Here’s a look at some exciting things happening in October around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes.
Tuesday, Sept. 30
6-10 pm | Sept. 30. Dinner, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auction items, live entertainment, raffles and the opportunity to support the lifesaving work of Lake Norman Humane. $150; tickets required. Lake Norman Humane, 2106 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville 28117.
6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6:30 pm | Spend a night playing the midwest’s favorite card game. Torrence & Knox.
Weekends through Oct. 31
See website for times. Come get lost in the Rural Hill Corn Maze on weekends for a fun-filled adventure in the great outdoors. You can also enjoy some great food trucks, bounce houses for the kids, and local breweries for the grown-ups. Tickets are $11-$22.51. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.
Select nights through Nov. 1
See website for schedule. Face your fears across the farm filled with deranged clowns, chainsaw-wielding lunatics, zombies, and other creepy outdoor beings. Reservations are required and tickets are available from $30 per person most nights. All guests must be 12 years or older. Carrigan Farms, 1213 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville.
Select nights through Nov. 2
See website for schedule. The park has been fully transformed for a terrifying Halloween celebration to commemorate 25 years of fear. Expect terrifying haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live show, and specialty food & drink. Tickets required for park admission with optional Haunted Attraction add-ons. Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte.
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church Family Month
7-8 pm | Wednesdays in October. Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church will host their Family Month activities. Learn from mental health experts as they discuss important topics that impact families. Adult session: Mahogany Restorative Counseling’s Keyasia Downs discusses Healing While Black. Teen session: Annie’s Creative Counseling’s Grace Tucker discusses Wired for Growth. Q&A and dinner. Register in advance at torrencechapel@bellsouth.net or 704-892-0412.
7-9 pm | Oct. 1. Bunco every first Wednesday of the month. Three tiers of prizes. Eleven Lakes Brewing.
10:30 am to noon | Wednesdays through Oct. 23. Pre-school aged little buds are invited for interactive playdates including arts and crafts, story time, face painting and other kid-centric activities. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Friday, Oct. 3
5-7 pm | Oct. 3. A gallery crawl type of event showcasing artworks from local artists, music and shopping; most businesses will stay open. Main Street and South Main Street, Davidson.
6-8 pm | Oct. 3. Live entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Ghost Hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store
7:30-9:30 | Oct. 3. An authentic ghost hunt led by the experienced experts at the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS). $25 per person; limit 24 participants. Hugh Torance House and Store.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Concerts @ the Circle: Petty Rewind – Tom Petty Tribute
7-9 pm | Oct. 4. Acoustic artist will perform from 5 – 6:30 pm with the headline artists playing 7 -9 pm. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Jetton St., Davidson.
King Canary Davidson, One Year Anniversary Party
All day | Oct. 4. Celebrate the One Year Anniversary with goodie bags for the first ten customers of the day, TEKU One Year Anniversary beer glasses available for purchase and Tweet Davidson (Hazy IPA) will be back on tap along with the collab with Summit Coffee to bring back Basic Bird (Cream Ale). Live music from 6-9pm with Johnny Rocco who performed on opening day. King Canary, 121 Depot St, Davidson.
9 am – noon | every Saturday through Thanksgiving. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods.Rain or shine. No pets. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets.
Ghost Hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store
7:30-9:30 pm | Oct. 4. An authentic ghost hunt led by the experienced experts at the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS). $25 per person; limit 24 participants. Hugh Torance House and Store.
Tom Sandoval And The Most Extras
8:30 pm | Oct 3. Music by cast member of Vanderpump Rules and America’s Got Talent contestant. Tickets on sale now. Boatyard.
Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 4 – Nov. 23
See website for schedule. Open rain or shine. Tickets required; dates may sell out. No pets. Fairgrounds, 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, Oct. 5
5pm | Oct. 5. Bring your favorite Mexican dish, wear bright festive colors and join the 15th birthday celebration of the Inclusion Community. Free but donations of size 4, 5 or 6 diapers for Caterpillar Ministries will be accepted. The Hut, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
National Night Out (rescheduled)
5:30-7:30 pm | Oct. 7. Join the Cornelius Police and Parks & Recreation Departments for this free public event promoting community safety and crime prevention. Come enjoy an evening filled with family fun, including children’s activities, food, entertainment, and more. Cornelius Town Hall Parking Lot.
