12 things to do in Lake Norman this week: NC brewers and music festival, Mother’s Day + more
Friday, May 12
Location: Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Grab a drink and enjoy live music at Old Town Public House’s concert series. Every Friday night, the Cornelius pub features local artists and musicians for a patio performance.
North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival
Location: Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $10+
Kick off the weekend at the North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival. The two-day craft beer celebration will feature performances from nine bands and over 40 breweries that’ll be serving up drinks all weekend. Tickets can be purchased online.
Saturday, May 13
Location: Veterans Park 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078; Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center parking lot 10030 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Huntersville Growers’ Market is back for the 2023 season. Shop from local farmers and vendors offering fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, dog treats, crafts and more. If you can’t make it on Saturday, the market will also be open on Tuesdays in the Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center parking lot from 9.a.m.- 1 p.m.
Charlotte Dragon Boat Race And Asian Festival
Location: Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Check out the annual Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival Race and Charlotte Asian Festival. The big event celebrates Asian culture and the over 2,000-year-old traditional Chinese water sport of dragon boat racing. The race is an open competition for anyone 15 or older. In addition to dragon boat races, the event includes live music, dance performances, signature dishes from various Asian countries and more.
Location: Lake Davidson Nature Preserve, 819-731 Jetton St, Davidson, NC 28036
Time: 2-5 pm.
Cost: $15+
Get outside and spend some quality time out on the water in Davidson. You can reserve kayaks, paddleboards and canoes that can be taken out on Lake Davidson from the Nature Preserve. Fees are $15 for Davidson residents and $20 for all others. You can register online or contact Davidson Parks & Recreation at dpr@townofdavidson.org or (704) 892-3349.
Location: Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Dr #202, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Enjoy a movie night under the stars at Birkdale Village. On select Saturdays, you can catch classic films shown on the big screen in the shopping center’s plaza. This Saturday, the animated film “Sing” will be shown, starting at 7:30 p.m. Seating is first come, first serve.
Sunday, May 14
Have a special meal for Mother’s Day
Location: Multiple
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies
Whether you have a mother, have become a mother or want to recognize the important women in your life, there are several local restaurants and food and drink services that can help you celebrate this year. Here’s our full guide for breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings this Mother’s Day.
Location: King Canary Brewing, 562 Williamson Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Spend the day shopping with mom at King Canary Brewing’s Mother’s Day Market. There will be several local vendors to shop from along with live music, lawn games, food trucks and drinks in the taproom.
Monday, May 15
Location: 158 on Main, 158 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost:$54
Continue celebrating the special mothers in your life at a Mother’s Day cocktail class. Learn about the history and techniques of mixology with hands-on-practice creating two signature drinks with a cocktail hour to follow. Tickets can be purchased online.
Tuesday, May 16
Treat yourself to the new Milkbread doughnut
Location: 624 Jetton St #110, Davidson, NC 28036 (Davidson)
Location: 1431 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Plaza Midwood)
Cost: $3+
Try out the newest menu item on Milkbread’s menu. The seasonal lemon poppy seed sour cream doughnut was just rolled out at both the Davidson and Plaza Midwood location. It’ll only be available for a limited time.
Wednesday, May 17
Rent an e-bike to ride through town
Location: Pedego Electric Bikes Lake Norman, 19911 Zion Ave d3, Cornelius, NC 28031
Cost: $40+
Explore the Lake Norman area on an e-bike from Pedego Electric Bikes. The bike shop offers rentals from two hours up to a week from its location at the Antiquity Shopping Center in Cornelius. You can also request helmets, locks and self-guided tours for free. Rentals start at $40 for two hours.
Thursday, May 18
Check out Tropicana’s new space
Location: 19708 W Catawba Ave Suite K, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 11-2 a.m.
Head over to Tropicana’s new location in Cornelius. The popular late night spot, which was temporarily closed because of a fire, reopened in a new space this month. Enjoy food, drinks and weekly specials.
