Dec. 1 Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this month around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes.
Monday, Dec. 1
Love Came Down – A Christmas Concert – Opening
7 pm | Dec. 1. Join us for a beautiful evening of holiday music as the Community Singers of Lake Norman present Love Came Down, our annual Christmas concert. Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
6 pm | Dec. 3. Create a watercolor Christmas tree painting sized to fit perfectly inside a brass and glass ornament frame. Lake Norman Brewery, Denver.
7-9 pm | Dec. 3. Bunco every first Wednesday of the month. Three tiers of prizes. Eleven Lakes Brewing.
Thursday, Dec. 4
6 pm | Dec. 4. Dive into the nightlife of owls during Owl Prowls at the Carolina Raptor Center. Perfect for families with older children and adults alike. Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville.
6:30 pm | Dec. 4. Grab your gal pals and get ready to unleash your inner pastry artist under the guidance of Sweet Little Social. In this workshop, you’ll receive real-time instruction on transforming plain sugar cookies into edible masterpieces. Primal Brewing.
Sons of Serendip: Christmas Beyond the Lights
7 pm | Dec. 4. The group won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America’s Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano and cello. Pricing from $47.35 to $68.45. Cain Center for the Arts.
7:30 pm | Dec. 4. Students from the studio of Karl Ronnevik perform an evening of solo and collaborative music. Tyler-Tallman Hall at Davidson College. Free and open to the public.
Thurs. Dec 4 through Sun. Dec. 6
6-9 pm | Annual tradition with holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scenes, bubble snowflakes, artisan village, a children’s craft area, and more. Main Street, Davidson.
Friday, Dec. 5
Holidays in Huntersville: Tree Lighting
6-9 pm | Dec. 5. Enjoy live holiday music from Holly Hopkins, festive food trucks, children’s entertainment, and the official lighting of the town tree. Veterans Park, Huntersville.
Sons of Serendip: Christmas Beyond the Lights
7:30 pm | Dec. 5. The group won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America’s Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano and cello. Pricing from $47.35 to $68.45. Cain Center for the Arts.
Scrooge in Rouge: An English Music Hall Christmas Carol – Opening
8-11 pm | Dec. 5. This quick-change version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, Cornelius.
8:30 pm | Dec. 5. Thomas Road is the leading country music act in the Carolinas. Led by singer Seth Thomas, the group is about bringing a high-octane Country music sound. Boatyard LKN.
Saturday, Dec. 6
8:30-10:45 am | Dec. 6. All of the good boys and girls are invited to join jolly old Saint Nick and his cheerful elves for a delicious buffet breakfast. Red Rocks Cafe.
Santa’s Winter Wonderland (sensory friendly)
10 am – 1 pm | Dec. 6. We’ll have fun for the whole family including face painting, arts & crafts, and a chance to take a picture with Santa. An ABS Kids’ Psychologist will be on-site to answer any general questions about autism. ABS Kids, Huntersville.
11 am | Dec. 6. Support the Williams Lodge annual BBQ. All proceeds support the North Carolina Masonic Foundation, the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, and WhiteStone Senior Community. American Legion Post 86, Cornelius.
1 pm | Dec. 6. Join us for a jolly day of Christmas cheer. Bring the kids to meet Santa and capture a free festive photo. Lost Worlds Brewing.
8:30 pm | Dec. 6. The longest running, most recognized ’80s tribute band in the United States. Boatyard LKN.
Sunday, Dec. 7
11 am | Dec. 7. We’re turning the pub into the North Pole for one magical day. Bring the whole family for a jolly good time — brunch, pictures with Santa, and plenty of holiday cheer. Harp & Crown.
1 pm | Dec. 7. Bring in your best chili for three randomly selected judges. Cash prizes. Kilted Buffalo Langtree.
Immersive Nutcracker Experience
1-3 pm | Dec. 7. Friends ages 4-12 are invited to spend the day as “Clara” at the Christmas Eve Party and waking up in The Land of Sweets. Event is $40 and you can add a Nutcracker for $15. The Worship Movement, Huntersville.
2:30 pm | Dec. 7. The best way to prepare for Christmas. Walkers, strollers and pets are all welcome to participate in the 5k walk/run. There is a 1k Elf Run for kids. Jetton Village.
7 pm | Dec. 7. A time-honored tradition in the Davidson community. The traditional candlelight worship service features beautiful choral music provided by the Chorale and the Davidson Chamber Singers. Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Red Truck Men Lake Norman Breakfast
7:15-8:30 am | Dec. 9. Red Truck Men LKN is a monthly faith-based gathering where men connect over breakfast and brotherhood. Haerfest Coffee, Davidson.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
6-8 pm | Dec. 10. Join us for our monthly book club! Every second Wednesday at 6 p.m. Check back each month for the selected book.