6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
10:30 am to noon | Wednesdays through Oct. 23. Pre-school aged little buds are invited for interactive playdates including arts and crafts, story time, face painting and other kid-centric activities. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church Family Month
7-8 pm | Wednesdays in October. Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church will host their Family Month activities. Learn from mental health experts as they discuss important topics that impact families. Adult session: Hopeful Expectations Counseling & Consulting’s LaTania McAdoo Williams discusses Marriage. Teen session: First Missionary Baptist Church’s Fred Womble discusses Faith & Identity. Q&A and dinner. Register in advance at torrencechapel@bellsouth.net or 704-892-0412.
Thursday, Oct. 9
One Irish Rover: Van Morrison Tribute
7 pm | Oct. 9. Putting together the best of the old, new and eclectic songs of Van Morrison is daunting, but musician Pat Garvey has proved it can be done beautifully. Pricing from $30.78 to $52.88. Cain Center for the Arts.
Friday Oct. 10
Jim Florentine7:30 pm | Oct. 10. Jim Florentine is a stand-up comedian, TV host, actor, podcaster and voice artist. Pricing from $30.63 to $52.73. Cain Center for the Arts.
6-8 pm | Oct. 10. Live entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, Oct. 11
2-5 pm | Oct. 11. Pet food drive with Fogle Insurance Group to benefit The Foster Dog House. Beer, adoptions, raffle prizes and more. Lost Worlds Brewing.
4-9 pm | Oct. 11. A dozen local beer and wine vendors, live music and food trucks. Admission and parking are free. Dogs, glass containers and bottles, outside alcohol, tobacco products, open flames and tents are not permitted. Coolers, blankets and chairs are permitted. Bailey Road Park.
9 am – noon | every Saturday through Thanksgiving. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods.Rain or shine. No pets. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets.
6-8 pm | Oct. 11. Shelley Ruffin Band – Variety. Town Green, downtown Davidson.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K
7:45 am | Oct. 12. Event by RunCharlotte. Choose from a fun, family-friendly 5K with just a few turns, or a 15K that stretches out across the fingers of the peninsula. Jetton Village, 19812 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Town of Cornelius Community Chat
8:45 am | Oct. 15. Cornelius Police Chief David Baucom and Fire Chief Guerry Barbee will host a discussion about their respective departments and future plans. Lost Worlds Brewing.
10:30 am to noon | Wednesdays through Oct. 23. Pre-school aged little buds are invited for interactive playdates including arts and crafts, story time, face painting and other kid-centric activities. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church Family Month
7-8 pm | Wednesdays in October. Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church will have their Family Month activities every Wednesday during the month of October. Learn from mental health experts as they discuss important topics that impact our families. Adult session: Safe Alliance’s Annise Puryear discusses Trauma: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault. Teen session: Thrive Family Services’s Tierra Kirkland discusses Social Media. Q&A and dinner. Register in advance at torrencechapel@bellsouth.net or 704-892-0412.
Thursday, Oct. 16
LaLaCaboosa – Downtown Music Series
6-9 pm | Oct. 16. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live music. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell streets, downtown Huntersville.
Friday, Oct. 17
How Sweet it Is: James Taylor Tribute
7:30 pm | Oct. 17. Steve Leslie performs the music of James Taylor. $36.30 to $58.40. Cain Center for the Arts.
6-8 pm | Oct. 17. Live entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
8 pm | Oct. 17. A Tribute to KISS. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Boatyard.
Saturday, Oct. 18
2 pm | Oct. 18. Live music, live ancestral dance performances and more. Cedar Grove, 8229 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Concerts @ the Circle: Pushh – Variety
7-9 pm | Oct. 18. Acoustic artist will perform from 5 – 6:30 pm with the headline artists playing 7 -9 pm. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Jetton St., Davidson.
9 am – noon | every Saturday through Thanksgiving. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods.Rain or shine. No pets. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets.
