Upcoming Events
Events May 16 – May 19
Saturday is full of exciting local events, starting with the Butterfly Run, and the opening of the Lake Norman Kiwanis splash parkat Smithville Park. There’s the family-friendly Asian Festival at Ramsey Creek Park, and then Jazz in the Park with cool music from Holly Hopkins Jazz, Dante Lewis, Shableek and Shades of Brown. The family event at Smithville Park includes children’s activities, local artisans, food […]
Events May 9 – May 12
The fifth annual Red, White and Bundled Baby Shower, sponsored by the Susan M. Tillis Foundation, collects baby items for new mothers at Fort Bragg. It’s at 6-7:30 p.m. tonight at Cornelius Town Hall. The North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival is Friday and Saturday at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville. And the Cornelius PARC Department is once again offering SKWOD […]
Events May 2 – May 5
The Big Day at the Lake Beach Bash tonight at the Peninsula Yacht Club benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Lots of food, games and a live auction! Registration opens Monday for the first summer session of classes at the Cornelius Arts Center beginning June 3. And summer is on its way: The first Concert on the Green in Davidson is Sunday. Friday, May 3 […]
Events April 25 – April 28
Earth Jam 2019 celebrates Mother Nature with “green” crafts, tree planting demos, nature walks, and more. Vendors will showcase their environmentally friendly products and services. Letters to Abigail and The Trailblazers will perform, and guests can sample beverages from Dover Vineyards and Eleven Lakes Brewing. Thursday, April 25 Eurydice Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of […]
Events April 18 – April 21
The Latta Easter egg hunt is sold out, so make a short trip up to Zootastic Park after Church on Sunday for Easter fun and visits with the animals. Families with rising kindergartners, be sure to attend Beginners’ Day 2019 from 8:30-10 a.m. next Wednesday at J.V. Washam Elementary School. Future Hawks will visit a kindergarten classroom while […]
Events April 11 – April 14
This weekend is packed with family-friendly activities! Check out the Highland Games at Rural Hill—replete with bagpipes, food trucks and kid-friendly activities—Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The awesome Easter Egg Hunt at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is Saturday morning, rain or shine. And in the afternoon, Hop Into Spring at Robbins Park. Lots of fun activities for […]
Events April 4 – April 14
The eclectic ‘Tawba Walk art crawl Saturday features local vendors, live street performances, food and shopping, 2-8 p.m. in Old Town Cornelius. The Lake Norman Chamber’s Diversity Council presents the 2019 Women’s Conference with keynote speaker Amy Burkett, general manager of WTVI April 11 at The Peninsula Club. Thursday, April 4 Jump for Pinky Swear Enjoy three hours of trampoline time, pizza, bottled water. Proceeds go to the […]
Events March 28 – April 7
Online registration is open for the Cornelius Arts Center’s spring art classes in pottery, drawing, painting and more. The five-week sessions start the week of April 22. Be sure to check out the Rural Hill food truck rally Saturday afternoon. The Cornelius Pacers is a new social running group for all abilities. The group will focus on goal setting, […]
Events March 21 – March 31
Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church is hosting its annual port-a-pit barbecue dinner this Friday and Saturday. Registration is now open for summer camps at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville. Sign up to learn more about wildlife habits, habitats and care. Thursday, March 21 Community Read Book Club Join us as we read “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate. […]
Events March 14 – March 24
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at Latta Plantation’s Celtic Festival this weekend with dancers, Celtic warriors, craftsmen, whiskey tastings, food trucks and a beer garden. Be sure to check out The Galway Hooker‘s two-day outdoorparty; the weather looks charmin’ Saturday and Sunday, with sunny skies and temps in the 50s. Thursday, March 14 Drop-in Art Preschoolers and homeschoolers ages […]