7 pm | Dec. 10. Our annual tradition of an all-Pinot Noir wine dinner is back and better than ever, with our great friend James Corbin leading the way. Foxcroft Wine Co., Birkdale.
Thursday, Dec.11
7 pm | Dec. 11. Evening of festive favorites and seasonal classics, performed by the Lake Norman Philharmonic. For this family-friendly event seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville.
Gingerbread Dessert Extravaganza
3 pm | Dec. 11. Join us for a sweet celebration! Come indulge in an array of handcrafted holiday desserts and mingle with our wonderful residents. Williams Place Gracious Retirement Living, Davidson.
Friday, Dec. 12
Greater Lake Norman Wine summit
10 am – 7 pm | Dec. 12. Connect with wine experts, winemakers and enthusiasts. $125; must be 21 or older. Cain Center for the Arts.
5:30 pm | Dec. 12. 2025 Business of the Year and Holiday Celebration. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. H2 Public House.
6 pm | Dec. 12. Air your grievances, strike your best Elaine dance pose, and celebrate Festivus for the rest of us! Join us for a hilarious Seinfeld-themed night. Hop & Vine Davidson.
Saturday, Dec. 13
9-11 am | Dec. 13. Join us for a jolly morning of a buffet breakfast, visit & photos with Santa. Latitudes Bar & Grill, Denver.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar
9 am – 2 pm | Dec. 13. Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar with a variety of vendors to raise funds for Cornelius Early Scholars. Bethel Church LKN.
Town of Davidson’s Holiday Shop with a Cop
9 am – 2 pm | Dec. 13. Shop with a Cop is a program designed to foster positive relationships between residents and police officers while supporting families in our community. Target, Huntersville.
12-5 pm | Dec. 13. Sip and shop at our holiday market, with music and The Grinch. The Cabin LKN, Davidson.
2-7 pm | Dec. 13. A festive day filled with local artisans, holiday shopping, delicious food, and craft beverages. 760 Craft Works.
6 pm | Dec. 13. Bring something to share and have fun and fill your belly before getting into the Magic draft. Parker Banner Kent & Wayne, Cornelius.
Letters to Santa at Northcross
6-8 pm | Dec. 13. Santa is making a special stop at Northcross Shopping Center, and you’re invited to join the holiday magic. Take a picture with Santa, drop your letter in his mailbox and get a special holiday gift.
Joe Gransden’s Little Big Band Holiday Show
7:30 pm | Dec. 13. Let the sounds of your favorite holiday classics played by jazz sensation Joe Gransden and his big band get you in a festive mood. Pricing from $52.88 to $73.48. Cain Center for the Arts.
8:30 pm | Dec. 13. Gump Fiction is a high-octane, nostalgia-fueled time-machine with one totally radical destination: the 1990s. Boatyard LKN.
Sunday, Dec. 14
The Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village
5 pm | Dec. 14. Celebrate Chanukah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony, children’s crafts, donuts, latkes gelt and more. Chabad of Lake Norman will light the menorah and have special goodies for guests
3 pm | Dec. 14. Join us this winter for a series of Latin dance intensive workshops for men & women, girls and boys of all ages. Dynamic Ballroom, Cornelius.
Monday, Dec. 15
Modern Holiday Calligraphy for Beginners
6:30-8 pm | Dec. 15. A festive workshop of holiday fun and pretty lettering for beginners. Lost Worlds Brewing.
6:30 pm | Dec. 15. Do you yearn to explore the strange edges of femininity, identity, and reality? All who wish to join may purchase the monthly book at a 10% discount. Fred & June’s Books, Mooresville.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Christmas Party & Line Dance Lessons
6-11 pm | Dec. 16. Join the Southern Outlaws Line Dance Team for line dance lessons. Bring a $25 gift and join in on the fun playing White Elephant. Ghostface Brewing, Mooresville.
Team Naughty or Nice Networking
6-8 pm | Dec. 16. Whether you’re here to make professional connections or simply enjoy a great night out, you’ll leave with more than a few new contacts. Eleven Lakes Brewing.
Candles & Cosmos – Jewish Women’s Circle
6:30 pm | Dec. 16. Join us for a night out on Chanukah! Celebrate the third night of Chanukah making decoupage Candles and drinking delicious cosmos. Chabad of Lake Norman.
8-10 pm | Dec. 16. Intensely exciting and will drive you absolutely wild in the best possible way. These guys bring down the house with a man-tastic night of fun and excitement. On the Roxx, Cornelius.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
6:30-8:30 pm | Dec. 17. Grab your gal pals and get ready to unleash your inner pastry artist under the guidance of Sweet Little Social. Primal Brewing.
Thursday, Dec. 18
2-7 pm | Dec. 18. Stop in and create a super cute holiday tree that can sit out all year. Patch’s Playhouse, Denver.