Sunday, Oct. 19
Noon- 3. pm | Oct. 19. The annual Lake Norman Jewish Council Deli Fest is all about the food. Kosher-style, authentic, traditional, delicious Jewish Deli favorites. Come and enjoy a New York kosher-style deli sandwich of corned beef or pastrami with coleslaw and pickle. Add a hot potato knish from Brooklyn, Hebrew National hot dog, soda and chips, or a traditional kosher dessert. Perfect for kids of all ages. The Green in Davidson, downtown.
4 pm | Oct. 19. Charlotte Symphony returns to Cain Center for the Arts for another exciting program led by Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees. Pricing from $52.88 to $73.48. Cain Center for the Arts.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
6-7 pm | Oct. 21. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
10:30 am to noon | Oct. 22. Pre-school aged little buds are invited for interactive playdates including arts and crafts, story time, face painting and other kid-centric activities. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church Family Month
7-8 pm | Wednesdays in October. Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church will host their Family Month activities. Learn from mental health experts as they discuss important topics that impact families. Adult/teen session: Dilworth Center’s Kelly Little discusses Teen Substance Use. Q&A and dinner. Register in advance at torrencechapel@bellsouth.net or 704-892-0412.
5pm | Oct. 22. Charity event to help women succeed in tech. NASCAR drivers will be locked up and race to raise bail, all for a good cause. Special performance by 20 Ride. $80 in advance; $100 at the door. Boatyard.
Friday Oct. 24
7:30 pm | Oct. 24. Enjoy their signature blend of swing, jazz, and Dixieland, performed with high-energy flair and a deep respect for America’s musical roots. Pricing from $63.43 to $83.53. Cain Center for the Arts.
6-8 pm | Oct. 24. Live entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Saturday, Oct. 25
9 am – noon | every Saturday through Thanksgiving. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods.Rain or shine. No pets. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets.
Trick or Treat at Birkdale Village
10 am to 12 pm | SPOOK-tacular Halloween celebration for the kids Come dressed in your costumes and trick or treat at Birkdale Village’s participating retailers and restaurants. Candy available from participating businesses while supplies last. The Parkway at Birkdale Village.
Collector’s Vault Statesville Toy and Collectibles Con
10 am – 4 pm | Oct. 25. 120 tables of Hotwheels, anime, comics, Tonka, model kits, cosplayers, sports cards, NASCAR, diecast cars, action figures, Pops and cosplay contest at 1 pm. Statesville Civic Center.
4 pm | Oct. 25. Come dressed in your favorite costume for an evening of treats, fun and community joy — all in a safe and inclusive space for all children. Free family fun and sensory-friendly. Gisele’s World, 20310 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
5:30-8 pm | Oct. 25. Local businesses will hand out prepackaged candy to kids (ages 12 and under) in their silly or scary costumes! Families can also enjoy festive games, crafts, and activities. Free for residents, $3 for non-residents; pre-registration opens September 29. Bailey Road Park.
Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience
7:30 pm | Oct. 25. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity and a deep respect for their craft, Tell Me Lies meticulously recreates the beloved sounds and visuals of one of the world’s most adored best-selling bands. Pricing from $41.83 to $63.43. Cain Center for the Arts.
7:30 pm | Oct. 25. Hocus Pocus. Seating is first come, first serve. Attendees are encouraged to bring additional blankets and chairs. No outside food or beverage is permitted, but takeout from onsite restaurants is encouraged. Coolers are prohibited. Events are subject to cancellation pending weather conditions. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church Family Month
7-8 pm | Wednesdays in October. Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church will host their Family Month activities. Learn from mental health experts as they discuss important topics that impact families. Adult/teen session: Empowered Path Counseling’s Jennifer Stevens discusses Stress, Anxiety, Mindfulness. Q&A and dinner. Register in advance at torrencechapel@bellsouth.net or 704-892-0412.
Thursday, Oct. 30
5-7 pm | Oct. 30. Eerie fun, delicious treats, themed drinks, dancing and a chance to shine in the costume contest, which starts at 6 pm. RSVP here. River Rock at Alexander Farms, 8612 Chagrin Dr., Cornelius.
Friday, Oct. 31
6-8 pm | Oct. 31. Live entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
