The July 4th holiday starts this weekend with a tavern night at Historic Latta Plantation, where you can drink ale alongside the redcoats while playing Revolutionary-period games like draughts and whist. You may even have a chance to defeat General Cornwallis (again!). Imusination Academy will host a family dance party on Sunday, and the North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will present a patriotic concert at Community in Christ Lutheran Church. And lots more…
Thursday, June 27
Unique, joy-filled educational experience that is part science, part math and part magic. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
The Mooresville Children’s Theatre presents “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley.” June 27-30 at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville.
Live music every Thursday! Blue Monday will perform hits of the 80s and 90s. 5-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Writers and readers invited for a performance of poetry and prose. Read your original work, up to five minutes. 7-8:30 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father in this sunny and funny tale on a Greek island paradise. Presented by the Davidson Community Players. June 20-30 in the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College.
Bring your family for a free showing of “Smallfoot” under the stars. Refreshments available for purchase. 8-10 p.m. at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
Friday, June 28
“Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.” 2-4 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Trip Rogers takes the stage as we nosh on food from 15 or more food trucks, sip beer and wine, and visit favorite Carolina Renaissance Festival villagers. 5-9 p.m. at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville.
Music, refreshments and fun. If you play an instrument, please bring it! 7-9 p.m. at Point of Grace Lutheran Church in Cornelius.
Bring a chair or blanket and the family for live music. 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Saturday, June 29
Chef Matt will cook up some salsa and show you how to spice up your foods using local produce and seasonings. Live music by Charlotte Folk Society. 8 a.m.-noon at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
Native and exotic flight birds and their trainers will exhibit their skills. 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Food Freaks food truck, cornhole tournament, raffles, auction and beer. Proceeds help provide vaccinations for children through the Hosanna Project. 3-7 p.m. at Eleven Lakes Brewing in Cornelius.
Beach Boys tribute band Sail On will perform. 6-10 p.m. at D9 Brewing Company in Cornelius.
Have a rousing good time in Mecklenburg County’s oldest cabin, turned into a colonial tavern overtaken by General Cornwallis and the redcoats for the night. Drink ale while playing draughts, whist, dice and dominoes. Advance tickets only. 7-10 p.m. at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Bring a chair or blanket and the family for live music. 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Sunday, June 30
“Everybody Can Dance” party for the whole family, hosted by Imusination Academy. 3-5 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus presents “A Patriotic Tribute.” 7 p.m. at Community in Christ Lutheran Church in Cornelius.
Monday, July 1
Main Street Books kicks off a month-long scavenger hunt for Waldo all around Davidson. Pick up a Find Waldo passport and collect a store stamp or signature each time you find a character. 10:30 a.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Tuesday, July 2
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities and experiments. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Wednesday, July 3
Participate in board games that encourage cooperation, problem solving and critical thinking skills. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and arrive early for local entertainment, food, kids’ activities and fireworks. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign. 6-10 p.m. at Lowe’s YMCA in Mooresville.
Thursday, July 4
Dress in red, white and blue; decorate bikes, wagons and pets for a parade down Main Street in Davidson. Line up at 5:15 at Davidson Elementary School.
Trump National Golf Course will launch fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. Boaters are welcome to view the fireworks from the lake.
Live music every Thursday! 5-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Friday, July 5
Free showing of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” 2-4 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Bring a chair or blanket and the family for live music. 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Play moon games and look at the moon and stars through telescopes. Meet at the swim beach parking lot. 7:30-10 p.m. at Lake Norman State Park.
Saturday, July 6
Chef Matt will show you how to cool your palate using foods from the market. Live music by Charlotte Folk Society. 8 a.m.-noon at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
Full day of music, vendors, food trucks and fun dedicated to women in music and business. 1-11 p.m. at Boat Yard Eats in Cornelius.
Bring a chair or blanket and the family for live music. 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Sunday, July 7
Meet one of our animal ambassadors for a great photo opportunity, take a behind-the-scenes tour of our raptor hospital and meet the eagles. Ages 8 and up; registration required. 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