5:30-7 pm | Dec. 18. Fun holiday event where kids can use their flashlights to hunt the trails at Legion Park for candy canes and visit with Santa Claus. Free for residents, $3 for non-residents; pre-registration opens in late November. Legion Park.
6:30-8:30 pm | Dec. 18. During this cozy evening, you’ll paint your beloved pet on a 3.5″-4″ wooden ornament, guided step-by-step by local artist Aimee-Rose. Primal Brewing.
7 pm | Dec. 18. Their special Christmas show brings you all the best holiday harmonies. Cain Center for the Arts.
Friday, Dec. 19
4-8 pm | Dec. 19. Cozy evening made for expecting parents and siblings-to-be to learn about ultrasounds and newborn care. Anna MacIsaac Photography, Mooresville.
5 pm | Dec. 19. An evening of tea accompanied by festive snacks, delightful music, and a fun holiday craft. St. Peter by the Lake Episcopal Church, Denver.
5-8 pm | Dec. 19. Stop by to get your photo with Santa, chow down on delicious holiday food, and take advantage of gift card specials. Metro Diner.
7:30 pm | Dec. 19. Their special Christmas show brings you all the best holiday harmonies. Cain Center for the Arts.
8:30 pm | Dec. 19. Bobby has studied and emulated Prince’s and Michael Jackson’s persona, voice, and dance movements. His hard work has transcended him into one of America’s top tribute artists. Boatyard LKN.
Saturday, Dec. 20
3rd Annual Toys for Tots Toy Run
Noon | Dec. 20. Bikers and our community come together to bring the joy of Christmas to children in need. Down & Dirty American Performance, Mooresville.
2-7 pm | Dec. 20. Shop a curated selection of local vendors, discover handmade goods, and sip on delicious brews while supporting local makers. Primal Brewery.
Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
5:30 pm | Dec. 20. 7th annual boat parade starts at Blythe Landing, heads to Ramsey Creek, floats by the Peninsula Yacht Club and then ends with a finale at the Duke Energy Explorium. Bring a new toy donation for Little Smiles.
Carolina Holidays with Charly Lowry
7:30 pm | Dec. 20. New holiday show will combine some seasonal favorites with hidden gems that will warm your heart. Cain Center for the Arts.
8:30 pm | Dec. 20. Lake Norman native had an incredible year and she is finishing it out by coming back to the Carolinas. Boatyard LKN.
Saturday, Dec. 20 – Sunday, Dec. 21
10 am – 4 pm | Dec. 21 and Dec. 22. Local vendors, lively music and live entertainment, local food trucks, snap photos with Santa and fun holiday crafts for the kids. The Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville.
Monday, Dec. 22
6-10 pm | Dec. 22. Looking for the best open mic night? Catch raw talent, original jams, and unexpected collabs—all in a laid-back, electric atmosphere. Old Town Public House.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
6-10 pm | Dec. 24. Get ready to celebrate Christmas Eve the Primal way — with cozy brews, festive fun, and plenty of holiday cheer. Primal Brewing, Huntersville.
Thursday, Dec. 25
7-9 pm | Dec. 25. Join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and others. H2 Public House.
Friday, Dec. 26
Noon – 10 pm | Dec. 26. Celebrating the only way we know how—wild, loud, and full of beer. Join us for a day packed with rebellious fun, live music, and plenty of birthday cheer. Primal Brewing, Huntersville.
6 pm | Dec. 26. Dave Maiorino returns from Nashville, TN to share an evening of warm guitar melodies, sing-along favorites, and feel-good tunes. Harp and Crown LKN.
6:30 pm | Dec. 26. Premiere rock band in Charlotte that is passionate about creating music and performing live. Primal Brewing.
Saturday, Dec. 27
8-10 am | Dec. 27. Ruck through historic Downtown Mooresville. Meet at the Mooresville War Memorial Building for at least a 5K ruck. 220 North Maple Street, Mooresville.
10-11 am | Dec. 27. Community of young artists create unique winter landscapes under the guidance of professional artists. Robin Antoinette’s Arts for All, Huntersville.
9 pm | Dec. 27. Keep the holiday spirit alive and the weekend celebration going with Steel Magnolia. Bin 110.
10 pm | Dec. 27. Tribute to hair metal will be performing the Ultimate 80’s Hair Band Tribute Rock Show. The Tropicana.
Sunday, Dec. 28
1-2 pm | Dec. 28. Get those young brains active and ahead of the pack with a writing workshop focused on learning and creating just for kids. Fred & June’s Books, Denver.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve with Blue Monday
6 pm | Dec. 31. Countdown to midnight at Boatyard with live music all night, party favors, photo ops, champagne toast and more. Boatyard LKN.
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