Never fear, your guide to this weekend’s must-do events is here. Without further ado, here’s our guide of what to do and where to go this weekend in Lake Norman:
Streetlight 5K & Frolic
Friday, July 8
Historic Downtown Concord
Get your heart rate up with this Friday evening 5K through Downtown Concord and the Greenway System. Register on-site for $20 beginning at 6 pm. After the run, enjoy a festival and live music until 9 pm.
Eats, Beaks, and Brews
Beginning July 7
Carolina Raptor Center
Start your weekend off early with a night out in the wild. Enjoy local food trucks, beer and wine tastings, live music and a trip along the Raptor Trail at night. Beginning at 6 pm, with doors opening at 5:30 pm.
2nd Friday Street Festival
Friday, July 8
Oak Street Mill
This month’s second Friday celebration features performances by Toxic Spouse and The Hawthornes, along with specials from local businesses, artisan vendors, live demonstrations and more. Starting at 6 pm.
SUP Networking
Friday, July 8
My Aloha Paddle Sports and Fitness
Join the Lake Norman Small Business Network for some active networking on the water. The folks at My Aloha Paddle & Surf are welcoming members for a special price of $20. Paddle beginning at 4 pm and stay after work BYOB networking on the lawn.
Sun’s Out Grill’s Out
Saturday, July 9
Healthy Home Market – Davidson
Turn Staurday’s lunch into a festive cookout at Healthy Home Market. $5 gets you a grilled hamburger or hot dog, chips and water. Stick around for free drink samples, music, kids activities and more.
Craft Beer and Food Truck Extravaganza
Saturday, July 9
Moor Park
Watch the Mooresville Spinners take on the Catawba Valley Stars and enjoy a few of your favorite summer activities at Moor Park this Saturday. There will be live music, local craft beers, food trucks and more starting at 5 pm. Plus, game admission is only $5.
Outdoor Cinema Series: “Jurassic World”
Saturday, July 9
Ramsey Creek Park
Watch the stars from under the stars at the Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series. This week Jurassic World will begin at dusk, don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets!
Clean Eating & Fitness Foods w/ Chef Matt & Fleet Feet
Saturday, July 9
Huntersville Growers’ Market
Don’t let all of that fresh farmers market produce go to waste. Chef Matt and Fleet Feet lead this interactive class where you’ll learn how to make healthy recipes perfect for pre and post workout fuel from your market pick-ups.
Beer, Basal & Bolus- Craft Beer Tasting Fundrasier
Saturday, July 9
Crafty Beer Guys
Raise your glass for a cause at the Beer Basal & Bolus tasting to benefit Families Fighting Type 1. For $15, enjoy 10 beer tastings and 20% off tastes beers at the bottle shop. Get tickets here.
Summery Salads
Saturday, July 9
Whole Foods Market Lake Norman
Discover your new favorite cookout friendly side dish with this hands-on cooking class at Whole Food Market. Tour the store for a fresh take on summer salad staples.