Sept. 22. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last minute updates or changes.
Monday, Sept. 22
Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
6:30-8 pm | Sept. 22. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop! Additionally, we will be lettering on faux pumpkins at the end of our class time. $68. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
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 | Tuesdays in September. Torrence & Knox.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
9 am to noon | Sept. 24. Fresh, local vegetables, meats, baked goods and more. In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council. Behind Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
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, Huntersville.
Magnolias, Mulligans & Murder!
6-7 pm | Sept. 24. Fundraising and informational event to raise support for an undeveloped mystery/comedy movie for teens/YA based in our southern, waterfront, golf club lovin’ area. Cain Center for the Arts.
6:30 pm | Wednesdays in September. Torrence & Knox.
Friday, Sept. 26
River Rock at Alexander Farms Fall Festival
4-6pm | Sept. 26. Inaugural event with fall decor, bluegrass band, food carts, drink carts and vendors, as well as fun fall games and a pie making contest. River Rock at Alexander Farms, Cornelius.
6-8 pm | Sept. 26. Live entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
8 pm – midnight | Sept. 26. AC/DC tribute. $10 advance; $15 at the door. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Saturday, Sept. 27
10am-2pm | Sept. 27. Potters, woodworkers, photographers, gardeners and crafters of all types present their work. Bailey’s Glen Clubhouse.
Oktoberfest – King Canary, Davidson
All day | Sept. 27. If you missed the Oktoberfest celebration last week at the Mooreseville location here’s your second chance to celebrate in Davidson. Live music in the afternoon, Stein Holding Competitions, and an Oktoberfest Food Favorites from Marlee Jean’s Raw Bar & Kitchen. King Canary, 121 Depot St, Davidson.
Sept. 27. Live music from the North Carolina Polka Time Allstars. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.
Catherine M. Wilson Dedication
10:30-11:30am | Sept. 27. Ceremony to rename 301 Billingsley Road in honor of Catherine M. Wilson, the first African American program administrator at the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services. RSVP via the link no later than Monday, Sept. 22.
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
2-8 pm | Sept. 27. Live music on two stages, local artists and crafters, craft beer and food trucks, kids zone, petting zoo. Oak Street Mill, Town Hall and Catawba Avenue in downtown Cornelius.
6-8 pm | Sept. 27. Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. Town Green, downtown 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.
10 am – noon | Sept. 27. Bring your old documents, confidential files and no longer-needed important paperwork to the free shred event sponsored by Susan Johnson + Associates. Paper, folders, hanging folders, paperclips, elastics, staples and metal clips can all be shredded. Items such as batteries, 3 ring binders, cardboard boxes and any other non-recyclable items are not allowed. Keller Williams Parking Area, 19721 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius.
Sunday, Sept. 28
25th Annual All American Dog Show
2-5 pm | Sept. 28. Cornelius’ most beloved dog-friendly tradition: the All American Dog Show. Hundreds of dog lovers and their furry best friends will gather for an afternoon filled with pet-centric vendors, tasty concessions, and plenty of lighthearted contests. $6 Early Bird Registration; $10 on site. Additional contests $3 each. Robbins Park.
4-6pm | Sept. 28. Davidson Historical Society and Rachel Workman lead a tour of the historic Louise Sloan House, a Queen Anne style cottage built around 1900. 230 South Main Street in downtown Davidson.
North Carolina Baroque Orchestra
3pm | Sept. 28. North Carolina Baroque Orchestra presents Autumn Leaves and the music of Vivaldi, Bach and Telemann to celebrate the fall season. Free concert but donations are appreciated. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 164 Fairview Rd., Mooresville.
Please check accuracy and date for King Canary Oktoberfest. Their website indicated the Oktoberfest was on September 20,2025.
Posted by Robert Krok | September 22, 2025, 12:17 pmThe Oktoberfest for the Mooresville location was Sept. 20. This event is at the Davidson location.
Posted by Newsroom | September 22, 2025, 2:00 pm