Get active, give back, take a stroll or raise a glass–all without leaving the Lake! Here’s our round up of where to go and what to do this weekend:
River’s Edge Craft Dinner
Friday, Feb. 26
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Take in the view from the USNWC’s newly updated restaurant, River’s Edge Bar and Grill. Each Friday evening through March 4, enjoy a chef-prepared four course meal paired with a different regional brewery each week. This weekend it’s the brews from Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company. View the full menu here.
Souper Bowl
Saturday, Feb. 27
Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Building
Come hungry to the most popular culinary cook-off in Lake Norman— the Davidson Housing Coalition’s Souper Bowl. Favorite area restaurants will be serving up tastings of their best soup creations, all in the hopes of earning your vote. Awards will be given for Best Chunky, Best Creamy, Best Farm to Spoon, Best Vegetarian, Most Creative and Best Overall. There will also be a silent art auction, desserts and live music.
Black History Month Celebration in Cornelius
Saturday, Feb. 27
Cornelius Town Hall
Join the town of Cornelius for their annual Black History Month Celebration. Attendees will hear from the Stinson, Grier and Nelson families and enjoy memorabilia, performances, children’s activities and refreshments.
Winter Walk at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Sunday, Feb. 28
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Get excited for spring with an informative stroll through the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Learn about what makes a garden still as beautiful as ever in the winter months, and be inspired by the plants you can add to your own garden. The tour is free for members and $5 for non-members.
Old World Wine Tasting
Wednesday, March 2
Cork and Cask
Take a quick mid-week trip and discover the old-world tastes of wine from France, Germany, Spain and Italy. It’s easy to find new or rediscover old favorites when admission is only $12!
