Upcoming Events
Events December 27 – January 6
Celebrate Hogmanay, or Scottish New Year’s, while working off some of those holiday inches at First Footin’ on New Year’s Day at Historic Rural Hill. A walk around the farm grounds will be followed by a stone soup blessing and gathering. “Lang may yer lum reek!” And Happy New Year too! Thursday, Dec. 27 Community Knitting […]
Events December 20 – December 29
Ready for a new sport? In January, Xtreme Lacrosse is offering four free youth lacrosse clinics for Cornelius kids, grades K-5. The clinics are 12:30-1:30 pm on Sundays in January at Cornelius and JV Washam Elementary Schools. Space is limited. Get up close and personal with the real story of Christmas at the Living Nativity Scene at Assurance United Methodist Church in Huntersville Friday Dec. 21. […]
Events December 13 – December 23
The Cornelius Arts Center is making the season brighter—for Mom and Dad. On Friday, parents can enjoy a night out while the kids havedinner, make crafts and watch a movie at the Center. On Monday, preschoolers and their parents (or caregivers) are invited to Frosty’s Holiday Party. Parents of fur babies can bring their pooches to […]
Events December 6 – December 16
Don’t miss the Cornelius Arts Center’s most popular holiday event, Cocoa With Santa! Santa will pose for photos with your child and the fun will also include holiday crafts, cocoa and cookies. This is a free, drop-in event will be held Friday morning. Come back to the Arts Center Friday evening for an artist reception with Paul Farmer and […]
Events November 29 – December 9
The classic Christmas play “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” opens at Davidson’s Armour Street Theatre Thursday as Christmas in Davidson gets under way. The North Mecklenburg Christmas parade Saturday starts in Davidson and makes its way into Cornelius via Main Street. Don’t miss marching bands, horses, floats and sweet, home-town fun. And be sure to visit downtown Cornelius Sunday for live […]
Events November 22 – December 2
Historic Latta Plantation will present A Victorian Christmas this weekend featuring Victorian decorations, Christmas crafts, cooking demonstrations, free samples of Mrs. Latta’s 19th-century gingercake recipe and other delicious food. A special presentation by Dontavius Williams and Rhianna Green on “Christmas in the Quarters” will address the way the enslaved community celebrated Christmas during the Victorian period. On […]
Events November 15 – November 25
Bring your dogs for a short guided hike along the scenic trails of Robbins Park, take photos with Santa, shop for unique dog gifts. It’s all happening at Santa Paws in the Park Saturday. Bethel Presbyterian Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Service Monday with meditations by pastors from Grace Covenant, Mount Zion United Methodist and Bethel. Mayor Woody Washam […]
Events November 8 – November 18
Be sure to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at the Cornelius Veterans Monument Saturday morning. (Come early for arts and crafts for the kids.) The Sheep Dog Trials Saturday and Sunday at Historic Rural Hill aren’t about misbehaving dogs—they’re about shepherding competitions, canine agility, local beer and wine and cooking demonstrations, plus more. Next Thursday is the Economic Outlook Newsmakers Breakfast. Thursday, Nov. 8 […]
Events November 1 – November 11
With recent violence in Pittsburgh and at Butler High School, the local faith community is organizing a gathering for peace and unity. It will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Temple Kol Tikvah in Davidson. A prayer vigil will follow the gathering. Join the Cornelius PARC Department, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Lake […]
Events October 25 – November 4
Looking for some Halloween fun this weekend? Basically, all you have to do is leave your house and you’re sure to bump into some kind of festive event. It starts today with the Boos and Brews play festival and The Glow at Charlotte Motor Speedway. On Friday, choose from a Halloween March in Davidson, The […]
