresville | 7 – 9 p.m.
Gal Friday takes the stage at this week’s LangTree Live concert series. Visit the shopping and restaurant retailers, grab a craft beer from D9 Brewery and park your lawn chair to enjoy the show. Admission is free.
Bella Love Presents: Open Mic
Brick Row, Cornelius | 7 p.m.
The first and third Thursday of each month means open mic night at Brick Row. Enjoy live performances from your neighbors and friends, and even take the stage yourself. $5 admission, $3 for performers. See the Facebook page for sign-up instructions.
FRIDAY
Sneaker Soiree
LangTree Lake Norman, Mooresville | 7 – 10 p.m.
Celebrate 10 years of Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont with dinner, drinks, dancing, a silent auction and more. Dress in your cocktail attire and don’t forget your sneakers! $75 person.
Music BINGO & Flame ‘N’ Fury
King Canary Brewing Company, Mooresville | 5 p.m.
Kick off the weekend by showcasing your music knowledge with music bingo at King Canary Brewing Company, plus enjoy food from the Flame N Fury Food Truck.
Movies on Main: Free Willy
413 N Main St, Mooresville | 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this screening of Free Willy on the big screen in downtown Mooresville. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, plus enjoy concession items for purchase. Free admission.
SATURDAY
Downtown Davidson Fall Arts Festival
Main Street Davidson | 5 – 9 p.m.
Stroll the streets of downtown Davidson as over 40 local makers showcase handmade art including pottery, photography, fine art, jewelry and more. Live music provided by Billy Jones on the Davidson Green.
Fall Lakefront Hops Fest
The Kilted Buffalo Langtree, Mooresville | 1 – 7 p.m.
Over 15 local and regional breweries will be onsite at the Lakefront Hops Fest, along with two live bands, kids activities and food vendors. The day supports Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids. Free admission.
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
Old Town Cornelius | 2 – 8 p.m.
This fall’s ‘Tawba Walk offers fun for all: two stages of live performances, over 100 local artists, food trucks, local breweries, sidewalk sales, a kids zine, street art and more.
Yacht Yoga for a Cause
18020 Kings Point Drive, Cornelius | 9 a.m.
Break out of your workout rut to strike a yoga pose aboard the Lake. Roll out your mat on the deck and support a new local charity each week. $20 per person.
SUNDAY
Lighthouse 5K Trail Run and Family Health Fair
North Mecklenburg Park, Huntersville | 8:30 a.m.
Start the season off healthy. The inaugural Lighthouse Family Health Fair features cooking demonstrations, free samples, health screenings, free chair massages and more. There will also be a 1-mile fun run and field games the whole family can enjoy.
Aloha Flow SUP Yoga
Aloha Paddle Sports, Cornelius | 10:30 a.m.
Take your yoga practice on the water with a 60-minute Aloha Flow led by experienced instructors. $25 per class (including equipment), $15 (bring your own board) or $119 for a monthly pass.
Sunday Jazz
Corkscrew Birkdale, Huntersville | 2 – 4 p.m.
Round out the weekend with a class of vino and live jazz from George Hoar and Mike Zinna Jazz.
