Who’s the best canine kisser in Cornelius? Find out Saturday at the All American Dog Show at Robbins Park. Contests include Best Kisser, Best Dressed, Most Ear-Resistible Ears, Cutest Puppy and more. The towns of Cornelius and Davidson have opened registration for youth basketball exclusively to town residents through Oct. 7. After that, registration will be open to anyone. The program is for boys and girls ages 5-18.
Thursday, Oct. 4
Fundraiser for the Pounding for Parker Foundation to help raise awareness of pediatric brain cancer and improve the quality of life for survivors. Event features a live and silent auction, wine pull, raffles, chef-prepared food stations, live music. 7 p.m. at Sweet Magnolia Estate in Cornelius.
A successful Broadway writer is struggling to overcome a dry spell when he receives a potential hit script from a student in this suspense-filled drama. Sept. 27-Oct. 14 at the Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.
Family-friendly event featuring more than 5,000 hand-carved illuminated pumpkins, seasonal landscapes, refreshments, pumpkin patch and live carving demonstration. 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 28 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord.
Friday, Oct. 5
Monthly showcase of the area’s best comics. 8-10 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Saturday, Oct. 6
Save $15 with free admission for ages 5-12 this weekend at the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Coupon required. 16445 Poplar Tent Road in Huntersville.
Fourth annual health and wellness fair will have more than 30 vendors with products and information. The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will host a blood drive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Dachshunds of all ages and styles will compete in this iconic annual event. 9:30 a.m. in downtown Mooresville.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Local chefs and home cooks compete for top honors in categories such as Mac-N-Cheese, BBQ and Dessert. Tickets include live music, beverages, kids’ activities. Proceeds go to Ada Jenkins Center programs. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson.
First annual event will feature pumpkin decorating, pizza, face painting, live music, more. 2-7 p.m. on South Main Street in Davidson.
Get lost in a giant seven-acre corn maze featuring more than two miles of interconnected paths, take a hay ride, play cornhole, have a picnic and hike trails. Open weekends through Nov. 4 at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville.
Hundreds of animal lovers and their dogs will gather for fun contests, vendors, children’s activities, more. 3-6 p.m. at Robbins Park in Cornelius.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Take a walk with volunteer and wildlife photographer Joe Amodeo. Space limited. 8-10 a.m. at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Davidson Community Players is seeking youth and adult actors for its production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” which will run Nov. 29-Dec. 16. Auditions will be held 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7 and 7-10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the DCP Actor’s Lab in Cornelius.
Family-friendly event featuring more than 5,000 hand-carved illuminated pumpkins, seasonal landscapes, refreshments, pumpkin patch and live carving demonstration. 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 28 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. A special Autism Night will be held 7-7:30 p.m. Oct. 7.
Monday, Oct. 8
Davidson Community Players is seeking youth and adult actors for its production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” which will run Nov. 29-Dec. 16. Auditions will be held 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7 and 7-10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the DCP Actor’s Lab in Cornelius.
The Rev. David Bonnema will speak on historic Unity Presbyterian Church, originally established as “Beattie’s Meeting House” in 1764. 6 p.m. at the Historic Mundy House Annex in Denver.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
“Crazy Love” explores the God of the universe and his radical love for us. 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Meet, park and walk to Cornelius Elementary School as we join more than 250 participating schools from North Carolina. 7:50 a.m. at Smithville Park in Cornelius.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the CPCC Huntersville campus.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to present information on the proposed U. S. 21 and Catawba Ave. improvements. 4-7 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Hosted by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Huntersville Recreation Center.
Dozens of businesses will be represented at this expo hosted by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville.
Iredell County beekeeper David Little will provide everything you need to know about bees and beekeeping. 7 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Friday, Oct. 12
A potion of every purchase will go to the Stand Firm Warrior Foundation to fight childhood cancer. 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. at City Barbeque in Huntersville.
The Goodnight Brothers Band and Shades of Brown headline an evening of music, food trucks, craft brews, local artists, kids’ activities, more. 6-10 p.m. at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.
Stroll along Main and Broad Streets while sampling beer and wine, listening to live music and visiting artists. 6-9 p.m. in downtown Mooresville.
Bach Akademie Charlotte will present “Priceless Treasure: Bach and the Motet Tradition.” 7:30 p.m. at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Amateur and professional photographers will have opportunities to photograph more than 20 raptors in unique settings. 7:30-11 a.m. Oct. 13 and 14.
A doctor gives a brief presentation on a health topic and then leads participants on a walk. Healthy snacks, coffee, water, and blood pressure checks are offered free of charge. 9-10 a.m. at the Davidson Town Green.
Share your fandom with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” crafts and activities. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Hip-hop and reggae performances, street artists, live graffiti wall, food trucks, craft beer, more. 4-10 p.m. at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.
Live music by the Main Channel Trio and Throwdown Jones, food trucks, street vendors, beer, more. 5-10 p.m. at D9 Brewing Company in Cornelius.
Join Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists for oysters, barbecue, local craft beer, an auction and live music by Whiskey Man and Jim Avett. 5-10 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
The Jewish Council of Lake Norman hosts comic Aaron Friedman. Snacks and cash bar. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Congregation Emanuel in Statesville. A shuttle will leave from Temple Kol Tikvah in Davidson at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 14
Free and open book and knitting club meets monthly for communal knitting and audiobooks. 4 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Tour the house, enjoy food and beer, shop vendors and enjoy kids’ activities. 1-5 p.m. at Hope House Foundation in Huntersville.
Join Davidson College Adjunct Instructor of Guitar Jon Hill and friends for an eclectic mix of classical, jazz, traditional Appalachian and even some bluegrass. 3 p.m. at Davidson College.
