Don’t skip out on all the fun (Halloween and otherwise) going on this weekend. Go ahead and start planning with our guide of what to do this weekend in Lake Norman:
ALL WEEKEND
The Dragon
Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson | Through October 29
Buy your tickets now for the first production of the Davidson College Department of Theatre season. The Dragon, written by Evgeny Shvarts in 1944, tells the story of a town seeking freedom from a ruling dragon. Tickets range from $6 – $15 and can be purchased online at davidson.edu/tickets or over the phone by calling 704-894-2135.
Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights
Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville | 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily
Already the area’s best costume contest, the Carolina Renaissance Festival has a scary good line-up of Halloween events this weekend. Go trick-or-treating, go on a treasure hunt, compete in a costume contest and see the Knights of the Living Dead zombie jousting challenge. Plus, kids 12 and under are free!
THURSDAY
Breakin’ Bacon
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza – Birkdale, Huntersville | 5 p.m.
Brixx’s annual Breakin’Bacon event pairs four craft beer samples and three specialty bacons (think Chocolate Coated Bacon, Sriracha Bacon & Maple and Spiced Pecan Bacon). $9.95 per person.
FRIDAY
Halloween Candy & Beer Pairing
bottled & tapped | 2- 11 p.m.
Get ready for Tuesday’s sugar rush by finding out which beers taste best with your favorite candies. Enjoy four beers and four candies for $10.
Halloween March
Begins at Davidson Town Hall, Davidson | 5 p.m.
The Town of Davidson will celebrate the Halloween season with a traditional Halloween March along Main Street. Families should line up at town hall to parade along main street to receive treats from merchants and organizations.
2nd Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest
The Harp & Crown, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
Harp & Crown’s Halloween party is back with free admission, music from Dj Scott Hill, drink specials and a costume contest with prizes.
SATURDAY
3rd Annual Hallowversary ft. Simplified
D9 Brewing Company | 5 p.m.
Enjoy the beer and boos as D9 Brewing Company celebrates the holiday and their third birthday with a “Hallowversary” party. Tickets are $5 at the door or online.
Halloween Mask-Querade Party
Corkscrew Birkdale, Huntersville | 8 p.m.
At Corkscrew’s inaugural Halloween party, don your most extravagant mask and enjoy wine and beer specials and music from Unknown Neighbor beginning at 8 p.m.
Tavern Terror Fest
Hickory Tavern Birkdale | 8 p.m.
Hickory Tavern is transforming into Huntersville’s best haunt with ghost stories, spooky good drink specials, a costume contest and live music from Audio Wine.
Halloween Bash(ed)
Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company, Concord | 7:30 p.m.
It’s all treats and no tricks at this Halloween bash. Join Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company for music by DJ Festivus, food, costume contests and of course, tons of great beer.
Halloween in OTC Block Party
Oak Street Mill, Cornelius | 2 -10 p.m.
Bring the family, friends and neighbors for this Halloween-themed block party. Expect live bands, food trucks, costume contests, activities, trick-or-treating and more.
Growloween Sip and Shop
Three Dog Bakery Lake Norman, Cornelius | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Even Fido can get in on the Halloween fun with this sip and shop. You and your pup will enjoy trick-or-treating, goodies from vendors, pet photos and more. Proceeds benefit Carolina Big Hearts Big Barks and Lucky Labs Rescue.
The Nightmare on Lake Norman
The Cabin, Davidson | 7:30 p.m.
Back for its seventh year, The Nightmare on Lake Norman boasts ghostly cocktails, live entertainment, complimentary appetizers and prizes for the best costume.
Halloween at the Center
Cornelius Arts Center | 2-6 p.m.
Bring the kids by for trick-or-treating, themed art activities and photo opps!
NorthCross Tricks n’ Treats
NorthCross Shopping Center, Huntersville | 3-6 p.m.
This free family event features superheroes, pumpkins, creepy crawlies, face painting and lots of candy for trick-or-treaters. Â Proceeds from the pumpkin patch benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina.
TKB’s Halloween Carnival
The Kilted Buffalo, Huntersville | 10 p.m.
It’s Halloween with a carnival theme twist with beer specials, games, music from DJ Capps and costume contests for cash and prizes.
Basal, Bolus, & BOO
Crafty Beer Guys, Huntersville | 2-10 p.m.
Cicerone Chris Westgard of Crafty Beer Guys leads a tasting from 2-5pm, followed by a party with prizes for best costume. All supporting Families Fighting Type 1.
TKB Langtree’s Halloween Bash
The Kilted Buffalo Langtree, Mooresville | 9:30 p.m.
The Kilted Buffalo’s third annual Halloween Bash will include a costume contest with cash and prizes.
Primal Halloween Bash
Primal Brewery, Huntersville | 4-11 p.m.
Primal’s spooky bash includes a costume contest for prizes (including dinner for two at Mickey & Mooch) and live music from Silvertrain.
SUNDAY
MPACT Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Lowe’s YMCA, Mooresville | 6 p.m.
The whole family can enjoy a movie under the moon watching Hocus Pocus on the big screen. The Mooresville Police Department will be serving up hot dogs and candy, while the Mooresville Parks and Recreation Department roasts up s’mores.
